In this episode, through the lens of a riveting life story that involves the tragic losses of both a mother and sibling Ted Ryce discusses how we integrate health and fitness into the bigger picture of our lives. HIGHLIGHTS Learning to resolve incredibly traumatic loss and grief Breaking the addiction to our painful thoughts and our suffering Redirecting energy into creation The power of using physical fitness to turn the volume of our life down What it takes to make a radical identify shift Why...
Jul 08, 2015•1 hr 10 min
In one of the most inspiring and poetic conversations of 2015 Phillip Mckernan talks about the pillars of a meaningful life. HIGHLIGHTS: How a culture can enrich you at your core Taking the time to figure who we are and how we want to express it in the world Why we get so far into our lives without clarity about what we want 3 Basic pillars of a meaningful life What causes people to end up living out of alignment Understanding the difference between confidence and self esteem Getting to know and...
Jul 06, 2015•1 hr 11 min
In this episode of the podcast, illusionist and magician Michael Grandinetti talks about bringing a larger than life vision to your work, the power of not knowing what you can’t do and the magic of possibility. HIGHLIGHTS: The power of not knowing what you can’t do Navigating a career that has no map The values that comes from paying your dues Learning to adjusting to feedback you receive from your audience The power of infusing stories into the work that we do Why there are no barriers that are...
Jul 01, 2015•51 min
In this episode of the podcast, author, educator, and executive director of the Stanford Technology Ventures program, Tina Seelig talks about why most rules are just recommendations, the power of writing a resume of your failures, reframing problems to give us an expanded set of solutions and much more. HIGHLIGHTS: What happens when we do the right things for the wrong reasons Why passion follows engagement and experience The problem with being completely rigid about your life and career plans W...
Jun 29, 2015•42 min
In this episode of the podcast, creator of Think Clearly, Mathias Jakobsen talks about how to use pen and paper develop a practice for hatching your visions and making them come true. HIGHLIGHTS: How computer programming resulted an infinite supply of building blocks Learning to letting go of perfectionism Reconnecting with our sense of boundless imagination The power of exploring multiples forms of creativity in the chapters of your life Asking yourself what you want and imagining an unrestrict...
Jun 24, 2015•50 min
In this episode of the podcast, author Patti Digh talks about honoring the intentions of our legacy, writing in our truest voice, and not getting caught up in the stories we tell ourselves. HIGHLIGHTS Why we never know where we are in the journey of life Writing in your true voice The points that become moments of significance in our lives The power of putting yourself in a position of not knowing Why we can’t judge and learn at the same time Living in the space between the things we think are i...
Jun 22, 2015•53 min
In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, documentary filmmaker Max Lugevere shares his story about how a mother experiencing cognitive decline led him down the path of making a documentary film called BREAD HEAD HIGHLIGHTS: Uncovering your personal path to happiness The importance of listening to your fear, but not letting it dictate your actions Recognizing when our growth and learning plateaus Leveraging tension and release to create emotional resonance The creative process of documentary...
Jun 17, 2015•50 min
In this episode of The Unmistakable, creative Itay Talgam shares leadership lessons from the conductors podium and his new book, The Ignorant Maestro HIGHLIGHTS Observing of ourselves through the mirror of an orchestra conductor Early signs of veering off the beaten path Why we must believe in the possibility of something better How deep discomfort enables us to discover gaps in our lives Lessons in leaderships from time serving in the Israeli Army Why it’s important to be able to look outside o...
Jun 15, 2015•50 min
In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, educator and high school teacher Kevin Brookhouser talks about how he infuses entrepreneurship into the classroom and the power of what he calls 20 times projects. HIGHLIGHTS The role that technology is playing in education Applying insights from Google into running a classroom Leveraging autonomous projects as part of your business plan Changing our cultural expectation of what a classroom should look like How students are leveraging projects to ser...
Jun 10, 2015•49 min
In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative Wesley Chapman shares his personal story of 12 documented suicide attempts, and the tremendous power of accepting the transparent reality of our core identities HIGHLIGHTS: Wes’ experience with 12 document suicide attempt Finding your identity after it’s been lost How our stories and circumstances become our power Connecting the experiences of your life to expression of your identity Why healing from our pain frees us from it Seeing past people’s weak...
Jun 08, 2015•1 hr 17 min
In this episode author Robert Kurson shares his journey from being an F-student in high school, to a desperately unhappy Harvard educated Lawyer and eventual New York Times Bestselling Author HIGHLIGHTS: A formative relationship that played a fundamental role in Robert’s career Why a strong work ethic is important for a creative career The struggles of a challenging academic career Finding a level of belief that keeps you going From F’s in High School to Harvard School The power of being despera...
Jun 03, 2015•51 min
In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, artist and designer James Victore shares his personal journey, what’s required to succeed in a creative career, and uncovering the defining ethos of our lives. HIGHLIGHTS: Staying on the creative path throughout our lives Why the “weirdness” gets taught out of us The tiny spark that we’re born with that lights a creative fire Why our “useless” jobs actually play a big role in our journey Why real life experience and failure is essential for a success...
Jun 01, 2015•1 hr 2 min
In this episode of the Unmistakable creative, Nancy Schon talks about her career as a sculptor that has spanned multiple decades. Her sculptures have included iconic public works projects such as Make Way for Ducklings in Boston Public Garden, The Tortoise and the Hare in Copley Square, and many others. HIGHLIGHTS What it’s like to be an engineer without a license Why we don’t go through life or grow alone Dealing with the challenges of cultural expectations The importance of persistence and han...
May 26, 2015•54 min
What started out as Jon Levy’s social experiment to bring together the most influential people in our culture, evolved into Influencer Dinners, the Manhattan dinner party where deals are made. The guests have included masters of industry and finance, media tycoons, tech titans and many others. Listen in as Jon share’s his lessons in human behavior, adventure and influence. Highlights: How being unpopular made Jon get interested in the dynamics of human behavior The challenges of growing up with ...
May 25, 2015•52 min
In this episode of the podcast, Bluefish founder Steve Sims discusses how he creates unique once in a lifetime memories for his clients that have included supersonic military flight jets in Russia, subversive dives in the Atlantic to view the Titanic and weddings at the Vatican. HIGHLIGHTS Steve’s incredibly short career in banking Bridging the gap between a blue collar upbringing and white collar life Learning to cultivate confidence despite the circumstances of your life The inquisitive nature...
May 20, 2015•51 min
In this episode, celebrity photographer and Offcamera Host Sam Jones discusses the art of of storytelling, photojournalism, and how he manages to continually produce authentic conversations that seem to make the cameras disappear. HIGHLIGHTS Creating the ultimate living black and white portrait of a person How skateboarding and music impacted Sam’s childhood and career choice The push pull between responsibility and having fun we face as creatives The importance of a gut desire to do creative wo...
May 18, 2015•52 min
In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, professional drummer Rich Redmond talks to us about the realities of “making it” in the music industry. Highlights Why we find our true callings in life no matter what The power of using music to change lives Understanding the ambition required to follow a calling Learning to fall in love with rejection when you have a career in the arts The “gateway drug” that sparks our creative passions Misperceptions we have of the rockstar lifestyle Changing the...
May 13, 2015•47 min
In this episode of the Unmistakable creative, Suzannah Scully whose clients included individuals and organizations such as Apple, Sony, and Eventbrite talks about the sacred contracts that drive our lives, and the difference between purpose and passion. Highlights How “shoulds” of our lives send us down the wrong path Why tragedies and crisis make us see the world in a different way Why so many of the things we worry about don’t really matter Answering the question who you are and why you’re her...
May 11, 2015•47 min
In this episode pro-surfer/filmmaker Easkey Britton whose grandmother brought the very first surfboard back to Ireland, share her story of a heritage that has been passed on from generation to generation and across international borders. Her relationship with the ocean has been an ongoing constant force in her life for so long, that she has no recollection of a time when she wasn’t a surfer. Highlights Being born into a pioneering surfing family in Ireland The power of heritage and stories that ...
May 06, 2015•50 min
In this episode, Justine Musk returns to the show to discuss creativity, emotional resonance and the psychology of visionary leaders like Elon Musk, Coco Chanel, Steve Jobs, David Bowie and many others. Highlights The questions that we need to ask in an identity transition How crisis forces complacency to be thrown out the window Coming out of the shadows in our lives Learning to read your life like a mystery novel and searching for clues Finding the things in our lives that lead to creative ren...
May 04, 2015•52 min
Today, we're excited to have Tim Ferriss back on the show. Tim has been listed as one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Business People”, Forbes Magazine’s “Names You Need to Know,” and is the 7th “most powerful” personality on Newsweek’s Digital 100 Power Index for 2012. He is an angel investor/advisor (Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Evernote, and 20+ more) and author of The Four Hour Work Week, The Four Hour Chef, and The Four Hour Body. In this episode, we explore the concept of peak performance a...
Apr 29, 2015•59 min
In this episode of the podcast visually impaired artist John Bramblitt talks about how losing his eyesight became the catalyst for learning how to paint and how we can bring color into our lives when we have no vision. How art got John through an incredibly difficult childhood Why art forces us into thinking positively and living in the moment John’s habit of painting for 12-16 hours a day Learning how to paint by using touch as your primary sense The lessons we learn from moments of crisis How ...
Apr 27, 2015•47 min
In this episode Jia Jiang shares his story of how he turned 100 days of rejection into a life changing experience and a full blown movement including a published book and the creation of something called the rejection gym. Why there’s no such thing as a perfect time Looking for rejection instead of running away from it How our stories turn into noble excuses Learning to turn our obstacles into opportunities Why many of our failures have a hidden purpose Uncovering the bigger meaning and purpose ...
Apr 22, 2015•43 min
In this episode of the podcast millennial expert and award winning journalist Antonio Neves shares his journey from first generation college student to working as a business correspondent, host and producer with top networks including NBC, PBS , Advertising Age and BET. Highlights Lessons from growing up in an unstable environment Overcoming the challenges of our environments The importance of surrounding yourself with winners Cultivating resilience, perseverance and grit The tremendous power of...
Apr 20, 2015•51 min
Mars Dorian’s work has been an integral part of The Unmistakable Creative brand. In this episode of the podcast, he discusses how he discovered his calling at an early age, growing up with creative parents and how he eventually developed such a distinctive style as an artist that it’s instantly recognized as his work. Highlights: A moment in early life when Mars found his calling How drawing pulled Mars out of suicidal depression Channeling introversion into art and creativity Co-creating a drea...
Apr 15, 2015•48 min
The crossroads of “should” and “must” is a place we all come to eventually, though many don’t recognize it when it comes OR the importance of the decisions we make once we are there. Elle Luna is the one who coined the phrase, and to her, this crossroads is the place where each of us make one of life’s most important decisions. Will we do what we “MUST” - what we are called and compelled to do? Or will we bow to the “SHOULDS” of expectation and obligation assigned to us by society, family, and o...
Apr 13, 2015•53 min
In this episode of the podcast, Dave Vanderveen, founder of the energy drink company XS talks all about what it means to consciously choose the reality that we create. It’s an eye opening looking into a building a foundation for becoming your best self and uncovering the progression of truth over the course of your life. Highlights Choosing the universe that you decide to consciously live in Learning to take your work seriously, but not personally How little daily decisions determine where you'l...
Apr 08, 2015•1 hr 2 min
In this episode of the podcast, Lucas Carlson talks all about navigating the emotional journey of entrepreneurship and building a business as a tool for personal growth. Lessons in creativity learned from the world of computer programming The ins and outs of raising venture capital for a startup Living on the fringe of bankruptcy Overcoming fear ad learning to take the leap to do something Learning to deal with the voices of criticism, self doubt and fear How to keep going when you’re not seeing...
Apr 06, 2015•55 min
In this episode of the podcast, Buddhist Geeks founder, Vincent Horn discusses how to conduct a deep process of self inquiry through mindfulness and meditation. Highlights Defining moments that alter our career paths Transcending your personal ego and personal narrative The converence of practical, pragmatic and idealistic Conducting a process of self inquiry to bring about your own existsential crisis The incredibly short attention span of the human mind Making the shift from concentration to m...
Apr 01, 2015•44 min
In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, 25 year creative director and Mad Men co producer Josh Weltman who helped make Don Draper act and sound like a genius discusses his new book, Seducing strangers, and the art of persuasion through advertising. HIGHLIGHTS How Josh Discovered his artistic talent at an early age The importance of finding the right teacher at the right time Why creativity is an aversion to the way things are Why we miss moments when we experience flow Lessons from the mak...
Mar 29, 2015•1 hr 4 min
