The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

In this transformative episode of Unmistakable Creative, we have the pleasure of hosting Jonathan Fields, a renowned author, speaker, and entrepreneur. Prepare to be inspired as Fields shares his insights on going from zero to flourishing and living a life of purpose and fulfillment. Fields, the founder of the Good Life Project and author of several best-selling books takes us on a journey of self...

Jerome Abramovitch took the art of body modification to another level, through performing acts such as cutting off one of his fingers and inflating his forehead (which lead him into the Guinness Book of World Records). In this awe-inspiring chat, he walks us through his evolution as an underground body modification artist. An early interest in tribal/aboriginal cultures Finding what speaks to...

As a high school exchange student, Jordan Harbinger was placed in the former East Germany. His frustrations with the language barrier caused him to dedicate himself to learning German, into an exploration of human behavior, and the way the world works. The life changing decision to become an exchange student Bringing about changes by attacking your fears and weaknesses Why fake confidence doesn’t...

The question of how creative people decide what to do and keep at their endeavors drove Samantha Bennett to form The Organized Artist Company. In this episode, we have a discussion about her journey, and how to make significant progress on our creative projects in just 15 minutes a day. The role theater has played in Samantha’s career Finding the thumbprint of your own creative work How theater tr...

Mike Robbins was on the path to build a lifelong career as a professional baseball player. He was drafted by the Yankees out of high school, declined the offer to attended Stanford, and eventually played for the Kansas City Royals. At the age of 23, a career-ending injury lead to major changes in his life and career. Getting drafted by the Yankees, right out of high school Developing the mindset t...

Liz DiAlto’s exploration of health and fitness eventually resulted in the creation of Wild Soul Movement and a powerful discovery that we can apply to every aspect of our lives. Everything we need in order to thrive lies within our physical bodies. In this episode, we explore habits and practices to tap into the power of our physical bodies, to create the changes we want.   Lessons learn...

Sunni Brown is the leader of a global campaign for literacy called the The Doodle Revolution. In this episode, she talks to us all about the journey that led her to leading this revolution, and how we can make sense of the world by doodling.  Overcoming a challenging childhood environment  Learning to love and nurture your creative skills A life and career made of punctuated equilibrium...

Noah Lederman’s 15 month quest around the world eventually led him to reconnect with the stories of his grandmother, a Holocaust survivor, and then a deep dive into the Cambodian genocide.  The stories of grandparents who survived the Holocaust A 15 month trip around the world that changed things Searching for answers in a Holocaust museum How a visit to Portland reconnected Noah to his grand...

Dave Logan has been blending ideas from both the academic and business world to do work that creates true change in organizations and individuals. In this episode we get into the three laws of performance, and how to use the power of words to reinvent our future. Blending ideas from the academic and business world Why business is the most powerful force on the planet Discovering the work that...

Amy Clover was diagnosed with clinical depression and obsessive compulsive disorder, which eventually lead to a suicide attempt in her early 20’s. Through the power of fitness and exercise, she began her own recovery and became strong from the inside out. What resulted in Amy’s suicide attempt in her 20’s The choices we have, that we can all take advantage of Why fitness as an outlet helped Amy ov...

Colin Wright walked away from a bountiful financial opportunity to conduct extreme lifestyle experiments, like letting the readers of his blog vote on which country he should spend the next four months of his life in. This eventually resulted in the writing multiple books, and the development of an independent publishing company, Asymmetrical Press. Finding the balance between professional and per...

Sam Polk’s childhood ambitions of becoming rich led him to a career on Wall Street in which eventually he discovered that he had become addicted to money and success In this episode we discuss overcoming that addiction an the similarities that success and addiction have in common.  The influence that Sam’s dad had on his view of the world A period of loneliness and depression in col...

Growing up under the dictatorship of Noriega, Lisa Fabrega has overcome incredible odds in developing the courage to speak her truth. In this episode, we discuss the role of speaking your truth, and finding compassion in your ability to be a leader. Growing up under the dictatorship of Noriega When we ignore our artistic inclinations Facing death and dealing with a terrible illness The problem wit...

In this unmistakable classic we revisit our interview with Georgetown professor and author Cal Newport who talks to us about how to be so good they can't ignore you.  How Cal Has Blended a Traditional and Untraditional Path  A Look at the Early Creation Process of Cal's Study Guides Lessons from the MIT Theory of Computation Group The Importance of Focus and Resisting Distractions W...

Jessica Hagy’s dissatisfaction with her work led her to self expression in the form of visual storytelling, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions and to actively participate in each narrative. She combines mixed data with humor, insight, and visuals, making complex concepts accessible and relevant. Coping and dealing with work that is predatory Why it’s important to create what you want t...

In this episode of the show we speak with anthropologist, writer, actress, and comedian Natalia Reagan. She talks to us about how she’s combined her love for science, comedy, and primates into a rather unusual career. An early obsession with King Kong nightmares Dealing with a tragic and life changing car accident Natalia’s foray into the study of spider monkeys The creation of “butt” week th...

In this Unmistakable Classic, we revisit a thought provoking conversation with Patti Digh, author of Life is a Verb.  The importance of feeling good about the work you’re doing Asking yourself what you’d do if you have 37 days to live The keys to writing your voice with a sole intention How art history and English degrees shaped Patti’s world view The 3 blocks that keep dreams from coming tru...

Jodi Avrigan has chosen a rather unusual way to get his art out into the world. He’s the creator of Ask Roulette, an unscripted conversation in which participants ask and answer questions of each other in front of a live audience. In this interview we discuss the craft of narrative journalism, and the creation of Ask Roulette. Making films in the early days of high school The parallels betwee...

Storytelling is how we make sense of the world. In this episode of the podcast Lisa Cron talks to us about how we're hardwired to respond to story.  Lisa's early love for story telling from an early age The reason finding the thing you love is a struggle  Why story is a hardwired survial mechanism  The reason stories help us to navigate reality  Understanding how to sha...

Andy Dixon’s life has been anything but conventional. Born into a life of crime, he grew up imprinted with the notion that violence translated to love. In this amazing story, Andy talks about a journey of redemption and reinvention after a life sentence. Coming from a long line of people who lived outside the law An early vision of possibility in Andy’s life How Andy wound up shooting somebody at...

Andy Dixon’s life has been anything but conventional. Born into a life of crime, he grew up imprinted with the notion that violence translated to love. In this amazing story, Andy talks about a journey of redemption and reinvention after a life sentence. Coming from a long line of people who lived outside the law An early vision of possibility in Andy’s life How Andy wound up shooting somebody at...

Nick Onken’s journey began at crossroads of art and technology, with his work in desktop publishing and design. Upon discovering his passion for more hands-on means of expression, he eventually chose to take the entrepreneurial leap into digital photography. How an early trip to Africa opened Nick’s eyes to photography Why you should be constantly creating in order to improve your art Nick’s signa...

Dandapani realized at the age of 4 that he wanted be a monk. He saw it as the most efficient path to enlightenment. But it wasn’t until completing an electrical engineering degree and finding his teacher that he joined a monastery, where he decided not to renew his vows after 10 years.  How Dandapani knew at the age of 4 he wanted to be a monk  A formative childhood experience that would...

Josh Kauffman is a poster child for how to give yourself an education that kicks the crap out of the one you got in school. Instead of going to business school, he decided to create a Personal MBA. The result has been a book that sold over 130,000 copies, and an incredible journey. In this interview we get into the first 20 hours of learning any new skill. What You Can Learn from the Marketing of...

A moment that shook them to the core caused Betsy and Warren Talbot to reevalute what was truly important in their marriage and their lives. They got rid of their belongings and decided to travel the world together. But the dream hasn't comes without unexpected challenges and hurdles.  Being shaken to the core in order to make changes in your life Embracing the life you want to have vs the on...