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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

Listener Favorites: Alex Jamieson and Bob Gower | Getting to Hell Yes

In today's episode, we get to sit down with Facilitator, Advisor and Connector, Bob Gower, as well as natural foods Chef, author, speaker, TV personality, and holistic health counselor, Alex Jamieson. Throughout this discussion, they answer many powerful questions that unveil their understanding and raw experience of positive thinking, true happiness and success. More than this, Bob and Alex give us an insightful look into Intentions, Concerns, Boundaries and Dreams - the fluid practice of getti...

Aug 14, 202054 min

Why You Should Start a 100 Day Project

I sit down with our community manager, Milena, as we dive into the inspiring concept of starting a 100 day project. With all our research and planning, we're both extremely excited to do this with the Listener Tribe. But before we begin, we've decided to launch this into the community to give everyone a chance to get on board with us. Don't miss the train, it won't stop for another 100 days! We'll be starting The 100 Day Project on August 17th . To get on board, just visit https://unmistakablecr...

Aug 13, 202023 min

Patricia Zo | How to Stop Playing it Safe

Do you ever feel like you're walking through life avoiding conflict, frightening situations and conversations that make you feel uncomfortable? Patricia Zo is a clinical psychologist and author who helps others to stop over-thinking and start over-achieving. This conversation is jam packed with real insight and wisdom to help you stop playing it safe. Visit Patricia Zo's website | https://ThisIsDoctorZ.com Patricia hosts a podcast, Playing It Safe. Listen now! | https://PlayingItSafe.zone Listen...

Aug 12, 20201 hr 8 min

William Deresiewicz | The Death of the Artist in the Age of Permission-less Leverage

In this intellectually stimulating episode of Unmistakable Creative, we are joined by the acclaimed cultural critic and author, William Deresiewicz. Delve into a thought-provoking conversation centered around the topic of "The Death of the Artist in the Age of Permissionless Innovation." Join us as we explore the profound implications of the digital age on artistic expression and creativity. William Deresiewicz dissects the challenges and opportunities artists face in a world where access to inf...

Aug 10, 20201 hr 6 min

Listener Favorites: Simon Sinek | Finding Your Why

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. Simon Sinek is an author best known for popularizing the concept of “the golden circle” and to “Start With Why” described by TED as “a simple but powerful model for inspirational leadership all starting with a golden circl...

Aug 07, 202058 min

Michael Neill | Accomplish an Impossible Goal in 90 Days

Michael Neill joins us to share his wisdom on accomplishing impossible goals with impeccable timing. He teaches us about detaching from expectations, how turning what you love into a business can take away from the business end of love, why we all need to strive to show up on time and do what we said we would and how that simple thing will separate you from the crowd, and much more. Visit Michael Neill's website | https://MichaelNeill.org Follow Michael on Instagram | https://instagram.com/micha...

Aug 05, 202057 min

Rana el Kaliouby | A Scientist's Quest to Bring Emotional Intelligence to Technology

Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of Unmistakable Creative featuring the brilliant Rana el Kaliouby, a scientist on a mission to revolutionize emotional intelligence through technology. In this captivating conversation, we explore Kaliouby's inspiring journey and her groundbreaking work in the realm of emotion-aware artificial intelligence. Kaliouby takes us through her quest to create machines capable of understanding and responding to human emotions, fundamentally changing how we interact...

Aug 03, 202053 min

36 Questions and The Mystery of Love

What is it that makes people fall in love? It's one of the greatest mysteries of being human. I walked into the bookstore here in Colorado and stumbled upon Mandy Len Catron's memoir, How to Fall In Love with Anyone by Asking Them 36 Questions , and I couldn't help but wonder if these questions really could make you fall in love with anyone. My roommate, Matt, and his now girlfriend, Laura, volunteered to ask each other these questions to find out if this might just lead to a deeper connection a...

Jul 31, 202030 min

Listener Favorites: Greg Hartle | How to Live Well and Die Well With Greg Hartle Pt. 2

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...

Jul 29, 20201 hr 26 min

Minnie Ingersoll | The Psychology and Personality Traits of Successful Founders

Minnie Ingersoll is an investor and host of LA Venture podcast and she joins us on the show to spell out the psychology and personality traits of successful founders. How much of success is luck and how much of it is skill? Minnie finds the balance and uses her knowledge to decide who is worth the risk - and with great results. We also discuss the importance of well-matched careers as well as how she went from Stanford to founding her own company in 2013. Connect with Minnie Ingersoll on LinkedI...

Jul 27, 202056 min

Listener Favorites: Greg Hartle | How to Live Well and Die Well Pt. 1

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...

Jul 24, 20201 hr 21 min

David Mauro | How Hitting Rock Bottom Can Lead You to the Highest Place on Earth

When David was in his forties, his life hit rock bottom. Looking up from the bottom of the barrel, he decided to embark on a 7 year journey to climb the 7 summits. We talk about the most frightening moment of his life in the shadow of Mt. Everest, why climbers who are only doing it to reach the summit will most likely never get there, the birthday gift from his sister that ultimately began his journey to the top, as well as why being at the lowest point of your life makes you bulletproof... for ...

Jul 22, 202047 min

Dr. Benjamin Hardy | Why Personality Isn't Permanent

Our identity and personality are closely related, however we are lead to believe that although our identity can be altered, our personalities are set in stone. Dr. Benjamin Hardy believes that the opposite is true and that we can in fact experience lasting changes in our personalities. Take a listen to find out how to use goal setting to shape your identity and in turn, alter your personality. Visit Dr. Benjamin Hardy's website | https://BenjaminHardy.com Dr. Benjamin Hardy is the author of Pers...

Jul 20, 20201 hr 22 min

Listener Favorites: Sally Hogshead | Creating Work That's Impossible to Resist

Are you ready to discover the secrets behind creating work that captivates and compels others? Join us in this engaging episode as we dive deep into the realm of irresistible work with the renowned author and speaker Sally Hogshead. Sally Hogshead is a world-class branding expert, best-selling author, and a captivating storyteller. In this thought-provoking interview, she shares her valuable insights into how you can make your work stand out in a crowded market. Through her groundbreaking resear...

Jul 17, 202044 min

Mark Wolynn | How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle

Mark Wolynn says that inherited family trauma can become a core language that we tell ourselves - leading to our own unexplained anxiety, depression or other mental illnesses. He joins us to share the redeeming truth that even though this trauma didn't start with you, it can end with you. Through healing we can find a way to change and break inherited family patterns. Visit Mark's website | https://MarkWolynn.com Find Mark Wolynn on Facebook | https://facebook.com/MarkWolynn Mark is the author o...

Jul 15, 20201 hr 6 min

Sarah Vandella | Demystifying and De-stigmatizing the Adult Film Industry

The adult film industry is a subculture that most of us have little knowledge or understanding of. It's something we that we only see from the outside and without knowing much, we tend to stigmatize and judge the people who work in it. Sarah Vandella has worked in the industry for 13 years and she joins us for this episode to demystify and de-stigmatize the adult film industry. To see more of Sarah's work, subscribe to her OnlyFans | https://onlyfans.com/SarahVandella Listener Tribe We have our ...

Jul 13, 202059 min

Listener Favorites | 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 10, 202050 min

Jesse Schell | The Cultural Impact of Virtual Reality

Jesse Schell is a video game designer, author and CEO of Schell Games and he joins us for this interesting episode to discuss the present and future of virtual reality and how it will impact humanity. We talk about the difference between tapping 'A' to pull the trigger and having to physically do it in Virtual Reality, where VR is currently at right now and where it will go, the utterly convincing power of VR, how by the end of this century we will have reached the end of humanity and much, much...

Jul 08, 202053 min

Kevin Hancock | Leading When Your Voice Isn't Being Heard

Kevin Hancock, CEO, author and speaker, joins us to talk about leadership, power dispersion and embracing your voice. Find out how with no known cause or cure, Kevin's voice became impaired, discover the importance of seeing employees as human beings, how and why our society needs to move away from power collection and towards power dispersion, why, in America, tuition hikes aren't met with any resistance from the students and much, much more. Visit Kevin Hancock's website | https://KevinDHancoc...

Jul 06, 202052 min

Listener Favorites: Nick Notas | The Foundation of Meaningful Connections

Dating can be scary. For both men and women. But Nick Notas is here to help men realize that dating is more than just trying to form a physical connection, and sometimes their inability to form those deep, meaningful connections is because of some deep seated fear or lack of self-esteem. Nick is a relationship and confidence coach for men, and he understands the complexities of relationships and how and why some men have problems forming healthy ones. Nick Notas is a dating and confidence coach ...

Jul 03, 202058 min

Rachel Friedman | Creativity, Potential, and The Imperfect Art of Adulthood

Rachel Friedman, author of And Then We Grew Up , joins us to talk about the marvelous journey of living a creative life. We talk about knowing when to cultivating discipline or find other aspirations, how to recover and maintain a sense of identity, balancing ambition with realism, how to not be consumed by longing, knowing when giving up is in fact the right thing to do and much more. Visit Rachel's website | https://Rachel-Friedman.com Follow Rachel on Twitter | https://twitter.com/RachelFried...

Jul 01, 202054 min

John Perkins | Transforming Perceptions Through a Revolution in Consciousness

We are joined by John Perkins, author of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man and Touching The Jaguar. We find out exactly what an economic hit man does and how John Perkins found himself in that position, why the current world economy is known by many economists as a death economy, how to create a life economy through transforming mankind's perceptions and much more. Visit John Perkins' website | https://JohnPerkins.org Pre-order Touching The Jaguar | https://TouchingTheJag uarBook.com Listener T...

Jun 29, 202057 min

Listener Favorites: 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...

Jun 26, 202053 min

Amy Smith | How to Stand Up For Yourself Without Being an A-Hole

We chat with Amy Smith, a sassy life coach, about the art of standing up for yourself without being a total A-Hole. During our discussion, you'll hear about what it was like for her going to a conservative Christian school and having many conflicting ideas, how to find common ground with those who don't share your beliefs, how being bisexual has effected her marriage, how to spot a phony life coach and much more. Visit Amy's website | https://TheJoyJunkie.com Listener Tribe We have our own priva...

Jun 24, 202058 min

Tobi Fairley | The Power of Making of Intentional Choices to Design Your Life

Tobi Fairley joins us to share her wisdom on designing the life that allows you to be healthy, happy and profitable. We talk about finding internal validation , embracing the interdependent nature of humanity , using interior design to design your life , how to not lie to yourself about your desire to change , race relations in rural Arkansaw , what makes a marriage last and much more. Follow Tobi Fairley on Instagram | https://Instagram.com/TobiFairley Visit Tobi's website | https://TobiFairley...

Jun 22, 202051 min

Listener Favorites: David Speed | Preserving History and Humanity with Graffiti

David Speed has been a graffiti artist since he was 18 and is now doing it professionally with his company, Graffiti Life. Take a listen for an extraordinarily grounded look into the world of graffiti. From the high-octane, train yard cop chases to the ethical, professional industry of the art form, David has seen it all. The stories as well as the message he has to share are both captivating and inspiring. Don’t miss out. David Speed has a podcast that recently made it to no. 1 on the iTunes bu...

Jun 19, 202057 min

Meredith Fineman | The Art of Fearless Self-Promotion

Meredith Fineman joins us to talk about the art of bragging. We discuss why the world needs you to talk about your work , why so many people experience imposter syndrome , how to brag in your bio , why men tend to struggle less than women when it comes to bragging, and much more. Meredith is a writer, author, entrepreneur, speaker, podcast host and women's advocate. She is the author of Brag Better. Visit Meredith's website | https://MeredithFineman.com Pre-order Brag Better | https://Brag-Bette...

Jun 17, 202053 min

Sarah Sarkis | Managing Your Mental Health in the Midst of a Pandemic

In this episode, we talk about how to make sure your voice is heard , the unforgiving and complex nature of family, how to strike a balance between delusional and rational optimism , managing your anxiety, dealing with loneliness during social isolation and much, much more. Sarah Sarkis, psychologist, writer and performance consultant, works to empower people to achieve long term change and growth in their lives Visit Sarah's website | https://DrSarahSarkis.com Listener Tribe We have our own pri...

Jun 15, 202054 min

BLM: TK Coleman | Living a Life of Hope, Faith and Love

In this episode, we are joined by author and entrepreneur, TK Coleman who is the education director at Praxis, a professional bootcamp and startup apprenticeship. We get to discuss the many empowering beliefs that Coleman has learned and implemented on his own journey to where he is today. His message has the potential to help you create your own future, contribute to the world you want to live in and become the best, most unique version of yourself that you can be. Join the Black Lives Matter M...

Jun 11, 202049 min

BLM: Gahmya Drummond-Bey | Redesigning The Future of Education

Today we are joined by Gahmya Drummond-Bey, a Global Education Curriculum Designer, TED-Resident and Visionary Educator. Gahmya shares the childhood experiences that helped shape her into the woman she is today. She also dives into the wisdom behind her teachings that enable children and teenagers to overcome many of the hardships that they face today, such as finding a sense of belonging, feeling valuable or even as far as finding a will to live. Pay close attention because what Gahmya has to s...

Jun 10, 202053 min
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