The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

“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...

The recent history of humanity has witnessed an explosive, exponential growth like we’ve never seen before: that of technology. It is one that has now begun to drastically reshape many aspects of modern living, one of which being the way we make our money. For this episode, we are joined by entrepreneurial advocates, Anne Driscoll and Chris Schultz as they share how they built the company Launch P...

Michael Ventura, author of Applied Empathy and CEO of Sub Rosa, joins us on the show to talk about empathy: what it means, why it plays a pivotal role in effective leadership and how to apply it. Michael offers a wealth of insight into why leaders of all levels need to truly understand people in order to connect with them and lead effectively. Whether you know it yet or not, you are a leader. Now...

In one of our most fascinating interviews ever, Dr. Wallace Nichols explained to us the surprising science behind water and the human condition. Studies had been done on the effect music and stress had on the mind, but when Wallace went to search for research done on the effect water had on the mind, his results came up empty. So he decided to conduct his own research, and the results may surprise...

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. As an only child raised by a single mother, 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 th...

Niraj Naik began his career as a pharmacist where he was appalled by the nature of the pharmaceutical industry. He longed to help his patients with effective methods of treating their ailments at the source. The spirit. The word ‘spirit’ means breath, or to breathe, an emanation of life-force. Niraj was later diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis and depression. He used an ancient breathing technique,...

From her first ever heartbreak to finding love many times after, Megan Poe has had her fair share of experiences with love. Now she wants to share her passion for love and embrace both the art and science behind one of life’s most complex emotions. Listen to her story and how she views love, life, and relationships. Dr. Meg Poe, M.D. is a psychiatrist and interpersonal psychoanalyst. She wants to...

For this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, we are joined by Rick Coste, who may be one of our most prolific guests on the show to date. Rick is a writer and audio producer, best known for his work in audio drama. Rick has achieved a remarkable level of productivity in his daily life and is eager to share the secret to how, despite having a day job, he has maintained an unwavering desire to exp...

John Weiss is a former police chief who retired early to pursue a creative life. John believes it is possible for anyone to life an artful life, whether that means drawing cartoons on the notice board of the police department or painting landscapes in the studio. Beauty, creativity and art are vitally important to our health. Take a listen to find out what it means to be living an artful life. Joh...

Discover the secrets to living a fulfilling life with Jonathan Fields in this enlightening episode of the Unmistakable Creative podcast titled 'How to Live a Good Life'. Jonathan Fields, a renowned entrepreneur, author, and host of The Good Life Project, shares his insights on the iterative process of growth and learning. He emphasizes that success is not the only metric but rather the lessons lea...

Tui Fleming is a coach, author and speaker who is all about living life to the fullest. We get to have a wholesome discussion that explores some of the most pivotal moments and experiences of Tui’s life as well as take deeper look into how these lessons have lead her to become the woman she is today. If you don’t feel like you’re fully connected with who you are, then you’ll want to take a listen...

In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we are joined by Emily Fletcher, the founder of Ziva Meditation and the leading expert in meditation for performance. Emily has taught meditation to over 40,000 people, helping them to stress less and accomplish more. Her best-selling book, "Stress Less, Accomplish More," debuted at #7 on Amazon and has been translated into 12 languages, making her a world...

To Brett McKay, the definition of “what it means to be a man” has taken a turn for the worst and is now a caricature of what it was just seven or eight decades ago. During a visit to his local bookstore, he was frustrated by the quality of the men’s magazines they had for sale which inspired him to start The Art of Manliness. Hear what he thinks makes a “real man” and why he wants to change the de...

Kinzie Ferguson is an empowerment photographer dedicated to transforming body image in the women and femme community through capturing raw beauty and allowing her models to be comfortable in their own skin. Society has placed daunting expectations on body image and set unrealistic standards for what ‘beautiful’ means. We get to redefine that. Kinzie has a message that will leave you feeling empowe...

In a world drowning in financial debt, it’s becoming difficult for us to manage our spending and our time at work. Manisha Thakor has the solution. Manisha shares her financial wisdom to help us take control of our relationship with money and build a life around our deepest values. In this episode, she talks about joy-based spending, her masterful techniques to paying off credit debt and much more...

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for a profound conversation with Ryan Holiday, a strategist, writer, and bestselling author. In this episode, Holiday discusses the concept of ego and how it can be a significant obstacle in our personal and professional lives. Discover the importance of separating your work and the effort you put in from the results that might come out of it. Holiday shares his in...

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...

Rich Kalgaard is a journalist, author, entrepreneur and speaker and he joins us for this episode to share his powerful message with us. In 10 years, Rich went from being a security guard to reporting directly to Steve Forbes. He has used years of research, personal experience as well as interviews with neuroscientists and psychologists to reveal how and when we achieve our full potential – and why...

In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, author of the The Happiness Project , and Better than Before joins us to share unconventional wisdom on habits and happiness. Gretchen Rubin is the author of several books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers, Better Than Before ,  The Happiness Project  and  Happier at Home . She has an enormous readership, both in pri...

Our whole lives we are taught how to act, how to speak, how to dress, yet we’re never taught how to accept who we are. Amanda Stern is the author of Little Panic and she brings a message to share with us for this episode. Amanda’s always felt different. Something to which many of us can relate. Now, she leaves it all on the table. Take a listen to find out how she overcame her inner doubts, wrestl...

Join us in this enlightening episode of Unmistakable Creative with the renowned author, artist, and designer, James Victore. Known for his daring approach to creativity and life, Victore challenges us to step outside our comfort zones and embrace our creative freedom. In this riveting discussion, he dismantles common misconceptions about creativity, work, and reality, offering a fresh perspective...

Ishita Gupta tells the captivating story of how a simple act of kindness toward a stranger, the gift of a donut, ultimately lead the two unlikely comrades to become an influential duo of non-profit, street-corner therapists.   If you enjoyed this sneak preview of our unmistakable animation series, head over to our brand new YouTube channel at unmistakablecreative.com/animate   Ishita Gup...

In this episode we are joined by creativity champion, Jeff Leisawitz. Jeff is an award winning musician, filmmaker, writer, college professor, counselor and life coach. He joins us for this episode to share his message on no BS creativity: diving into your inner creative self and releasing what ever you find by any means necessary in order to be seen, expressed and healed. No matter who you a...

Ever wondered about the nature of memories? How do they form? What makes some things memorable and others so easy to forget? Dr. Jared Horvath is a renowned cognitive neuroscientist and author of his latest book, Stop Talking, Start Influencing. In this episode we get to discuss education and methods of learning, what makes for an effective learning process as well as exactly how to turn informati...

In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we delve into the world of email anxiety with renowned author and creativity expert Jocelyn K. Glei. Jocelyn likens our email inboxes to a slot machine filled with a mix of disappointments and random rewards that keep us hooked. She discusses the psychological mechanisms that drive our email-checking habits and offers insights into how we can break free fr...