The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

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...

How does an entrepreneur go from starting a business to wanting to run for president? Andrew Yang discusses the journey his life has taken from “scrappy entrepreneur-type” to a 2020 presidential candidate. He talks about what sparked his interest in running for office, the growing student loan debt, the shifting technological and economical policies, and much more. Andrew Yang is an American entre...

Sometimes taking control of your own brain can be a lot easier said than done. Lara Honos-Webb is a clinical psychologist and author of 6 books relating to ADHD. During our discussion, Lara shares some fantastic insight into dealing with negative thoughts, managing attention and distraction and ultimately improving executive functioning to become the boss of your brain. To find out more about Lara...

In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, we get to sit down with the co-founder of The Mad Optimist soap company, Anthony Duncan. Anthony lived with his two friends in college when the three of them decided to figure out how to make their own soap. What started out as a fun experiment soon turned into a business model that is now aptly known as The Mad Optimist. Take a listen to find out how...

Sarah Peck is a writer, designer and entrepreneur whose life has been deeply influenced by swimming and writing. In this chat, we discuss the lessons she has learned during her journey of progressing from being a college swim team member to becoming a writer and open water swimmer, whose swims have included braving the treacherous waters of San Franciscobay to Alcatraz and back. If you’d like to f...

Zeke Zelker is a creative entrepreneur and filmmaker who recently finished producing the feature film, Billboard. Zeke started out working in an amusement park, founded by his grandfather. He then began his career in filmmaking and refinanced his Jeep to produce his first film. Now, Zeke has been producing films for over 20 years and is the founder of the production company, iDreamMachine. In this...

Patrick Campbell, a former strategist at Google, now co-founder and CEO of ProfitWell, joins us for this episode of The Unmistakable Creative Podcast. Patrick’s life, which has had a unique upward trajectory, carries an inspiring message of staying true to one’s self and having the courage to choose your own path. Discover the how and why behind Patrick’s decision to pursue his ambitions despite w...

Joe Loya’s life trajectory of rising up and moving forward took a radically different turn after losing his mother at an early age and then stabbing his father in the neck at the age of 16. This was the beginning of a life of crime, including a 14 month bank robbing spree in which he robbed a total of 30 banks. In this amazing chat about his life, we discuss the amazing power of innovating with yo...

In this episode we get to have a great discussion with digital economy researcher, data scientist and entreprenuer, Kartik Hosanagar, about artificial intelligence in the modern world. Kartik expands on his background and on his work before we dive into some of the insight found in his latest book, A Human’s Guide to Machine Intelligence. Take a listen to find out more about the eye-opening impact...

In this thought-provoking episode, we get to sit down with Anjali Nath, a political scientist, philosopher, and educator, who runs a grassroots adult learning program called Liberation Spring that aims to decolonize and unlock the potential of their learners. We get to discuss the beginnings of Anjali's journey as well as the inspiration that lead her to where she is now. More than this, Anjali sh...

In one of the best interviews we’ve had, we spoke with James Clear, author and entrepreneur, who talks about how habits impact entrepreneurship, health, and creativity and about how to treat your failures as data points that are required for mastery. Take a listen to help tear down myths you’ve learned about creativity and habits and how James can help you change your life! James Clear writes at J...

Danny Iny left school in the 10th grade to become an entrepreneur. Years later he is the host of the Business Reimagined podcast, best-selling author of the book Leveraged Learning, as well as founder and CEO of Mirasee, a business education company. During our discussion, Danny paints a picture of how he got to where he is today, as well as use his story to shed light on how disrupting education...

What kind of life do you want to live? Now ask yourself, how much money do you need to live that life? You may find it’s a lot less than you expect. Grant Sabatier, author of Financial Freedom and founder of Millenial Money, joins us to share his message about how to use money as a tool to live a richer life and achieve financial freedom. To find out more about the book, visit financialfreedombook...

After losing his mother and battling depression and alcoholism, Glenn Beck took control of his life and rose to stardom. In one of our best interviews, the captivating storyteller and sometimes controversial media personality and entrepreneur shares his personal story of going through rock-bottom into what life is like for him now. He talks about why we become our best selves because of our strugg...

In this episode, we are joined by Paul Jarvis, author of Company of One, software creator, designer and online course teacher. Paul 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. Find out more about Paul Jarvis’ bo...

In this episode, we get to talk with Austin Netzley, an investor, author and entrepreneur who’s aim is to help others create a business that scales. A business that runs like a simplified, successful machine. He shares an inspiring story about how he got to where he is today and how we can build a business that can be used as a tool for a meaningful life. You can find Austin on Facebook as Austin...

Welcome to another riveting episode of Unmistakable Creative, where we dive into the mind of Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator and the CEO of the Black Swan Group. This episode, titled 'Jedi Mind Tricks of an FBI Hostage Negotiator with Chris Voss,' offers a unique perspective on negotiation and the power of deference. In this episode, Chris Voss shares his wealth of knowledge and experi...

Natalie Nagele is the co-founder and CEO of Wildbit, a successful software company that started in the year 2000. Natalie has a unique outlook on the way we work and she likes to do things differently. At Wildbit, they work a 32 hour work week over 4 days. Then they take 3 days to clear their heads and reconnect with home. Natalie wants us to rethink what’s truly important in our lives and how we...

The workplace can feel like a pretty unemotional place sometimes. Elisabeth Fosselin is an author and speaker who’s work with Mollie West Duffy focuses on the power of embracing emotions in the workplace. In this episode, we get to discuss the ideas behind their book, No Hard Feelings. Elisabeth gives us an inspiring and in-depth look into the framework of their book, as well as what inspired this...

Philip McKernan speaks around the world about the importance of overcoming personal obstacles, gaining clarity, and cultivating the confidence to believe in yourself. In one of the most inspiring and poetic conversations from 2015, Philip talks about the 3 pillars of a meaningful life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s time for Part 2 of our inspiring conversation with Ishita Gupta. Ishita helped Seth Godin publish his book Linhchpin: Are You Indispensable?, as well as another 6 bestselling books at The Domino Project. She is now a writer and speaker who works with clients who are serious about living up to their potential. She joins us for this special 2 part episode of the Unmistakable Creative Podcast wh...

Ishita Gupta helped Seth Godin publish his book Linhchpin: Are You Indispensable?, as well as helped publish 6 bestselling books at The Domino Project. She is now a writer and speaker and works with clients who are serious about living up to their potential. She joins us for this special 2 part episode of the Unmistakable Creative Podcast, filled with wisdom and beautiful insights into building co...

In one of our most enthralling interviews we’ve had, Nadia Bolz-Weber tells us her story about faith and the founding of the House for All Sinners and Saints. Nadia was raised fundamental Christian, and her frustrations with organized religion later in life caused her to create the kind of church that she wanted to attend. What started out as a living room congregation, eventually grew into the Ho...

For this episode of the podcast, we are joined by blogger, author and inspirational speaker, Allie Casazza. Allie is a wife and a mother of four kids who she and her husband happily home-school. The two of them also work together on her blog-turned-business. Allie has discovered a profoundly simple and liberating outlook on motherhood. You’ll find out how she has woven minimalism into her life as...

In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we delve into the philosophy of Digital Minimalism with Cal Newport, a computer science professor at Georgetown University. As our world becomes increasingly digital, maintaining a healthy mindset can become a cluttered and stressful experience. Newport offers insightful advice on how Digital Minimalism can be the key to living a focused life in an increas...