The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Rachel Friedman, author of And Then We Grew Up , joins us to talk about the marvelous journey of living a creative life. We talk about knowing when to cultivating discipline or find other aspirations, how to recover and maintain a sense of identity, balancing ambition with realism, how to not be consumed by longing, knowing when giving up is in fact the right thing to do and much more. Visit Rache...

We are joined by John Perkins, author of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man and Touching The Jaguar. We find out exactly what an economic hit man does and how John Perkins found himself in that position, why the current world economy is known by many economists as a death economy, how to create a life economy through transforming mankind's perceptions and much more. Visit John Perkins' website | h...

Life as an artist can be full of wonder and joy, but it can also have its fair share of trials and hardships. Dani Shapiro has experienced both, and she's shared many of those moments in her best-selling memoirs. She discusses her life and trying to find the balance between portraying the truth and putting up a mask. Dani Shapiro is the author of five novels and best-selling memoirs, her most rece...

We chat with Amy Smith, a sassy life coach, about the art of standing up for yourself without being a total A-Hole. During our discussion, you'll hear about what it was like for her going to a conservative Christian school and having many conflicting ideas, how to find common ground with those who don't share your beliefs, how being bisexual has effected her marriage, how to spot a phony life coac...

Tobi Fairley joins us to share her wisdom on designing the life that allows you to be healthy, happy and profitable. We talk about finding internal validation , embracing the interdependent nature of humanity , using interior design to design your life , how to not lie to yourself about your desire to change , race relations in rural Arkansaw , what makes a marriage last and much more. Follow Tobi...

David Speed has been a graffiti artist since he was 18 and is now doing it professionally with his company, Graffiti Life. Take a listen for an extraordinarily grounded look into the world of graffiti. From the high-octane, train yard cop chases to the ethical, professional industry of the art form, David has seen it all. The stories as well as the message he has to share are both captivating and...

Meredith Fineman joins us to talk about the art of bragging. We discuss why the world needs you to talk about your work , why so many people experience imposter syndrome , how to brag in your bio , why men tend to struggle less than women when it comes to bragging, and much more. Meredith is a writer, author, entrepreneur, speaker, podcast host and women's advocate. She is the author of Brag Bette...

In this episode, we talk about how to make sure your voice is heard , the unforgiving and complex nature of family, how to strike a balance between delusional and rational optimism , managing your anxiety, dealing with loneliness during social isolation and much, much more. Sarah Sarkis, psychologist, writer and performance consultant, works to empower people to achieve long term change and growth...

In this episode, we are joined by author and entrepreneur, TK Coleman who is the education director at Praxis, a professional bootcamp and startup apprenticeship. We get to discuss the many empowering beliefs that Coleman has learned and implemented on his own journey to where he is today. His message has the potential to help you create your own future, contribute to the world you want to live in...

Today we are joined by Gahmya Drummond-Bey, a Global Education Curriculum Designer, TED-Resident and Visionary Educator. Gahmya shares the childhood experiences that helped shape her into the woman she is today. She also dives into the wisdom behind her teachings that enable children and teenagers to overcome many of the hardships that they face today, such as finding a sense of belonging, fe...

This is a touching yet powerful episode in which Desiree Adaway dares to venture into the intersections of race, culture and class with the intention of finding a means of liberation. Desiree is the principle of The Adaway Group, a consulting firm that works with multi-racial teams. During our discussion, she shares a strong perspective on equality and talks about how racism, sexism and systematic...

There is no Calvary coming to save the day. We are the iconic leaders that we're waiting for. Shawn Dove is the CEO of the Campaign for Black Male Achievement (CBMA) and he joins us for this episode of the podcast. Shawn has many impactful and astoundingly rich life lessons to share with our listeners. Tune in to our discussion and find out how he and the CBMA are taking a stand for better life ou...

If we make a practice in our lives, like going to the gym or eating healthy, if you want to lose weight and be fit, or you want to be chiseled, you’ve got to make a practice. It’s a daily practice. You can’t go to the gym for a week and eat cake for 30 days nonstop and say “hey what happened? I was getting in shape.” Whether you’re feeling bad or feeling good, that doesn’t matter. It’s just your p...

In this episode, you'll learn how Molly Fletcher used pizza coupons and tennis lessons to move into her apartment for free , how she then went on to making $3M deals as a sports agent , the key secrets to how the best sports stars in the world reach their peak level of performance , and much more. Molly Fletcher is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur and former sports agent described as "The Female Je...

In this episode, Andrew Horn joins us to talk about emotional transformation and modern masculinity. We discuss how to stop your perceptions of people affecting how you show up with them, the importance of expressing gratitude to others, how gratitude lead him to launch Tribute.co, the state of modern masculinity and much more. Andrew Horn is a social entrepreneur, speaker, coach and founder of mu...

Ryder Carroll is a digital product designer, inventor of the Bullet Journal and author of his latest book, The Bullet Journal Method, which focuses on the art of intentional living. He joins us in this episode to share some valuable insights into his early career, experiences that helped shape him and lead him to where he is today, as well as what inspired him to create the Bullet Journal. Not onl...

Josh Linkner joins us to talk about his unique perspective of entrepreneurship and how it will enable us to become the architects of our future. Find out why playing it safe while you're young is the riskiest thing you can do, what entrepreneurship really looks like, what enables the coexistence of ambition and fulfillment, how to make the most of a pandemic as well as what is going to prevent man...

Paul Jarvis has an understanding that growth isn't always a good thing for businesses. He brings a message that helps lift the veil of thinking bigger is better and to understand how knowing what you want and wanting less often go hand in hand. Paul Jarvis is the author of Company of One, a software creator, designer and online course teacher. Find out more about Paul Jarvis' book at Company of On...

This episode breaks down our fear of better options, F.O.B.O, in an attempt to help our listeners become masters of decision-making in a world brimming with variety. We talk about the framework that Patrick has developed for this and hear about some of the ways he triumphs over fear. From using your watch to make no-stake decisions for you to becoming mindful of the asymmetry of information in med...

In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we have the pleasure of hosting Jennifer Louden, a best-selling author, speaker, and teacher. Louden takes us on a transformative journey of self-discovery, guiding us through the process of finding our purpose and understanding the importance of asking ourselves, "Why bother?" Through her own experiences and insights, Louden challenges the notion of livin...

Often I will ask people “do you want to live an exceptional life?” And most people will say yes. But an exception by definition is low probability. If you want to live a normative life you’ll be in the middle of the bell curve. But if you want an exceptional life it’s going to be low probability. Anyone who wants an amazing life is probably going to go for a low probability life, which means you h...

In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we are joined by the renowned brain and memory expert, Jim Kwik. Prepare to have your mind blown as Kwik shares powerful strategies to upgrade your brain, accelerate your learning, and unleash your full cognitive potential. Kwik, a world-renowned memory coach and author, delves into the science of brain optimization and learning techniques. He reveals how...

Nora Herting is the founder and CEO of Image Think, a graphic recording firm based out of NYC. Nora has spent 10 years using visual mediums to unleash ideas and inspire action. In this episode you'll learn about the neuroscience behind visual communication, key concepts to help you translate your thoughts into medium, how Nora arrived at where she is now and where visual communication is going. Vi...

In this episode of the podcast, artist and designer Aerosyn Lex whose work has been exhibited at New York's Museum of Modern Art, and who has collaborated with iconic brands and individuals like Kanye West and Nike joins us to talk about the process of finding your creative identity. Aerosyn Lex is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary artist whose work has been exhibited at New York's Museum...

Gareth Pronovost is a data specialist who helps businesses make more profit by saving them 10's of hours of work every week through automation. In Part 2 of our discussion, we talk about the paradox of resilience, how Gareth ran a YouTube ad for just $5/day while on vacation in Jamaica that generated $10,000 of revenue, how automation is changing the model of our work day and much more. Subsc...