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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: Jay Baer | Spreading Your Message and Mission through Word of Mouth

Jay Baer is an award-winning Internet pioneer who helps brands improve their digital marketing and customer experience. In this episode, we get to discuss some of Jay's most helpful methods on applying this in your own life which can be found in his most recent book, Talk Triggers. Jay discusses how to build a word of mouth strategy that will result in you becoming more talkable and in-turn, spread your message and your mission. Find Jay's latest book here - www.talktriggers.com To learn more ab...

Oct 23, 202048 min

Kermit Jones | The Role of Race in How Our Lives Turn Out

The year of 2020 has been one of disruption, reform and rage. The latter being deservedly in response to racial injustice. We know that race and racism do have an impact on our life outcomes, but to what extent? Take a listen as we discuss this with Kermit Jones. You can find Kermit Jones on Twitter and LinkedIn Listener Tribe We have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and engage with the creative com...

Oct 21, 202043 min

Joe Jackman | The 5 Principles of Organizational and Individual Reinvention

Change is coming at us fast and there's no stopping it. In an age of disruption, we have 2 choices: embrace it or as Joe Jackman says, ride it off a cliff. Joe is the President and CEO of Jackman Reinvents and he loves change. The time to move is now. Joe Jackman's book, The Reinventionist Mindset, is available now | https://JoeJackman.com Joe is the CEO of Jackman Reinvents, the worlds first and foremost reinvention company | https://JackmanReinvents.com Listener Tribe We have our own private s...

Oct 19, 20201 hr 16 min

Listener Favorites: Ryan Holiday | Why Stillness is the Key to a More Rewarding Life

Welcome to an enlightening episode of Unmistakable Creative, where we delve into the profound wisdom of best-selling author and renowned thinker Ryan Holiday. Join us as we explore the transformative power of stillness and how it can lead to a more rewarding and purposeful life. In this thought-provoking conversation, Ryan Holiday shares valuable insights from his book "Stillness Is the Key," where he explores the timeless teachings of history's great minds and how they embraced the power of sti...

Oct 16, 20201 hr 11 min

Sarah Rose Cavanagh | The New Science of Tribalism in Our Divided World

Sarah Rose Cavanagh uses social neuroscience to unveil the fascinating existence of a hive mind in our society, a phenomenon whereby a group of people function as if with a single mind. To what degree does this affect our emotions, thoughts and behaviors? Take a listen to find out. Sarah Rose Cavanagh is the author of multiple books including her most recent publication, Hivemind, available now | https://SarahRoseCav.com Listener Tribe We have our own private social network for listeners of the ...

Oct 14, 202053 min

Rhiannon Rees | From Awareness to Extraordinary Accomplishment

From losing her marriage and business 12 years ago and being homeless for 3 years, Rhiannon Rees has managed to rise above tragedy and achieve extraordinary success. Rhiannon shows courageous honesty as she talks about how she has chosen to use awareness as a means for transformation throughout her life and is now coaching others to do the same. You can reach Rhiannon via her website | https://consciouscoaching.coach Find her on LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/in/cccrhiannonrees Contact her on F...

Oct 12, 202046 min

Listener Favorites: Nolan Bushnell | The Creation of Atari and Finding The Next Steve Jobs

Nolan Bushnell, founder of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese, as well as Steve Jobs’ mentor, shares views on education, reconnecting with your curiosity and developing creativity to connect it to your vision. Nolan Bushnell is a technology pioneer, prolific entrepreneur, and scientist. He’s often cited as the father of the video game industry. Nolan is devoted to fixing education with his new company, Brainrush . A biopic, tentatively titled “Atari” is in pre-production, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as No...

Oct 09, 202059 min

Rod Cate | Living an Amazing Life Regardless of Your Circumstances

When Rod Cate was 15, he made a tackle in a high school football game that changed his life forever. The impact crushed two of the vertebrae in his neck and in an instant, Rod became a quadriplegic. Today, Rod needs only the aid of a walking stick and works out regularly. He is also a lawyer and author of Get Back Up. Take a listen to hear his wisdom on how you can live an amazing life, irrespective of circumstance. Visit Rod's website | https://RodCate.com Listener Tribe We have our own private...

Oct 07, 202054 min

Shane Robitaille | The Power of Hope in the Face of Adversity

From becoming homeless at just 14, to being emancipated at 15 and getting his first apartment at 16, Shane's life has been steeped in adversity. Despite this, Shane has accomplished incredible things. As a long-time listener of the show, he joins us to share his incredible story of hope in the face adversity. Follow Shane on Twitter | https://twitter.com/shanerobitaille Shane is the author of Rockit Crew: The Adventures of Teenage Hip-Hop Misfits , available now! Listener Tribe We have our own p...

Oct 05, 20201 hr 8 min

Listener Favorites: Jeff Warren | Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics

Meditation can accomplish many things for many different people, and Jeff Warren has experienced that firsthand. Despite having attention issues, Jeff has been able to use meditation effectively and has studied it and it's affects on people for years. Hear his theories on meditation, how it's most effective, and much more in this episode! Jeff Warren is a meditation teacher and a writer. He's the author of The Head Trip and co-author of Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics Listener Tribe We have our ...

Oct 02, 202045 min

Veronica Kaulinis | The Four Agreements of Vulnerability

If connection is what you look for, you'll find a lot to take away from this insightful conversation with Veronica Kaulinis, founder of Vulnerable AF. We discuss the meaning of vulnerability and how opening up to others is what creates connection and enables meaningful relationships. Veronica Kaulinis hosts Vulnerable AF, an international workshop dedicated to encouraging vulnerability and connection. | https://VeronicaKaulinis.com Listener Tribe We have our own private social network for listen...

Sep 30, 202048 min

Greg McKeown | Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

Essentialism is a different way of doing everything. Being an essentialist will set you free from becoming too thinly spread, from having your time slip through the cracks and from feeling burnt out with little to show for your efforts. Essentialism isn't about doing less, it's about doing the right thing, the right way at the right time. Greg McKeown joins us to talk about the disciplined pursuit of less. Find out more about Essentialism, Greg McKeown and his work | https://Essentialism.com Lis...

Sep 28, 20201 hr 6 min

Listener Favorites: Dan Ariely | Overcoming Learned Helplessness and Understanding Irrational Behavior

In one of our most insightful interviews we've had, Dan Ariely shared his perspectives on suffering, irrational behavior, and how most time management systems allow others to hijack our time. Learn how to overcome your own learned helplessness and how to separate your decisions from the outcomes. Take a listen! Dan Ariely is the founder of The Center for Advanced Hindsight and co-founder of BEworks, Timeful, Genie and Shapa. He is a three-time New York Times best-selling author. Listener Tribe W...

Sep 25, 202059 min

Alex Jamieson & Bob Gower | How to Have Game Changing Conversations That Will Transform Your Life and Business

The way you show up in conversations has the power to transform your life and business, yet we're never taught how to build the necessary communication skills in order to take full advantage of this. Alex Jamieson and Bob Gower talk us through the fundamentals of radical alignment, reducing interpersonal friction and interacting with those around you. Alex Jamieson and Bob Gower are the authors of Radical Alignment, available now | https://RadicalAlignmentBook.com Visit Bob Gower's website | htt...

Sep 23, 202057 min

B. Jeffrey Madoff | Making a Living with Your Ideas

How do you make a living with your ideas? B. Jeffrey Madoff's done it, he's written a book about it and now he joins us to tell us how. Jeffrey is a director, photographer, writer, and professor in NYC. In this discussion, we talk about creative careers. What they look like, what they feel like, what they require of you, how to build one and much more. B. Jeffrey Madoff is the author of Creative Careers: Making a Living With Your Ideas, available now | https://acreativecareer.com Jeffrey is the ...

Sep 21, 202047 min

Listener Favorites: Cal Newport | Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

"So even if you say “I’m not trying to do deep work now. I”m in line at the supermarket. I’m bored let me look at something.” That actually affects your deep work the next morning or the next day when you actually want to do it. There’s this whole notion of passive training where you basically are embracing boredom. You give your mind plenty of practice in actually resisting the urge for distraction, being bored, and being present. That actually has the same sort of ramifications on your ability...

Sep 18, 202056 min

Patrick Solomon | LSD, Joseph Campbell and Creativity

Joseph Campbell's work in comparative mythology and religion unveiled a common story found across all faiths and beliefs which he called 'The Hero's Journey'. This, and a life altering experience with LSD in Hollywood is what lead Patrick Solomon to discovering his life's purpose as a film director. Watch Finding Joe right now on YouTube | https://youtube.com/watch?v=s8nFACrLxr0 Follow Patrick on Instagram | @bigfatdonkey Listener Tribe We have our own private social network for listeners of the...

Sep 16, 202045 min

Gillian Sandstrom | The Psychology of Talking to Strangers

Gillian Sandstrom is a psychologist who, one day, sparked a conversation with a stranger on the subway. After this spontaneous conversation, she decided to start researching the psychology behind it and subsequently began talking to a lot more strangers. Take a listen to discover the magic and the science behind the taboo of talking to strangers. Find out more about Gillian's work and what she's been up to at her website | https://GillianSandstrom.com Listener Tribe We have our own private socia...

Sep 14, 202058 min

Listener Favorites: Kate Swoboda | The Courage Habit

Kate Swoboda grew up in a split household. Her mother was very liberal and her father was very conservative. Now she's a life coach and the creator of the Courageous Living Program. Hear what she believes forms courageous habits, why people shy away from the idea of life coaches, and much more. Kate Swoboda is the author of the Courageous Living Program , founder of the Courageous Living Coach Certification Program and creator of YourCourageousLife.com Listener Tribe We have our own private soci...

Sep 11, 202054 min

Dr. Uma Naidoo | This is your Brain on Food

We've all heard the phrase "You are what you eat". Well, Dr. Uma Naidoo has done the research and found a fascinating link between our stomachs and our brains that takes this to another level. We discuss the relationship between food and our brains and how employing this knowledge into our diets can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues. Dr. Uma Naidoo is the author of This is Your Brain on Food , available now. Visit Dr. Uma Naidoo's website | https://...

Sep 09, 20201 hr 1 min

Michael Brody-Waite | Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts

When you think about Ivy League schools and the students they produce, the last thing you would consider is the possibility that their lives are the perfect recipe for developing a drug addiction. Michael Brody-Waite went to Stanford and he experienced this first hand. As a recovered addict, he is now spreading awareness to help others from walking the same path and lead like their lives depend on it. To discover which mask you wear and live mask-free, visit https://whatsmymask.com Visit Michael...

Sep 07, 202046 min

What it Means to Be Black in America

"When you watch Ahmad Aubrey being shot and you hear that those men have been released and were it not for the video and the outrage, those people would be living their lives, what part of the contract is that in society? When you see George Floyd on the ground, and you see a man losing his life in a way that no person should ever have to lose their life at the hands of someone who is supposed to enforce the law, what part of the contract is that? A lot of people say, well, what good does this d...

Sep 04, 20208 min

Michelle Poler | Learning to Embrace, Live and Negotiate with Fear

Michelle Poler inspired a movement, Hello Fears, by facing 100 fears in 100 days. She went skydiving, she held a tarantula, she did trapeze and even wore no pants on the subway. Michelle has made it her mission to overcome the fear of being afraid and find true courage. Listen to learn how to embrace fear and take bold action in the face of it. Follow Michelle on Instagram | https://instagram.com/hellofears Michelle is the author of Hello Fears , available now! Listener Tribe We have our own pri...

Sep 02, 20201 hr 2 min

Meta Wagner | Harness the Power of Your Artistic Personality

What enabled the greats like Picasso and Hemingway to accomplish such incredible work during their prolific careers? Meta Wagner shares her model of the 5 creative types, revealing that great artists don't just possess talent but also know why they create. Take a listen to learn about your creative type and gain insight that you can put into action right away. Visit Meta's website | https://MetaWagner.com Meta Wagner is the author of What's Your Creative Type?: Harness the Power of Your Artistic...

Aug 31, 20201 hr 2 min

Listener Favorites: 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 28, 20201 hr 25 min

Kristin Neff | Self Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself

Kristin Neff says that just as every baby is born worthy of compassion and unconditional love, so too is every adult and we have the ability give that to ourselves. Kristin talks about the power of self-compassion, how to cultivate it and how we can learn to love ourselves unconditionally. Visit Kristin Neff's website to find out more about Self-Compassion | https://self-compassion.org/ Listener Tribe We have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You ...

Aug 26, 202052 min

Buzzy Cohen | The Learning Strategies of a Jeopardy Champion

Buzzy Cohen is a Jeopardy! champion who won $164,603 in 2016 and later returned in 2017 to claim the grand prize of $250,000 in the tournament of champions. Buzzy now joins us on this show, not to take home any money but to teach us how we can get ready like he does and be absolutely prepared for success. Buzzy Cohen is the author of Get Ready , an Audible original, available now. Follow Buzzy on Twitter | https://twitter.com/buzztronics Listener Tribe We have our own private social network for ...

Aug 24, 202050 min

Srini Rao | Behind The Scenes of Indian Matchmaking

Your host, Srini Rao, sits down with Akshobh Giridharadas for a special behind the scenes interview on the hit Netflix series, Indian Matchmaking . Srini joined a group of other young singles to take part in a matchmaking process guided by Indian matchmaker, Sima Taparia, to offer an inside look at this custom in today's world. The show became an unexpected hit, reaching no. 1 in India and top 10 in the United States. Start a 100 Day Project! We're extremely excited to start the annual #100DayPr...

Aug 21, 20201 hr 1 min

Sandy Greenberg | How Friendship and Love Can Lead to An Extraordinary Vision for Life

From the loss his father at age 5, to facing blindness in his junior year and finding friendships that would last a lifetime, Sandy Greenberg's journey is one that has been filled with love, loss and an extraordinary vision for life. Sanford Greenberg is the author of Hello Darkness, My Old Friend | www.SanfordGreenberg.com Start a 100 Day Project! We're extremely excited to start the annual #100DayProject with the rest of the Listener Tribe on August 17th. Before we begin, we've decided to give...

Aug 19, 20201 hr 1 min

Joze Piranian | Turning Your Greatest Insecurity into Your Greatest Asset

Joze Piranian went from once begging his professors to exempt him from giving presentations in class to doing stand-up comedy in front of a thousand people in a theater - and loving it. Joze was born with a speech impediment that he now uses to inspire action. Take a listen to learn why he says everyone has their own stutter and how you too can turn yours into your greatest asset. Follow Joze on Instagram | https://instagram.com/yeswayjoze Joze Piranian is a motivational speaker and comedian who...

Aug 17, 202054 min
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