The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Jay Baer is an award-winning Internet pioneer who helps brands improve their digital marketing and customer experience. In this episode, we get to discuss some of Jay's most helpful methods on applying this in your own life which can be found in his most recent book, Talk Triggers. Jay discusses how to build a word of mouth strategy that will result in you becoming more talkable and in-turn, sprea...

The year of 2020 has been one of disruption, reform and rage. The latter being deservedly in response to racial injustice. We know that race and racism do have an impact on our life outcomes, but to what extent? Take a listen as we discuss this with Kermit Jones. You can find Kermit Jones on Twitter and LinkedIn Listener Tribe We have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakabl...

Change is coming at us fast and there's no stopping it. In an age of disruption, we have 2 choices: embrace it or as Joe Jackman says, ride it off a cliff. Joe is the President and CEO of Jackman Reinvents and he loves change. The time to move is now. Joe Jackman's book, The Reinventionist Mindset, is available now | https://JoeJackman.com Joe is the CEO of Jackman Reinvents, the worlds first and...

Welcome to an enlightening episode of Unmistakable Creative, where we delve into the profound wisdom of best-selling author and renowned thinker Ryan Holiday. Join us as we explore the transformative power of stillness and how it can lead to a more rewarding and purposeful life. In this thought-provoking conversation, Ryan Holiday shares valuable insights from his book "Stillness Is the Key," wher...

Sarah Rose Cavanagh uses social neuroscience to unveil the fascinating existence of a hive mind in our society, a phenomenon whereby a group of people function as if with a single mind. To what degree does this affect our emotions, thoughts and behaviors? Take a listen to find out. Sarah Rose Cavanagh is the author of multiple books including her most recent publication, Hivemind, available now |...

From losing her marriage and business 12 years ago and being homeless for 3 years, Rhiannon Rees has managed to rise above tragedy and achieve extraordinary success. Rhiannon shows courageous honesty as she talks about how she has chosen to use awareness as a means for transformation throughout her life and is now coaching others to do the same. You can reach Rhiannon via her website | https://con...

Nolan Bushnell, founder of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese, as well as Steve Jobs’ mentor, shares views on education, reconnecting with your curiosity and developing creativity to connect it to your vision. Nolan Bushnell is a technology pioneer, prolific entrepreneur, and scientist. He’s often cited as the father of the video game industry. Nolan is devoted to fixing education with his new company, Bra...

When Rod Cate was 15, he made a tackle in a high school football game that changed his life forever. The impact crushed two of the vertebrae in his neck and in an instant, Rod became a quadriplegic. Today, Rod needs only the aid of a walking stick and works out regularly. He is also a lawyer and author of Get Back Up. Take a listen to hear his wisdom on how you can live an amazing life, irrespecti...

From becoming homeless at just 14, to being emancipated at 15 and getting his first apartment at 16, Shane's life has been steeped in adversity. Despite this, Shane has accomplished incredible things. As a long-time listener of the show, he joins us to share his incredible story of hope in the face adversity. Follow Shane on Twitter | https://twitter.com/shanerobitaille Shane is the author of Rock...

Meditation can accomplish many things for many different people, and Jeff Warren has experienced that firsthand. Despite having attention issues, Jeff has been able to use meditation effectively and has studied it and it's affects on people for years. Hear his theories on meditation, how it's most effective, and much more in this episode! Jeff Warren is a meditation teacher and a writer. He's the...

If connection is what you look for, you'll find a lot to take away from this insightful conversation with Veronica Kaulinis, founder of Vulnerable AF. We discuss the meaning of vulnerability and how opening up to others is what creates connection and enables meaningful relationships. Veronica Kaulinis hosts Vulnerable AF, an international workshop dedicated to encouraging vulnerability and connect...

Essentialism is a different way of doing everything. Being an essentialist will set you free from becoming too thinly spread, from having your time slip through the cracks and from feeling burnt out with little to show for your efforts. Essentialism isn't about doing less, it's about doing the right thing, the right way at the right time. Greg McKeown joins us to talk about the disciplined pursuit...

In one of our most insightful interviews we've had, Dan Ariely shared his perspectives on suffering, irrational behavior, and how most time management systems allow others to hijack our time. Learn how to overcome your own learned helplessness and how to separate your decisions from the outcomes. Take a listen! Dan Ariely is the founder of The Center for Advanced Hindsight and co-founder of BEwork...

The way you show up in conversations has the power to transform your life and business, yet we're never taught how to build the necessary communication skills in order to take full advantage of this. Alex Jamieson and Bob Gower talk us through the fundamentals of radical alignment, reducing interpersonal friction and interacting with those around you. Alex Jamieson and Bob Gower are the authors of...

How do you make a living with your ideas? B. Jeffrey Madoff's done it, he's written a book about it and now he joins us to tell us how. Jeffrey is a director, photographer, writer, and professor in NYC. In this discussion, we talk about creative careers. What they look like, what they feel like, what they require of you, how to build one and much more. B. Jeffrey Madoff is the author of Creat...

"So even if you say “I’m not trying to do deep work now. I”m in line at the supermarket. I’m bored let me look at something.” That actually affects your deep work the next morning or the next day when you actually want to do it. There’s this whole notion of passive training where you basically are embracing boredom. You give your mind plenty of practice in actually resisting the urge for distracti...

Joseph Campbell's work in comparative mythology and religion unveiled a common story found across all faiths and beliefs which he called 'The Hero's Journey'. This, and a life altering experience with LSD in Hollywood is what lead Patrick Solomon to discovering his life's purpose as a film director. Watch Finding Joe  right now on YouTube | https://youtube.com/watch?v=s8nFACrLxr0 Follow Patri...

Gillian Sandstrom is a psychologist who, one day, sparked a conversation with a stranger on the subway. After this spontaneous conversation, she decided to start researching the psychology behind it and subsequently began talking to a lot more strangers. Take a listen to discover the magic and the science behind the taboo of talking to strangers. Find out more about Gillian's work and what she's b...

Kate Swoboda grew up in a split household. Her mother was very liberal and her father was very conservative. Now she's a life coach and the creator of the Courageous Living Program. Hear what she believes forms courageous habits, why people shy away from the idea of life coaches, and much more. Kate Swoboda is the author of the Courageous Living Program , founder of the Courageous Living Coach Cer...

We've all heard the phrase "You are what you eat". Well, Dr. Uma Naidoo has done the research and found a fascinating link between our stomachs and our brains that takes this to another level. We discuss the relationship between food and our brains and how employing this knowledge into our diets can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues. Dr. Uma Naid...

When you think about Ivy League schools and the students they produce, the last thing you would consider is the possibility that their lives are the perfect recipe for developing a drug addiction. Michael Brody-Waite went to Stanford and he experienced this first hand. As a recovered addict, he is now spreading awareness to help others from walking the same path and lead like their lives depend on...

"When you watch Ahmad Aubrey being shot and you hear that those men have been released and were it not for the video and the outrage, those people would be living their lives, what part of the contract is that in society? When you see George Floyd on the ground, and you see a man losing his life in a way that no person should ever have to lose their life at the hands of someone who is supposed to...

Michelle Poler inspired a movement, Hello Fears, by facing 100 fears in 100 days. She went skydiving, she held a tarantula, she did trapeze and even wore no pants on the subway. Michelle has made it her mission to overcome the fear of being afraid and find true courage. Listen to learn how to embrace fear and take bold action in the face of it. Follow Michelle on Instagram | https://instagram.com/...

What enabled the greats like Picasso and Hemingway to accomplish such incredible work during their prolific careers? Meta Wagner shares her model of the 5 creative types, revealing that great artists don't just possess talent but also know why they create. Take a listen to learn about your creative type and gain insight that you can put into action right away. Visit Meta's website | https://MetaWa...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Unmistakable Creative, where we delve into the art of emotionally resonant storytelling with the legendary Cal Fussman. A renowned journalist, author, and a master interviewer, Fussman's career spans over four decades, during which he has engaged in profound conversations with some of the world's most influential figures, including Jeff Bezos, Jimmy Carte...