Faith is an important part of Dave Barnes’ life, and it’s colored a lot of the choices he’s made in life. He discovered his passion of music at an early age, but it wasn’t always easy to navigate that career path. He discusses his journey through music and how he’s entering a new chapter of his life once again. Dave Barnes is a musician from Nashville, Tennessee. He and his family moved to Knoxville, TN at a young age, and he began studying music and performing at youth groups then at different ...
Jun 27, 2018•52 min
After losing a child, Christine McAlister’s life drastically changed. She discusses how to cope with grief, how emotional resilience is developed, and how it takes more than just yourself to make it through a tragedy. Christine McAlister is the Founder of LifeWithPassion.com . She provides business and success coaching for motivated, high-achieving entrepreneurs to quit or stay out of their 9-5 jobs and build freedom-based businesses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 25, 2018•49 min
Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an insightful conversation with Chris Guillebeau, the creator of The Art of Nonconformity and a New York Times bestselling author. In this episode, Guillebeau discusses his career and his new book, 'Born for This.' Discover how to create a deliberate life without a grand vision and learn valuable lessons from failures and dead ends. Guillebeau shares his insights on balancing persistence with knowing when to quit and how sunk costs impact our decisions. He al...
Jun 22, 2018•53 min
In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we delve into the mind of Aubrey Marcus, the founder, and CEO of Onnit, one of the fastest-growing human performance companies in America. Marcus shares his unique approach to health and fitness, challenging the overload of information and complex plans that often lead to failure. Instead, he advocates for owning your life one day at a time, striving to make each day as incredible as it can be. Marcus, also the host of the celebrated Aubrey Marcus Podcas...
Jun 20, 2018•52 min
What makes a story worth telling? According to Nikki Groom, all it takes is being transparent and “owning your story.” Whether that’s from a personal perspective or a business perspective, sharing your story is important and helps move your cause forward. And according to her, everyone has a story worth telling no matter how many people it may reach. Nikki Groom is a digital marketer, brand strategist, and content marketing expert for business leaders and entrepreneurs who want to build a succes...
Jun 18, 2018•47 min
You should never stop asking for what you want. That’s one of the many things that AJ Leon discusses believes helps you to live a life of intention, meaning, and purpose. He tells his story about evacuating a life plan after it had gone horribly wrong, speaks about starting his company, the influence of Shakespeare in his life, and much more. AJ Leon is the founder of Misft Inc , and the author of The Life and Times of Remarkable Misfit. You can follow him on twitter @aljeon Hosted on Acast. See...
Jun 15, 2018•1 hr 10 min
How do you get employees in a company to work their best? As a leader, it’s to promote the intelligent pursuit of happiness for all their workers. This is the heart of what Fred Kofman believes about business and economy, and he believes the individual is key above all. Fred Kofman is the author of Conscious Business: How to Build Value through Values . He is Google’s leadership development advisor, a director of the Conscious Leadership Center at the Monterrey Institute of Technology, a founder...
Jun 13, 2018•59 min
Too often nowadays, companies and business owners focus on scale and growth at the expense of their happiness and health and their employees’ well-being. Shawn Askinosie has seen that, and he wants to rework the groundwork of how we operate. He believes generosity gives us greater meaning, and peace should drive our business model. In 2005, Shawn Askinosie left a successful career as a criminal defense lawyer to start a bean to bar chocolate factory and never looked back. Askinosie Chocolate is ...
Jun 11, 2018•52 min
It's not ever easy to take a risk and completely change the direction your life is going, but that's exactly where Jon Acuff found himself. He went from one career to a totally different one, and he knows the ingredients of what it takes to have a successful career do over. The Unmistakable Guide to Grit – Grit is how we bounce back from failure, work through the fear and uncertainty of chasing our dream. Learn how to develop yours with this free guide. Jon Acuff is the New York Times Bestsellin...
Jun 08, 2018•48 min
Susan Piver’s marriage was deeply in trouble. They had tried everything possible to try and fix their relationship, but her and her husband just couldn’t reconnect. It wasn’t until she leaned on her Buddhist faith and the Four Noble Truths of that religion that she realized there are Four Noble Truths of love as well, and that changed everything. Susan Piver is the New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including The Hard Questions, the award-winning How Not to Be Afraid of Your Own L...
Jun 06, 2018•51 min
When he was growing up, Alex Banayan felt like it was his destiny to become a doctor. But once he got to college, he realized he wasn’t on the right path. Alex ended up going on The Price Is Right, winning, and using that money to go on a journey to track down the most successful people in the world and discover what they did to break through and launch their careers. He’s now one of the most successful businessmen in the US himself. Hear his story about discovery, risk-taking, and more. Alex Ba...
Jun 04, 2018•58 min
Unleash the power of unconditional giving with Phillip Mckernan on the Unmistakable Creative podcast. This episode delves into the profound impact of giving without expecting anything in return. Mckernan, a renowned speaker, coach, and creator of the film 'Give and Grow: A Journey to Uncover Your Gift,' shares his insights on the transformative power of unconditional giving. He discusses the tragedy of self-doubt and the importance of believing in oneself. Mckernan emphasizes that we often under...
Jun 01, 2018•50 min
Sasha Heinz took inspiration from her time in athletics for her approach as a life coach in psychology. An actual coach in any sport doesn’t approach a player as someone who’s broken and needs fixed; they view them as a person who is whole and just needs to be taken from good to great. And that’s the approach she takes to psychology. Hear her story, how she developed her approach and uses it now, and more. Sasha Heinz is a developmental psychologist, life coach, and founder of The Science of Uns...
May 30, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Janelle Hanchett wasn’t sure if she was crazy or the rest of the world was when she became a mother. She saw all the ideals and characters of “motherhood” and realized she didn’t fit hardy any of them. So she began her blog, Renegade Mothering, to see if others felt that same way. She attempts to break down the cultural narratives of what being a mother truly is, and she discusses her addictive past as well. Janelle Hanchett created the blog Renegade Mothering in 2011 to determine if the rest of...
May 28, 2018•55 min
When you think of the idea of “deliberate practice” and the study around that concept, one name comes to mind: Anders Ericsson. He shared with us his thoughts on what that is, how we use that to attain peak performance, and the importance of teachers in our lives. K. Anders Ericsson is a Swedish psychologist and Conradi Eminent Scholar and Professor of Psychology at Florida State University who is internationally recognized as a researcher in the psychological nature of expertise and human perfo...
May 25, 2018•51 min
Growing up, Jonathan Kis-Lev was very active in Israeli society and was very against the pro-military culture of his society. He’s grown stronger in his convictions since his youth, and he’s a peace activist now. He used those experiences and his pursuit of a creative career to grow and shape his confidence in himself and what he can do for the world. Jonathan Kis-Lev is an Israeli award-winning author, artist, and peace activist. He is the author of five novels and 10 nonfiction books and is th...
May 23, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Networking is about far more than collecting business cards at events or increasing the number of connections you have on LinkedIn. It’s about relationships. Within all of our relationships are hidden networks that have the potential transform our lives and careers. We are all in the words of David Burkus “a friend of friend.” David Burkus is a best-selling author, a sought after speaker, and associate professor of leadership and innovation at Oral Roberts University. His newest book, Friend of ...
May 20, 2018•51 min
Gretchen Rubin has been a writer for the last 10 years. Her last three books have focused on how we can make ourselves happier, healthier and more productive. In this episode, she shares unconventional wisdom on becoming happier and developing habits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 2018•47 min
Naveen Jain has built multiple successful businesses across different industries. With a combination of the right mindset and a mission to solve problems that reach over a billion people, he’s tackling some of humanity’s most significant challenges. In this episode, you’ll learn about the importance of space travel, how we improve the healthcare system, and how we design the education system of the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 16, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Amber Rae came into the world with a lot of wonder. But that shifted into worry, which was influenced by the need for validation and approval from certain peers. After building a life and career that looked successful on paper, she decided to follow her curiosity, choose herself, and choose wonder. AMBER RAE is an author, artist, and speaker devoted to inspiring people to express the fullness of their gifts. Mind Body Green called her “The Brené Brown of Wonder.” Previously, Amber helped launch ...
May 14, 2018•57 min
The question no longer is whether or not technology is good or bad for us; it’s now “What do we do with it?” And there’s nobody in the world right now who can better answer that question than Amy Blankson. Through technology, Blankson has been working on implementing positive psychology strategies in new and inventive ways. Take a listen to hear how she does that and how she views the new technology in our lives! Amy Blankson is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two Presidents (Pre...
May 11, 2018•53 min
Life doesn’t always go how you anticipate. Ben Feder was living the business dream and was on top of the corporate world, but something didn’t feel right. Despite him being at the top his game in his field, he made a dramatic shift in life and discovered what it truly means to be “successful” in life in the process. Ben Feder is senior executive at Tencent, the Chinese global conglomerate that owns WeChat and dominates China’s internet-related media and technology industries. He was CEO of Take ...
May 09, 2018•43 min
You wouldn’t think someone who grew up in poverty and with an abusive father — who was also a pimp — would end up becoming a successful president and CEO. But that’s the story of JT McCormick. He used lessons he learned as a child, in his first job cleaning toilets, and in how his father treated others to become the man he is now. JT McCormick was raised poor and is the son of a pimp. He’s now the President & CEO at Book in a Box and was the President of technology company HeadSpring previou...
May 07, 2018•51 min
Everyone wants to perform better and optimize their life so they can live better and longer. Well, Ben Greenfield has figured out ways to do all that. Whether it’s via bio-feedback, “smart drugs,” or specialized breathing, he’s living a more enhanced life and working towards thinking better and living longer. He shares his experiences with us and tells how we can all improve our lives! Ben Greenfield graduated high school at 15 and began college at 16. He was a tennis player in college and spent...
May 04, 2018•52 min
Elle Luna was rejected from every law school she applied to. After that, she stood at a crossroads between what she felt “should” do and what she “must” do. But thanks to a recurring dream that led to a life-changing painting, she was able to find her calling. Take a listen to her story of overcoming adversity, trusting in her community, and how following her “must” changed her life! Elle Luna is a designer, painter and writer. She also runs a textile venture, the Bulan Project ., a collaboratio...
May 02, 2018•53 min
Growing up a refugee, Nataly Kogan learned all about suffering as a child. She was raised to believe that the only way good things could happen or that she could achieve success was through hard work and suffering first. But through years and years of study and redoing that thought process, she’s learned that suffering isn’t always necessary for happiness. She shares her thoughts about happiness, starting her company Happier, the science behind kindness, and more with us. Nataly Kogan came to th...
Apr 30, 2018•1 hr
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 27, 2018•59 min
Gabriel Wyner was best known for his opera singing, but he moved on from that and now focuses on helping people become fluent in foreign languages. But he doesn’t just teach languages to people through typical means; he helps people comprehend those languages in much easier, more intuitive ways. Hear his story about transitioning from one career to the next, how humans learn language, and more! Gabriel Wyner graduated summa cum laude from USC (where he won the school’s Renaissance Award) with de...
Apr 25, 2018•59 min
When you think of a successful business person, do you think of someone who dropped out of school and hates “hustle” in work? Well you should, because that’s Amy Birks. She’s a hugely successful business strategist who wants to take all the unnecessary work out of life and help you create a “hustle-free” business. Hear about her journey to her career, her “GPS brain” and how it works, how becoming a mother changed what she brings to her life, and more! Amy Birks is a business strategist for entr...
Apr 23, 2018•49 min
When Brad Montague created Kid President , he didn’t anticipate how successful it would become. But to him, the process of creating that series revealed to him the importance of messengers in our lives, how small moments can create spectacular encouragement, and much more. Hear his story as he shares with us all about that project and more! Brad Montague is the creator and co-producer of Kid President and founder of Love in Stereo . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 20, 2018•45 min
