The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

When Janelle Hanchett returned to motherhood after being separated from her children, she started to wonder about the way the parenting experience is portrayed in the media. It brought up a very basic question about the experience. Was she the only who wasn't seeing it the way it was portrayed? That was the start of renegade mothering, a fight against meaningful parenting advice.  Here a...

In this backstage episode we have a discussion about the role that technology is playing in our creativity, and the quality of our lives. Here are some of the highlights from our chat: Why Srini has returned to pen and paper for writing  The point of diminishing returns with everything in our lives Understanding that technology is designed to change your habits Learning to control technology...

Allison Gryphon has climbed the ranks of the film industry over the last several years. Right at what appeared to be the pinnacle of her career, she was diagnosed with cancer. In response to her diagnosis she decided to create the film What the F*ck is Cancer? In this interview she talks to me about the process of fearless film making and fighting cancer.  Lessons from climbing the ladder in...

What makes people play at the top of their game?  How does our ability to get into a flow state impact our work?  Do Superman and extreme sports athletes have something that makes them tick differential that the rest of us? In this interview with Steven Kotler, we get into an incredible discussion about the neuroscience of flow. Here are some of the highlights from our chat A Look a...

Simon Sinek is the instigator of an idea that has fundamentally changed the way we do business, live life, and create art.  The notion that people don't buy what you do, they buy why you do is at the core of the success of some of the most successful organizations in the world.  Here are some of the highlights from our conversation:   The Discovery of this thing called “Why”  How Evolution In...

Charlie Hoehn started his career by doing free work and landing amazing roles working with best selling authors and tech startups. He's worked as a marketing strategist and the director of special projects for Tim Ferriss. But his continual desire to become indispensable resulted in discovering the dark side of ambition.  How the desire to be the best in the world burned Charile out What happ...

Sarah Peck 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 make it to Alcatraz and back. The “not good enough” narrative that we all d...

In this backstage episode we have a discussion on whether or not consumers have a responsibility to support artists. Here are a few of the highlights from our chat:  Revisiting last week's episode on the All or Nothing Internet Why It may not matter who the Haves and Have Nots Are The power of showing up every single day How little habits bleed into bigger ones The first disagreement that Gre...

Vinnie Tortorich is a trainer to people from all walks of life. His clients include Hollywood celebrities, captains of industry, stay at home moms, working moms, pregnant moms, ultra athletes, Ironman triathletes, injured and post surgical clients and even children with the beginnings of a weight problem. In this interview he talks to me about a career in which honesty has made him a trusted...

Alex Jamieson co-wrote the iconic food documentary Super Size Me. That eventually led to the publication of The Great American Detox, and multiple best belling books that followed. In this interview we take a look at the relationship between the food we consume and our bodies. Here a few of the highlights.  How the loss of a parent gave Alex clarity Hitting rock bottom and the a downward...

In this episode of the show we take a look at the economics of the internet. The web can be like a developing country with severe income disparity. While the barrier to entry is lower than ever, the wealth seems to remains in the favor of a select few people. Here are the highlights from our chat Why you have to blend technology and creativity to make something unmistakable The HAVE’s and HAVE-NOT...

Bruce Poon tip is not the typical CEO of a travel company. Starting with nothing but his college credit cards, over the last 20 years Bruce has built G adventures into a 250 million dollar business. Here are the hlighlights from our chat Learning to recognize when your Eureka moments  Why self awareness is such an important skill to develop The early parts of Bruce's childhood and his in...

In this episode we take a look at how technology is changing the world of work and what jobs will be eliminated by machines. A look back at last week’s episode and the listener feedback Why you should challenge our thinking with your conversations Making a living from the things that you’re capable of doing Taking the 10,000 hour approach to early education Why it’s possible take nurturing a talen...

After a trip to Thailand in 2005, Matt decided to quit his job, finish his MBA and head off into the world.  What started out as a one year trip has turned into a 7 year journey in which travel has defined his life. Here are some of the highlights from our conversation  Making radical identity shifts through incremental steps A look at the early start of Matt's travel writing career...

In this episode Pamela Slim returns to the show to discuss her latest book Body of Work . A stable career in any field is quickly becoming obsolte, and by creating a body of work, we can navigate the uncertain world of work that lies ahead of us. Here are a few of the highlights from our chat.  The various work modes of Pam's career Why having a sporadic work history isn't a problem H...

In this episode we revisit the great debate on talent, discuss listener feedback and explore two types of career paths. Is the future going to be about becoming a master of your craft or will you need to be a jack of all trades? Here are some of the highlights from our chat The importance of getting clear on what projects you’ll be working on  Leveraging talent to overcome a lack of resources...

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. Here are some of the highlights from our conversation  Why there are many trajectories to creative careers Dani's early exposure to working artists The importance of living and rebelling  Why Having a...

To say that Christina Rasmussen has dealt with loss in her life would be an understatement. She lost a newborn child and her husband in the span of a few years. What started was a journey that allowed her to look at loss and grief in a new way  What happens when you die without realizing it Living in a place between two lives  How denying losses in our lives causes us to suffer Why...

In this backstage episode, we conduct a new experiment by changing up the format of the show. Current events, discussion and debate all become part of the conversation.  The story of a film critic that got vilified How to deal with your critics when you make art Learning when to ignore your critics and their feedback Veronica Mars successful Kickstarter and the web series it's resulted i...

Susan Hyatt's career has included stints as a successful real estate agent, working in marketing/PR and as a successful life coach. She's on a mission to make personal development fun. He work has been featured in Oprah's O magazine, and she's a published author and speaker. In this episode of The Unmistakable Creative, Susan Hyatt talks about the importance of developing your own belief...

In 2011 Dave Ursillo published his first book Lead Without Followers.  In an inspiring uphill battle, Dave has shown a tremendous amount of grit. In the last year his business has experienced a dramatic turnaround. Here are some of the highlights from our conversation  Lessons from the world of politics and leadership The role of self belief in your success Why a mission of service matte...

It's quite clear to many of you that we've made some significant changes in the last week by renaming the show and launching an incredibe new web site. In this backstage episode, Greg Hartle and I do a deep dive into the rebranding of BlogcastFM.  The early conversations about changing the name of the show Why any sort of brand fits into a particular parking spot How our brand has evolve...

Amber Rae is on a mission to redefine ambition. This mission has resulted in a journey through well known startups, a successful co-working group, The Domino Project, and The Bold Academy. She’s worked with CEO’s of 100 million dollar businesses, traders in Hong Kong, photographers, artists and wide range of people design their ideal life. Living for the Question of What You Were Pu...

In this Innagural episode of our new brand. The Unmistkable Creative, Danielle Laporte returns to the show for her 4th appearance. Danielle’s journey has carried her through a think tank in Washington DC, The Body Shop, her own business (which she got fired from) a best-selling book and The Desire Map. Why bar tending is a course in learning about people  The power of tribes and promotin...