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The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Timeless Practical Wisdom For Living a Meaningful Life

Inspiring stories and practical advice from creatives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, misfits, and rebels to help you become successful on your own terms 


Our listeners say, “If TEDTalks met Oprah you’d have the Unmistakable Creative.” Eliminate the feeling of being stuck in your life, blocked in your creativity, and discover higher levels of meaning and purpose in your life and career. Listen to deeply personal, insightful, and thought-provoking stories from the world’s leading thinkers and doers including best-selling authors, artists, peak performance psychologists, happiness researchers, entrepreneurs, startup founders, artists, venture capitalists, and even former bank robbers. Former guests have included Tim Ferriss, Seth Godin, Justine Musk, Scott Adams, Rob Bell, David Heinemeier Hansson, Elle Luna, Jordan Harbinger Brett Mckay, and Simon Sinek.


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Episodes

Andrew Yang: Inside the Mind of a 2020 Presidential Candidate

In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we are joined by Andrew Yang, an American entrepreneur and 2020 presidential candidate for the Democratic party. Yang shares his journey from being a "scrappy entrepreneur-type" to running for the highest office in the land. He discusses the factors that sparked his interest in politics, including the growing student loan debt and the shifting technological and economic policies. Yang, the founder of Venture for America, offers a unique perspective on th...

Sep 10, 201852 min

Emylee Williams: Navigating Entrepreneurial Uncertainty

Are you in the middle of your “dark night of the soul” moment of your life? Emylee Williams can relate, and she’s in the process of navigating the choppy waters of entrepreneurship. Emylee shares her story about marriage, adoption, hitting a wall in your own business, and much more. Emylee Williams is the co-founder of the Think Creative Collective . She and her husband are adoptive parents to a little girl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 05, 201845 min

Nas Tavakoli-Far: An Exploration of Gender Dynamics

Gender dynamics are a very complex issue that we’ve only really begun to grapple with over the last several decades. Nas Tavakoli-Far makes studying gender roles and how we all communicate and interact with each other one of her main focuses, and she’s learned a great deal through her discussions. She shares her ideas on that, life in an immigrant family, media, and much more. Nas Tavakoli-Far is a journalist and host/producer of The Gender Knot Podcast . She also presents and hosts for the BBC ...

Sep 03, 201854 min

An Audience of One Excerpt

Srini's newest book, An Audience of One , is out now! Take a listen to an excerpt from Srini's latest book, and if you have an Audible subscription, you can now download the audiobook of An Audience of One for just one credit! Srini's newest book, An Audience of One , is out now! Take a listen to an excerpt from Srini's latest book, and if you have an Audible subscription, you can now download the audiobook of An Audience of One for just one credit! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Aug 31, 20186 min

Brian Portnoy: The Geometry of Wealth

Money is a sensitive topic for many. How can those in poverty or those who live paycheck to paycheck still find joy? And how are billionaires sometimes some of the unhappiest people? Brian Portnoy has studied finances and money, and he’s mastered the art of simplifying the complex discussions and topics around money. He discusses the difference between being rich and being wealthy, finding joy in your circumstances, and much more. Brian Portnoy is an expert at simplifying the complex world of mo...

Aug 29, 201850 min

Chris Bailey: How to be More Productive in a World of Distractions

In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we delve into the world of productivity with expert Chris Bailey. Living in a world full of distractions, Bailey has mastered the art of staying efficient and productive despite the constant barrage of interruptions we face daily. He shares his insights on how to find your most productive self, discover success, and much more. Chris Bailey is the author of the international best-selling book "The Productivity Project." His expertise in productivity is re...

Aug 27, 201844 min

Best of: The Ayurveda Way with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Would you like to sleep better, have less stress, have better digestion, and just feel better all around? Ananta Ripa Ajmera has unlocked the secrets to living a healthier, more beneficial life and wants to share her discovery. Through an optimized diet and practices from yoga, Ananta has helped people earn a healthier body, mind, and soul. Ananta Ripa Ajmera is author of the bestselling book The Ayurveda Way . She is a Certified Ayurveda Health Practitioner and Yoga Instructor who continues to ...

Aug 24, 201857 min

Ann Van Eron: Reach Peak Potential

How do we reach our peak potential in our every day lives and in a business setting? According to Ann Van Eron, it involves several factors that most people overlook. Everything from understanding others’ perspectives to helping develop leaders goes into reaching your peak potential and achieving an “oasis state.” She shares her background, her philosophies on management and team-building, and much more. Ann Van Eron founded Potentials in 1984 to assist organizations and individuals to better un...

Aug 22, 201843 min

Cal Fussman: The Art of Emotionally Resonant Storytelling

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Unmistakable Creative, where we delve into the art of emotionally resonant storytelling with the legendary Cal Fussman. A renowned journalist, author, and a master interviewer, Fussman's career spans over four decades, during which he has engaged in profound conversations with some of the world's most influential figures, including Jeff Bezos, Jimmy Carter, and Mikhail Gorbachev. In this episode, Fussman shares his unique insights into the power of stor...

Aug 20, 20181 hr 25 min

Best of: How To Kill Email Anxiety and Get Real Work Done with Jocelyn Glei

In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we delve into the world of email anxiety with renowned author and creativity expert Jocelyn K. Glei. Jocelyn likens our email inboxes to a slot machine filled with a mix of disappointments and random rewards that keep us hooked. She discusses the psychological mechanisms that drive our email-checking habits and offers insights into how we can break free from this addictive cycle. Jocelyn K. Glei, a writer with a deep fascination for work, careers, and cr...

Aug 17, 201845 min

Rae Senarighi: The Transgender Manifesto

What is life like as a transgender non-binary person? Rae Senarighi joins us to discuss the challenges that face transgender people, how families, friends, and strangers can be more accepting and understanding of the transgender experience, and how compassion and empathy define relationships. Rae Senarighi is a transgender non-binary artist currently based in Portland, OR. He is best known for vivid colorful abstracts, intricate typography and vivid portraiture. Rae began his studies at the Univ...

Aug 15, 201849 min

Neeta Bhushan: Navigating Seasons of Adversity

Neeta Bhushan’s childhood was full of adversity. From losing both her mother and brother before she had turned 19 to facing homelessness, Neeta has had to navigate many trials in life. How has she done it? She shares her experiences with adversity and the power of emotional grit. Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a former cosmetic dentist turned best-selling author, international speaker, social entrepreneur, the advocate of emotional health, and leadership coach. She’s the author of the best-selling book Em...

Aug 13, 201848 min

Unmistakable Creative Live from NYC with Sarah Peck

Sarah Peck joined the show as the Unmistakable Podcast was recorded live in front of an audience in New York City! She spoke about childhood, becoming a parent and how that changes your way of thinking, her creative process, and much more. Sarah Peck is a writer, open water swimmer, designer-entrepreneur, and urban nerd who is on a mission is to find and capture insights from everyday, extraordinary living and share them with others. Sarah Peck joined the show as the Unmistakable Podcast was rec...

Aug 12, 20181 hr 15 min

Srini Rao: An Audience of One: Reclaiming Creativity for Its Own Sake

Srini Rao, creator and host of the Unmistakable Creative Podcast, is the guest rather than the host for this episode! He discusses his latest book, Audience of One , and details why it’s important to pursue creative ventures for their own sake rather than only doing things so you can put them on a resume. He also discusses the importance of flow, mastering distraction, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 06, 20181 hr 35 min

Best of: Reconciling Your Creativity and Your Identity with Chase Jarvis

Welcome to an insightful episode of Unmistakable Creative, where we delve into the art of reconciling your creativity and your identity with the acclaimed photographer and entrepreneur Chase Jarvis. In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore the challenges and triumphs of aligning one's creative pursuits with their authentic self. Join us as we embark on a journey with Chase Jarvis, who shares his personal experiences and wisdom on how to navigate the complex relationship between creativ...

Aug 03, 20181 hr 8 min

Dani Shapiro: The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life

Life as an artist can be full of wonder and joy, but it can also have its fair share of trials and hardships. Dani Shapiro has experienced both, and she’s shared many of those moments in her best-selling memoirs. She discusses her life and trying to find the balance between portraying the truth and putting up a mask. Dani Shapiro is the author of five novels and best-selling memoirs, her most recent of which is titled Hourglass . Her new book, Inheritance will be published this winter. She’s als...

Aug 01, 201853 min

Frank Warren: Why Secrets are the Currency of Intimacy

Discover the power of secrets in our latest episode featuring Frank Warren, the founder of PostSecret, an extraordinary community art project that started in 2005. This episode delves into the human psyche, exploring how secrets serve as a currency for intimacy and compassion. Warren's innovative project invites individuals to anonymously share their deepest secrets on postcards, offering a unique platform for personal expression and connection. Throughout the years, Warren has gained invaluable...

Jul 30, 201853 min

Best of: Ego is The Enemy with Ryan Holiday

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for a profound conversation with Ryan Holiday, a strategist, writer, and bestselling author. In this episode, Holiday discusses the concept of ego and how it can be a significant obstacle in our personal and professional lives. Discover the importance of separating your work and the effort you put in from the results that might come out of it. Holiday shares his insights on how not having control over every aspect of your work can lead to disappointment if your h...

Jul 27, 201850 min

Mars Dorian: Expanding Your Creative Capacity through Collaboration

Sometimes your creativity can grow stagnant if you continuously work alone. The best way to help expand your creative horizons is by working with someone else, and nobody understands that more than Mars Dorian. He returns to discuss the foundation of his creative career, why trust is so important in collaborative relationships, and why working with others helps creativity flourish. Mars Dorian is a digital illustrator and storyteller. He creates visual illustrations and designs to help your cont...

Jul 25, 201843 min

Anders Ericsson: Mastering Your Craft Through Deliberate Practice

In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we delve into the mind of Anders Ericsson, a globally recognized psychologist and professor at Florida State University. Known for his groundbreaking research on the psychological nature of expertise and human performance, Ericsson introduces us to the concept of 'deliberate practice'. This method, he argues, is the key to achieving superior performance in any field, be it music, chess, medicine, or sports. Ericsson's work challenges the notion that 'pra...

Jul 23, 201850 min

Best of: An Adventure Through The Hidden Parts of India with Karan Bajaj

Karan Bajaj discusses his life in the Indian Himalayas and how very different the “east” is from the “west” in our world. He talks about living your Dharma, keeping community alive in a world that’s continuously connected but more isolated, a little bit of mysticism, and much more. Karan Bajaj is a novelist and striving Yogi. Born and raised in the Indian Himalayas, he now lives in Brooklyn, New York. He’s also the author of The Yoga of Max’s Discontent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Jul 20, 201843 min

Pamela Slim: Finding the Thread that Ties Your Story Together

We all have our own story, but what common thing ties your story together? Pamela Slim discusses that, taking pride in heritage and how to carry that heritage over generations, how creativity shifts over time, and more. Pamela Slim is an award-winning author, business coach and speaker. In 2005, she started the Escape from Cubicle Nation blog, which is now one of the top career and business blogs on the web. She’s the author of Escape from Cubicle Nation: From Corporate Prisoner to Thriving Entr...

Jul 18, 20181 hr

Adam Gazzaley: The Neuroscience of Attention

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an enlightening conversation with Adam Gazzaley, a renowned neuroscientist, author, and the founder and executive director of Neuroscape. In this episode, Gazzaley shares his insights on the science behind how we develop attention and how to optimize it. Discover how Gazzaley has devoted his career to understanding the workings of attention. Learn about the tools we need to achieve peak attention, how to make our minds work more efficiently, and why tradition...

Jul 16, 201859 min

Best of: Using Non-Verbal Communication to Change Human Behavior with Mark Bowden

Body language and non-verbal communication often says more about you than the actual words you use. Mark Bowden is an expert in body language, non-verbal communication, and behavior, and he’s learned how to use non-verbal communication to change the emotions of an audience, to influence and persuade people, and to change how others view you. Mark Bowden is a body language and behavior expert and the creator of TRUTHPLANE®, a communication training company and unique methodology for anyone who ha...

Jul 13, 201852 min

Holly Shaw: Discovering Your Creative DNA

From a young age, Holly Shaw knew that she wanted to perform. She felt the most alive and awake when performing in front of others, and she uses that passion to help try and awaken others. She details her creative journey and how her creative DNA has woven itself into being. Holly Shaw is the host of the Performers & Creators Lab Podcast . She’s also a bestselling author and creativity coach who has helped hundreds of artists, some of them Emmy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated, to overcome...

Jul 11, 201850 min

Val Vigoda: Finding Peak Aliveness

After her husband and creative partner of over two decades left her, Val Vigoda went through one of the roughest moments of her life. Creating was no longer the joyous process it used to be. But through working on Earnest Shackleton Loves Me , she discovered what “peak aliveness” felt like. Now she hopes to help others find that joy. Valerie “Val” Vigoda is a successful electric violinist who has written or starred in musicals such as Striking 12 and Earnest Shackleton Loves Me and her own one-w...

Jul 09, 201853 min

Best of: Finding Your Calling by Breaking All the Rules with Laura Belgray

Welcome to an inspiring episode of Unmistakable Creative featuring Laura Belgray, a trailblazing entrepreneur and master of her craft. Join us as we delve into the captivating journey of finding your calling by breaking all the rules, guided by the wisdom of an extraordinary creative powerhouse. Belgray shares her incredible story of defying norms and forging her own path to success. She reveals how embracing her unique voice and authenticity led her to uncover her true calling in the world of w...

Jul 06, 201858 min

Whitney Johnson: How to Build an “A” Team

What’s the secret to having an engaged and productive team? It’s having a plan for developing all employees, no matter where they are on their personal learning curves. Whitney Johnson is an expert in this field and built her ideas of constructing a proficient team off her ideas of how to “disrupt yourself” from a more personal level. Whitney Johnson was named one of the world’s fifty most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50in 2017. She is the author of the bestselling Build an A Team ...

Jul 04, 201846 min

Jessica Eley: The Four Quadrants of Achievement

How do you get past some of the mental roadblocks you’ve put up? How do you get past failures in both your personal and business life? Jessica Eley has devised a mental framework called the Four Quadrants of Achievement that helps set up pathways and strategies to help you get the most out of your process. Jessica Eley helps go-getters and high-achievers reach their big goals without losing themselves in the process. She created the idea of the 4 Quadrants of Achievement to help herself and her ...

Jul 02, 201854 min

Best of: Lessons Learned from 100 Days of Rejection with Jia Jiang

How do you overcome a fear of rejection? By getting rejected over and over again and learning lessons from those experiences. Jia Jiang did just that, and he turned 100 days of rejection into a life-altering experience that culminated in a full blown movement. Hear his story and how rejection completely changed his life. Jia Jiang came to the United States with the dream of being the next Bill Gates. But despite early success in the corporate world, his first attempt to pursue his entrepreneuria...

Jun 29, 201843 min
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