It’s time for Part 2 of our inspiring conversation with Ishita Gupta. Ishita helped Seth Godin publish his book Linhchpin: Are You Indispensable?, as well as another 6 bestselling books at The Domino Project. She is now a writer and speaker who works with clients who are serious about living up to their potential. She joins us for this special 2 part episode of the Unmistakable Creative Podcast where she gives a beautiful anecdote of her newly found friendship with David, a homeless man from New...
Feb 06, 2019•49 min
Ishita Gupta helped Seth Godin publish his book Linhchpin: Are You Indispensable?, as well as helped publish 6 bestselling books at The Domino Project. She is now a writer and speaker and works with clients who are serious about living up to their potential. She joins us for this special 2 part episode of the Unmistakable Creative Podcast, filled with wisdom and beautiful insights into building confidence and self-worth, living without fear and pursuing your dreams. To find out more about Ishita...
Feb 04, 2019•53 min
In one of our most enthralling interviews we’ve had, Nadia Bolz-Weber tells us her story about faith and the founding of the House for All Sinners and Saints. Nadia was raised fundamental Christian, and her frustrations with organized religion later in life caused her to create the kind of church that she wanted to attend. What started out as a living room congregation, eventually grew into the House for All Sinners and Saints. Take a listen to our latest episode to hear her compelling story and...
Feb 01, 2019•50 min
For this episode of the podcast, we are joined by blogger, author and inspirational speaker, Allie Casazza. Allie is a wife and a mother of four kids who she and her husband happily home-school. The two of them also work together on her blog-turned-business. Allie has discovered a profoundly simple and liberating outlook on motherhood. You’ll find out how she has woven minimalism into her life as well as into the way she teaches and raises her kids. The benefits pave the way to a richer life. To...
Jan 30, 2019•52 min
In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we delve into the philosophy of Digital Minimalism with Cal Newport, a computer science professor at Georgetown University. As our world becomes increasingly digital, maintaining a healthy mindset can become a cluttered and stressful experience. Newport offers insightful advice on how Digital Minimalism can be the key to living a focused life in an increasingly noisy world. Newport, a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including "A World W...
Jan 28, 2019•53 min
I truly do believe that this is both the very best time in the history of the universe, as far as we can tell, to make something because the tools for creation have never been more easily gotten, they’ve never been cheaper. They’ve never been better. They’ve never been as diverse. And they truly make things more accessible. So if you want to make something that has been made already like a book, a movie, a song, the tools do that are just about free, which means almost anybody in the world can g...
Jan 25, 2019•58 min
Aaron Dignan is the founder of The Ready and author of the book, Brave New Work. He joins us for this episode to discuss some of the major points in his book which focuses on rewriting the system of operation within a business to be more efficient and provide a richer experience on every level. Consider that many of the workflows within our businesses are outdated and time-consuming. Well, Aaron has a method to update our operating system. Aaron’s book can be found at www.bravenewwork.com To fin...
Jan 23, 2019•1 hr 2 min
For this episode of the podcast, Daniel Levin, Connectivity Expert and Author, shares a captivating recount of the life-changing events that lead him to go on to write the book, The Mosaic, and become the person he is today. Throughout this discussion, Daniel talks about losing both his parents at a young age, choosing to walk away from H&R Block when he was 16, as well as discovering the true power of connection, and much, much more. To find Daniel Levin’s book, The Mosaic, as well as more ...
Jan 21, 2019•54 min
In this episode of the podcast, Tom Yorton, CEO of SecondCity Works, Chicago’s world renown improv theater whose alumni include Steven Colbert, Tina Fey and many other high profile comedians, talks about what the world of improv can teach us about creation, communication and collaboration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 18, 2019•50 min
Cheryl Heller is a business strategist, designer and author of The Intergalactic Design Guide. She joins us in this episode for an inspiring, jam-packed discussion, focused on how we can transform the limits in our lives through social design and creativity. In light of achieving the impossible, Cheryl covers many inspiring and interesting topics such us how to define your sense of identity, how to apply the principles of communication design, why we should rely on experiments more than planning...
Jan 16, 2019•52 min
For this episode, we are joined by David Johnson, a renowned music producer and writer who has grown up around the likes of Miles Davis and Buddy Rich, and performed alongside artists such as Bruce Springsteen. Needless to say, David has experienced his fair share of the music industry. You’ll find out what its like to be 18 and touring the world, building honest friendships, or even losing your home and music studio to 25 inches of water, twice! Our discussion is that of a wholesome journey wit...
Jan 14, 2019•1 hr 4 min
“We like winners. We like to be around winners. We like to work with winners. We like to be friends with winners. That is because we know unconsciously that could activate our feedback loop to win. University of British Columbia did a research study on athletes. They studied athletes around the world. They also studied athletes who’d been blind since birth. They found that across races and genders athletes have the exact same body language when they win or lose a race. Pride body language very s...
Jan 11, 2019•56 min
Will Storr, an award-winning journalist and novelist, joins us for this episode of The Unmistakable Creative. In this discussion, Will takes us on an enlightening journey through the history of self. He paints an intriguing picture of how early human societies and the modern-day western world are hugely connected. Why have we become so self-obsessed and what is it doing to us? The irony is that we’d love to know and Will has an answer that will blow your mind. If you’d like to find out more abou...
Jan 09, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Philip McKernan returns to the show for yet another awe-inspiring discussion. In this episode, Philip talks about taking ownership of your struggles and of your suffering, what it means to speak your truth and how that frees you up to be the person you are destined to be, which ultimately allows us to love and be loved by others. Philip also shares how he went about writing a book with dyslexia, some of his insight into using our gifts to make an impact and much more. Philip McKernan is a speake...
Jan 07, 2019•54 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. James Victore runs an independent design studio hell-bent on world domination. He is an author, designer, filmmaker and firestarter. James has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and is represented in the permanent collections of museums around the globe. He is the host of B...
Jan 04, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Ryder Carroll is a digital product designer, inventor of the Bullet Journal and author of his latest book, The Bullet Journal Method, which focuses on the art of intentional living. He joins us in this episode to share some valuable insights into his early career, experiences that helped shape him and lead him to where he is today, as well as what inspired him to create the Bullet Journal. Not only this but Ryder also gives us a first-hand look into his long awaited book: The Bullet Journal Meth...
Jan 02, 2019•57 min
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. Srini Rao is the creator and host of the Unmistakable Creative Podcast. He’s the author of several books, includi...
Dec 21, 2018•1 hr 35 min
Have you ever wondered how your brain functions when setting goals? How does it differentiate between the basic, more primal goals and the more complex goals we as humans can create? Srini Pillay is an expert in the “head and heart” approach to personal development, and he knows all about how the brain works and the tricks you can do to help set more attainable goals. Dr. Srini Pillay is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry (Part-Time) at Harvard Medical School. He is known for combining “head and ...
Dec 19, 2018•52 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...
Dec 17, 2018•55 min
In one of our best interviews ever, Greg Hartle joined us to share his wisdom on living life and why temporary circumstances don’t define our lives. Greg shares his thoughts on a multitude of topics, including why you can’t let past experiences always define your beliefs, the importance of having advantages in your life, and much more. Take a listen to Part 2 of this two-part episode! Greg Hartle is a an entrepreneur and smartist who has survived a misspent youth, a kidney transplant, and visite...
Dec 14, 2018•1 hr 26 min
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...
Dec 12, 2018•48 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...
Dec 10, 2018•58 min
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...
Dec 07, 2018•50 min
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...
Dec 05, 2018•59 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....
Dec 03, 2018•1 hr 8 min
In one of our best interviews ever, Greg Hartle joined us to share his wisdom on living life and why temporary circumstances don’t define our lives. Greg shares his thoughts on a multitude of topics, including why iconic figures may not be the best role models, why you should create a standard of excellence in every area of your life, and more. Take a listen to Part 1 of this two-part episode! Greg Hartle is a an entrepreneur and smartist who has survived a misspent youth, a kidney transplant, a...
Nov 30, 2018•1 hr 21 min
Why do we continue to look for answers outside of ourselves when everything is telling us to look inside? In this episode, Author, Mental Health Therapist and Speaker, Nancy Jane Smith, joins us to reveal the wonderful ways of being kind to yourself while still accomplishing your goals. Nancy helps us to understand how to deal with your inner critic and acknowledge your emotions without becoming overwhelmed or being controlled by them. If the struggle for self-care while chasing your goals is so...
Nov 28, 2018•52 min
Ingrid Fetell Lee is a designer and writer whose work focuses on the way that design affects our health and happiness. In this episode, we get to hear some of the knowledge that Ingrid has to share on the amazing ways that our surroundings, nature and design can ignite feelings of joy and happiness within us, as well as the interesting scientific and psychological reasons behind why this happens. Ingrid’s latest book, Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happin...
Nov 26, 2018•59 min
Jim Bunch explains the powerful effects that different environments have on our lives and how we can use them to take control and go from doing life by default to doing life by design. Jim Bunch explains the powerful effects that different environments have on our lives and how we can use them to take control and go from doing life by default to doing life by design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 23, 2018•4 min
The Big Apple; brimming with life, love and everlasting romance. It’s no wonder dating in New York can be an uncertain, emotional roller-coaster. Jennifer Miller is a Journalist and Author who recently co-wrote Mr. Nice Guy with her husband, Jason Feifer, who is the editor-in-chief at the Entrepreneur magazine. In this episode, Jennifer joins us to share some valuable insights from her journey as a freelance writer. More than this, she dives into what it’s like to live and love in New York with ...
Nov 21, 2018•49 min
