The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

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...

Today we continue our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Experience. Our 5th instigator is experience Linda Sivertsen, book midwife who has helped best selling authors build platform that have resulted in six and seven figure book deals. Because this interview was recorded prior to our rebran...

Today we continue our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Experience. Our 4th instigator is experience Institute Founder Victor Saad. By designing his own education through a series of experiences, Victor is challenging the status quo in higher education.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we continue our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews and unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Experience. Our 3rd instigator instigator is Jadah Sellner, community builder and founder of simplegreensmoothies.com.  Jadah is an advocate for world-changing dreamers, a community-building �strategist, and the marketing visionary and co-fou...

Today we continue our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Experience. Our second instigator is Janelle Hanchett , the masterful storyteller and the founder of Rengade Mothering, her fight against meaningful parenting advice.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we begin our instigator series, in which we revisit their interviews and unveil the speakers for our annual, event The Instigator Experience. Our first Instigator is Charile Hoehn, who has worked as Tim Ferriss’ Director of Special Projects, as Tucker Max’s movie tour videographer, Ramit Sethi’s book marketer, and other high profile projects with influential people.  Over the past...

In this episode Mark Goultson shares insight from his career as a psyhciatrist, and FBI hostage negotiation trainer on how we can use communication and conversation to get through to anyone.  Highlights Learning to Hack into Your Future The power of honesty and vulnerability  Seeing the World Through Other People’s Eyes Listening from the inside out Talking with somebody instead of at th...

In this interview Stu Mclaren discusses how to make our lives and our businesses better by being more creative. Highlights When you feel like a square peg in a round hole Overcoming our need for acceptance  The importance of action and putting one foot in front of another Using stimuli to increase your creativity  Navigating gut check momentsPrioritizing the important over the urgent Res...

In this episode Jessica Lawrence walks us through her journey to becoming a young Girl Scout council CEO in the country to her role as executive director of New York’s largest tech meetup.  Episode Higlights:  Jessica's journey to becoming a young Girl Scout council CEO Building a results only work environment  How freedom leads to innovation  Why our definitions limit us&...

In this episode Joey Coleman discusses how we consciously design our lives and careers and while creating remarkable experiences for other people. Connecting the dots of our career paths The different modalities of how our brain works Dealing with our “oh-shit” moments  The first 100 days methodology A metric for knowing when to quit  Resources Five Minute Journal  Quotes “If you’re...

In this episode Noah Kagan talks about creating what we want to see exist in the world, building AppSumo, and being employee #30 at Facebook. The impact of being raised by immigrants  Overcoming our cultural conditioning Understanding what it is you really want to be doing Overcoming the fear of starting and taking action The power of focusing on what’s essential  Navigating the emotiona...

Golriz, Creative Director at Soul Pancake, talks about how the work happens behind the scenes. In this episode, hear: Making change in bite-size chunks How music connects us Taking leaps T he creative process behind Soul Pancake Resources: Soul Pancake Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3-time NY Times best-selling author, Tucker, shares his story of lost opportunities and self-destruction, and how the key to getting over traumas is to give away what you never had. In this episode, hear: Turning luck into talent Why “fake it ’til you make it” doesn’t work The dirty secret of successful creatives Separating yourself from your work The elements of telling stories Resources: Tucker’...

Captivating storyteller and sometimes controversial media personality and entrepreneur, Glenn Beck, shares his personal story of going through rock-bottom into what his future is with The Blaze TV. He talks about why we become our best selves because of our struggles and why we have the right to failure. We go live in Glenn’s studio for this special episode of The Unmistakable Creative. In this ep...

Whether you’re working on a startup or building a movement, the success begins with traction. Gabe joins us to talk about applying the principles in his book to our own businesses, to create customer acquisition and growth. In this episode, hear: Non-comformity Bouncing back from dark periods Being “long-term greedy” vs “short-term greedy” Developing capacity for failure Gaining or creating busine...

Thomas’ journey was not just about going from Berlin to India, but about continuing to move in the right direction and taking action on his bold ideas. He joins us to talk about what it takes and what he’s learned. Separating scarcity from abundance Taking charge of your own learning Taking bold action Enrolling people in your vision Moving in the right direction Integrating to normal life after a...