Jason Naylor, an award-winning artist, designer and creative director, joins us to talk about the science and psychology of color as well as how we can live a more colorful life. Jason has developed fascinating insight into how we can be ourselves, be brave, be proud of who we are, be kind, be loving, be happy, and be colorful. Take a listen! Jason Naylor authored the book Live Life Colorfully , which is available for pre-order right now | https://jasonnaylor.nyc/livelifecolorfully To find out m...
Mar 31, 2021•51 min
Rob Bloom is a Creative Director, copywriter and a flamboyant comedy writer. Rob used to struggle with a speech impediment that he has now allowed to shape him into who he is through is own creative self expression. Visit Rob Bloom's website | www.RobBloom.com Find Rob on LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/robbloomwriter 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 creativ...
Mar 29, 2021•47 min
With over 30 years spent in the corporate workplace, Engelina Jaspers has seen many companies forced to change, reinvent and even transform in order to keep up with the ever-changing business world. Having lead these companies to new frontiers, Engelina now shares her wisdom on how to outsmart change and future-proof your career. Engelina Jaspers the author of Marketing Flexology , available now | www.MarketingFlexology.com Listener Tribe We have our own private social network for listeners of t...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr
From a young age, we're all taught that setting and achieving goals is the way to live a happy and fulfilling life. Stephen Shapiro says that this stops us from enjoying life right now, only to later discover that our achievements rarely create lasting fulfillment. How can you ditch your goals and enjoy life where you are while still being successful and pursuing your passions? Take a listen to find out. Stephen Shapiro is the author of multiple books including Goal-Free Living: How to Have the ...
Mar 22, 2021•53 min
Allie LeFevere is the CEO and co-founder of Obedient, a humorous branding and digital marketing agency that helps businesses and companies become unique and connect with their audience through laughter. Through laughter you say? Yes. You see, Allie’s method of marketing isn’t just funny. It’s scientific. Humor, along with fear and grief, triggers a release of adrenaline in your brain which helps create a lasting memory of the moment. Of the three, being funny seems the most likable. Join us for ...
Mar 19, 2021•53 min
In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we delve into the mind of Austin Kleon, a New York Times bestselling author known for his unique perspective on creativity in the digital age. Austin shares his insights on how to keep going when you're tempted to quit, a topic he explores in-depth in his book, "Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Time and Bad". Austin Kleon's work is a beacon for artists and creatives who find themselves at crossroads, feeling defeated or lost. He encourages us...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 11 min
If you are someone who has chosen an original path in life, you more than likely know the struggles and risks that come with it. You probably know what it's like to work without job-security, a ladder to climb or even a guaranteed income. The 21st century adds it's own flare to the journey and Mark McGuinness, a poet and creative coach, knows how you can thrive. Mark McGuinness' latest book, 21 Insights for 21st Century Creatives , is available now at your favorite outlet. Visit Mark's website t...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Chris Wilson was sentenced to life in prison at the age of 17. During his time inside, Chris made the courageous decision to turn his life around. Within the confinements of his prison cell, he wrote a master plan. Behind bars, he became fluent in multiple languages, fostered good relationships and even started a successful business. Join our discussion to hear about the impact he had on the prison community, his mindset that helped him in achieving his goal, as well as how, in-spite of a life s...
Mar 12, 2021•54 min
How we measure our success has a huge influence on our well being and happiness. Adii Pienaar is an author and entrepreneur who had to rethink how he defined his own entrepreneurial success before things fell apart. Take a listen to his story and find out how you can do the same and maximize your life profitability. Adii's book, Life Profitability: The New Measure of Entrepreneurial Success , is available right now on Amazon | https://geni.us/LifeProfitability Visit Adii Pienaar's website to fin...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr
Today, we're thrilled to have Steven Kotler, a best-selling author and peak performance expert. Steven is the author of the best-selling book 'The Art of Impossible', a guide that explores the science of achieving the impossible. In this episode, Steven delves into the neurobiology of peak performance, emphasizing the role of curiosity, passion, and purpose in achieving success. He demystifies the concept of 'impossible,' explaining that it often boils down to a skillset that hasn't been mastere...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 10 min
The way I started thinking about middlemen initially was this very simple definition: the person who connects buyers and sellers in a marketplace. In my reporting I actually came across a more expansive and smarter definition. This came from a VC in the valley named Mike Maples. And he says “a middleman in a network is that node in a network that connects other nodes to increase the value of the network.” That’s looking at it from a more positive view and it’s obviously a network view. It’s real...
Mar 05, 2021•40 min
Join us on Unmistakable Creative for a thought-provoking conversation with Cal Newport, a computer science professor at Georgetown University and a New York Times bestselling author. In this episode, Newport delves into the concept of a world without email, exploring how our current approach to knowledge work is broken and how we can fix it. Discover how Newport, the author of seven books, including 'A World Without Email,' 'Digital Minimalism,' and 'Deep Work,' believes that the inundation of e...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 26 min
Join us for Part 2 of our conversation with Ashley Stahl. Are you stuck in a job that doesn't make use of your talents? Do you know what you want to do with your life but have no idea how to get there? Career and life coach Ashley Stahl knows the way. In her new book, she explains the skills needed to design your dream career. Stahl dispels common myths about career success, including that it takes years to find your calling. Ashley Stahl's new book, You Turn , is available now on Amazon Visit A...
Mar 01, 2021•37 min
Are you stuck in a job that doesn't make use of your talents? Do you know what you want to do with your life but have no idea how to get there? Career and life coach Ashley Stahl knows the way. In her new book, she explains the skills needed to design your dream career. Stahl dispels common myths about career success, including that it takes years to find your calling. Ashley Stahl's new book, You Turn , is available now on Amazon Visit Ashley's website | https://ashleystahl.com Listener Tribe W...
Feb 24, 2021•34 min
What do you really need to know to succeed in the future? Jeff Wald tackles an issue that will impact every one of us – our skills. From automation making many jobs obsolete to the changing nature of work, where are we headed and how can you better prepare yourself? Jeff Wald is the author of The End of Jobs: The Rise of On-Demand Workers and Agile Corporations , available now on Amazon You can find Jeff Wald on Twitter as @JeffreyWald Listener Tribe We have our own private social network for li...
Feb 22, 2021•53 min
Jess Shaktin is one of the leading minds and foremost voices in child and adolescent mental health and development. He’s helped uncover many secrets as to why adolescence is one of the most turbulent yet creative periods in someone’s life. He joins us in our latest episode to delve into the psychology of adolescence and discusses why we feel the need to fit in during puberty, how and why we learn easier during this time, and much more! Dr. Jess Shatkin is one of the country’s foremost voices in ...
Feb 19, 2021•54 min
We return for another episode, this time with Hillary Weiss, a creative director, coach and speaker. Hillary tells us how we can take brazen ideas and use them to captivate our audience. Learn about anti and advocate standpoints, how to be shamelessly polarizing and much more. Visit Hillary's website | https://hillaryweiss.com Follow Hillary on Instagram | https://instagram.com/hcweiss Follow Hillary on Twitter | https://twitter.com/hcweiss Listener Tribe We have our own private social network f...
Feb 17, 2021•55 min
For decades, we've been taught that if we strive for better or greater, it will bring us happiness and success. But what if never-ending self-improvement is actually doing more to hurt us than help us? And what if instead of striving to always be improving, we are actually already perfectly equipped to handle everything life throws our way? You'll find Christy's website at https://ChristyTending.com Listener Tribe We have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative ...
Feb 15, 2021•50 min
Steve Sims grew up poor, and he was bitter about that as an adolescent. But little did he know that he was learning the cornerstones of what would mold him into the successful businessman he is today. He is the founder of Bluefish, the world’s first luxury concierge that delivers the highest level of personalized travel, transportation, and cutting-edge entertainment services. Hear his story and how his transparency and honesty separate him from the rest in our latest episode! Sponsors Steve Sim...
Feb 12, 2021•46 min
Amy Chan takes a scientific approach to healing the heart. She has explored the psychology behind love, lust and desire which we get to dive into in this episode. Take a listen to learn how to rewire your heart. Amy Chan is the author of Breakup Bootcamp, available now | https://www.harpercollins.com/products/breakup-bootcamp-amy-chan Visit Amy's website | https://renewbreakupbootcamp.com Listener Tribe We have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. Yo...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Thane Ringler uses his experiences as a professional golfer to map the journey of reaching mastery in your highest skill. Take a listen to discover mental models that will help you reach mastery. Visit Thanes Ringler's website | https://www.thanemarcus.com Thane's book, From Here to There, is available now | https://www.thanemarcus.com/fhtt Listener Tribe We have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and...
Feb 08, 2021•56 min
How is it that someone who feels uncomfortable in groups of even just three people can have an impact on millions of people worldwide? That’s the story of Selena Soo. She’s been an introvert her whole life and struggles with public speaking and talking with large groups, but she’s one of the most successful business and publicity strategists around. Selena Soo is a business and publicity strategist. She helps experts, authors, and coaches who are looking to make it big both online and in the mai...
Feb 05, 2021•50 min
Michael F. Schein deploys the latest research in psychology, sociology and neuroscience to dissect the concept of hype and how the worlds most successful people use it to get what they want. Visit Michael's website | https://michaelfschein.com Michael's book, The Hype Handbook, is available now | https://michaelfschein.com/the-hype-handbook/ Listener Tribe We have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, an...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Sam Sommers introduces us to the fundamental details of life and uncovers the unseen impact they have on our behavior, our thoughts and our daily decisions. Visit Sam Sommers' website | https://samsommers.com 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 community! Just visit https://the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.mn.co/ to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Feb 01, 2021•49 min
Belief is what drives people’s decisions. This has to do with people’s desires. Their desires drive their beliefs and their beliefs drive their actions, period. It’s as simple as that and it’s as complex as that that because people are unaware of this. We are being pushed and pulled by our environment. We’re just trying to make it through the day: have a decent day, have nothing go wrong, and at the end of the day flip on Netflix. That’s what’s going on in the marketplace. When you get somebody ...
Jan 29, 2021•39 min
Daniel Stillman believes that conversations can either run on habit or inertia. We can create change in our relationships and workplace by changing the conversation. Take a listen to hear what Daniel can teach about designing conversations, and much more. Check out Daniel's podcast, The Conversation Factory | https://theconversationfactory.com Listener Tribe We have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, ...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Your happiness and success are tied to your popularity. And it goes all the way back to high school. In today's episode, Mitch Prinstein helps us to explore the correlation between popularity and happiness by sharing secrets to boosting your likability through things such as understanding what makes people tick; developing empathy for others; making people feel good about themselves; using humor in moderation and many more ways! Mitch Prinstein , Ph.D. is board certified in clinical child and ad...
Jan 21, 2021•57 min
Donny Jackson talks about how he went from from being a doctor to becoming a television producer and how writing poetry has remained a constant throughout his journey. We also talk about the reality of racism in America as well as how to use your art to create empathy. Visit Donny Jackson's website | https://donnyjacksonpoetry.com Donny Jackson's book, boy , is available now | https://donnyjacksonpoetry.com/boy/ Find Donny on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/doctordonny/ Listener Tribe We h...
Jan 18, 2021•53 min
Eric Gorges grew up not caring about school and then developed a panic disorder early on in his professional life. It got to the point where his panic and anxiety made him nearly agoraphobic. But he was able to overcome that obstacle and get back to his craftsman roots from his childhood, and now he’s gone on to be a successful businessman and host of popular television series. Hear his story on our latest episode! Eric Gorges is the owner of Voodoo Choppers and host of the TV show A Craftsman’s...
Jan 15, 2021•41 min
‘We need to talk.’ These three simple words can send a rush of anxiety through our bodies in fear of whatever unbearable conversation awaits us. Fred Dust has a wealth of experience in navigating difficult conversations and he wants to help us to only pluck the courage to have them, but also build the skills necessary for meaningful conversation. Visit Fred Dust’s website to buy the book, Making Conversation | https://makingconversation.com/ Listener Tribe We have our own private social network ...
Jan 13, 2021•56 min