The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

We talk about the reality of self-worth, labels and the suffering that we often endure in silence for fear of accepting who we are. Iona believes that learning how to recognize yourself and accepting who you are is not only one of the most difficult but also the most self-sustaining things you can do. Take a listen and learn how to remember who you were before the world decided for you. Iona is th...

Mike Michalowicz is an author, entrepreneur and lecturer. By the age of just 35, Mike had founded and sold two multi-million dollar companies. After becoming an angel investor and then losing his entire fortune, Mike started all over again. Through this trying experience, he became driven to discover the recipe for a truly successful business. In our discussion we learn how Mike created the ‘Profi...

Rebecca Beltran is a professional courtesan and she joins us to share her perspective on love, intimacy and human connection. Misconceptions surrounding connection and sexuality often cause shame where there shouldn't be. Rebecca is passionate about helping others become proud of who they are and enjoy relationships that they are proud of. Rebecca Beltran is the host of the Pleasure Central Radio...

Michael Janda shares the secrets behind being a successful creative entrepreneur and how to make it in the business world. Being creative and productive is often the easiest step for most creatives but for those looking to turn it into a career, it's only the beginning. Michael won't teach you how to do creative work, but he will teach you how to work as a creative. Follow Michael Janda on Instagr...

We are joined by Bret Lockett, a former NFL player, entrepreneur and international speaker, as we discuss what it looks like to play the game of life at the highest level, exactly what it requires of you and where you need to look to find it. Follow Bret on Instagram | https://instagram.com/Bret_Lockett Visit Bret Lockett's website | https://bretlockett.com Listener Tribe We have our own private s...

Jason Naylor, an award-winning artist, designer and creative director, joins us to talk about the science and psychology of color as well as how we can live a more colorful life. Jason has developed fascinating insight into how we can be ourselves, be brave, be proud of who we are, be kind, be loving, be happy, and be colorful. Take a listen! Jason Naylor authored the book Live Life Colo...

Rob Bloom is a Creative Director, copywriter and a flamboyant comedy writer. Rob used to struggle with a speech impediment that he has now allowed to shape him into who he is through is own creative self expression. Visit Rob Bloom's website | www. RobBloom.com Find Rob on LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/robbloomwriter Listener Tribe We have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmis...

With over 30 years spent in the corporate workplace, Engelina Jaspers has seen many companies forced to change, reinvent and even transform in order to keep up with the ever-changing business world. Having lead these companies to new frontiers, Engelina now shares her wisdom on how to outsmart change and future-proof your career. Engelina Jaspers the author of Marketing Flexology , available now |...

From a young age, we're all taught that setting and achieving goals is the way to live a happy and fulfilling life. Stephen Shapiro says that this stops us from enjoying life right now, only to later discover that our achievements rarely create lasting fulfillment. How can you ditch your goals and enjoy life where you are while still being successful and pursuing your passions? Take a listen to fi...

Allie LeFevere is the CEO and co-founder of Obedient, a humorous branding and digital marketing agency that helps businesses and companies become unique and connect with their audience through laughter. Through laughter you say? Yes. You see, Allie’s method of marketing isn’t just funny. It’s scientific. Humor, along with fear and grief, triggers a release of adrenaline in your brain which helps c...

In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we delve into the mind of Austin Kleon, a New York Times bestselling author known for his unique perspective on creativity in the digital age. Austin shares his insights on how to keep going when you're tempted to quit, a topic he explores in-depth in his book, "Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Time and Bad". Austin Kleon's work is a beacon for...

If you are someone who has chosen an original path in life, you more than likely know the struggles and risks that come with it. You probably know what it's like to work without job-security, a ladder to climb or even a guaranteed income. The 21st century adds it's own flare to the journey and Mark McGuinness, a poet and creative coach, knows how you can thrive. Mark McGuinness' latest book, 21 In...

Chris Wilson was sentenced to life in prison at the age of 17. During his time inside, Chris made the courageous decision to turn his life around. Within the confinements of his prison cell, he wrote a master plan. Behind bars, he became fluent in multiple languages, fostered good relationships and even started a successful business. Join our discussion to hear about the impact he had on the priso...

How we measure our success has a huge influence on our well being and happiness. Adii Pienaar is an author and entrepreneur who had to rethink how he defined his own entrepreneurial success before things fell apart. Take a listen to his story and find out how you can do the same and maximize your life profitability. Adii's book, Life Profitability: The New Measure of Entrepreneurial Success , is a...

Today, we're thrilled to have Steven Kotler, a best-selling author and peak performance expert. Steven is the author of the best-selling book 'The Art of Impossible', a guide that explores the science of achieving the impossible. In this episode, Steven delves into the neurobiology of peak performance, emphasizing the role of curiosity, passion, and purpose in achieving success. He demystifies the...

The way I started thinking about middlemen initially was this very simple definition: the person who connects buyers and sellers in a marketplace. In my reporting I actually came across a more expansive and smarter definition. This came from a VC in the valley named Mike Maples. And he says “a middleman in a network is that node in a network that connects other nodes to increase the value of the n...

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for a thought-provoking conversation with Cal Newport, a computer science professor at Georgetown University and a New York Times bestselling author. In this episode, Newport delves into the concept of a world without email, exploring how our current approach to knowledge work is broken and how we can fix it. Discover how Newport, the author of seven books, includi...

Join us for Part 2 of our conversation with Ashley Stahl. Are you stuck in a job that doesn't make use of your talents? Do you know what you want to do with your life but have no idea how to get there? Career and life coach Ashley Stahl knows the way. In her new book, she explains the skills needed to design your dream career. Stahl dispels common myths about career success, including that it take...

Are you stuck in a job that doesn't make use of your talents? Do you know what you want to do with your life but have no idea how to get there? Career and life coach Ashley Stahl knows the way. In her new book, she explains the skills needed to design your dream career. Stahl dispels common myths about career success, including that it takes years to find your calling. Ashley Stahl's new book, You...

What do you really need to know to succeed in the future? Jeff Wald tackles an issue that will impact every one of us – our skills. From automation making many jobs obsolete to the changing nature of work, where are we headed and how can you better prepare yourself? Jeff Wald is the author of The End of Jobs: The Rise of On-Demand Workers and Agile Corporations , available now on Amazon You can fi...

Jess Shaktin is one of the leading minds and foremost voices in child and adolescent mental health and development. He’s helped uncover many secrets as to why adolescence is one of the most turbulent yet creative periods in someone’s life. He joins us in our latest episode to delve into the psychology of adolescence and discusses why we feel the need to fit in during puberty, how and why we learn...

We return for another episode, this time with Hillary Weiss, a creative director, coach and speaker. Hillary tells us how we can take brazen ideas and use them to captivate our audience. Learn about anti and advocate standpoints, how to be shamelessly polarizing and much more. Visit Hillary's website | https://hillaryweiss.com Follow Hillary on Instagram | https://instagram.com/hcweiss Follow Hill...

For decades, we've been taught that if we strive for better or greater, it will bring us happiness and success. But what if never-ending self-improvement is actually doing more to hurt us than help us? And what if instead of striving to always be improving, we are actually already perfectly equipped to handle everything life throws our way? You'll find Christy's website at https://ChristyTending.c...

Steve Sims grew up poor, and he was bitter about that as an adolescent. But little did he know that he was learning the cornerstones of what would mold him into the successful businessman he is today. He is the founder of Bluefish, the world’s first luxury concierge that delivers the highest level of personalized travel, transportation, and cutting-edge entertainment services. Hear his story and h...

Amy Chan takes a scientific approach to healing the heart. She has explored the psychology behind love, lust and desire which we get to dive into in this episode. Take a listen to learn how to rewire your heart. Amy Chan is the author of Breakup Bootcamp, available now | https://www.harpercollins.com/products/breakup-bootcamp-amy-chan Visit Amy's website | https://renewbreakupbootcamp.com Listener...