The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Co-author of Happy Money, Elizabeth joins us to talk about the research she’s done on spending and the ways in which spending (or not) can give us better experiences and increase happiness. She helps us to apply this to our daily lives. In this episode, hear: The effects of environment on our happiness The role of technology in happiness The science in happy spending Buying experiences over things...

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an inspiring conversation with Scott Barry Kaufman, a renowned psychologist, cognitive scientist, and author. In this episode, Kaufman shares his journey from special education to earning a Ph. D. at Yale and how his scientific work in intelligence and creativity has shaped his views on education, imagination, and the labels we assign ourselves. Discover how Ka...

NYT Bestselling author and CEO of Breather, Julien, returns to the show to talk about managing uncertainty and constantly doing the best work of our lives. In this episode, hear: Detecting patterns How technology is a series of Jenga blocks Creation with our backs against the wall Risk aversion Consumption that influences creativity Quotes At the end of your life, you better have a lot of scars…Yo...

NYT Best-selling author and behavioral economist, Dan Ariely, shares his perspectives on suffering, irrational behavior, and how most time management systems allow others to hijack our time. In this episode, hear: What causes people to be more resilient? Overcoming “learned” helplessness Language’s impact on our experiences Time management and deathbed regrets How our intuitions sometimes mislead...

Jadah has quickly built a thriving community with Simple Green Smoothies. She shares why sometimes it’s ok to let go of our dreams, how we get back up again, and finding the impact that feeds our souls. In this episode, hear: Dreaming big and finding your tribe Building resilience… Falling and getting back up again How do we get out of being caught up in external accolades? How to find and connect...

As a sex, life, and intimacy coach, Kim shares how sex can be a place for personal growth and wellness. She teaches us how we can tap into the life force of sex, as a place where we can quiet the chatter of the mind and of massive transformation. In this episode, hear: Finding your “next right” step How do we develop non-attachment? Becoming uninhibited Incorporated meditation as a practice How do...

Authors of The Creativity Cure (A Do-it-Yourself Prescription for Happiness) and physicians, Carrie & Alton Barron, share the importance of creative action in fueling happiness. They cover the five psychologically-researched steps to achieving deeper satisfaction and alleviating depression by tapping into your creativity. In this episode, hear: How do you identify “molding moments”? How differ...

Having produced movies such as the iconic Pretty Woman, Gary takes us to the story behind the story, why we need to hear “no”, and the importance of failure in our lives. In this episode, hear: How do you let go of self-judgment? Scraped knees and failure The necessity of failure and how it brings us closer together 5 minute mentors Discovering your superpower Separating self worth from external a...

Launched and sold his first business by age 19 while on active duty in the Air Force, indicted at age 23 for trafficking marijuana. A serial entrepreneur and natural born hustler, Frederick joins us to talk about his lessons from four years in federal prison and the business he built from behind bars. How do we avoid misguided ambition? What does the process of self discovery l...

Science writer, Elizabeth Svboda shares insights from her book about the science behind altruism and selflessness, and how we can make that into a practice. How do you keep skepticism from turning into cynicism? Turning difficult points into redemption Getting buy in on your mission The future of journalism Resources Elizabeth's website Book: What Makes a Hero? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

From a touring rock band roadie to life in a monastery, Gentoku dives into acceptance, connecting to our deeper selves, and using every day activities as a “container for our practice” In this episode: How checkboxes and filling other’s obligations takes us away from learning Creating awareness and space in every day life Waking up to find external accolades and possessions are no longer satisfyin...

Megan started a year-long expedition to have a single cup of coffee with a different person every week to see what she could learn about life and careers. She shares her conversations ranging from co-founder of Apple, Steve Wozniak, to Seth Godin, to a former VP of Starbucks. Resources: 52 Cups of Coffee Her published book, 52 Cups of Coffee, spans her year of 29 cities and 7 countries and what sh...

Nolan, founder of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese and Steve Jobs’ mentor, shares views on education, reconnecting with your curiosity, and developing creativity to connect it to our vision. In this episode: How do we better prepare people for today’s society? How schools have become warehouses How do we recognize early mentors? Credentials vs knowledge Are we born with awareness or can we cultivate it?...

Kevin grew up in poverty, the son of an alcoholic outlaw, and turned his life into serving and shaking up the education system. His insights reach far beyond transforming education, but in how we break free from indoctrination and turning pain into a movement. In this episode: What differentiates people who take pain and turn it into success vs a downward slide? How janitors can be mentors Ba...

Emmanuel recounts his gripping story from his time as a child soldier of Sudan’s civil war, to escape and rescue. A war child turned activist and rising hip-hop artist, hear how Emmanuel uses his voice to help those who can’t speak for themselves, how music became his painkiller, and how we can use story for survival and shaping the future.   In this episode: How do you navigate suffering and...

Billy started his first job after college, soon realizing this typical path wasn’t for him. Instead, he began a career as a professional poker player, eventually scaling it into a successful multi-entity business and founded Forever Jobless. He shares with us what poker has taught him about risk, failure, and standing out. In this episode, hear: Developing a tolerance for risk, failure, and loss H...

In the conclusion of our two-part interview with Lisa, we go deeper into her life after losing her son and how that has taught her how to live with sorrow and joy equally. In this episode, hear about: Using a mantra to navigate difficult times of fear Raising a healthy-minded child through terminal sickness Why we should listen to others without reaction Making sense of bad things happening Naviga...

In this special two-part episode, Lisa shares her grief in coping with the loss of a child, followed by navigating the sickness of another child, and her journey from religion to an unexpected shift in spirituality. Resources: Lisa’s Website Joe Loya Episode: Confessions of a Bank Robber Lisa’s Book: Blood Brothers Your Soul’s Plan, Your Soul’s Gift: Robert Schwartz Death Cafe “Life, even with all...

Esme shares her courageous journey of writing her way through struggles bipolar, Cotards Delusion, and a medication-resistant form of schizophrenia, and how we can shift our own narratives of brokenness through our own creative expressions. Episode highlights: How do we develop a sense of self without achievement? How looking at others differently helps us heal ourselves. Reading and playing with...

In this episode, Ben shares how he uses bio-feedback, specific practices, and supplements to think better and perform optimally. Episode Highlights: Homeschooling, and how to cultivate creativity in an indoctrinated system. How to use bio feedback, cold showers, and specialized breathing to increase our instinctual emotional response. How to train our stress response. Using health and fitness to t...

Her frustrations with organized religion caused Nadia to create the kind of church that she wanted to attend. What started out as a living room congregation, eventually grew into the House for All Sinners and Saints. In this episode, hear: How and why Nadia started the House for All Sinners and Saints Her experience being raised as a fundamentalist Christian Dealing in an environment where you don...

An epic journey of driving an ambulance from the UK to Mongolia became a turning point in Chris Plough's life. When he returned to the United States, he realized that he could not return to the life he was living before.  In this episode, hear about: Chris' year of incredible highs and incredible lows The loss of his two parents at the same time What happens when your company starts to become...

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an enlightening conversation with Sally Hogshead, a Hall of Fame speaker, best-selling author, and leading expert on branding and fascination. In this episode, Hogshead shares her insights on how the world sees you at your best and how to apply it to every aspect of your life. Discover the importance of finding work that truly speaks to you and learn how to com...

Jayson Gaignaird created an online product business to over 6 million dollars a year. Like many entrepreneurs, he built his business at the expense of his health. Eventually, he realized that money and happiness scale differently, and decided to focus on doing work that lit him up. Growing an online product business to 6 million dollars a year Looking at success through Maslow’s hierarchy of needs...

Dave Cornthwaite reached a low point at the age of 25; he was completely dissatisfied with his life. Traveling via skateboard changed his view of the town he lived in, and eventually led to Expedition 1000, a mission to take 25 different journeys of 1000 miles or more using a form of non-motorized transport. Achieving surface level success at the age of 25 A moment when Dave was less than inspired...