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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

Thibault Manekin | How to Create Something Larger Than Yourself - Part 2

Thibault Manekin is a pioneer for change who aims to inspire entrepreneurs and change-makers to keep dreaming and to fight the good fight. Thibault shares his personal story while also diving into the core message of his book. Our hope is that you will be inspired, encouraged and empowered to create something larger than yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 202242 min

Thibault Manekin | How to Create Something Larger Than Yourself - Part 1

Thibault Manekin is a pioneer for change who aims to inspire entrepreneurs and change-makers to keep dreaming and to fight the good fight. Thibault shares his personal story while also diving into the core message of his book. Our hope is that you will be inspired, encouraged and empowered to create something larger than yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 202241 min

The Unmistakable Creativity Hour | Monetization Strategies for Independent Media Creators

Most independent media creators are always looking for ways to make money. They put a lot of time and effort into their work, and they deserve to be compensated for it. But unfortunately, a lot of them overlook the limitations of advertising as their primary revenue source Sustainable independent media creation depends on the support of fans. There are a lot of ways to monetize that support, from subscriptions and donation models to merchandise and licensing deals. In this episode, we explore ho...

Apr 17, 202252 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 15, 202256 min

Robbie Crabtree | How to Move the World with Your Words

Robbie Crabtree is a lawyer that has developed an art of communication called Performative Speaking, which aims to create specific emotions in the audience. Robbie has developed this skill over his career in 102 jury trials and is now willing to share it with you so that you can use your words to move others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 202256 min

Camille Virginia | The Power of Offline Social Connection

Camille Virginia presents a refreshing and influential solution to the conundrum of digital connection. That is- meeting offline and in the real world. Not only does Camille explain the power of offline connection but she also provides a handbook that will help you fast track your way to building a fulfilling and thriving connection with anyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 20221 hr 2 min

The Unmistakable Creativity Hour | How to Reduce Information Overload and Digital Overwhelm

Information overload is one of the biggest challenges we face in the modern world. From the moment we wake up until the time we go to bed, we're constantly bombarded with information. In this episode of the Unmistakable Creativity Hour, we'll explore ways to reduce information overload and digital overwhelm so that we can focus on what's most important, and get the most of out the content we consume. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 10, 20221 hr 9 min

Johannes Mallow | The Benefits of Memory in a World Where Information is at Your Fingertips

Johannes Mallow was 14 when he contracted the muscle disease, FSHD. His physical strength began to erode until he would no longer leave his apartment for fear of collapsing. It was not until he discovered memory sports that he found the motivation to get himself a wheelchair and begin training his mind, with the intention of becoming the world champion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 06, 202247 min

Sönke Ahrens | How to Take Smart Notes

Sönke Ahrens has developed a method for you to organize your ideas and notes in the most efficient way possible. Using psychological insight and battle-tested techniques, Sönke's insight will help you accomplish more and learn faster. If you're a writer, a student or anyone who reads and writes, you'll definitely want to grab a pen and pad for this one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 04, 202256 min

The Unmistakable Creativity Hour | Why You Can't Copy and Paste Someone Else's Path to Success

In this episode of the Unmistakable Creativity Hour, we discuss how to implement the advice you get from books, podcasts, courses and coaches. The reason you can't copy and paste someone else's path to success is because in order to do so, you would need to overlook all unique variables and neglect the fact that prescriptive advice is context dependent. Context determines the effectiveness of all advice. For example, if you want to be a successful entrepreneur, you might look to Elon Musk as a r...

Apr 03, 20221 hr 8 min

Listener Favorites: 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...

Apr 01, 202253 min

Jeremy Lasky | How to Open Doors to The Biggest Creative Opportunities of Your Career

Jeremy Lasky is a co-founder of Perception, a motion graphics studio that designs the sci-fi technology of Superheroes as well as inspires leading tech innovators around the world. Jeremy reflects on his journey to working with Marvel Studios which ultimately lead him to seeing his ideas of science-fiction become science-fact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 202259 min

Ginger Bowman | Finding the Intersection Between Passion and Skill

Ginger Bowman graduated university with a degree in fine arts. Without the knowledge or skills needed to build a creative career, she waited tables before pursuing an opportunity to work in the film industry. After many years, she then acquired the media company, Synergetic Media. Ginger looks back on her journey to success and reveals how to find that sweet spot between what you love and what you're good at. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 28, 202255 min

The Unmistakable Creativity Hour | Give People A Reason To Find You Interesting

In today's episode, we'll be discussing the disadvantage of resumes and the advantages of building a body of work. Most people think that having a great resume is the key to success but that's no longer the case. In today's world, it's all about building a body of work that showcases your skills and talents. What can you do to set yourself apart from the competition? Well, one of the best ways to stand out is to start building a portfolio of your own work. This can include anything from writing ...

Mar 27, 20221 hr 8 min

Listener Favorites: Donald Rattner | The Psychology of Designing Spaces for Creativity

Donald Rattner is an architect who implements scientific research into the design of buildings and spaces to optimize occupant creativity. From the size, to the color, to the shape and even down to the smell of a room, Donald has crafted the perfect recipe for a creative space that will inspire innovation and revitalize your mind. He joins us now to impart his profoundly helpful knowledge and inspire others to develop their own creative environments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Mar 25, 202249 min

Will Day | Letting Go of Expectations to Discover Your True Calling

Will Day went from Wall Street to painter in pursuit of unbottling his curiosity and creative freedom. Following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, when Will's wife survived the collapse of the World Trade Towers, he decided to leave his career in finance. Listen to Will's philosophy on how to let go of expectations and discover your true calling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 202253 min

David Siegel | The Most Important Decisions Every Business Owner Makes

David Siegal took over as CEO of Meetup during a tumultuous time for the company and it was his decision making that ultimately brought him success. Learn from David's journey today so that you too can decide and conquer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 20221 hr 1 min

Part 2: Learning from Failures

No one likes to fail, but it's an inevitable part of life. The key is to learn from your mistakes and move on. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss how you can learn and recover from your failures. We'll talk about why failing is essential to success and how you can use failure to your advantage. So if you're ready to learn from your failures, tune in now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 202257 min

Part 1: Learning from Failures

No one likes to fail, but it's an inevitable part of life. The key is to learn from your mistakes and move on. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss how you can learn and recover from your failures. We'll talk about why failing is essential to success and how you can use failure to your advantage. So if you're ready to learn from your failures, tune in now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 202256 min

Listener Favorites: Steven Hoffman | The Essential Traits of People Who Are Successful Entrepreneurs

Steven Hoffman teaches us what it takes to not only start a business but overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of success. Being a successful entrepreneur isn't all about the big sales and the fancy cars. It's also about the dead-ends, losing money and all the headaches. Discover the essential traits needed to believe in your ideas, rise after failure and come out on top. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 18, 20221 hr 15 min

Payal Kadakia | How to Drop Your Limits and Rise to Your Potential

In the face of external expectations to achieve traditional success, Payal Kadakia chose to boldly lean into her passions instead. When Payal discovered that many people have misperceptions and limits that are holding them down, she formulated a new way of thinking for you to break those limits and unlock your true potential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 202250 min

Maria Brito | How to Use Creativity to Futureproof Your Career

Maria Brito used creativity to transition from being an unhappy corporate lawyer to becoming an innovator and successful entrepreneur in the art world. Discover why creativity is your most valuable, inexhaustible resource to building a thriving career, regardless of who you are or what you do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 20221 hr 10 min

The Unmistakable Creativity Hour | How To Make Better Decisions

Gareth Pronovost joins us to discuss how to make better decisions as we take a candid look at our own personal experiences, recalling some of the best and worst decisions we've made throughout our lives. With soundbites from Annie Duke, Dan Pink and Ramit Sethi, this episode is jam-packed with valuable insight to make you a better decision-maker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 20221 hr 15 min

Listener Favorites: Nir Eyal | Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life

Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. His most recent book, Indistractable , focuses on maximizing productivity by minimizing distraction. Nir aims to answer the question of why we don’t do the things we know we’re supposed to do. Join us for this discussion to gain insight into the world of distraction, addiction and intention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 11, 20221 hr

Elijah Stacy | Turning Physical Limitations into Mental Strengths

Elijah Stacy suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. After he found out that his disease is both fatal and incurable at age 15, Elijah accepted the challenge to find a cure and began making remarkable progress. Discover how to develop an adapters mindset and turn physical limitations into mental strengths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 09, 202244 min

Alex Banayan | Learning to Live Again After Tragedy and Loss

Welcome to another episode of Unmistakable Creative, where we're joined by Alex Banayan, an author and speaker who spent seven years tracking down and interviewing some of the world's most successful people. His intention was to uncover the key to their success, which he chronicled in his book. However, with the launch of his book, Alex suffered the loss of his father and faced more unexpected tragedy. In this episode, Banayan shares his journey of learning to live again after facing insurmounta...

Mar 07, 202257 min

Optimizing for Laziness

In this podcast episode, we discuss how to optimize for laziness by automating tedious and repetitive tasks. By automating these tasks, you can free up your time to focus on more important things. We'll discuss the benefits of automation and some tips for getting started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 06, 20221 hr 4 min

Dan Pink | The Power of Regret

Welcome to another episode of the Unmistakable Creative Podcast. In this episode, we're thrilled to have a conversation with Dan Pink. Dan is known for his insightful books, five of which are New York Times bestsellers, and his unique perspectives on motivation and human behavior. In this enlightening conversation, Dan Pink shares his wisdom on the power of regret and how looking backward can move us forward. He discusses his latest book, "The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forwa...

Mar 02, 20221 hr 11 min

Vanessa Van Edwards | The Secret Language of Charismatic Communication

Discover the captivating world of charismatic communication with the incredible Vanessa Van Edwards in this remarkable episode of Unmistakable Creative. If you've ever wondered how some individuals effortlessly captivate others with their charm, you won't want to miss this enlightening conversation. Vanessa Van Edwards, a renowned behavioral investigator, and bestselling author, shares her expertise on the art of charismatic communication. Delve into the secrets behind body language, vocal tonal...

Feb 28, 20221 hr 6 min

Listener Favorites: Tim Harford | The Power of Disorder to Transform Our Lives

Tim Harford introduces us to the messy world around us with an insightful new perspective. Tim explains that gifts of character like creativity, responsiveness and resilience are not found without the disorder, confusion, and disarray to produce them. Discover the wonder of mess and the unexpected connection it has with creativity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 20221 hr 13 min
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