The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

In this episode of the podcast, Life After Tampons creator Jennifer Boykin discusses what it takes to create your immortal beautiful work, getting comfortable with something unplanned happening and how we can use mastery of one craft to build confidence in others.  Why you can have everything, but not at the same time Learning about your dreaming instead of pursuing it Meeting the enormity of...

In this short episode of the podcast, I wanted to do something a little bit different. As I've mentioned in a few previous episodes, we're currently working on a new writing project called The Compass, a creator's guide to Instigating something that matters. One of the requests I had from a few of our listeners was to do an audio version of the project, so I decided to release a sneak preview...

When Faris Yakob proposed to his wife Rosie, he also suggested they quit their jobs and travel the world. The result has been a 98 week journey of creating work that’s in their heart, and the formation of their business, Genius Steals.  Episode Highlights Doing the things that are interesting, fun and profitable  Lessons in branding from working with Jay Z  How being good at being y...

In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, Erica Dhawan talks about connectional intelligence and how we can leverage knowledge, ambition and human capital to create something meaningful in the world.  Episode Highlights  Using business as tool for social change  Harnessing communities to change the world How to connect, people, ideas and resources The difference between collabor...

In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, Dan Fagella talks to us about the art and science of skill development through the lens of martial arts and positive psychology.  The tenets of sports psychology that can apply to your life Lessons from the world of Brazilian jujitsu  Learning to leverage of our nervous energy or jitters Using rituals and routines to perform at our best Lever...

Al Pitampalli’s frustration with endless meetings and other things that don’t seem to have a purpose led to what he calls a meetings revolution. In this episode we discuss his experience as one of Seth Godin’s first alternative MBA students, publishing a book with the domino project and why we must learn to become persuadable…that’s right not persuasive, but persuadable, and how this enables us to...

In this episode, Dave Gray discusses his journey from the world of traditional journalism to helping large organizations clarify, communicate and achieve their goals. We also discuss how you can use drawing to make sense of the world and solve our own problems.  Overcoming the starving artist objection  Doing work that is truly aligned with who you are Finding a question t...

Mike Rohde found himself incredibly frustrated with his note taking efforts. Instead of trying to capture all of the information he was hearing ,he decided focus on capturing only those things that were most meaningful to him, and add visual elements to his notes. The result was sketch noting.  Tapping into your desire to see something exist in the world The intersection of com...

In this episode of the show we speak with entrepreneur and coach Jim Bunch about rapid transformation, why will power fails to change the behavior of 96% of people and, how you can design your environment for optimal performance and and creativity. Why transformation has been the glue that held together Jim’s businesses  The importance of having a bigger brighter vision for the future A Look...

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an inspiring conversation with Austin Kleon, a New York Times bestselling author known for his unique approach to creativity in the digital age. In this episode, Kleon shares his journey from a child who never stopped drawing to a bestselling author of books like 'Steal Like an Artist,' 'Show Your Work,' and 'Newspaper Blackouts.' Discover how scheduling time t...

As an NYU undergraduate, Mattan Griffel had aspirations for a career in finance. But getting rejected from over 100 jobs he applied drastically altered the course of his career ultimately leading to the launch of the Ycombinator startup One Month.  Separating your self worth from experiencing rejection  Using self education and online learning to accelerate your career path Why we have t...

In this episode of the podcast, we speak with reality television producer about Jerry Kolber about his work on shows like Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, National Geographic documentaries and Brain Games. We also talk about why the story you’re telling is so essential to any creative project you’re working on.  Inside the NYU Ecosystem of Creative Professionals Using a meditation&nb...

In this episode of the podcast we speak with Macgyer creator Lee Zlotoff about the making of his hit TV show which has remained on their air across the world for 30 years, and using what he calls the Macgyver methodd to  engage the enormous capabilities of your subconscious mind to bear on effective problem solving. The 3 key elements that have caused Macgyver to be on the air for 30 yea...

In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Vivak Tiwary about his journey from business school to producing Broadway musicals and working with artists like Greenday, Alanis Morisette and many others.  Highlights  The cultural conflict of doing what you love versus doing what’s practical  Why unorthodox paths are inherently difficult  How Vivek used Brian Epstein’s life story...

In this episode of the show we speak with Wrike founder and CEO Andrew Filev about his mission to become insanely productive.  Highlights  Cultural influences of a post-Soviet world Building perseverance and becoming resourceful Why time is our most precious resource Recognizing the magic moments in your life  The difference between your work managing you and you managing your work&...

In this episode of the show, we speak with behavioral scientist and FiveMinute Journal Founder UJ Ramdas about the science of gratitude and simple behavioral change UJ’s earlier cultural influences  The journey of self inquiry  Why momentum is critical  How the dots connect in life Using journals to find data about yourself Becoming a better student of yourself Simplifying Your Dail...

In this interview we wrap up 2014 by revisiting our interview with Nick Reese Like many young people, Nick Reese was wildly ambitious. While that ambition became the driving force of his entrepreneurial efforts, matters of the heart interfered.  What started was a radical shift from maximizing income to maximizing impact.  Starting a t-shirt company from a college dorm room Learning to r...

Today we continue our best of 2014 series. Joe Loya’s life trajectory of rising up and moving forward took a radically different turn after losing his mother at an an early age, and stabbing his father in the neck at the age of 16. This was beginning of of a life of crime, and 14 month bank robbing spree in which he robbed 30 banks. In this amazing chat about his life, we discuss the amazing power...

In this best of 2014 episode, we revisit our interview with Sarah Peck. Sarah is an writer/designer/entrepreneur whose life has been deeply influenced by swimming and writing. In this chat we discuss lessons she’s learned on her journey from college swim team member to writer and open water swimmer, whose swims have included braving the treacherous waters of San Francisco bay to mak...

In today's episode we look back at one of our best episodes of the year. Dani Shapiro has made her living as a writer for more than 20 years. In this interview we have an in-depth discussion about working artists and what it takes to master the craft of writing.  Highlights: Why there are many trajectories to creative careers Dani's early exposure to working artists The importance of liv...

In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Olympic coach Jeff Spencer about the secrets of peak performance and success Highlights: Why will and talent aren’t enough for success How mentors can alter our paths in lives  The reason we shouldn’t fight battles in isolation  The 3 key people that you need on your team  Lessons from being olympic cyclist  Testing your limits resp...

In this episode I speak with Tara Sophia Mohr about why people play small, and what helps us play big in our lives and careers from the inside out.  Higlights Balancing spirituality and practicality  Finding Your Way Back After You’ve Lost It Using feedback in a way that allows you to play big Learning to Identify Your calling  Resources Lean In Learning to Love Criticism NY Ti...

Today we wrap up our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews and unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Experience. Our final instigator experience is Christina Rasmussen who talks to us about overcoming losses and dealing with the inevitable setbacks of our lives.  As the founder of Second Firsts, an organization to help people create a pathway back to l...

Our 7th Instigator is Clay Hebert, who was one of Seth Godin's first alternative MBA students and has helped over 80 entrepreneurs raise over 20 million dollars across various crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we continue our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Experience. Our 6th instigator is Brigitte Lyons PR and media specialist that helps people craft a media messages that touches and hearts and minds reaches millions. Because this interview was recorded prior to our rebrand, there may be occasional references to our...