The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Kute Blackson’s life was mapped out for him. At age eight, he was already speaking to his father’s congregations in more than 300 churches. By age 14, he was preparing to eventually follow in his father’s footsteps. But Kute made a choice to come to America after finishing school in London, and here is where he truly found himself. Kute’s philosophy is a radical, bold new way of approaching spiritual awareness for the new generation. “Liberated living” is what he calls it, and he offers it to any who are willing. Take a listen to our latest episode to start living your authentic truth!Kute Blackson is a charismatic visionary and transformational teacher who offers a bold, fresh look at spiritual awareness for a new generation. Blackson is the son of a Japanese mother and Ghanaian father, and he uses his multicultural upbringing in his approach to life. He is the author of You Are The One. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are so many negative stigmas surrounding the adult film industry, and Erika Lust has grown tired of that. She aims to change the adult film industry with her radical re-imagining of what pornography means and is. She has been instrumental in promoting the aims of the feminist pornography movement and hopes to change the perception around adult films. Listen to what Erika has to say about love, relationships, and the human psyche in our latest episode!Erika Lust is an erotic film director, screenwriter and producer. She has won multiple awards for her cinematography and film work for her adult films, and she’s the author of seven different books dealing with sex and adult films. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Loya’s life trajectory of rising up and moving forward took a radically different turn after losing his mother at an an early age, and stabbing his father in the neck at the age of 16. This was beginning of of a life of crime, and 14 month bank robbing spree in which he robbed 30 banks. In this amazing chat about his life, we discuss the amazing power of innovating with your story. Joe Loya is an essayist and playwright, as well as a contributing editor with the Pacific News Service. His essays have appeared in several national newspapers and magazines, including the San Francisco Examiner, the Los Angeles Times, and El Andar magazine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Find your inner voice of courage with Sandra Joseph, the famous Broadway star turned keynote speaker, singer, and author! Sandra went from a child with paralyzing stage fright to playing one of the best-known roles in Broadway history: Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera. Discover the courage within your heart to keep pursuing your aspirations by listening to her story!Sandra Joseph is a Broadway performer turned keynote speaker/singer and co-author of “Your Creative Soul: Expressing Your Authentic Voice” with Caroline Myss. She’s gone from playing a character on stage to sharing her life story as herself and hopes to inspire others to stay connected to their hearts and aspirations.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn how to undo all the bad programming in your brain and retrain yourself with Elizabeth DiAlto! Known for her raw, honest, and grounded approach to self-help, she will help you improve your communication, learn how to strengthen relationships with others and yourself, and learn how to comprehend human behavior in ways you’ve never imagined. Find out how to retool your life with Elizabeth DiAlto in our latest episode!Elizabeth DiAlto is founder of Wild Soul Movement, author of Untame Yourself, and host of the popular Untame The Wild Soul Woman podcast. She’s been a teacher, leader, speaker, coach and trainer to groups and individuals for over a decade, and she also consults organizations ranging from start-ups to large corporations such as Dove UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want to be the most effective leader you can be? Do you want to help everyone around you and not just yourself? Christine Comaford, an entrepreneur, author, and successful businesswoman full of energy, can help you be the best leader possible by helping you realize the possibility for greatness within you. According to Christine, people fool themselves into thinking they’re just average when they are so much more. “People think they’re just okay…but they’re so unlimited.” Find out what makes you unlimited by listening to this episode and looking at some of the goodies Christine has provided!Christine Comaford is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and a successful businesswoman. She has been helping leaders navigate growth and change for over 30 years and is best known for helping her clients create predictable revenue, deeply engaged and passionate teams, and highly profitable growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to an inspiring episode of Unmistakable Creative featuring Laura Belgray, a trailblazing entrepreneur and master of her craft. Join us as we delve into the captivating journey of finding your calling by breaking all the rules, guided by the wisdom of an extraordinary creative powerhouse.Belgray shares her incredible story of defying norms and forging her own path to success. She reveals how embracing her unique voice and authenticity led her to uncover her true calling in the world of writing and entrepreneurship. This episode is not just about business; it's about embracing your quirks and following your passion to create a life and career that aligns with your true self.Through engaging anecdotes and practical insights, Belgray offers valuable tips on how to discover and leverage your strengths, even in unconventional ways. Her wisdom shines through as she shares the importance of staying true to yourself and daring to be different.Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the power of self-discovery and the freedom that comes from living life on their own terms. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or seeking to find your purpose, this episode offers invaluable wisdom to unleash your creativity and find your calling by embracing what makes you truly unique.Don't miss this episode to learn from an extraordinary entrepreneur who has defied the norm and found immense success by breaking all the rules. Gain insights that could revolutionize your approach to life and discover the path to finding your true calling with Laura Belgray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are others always telling you that you can’t do something or that you won’t make it in your chosen filed? Jon Gordon was told those very things, but he overcame it all and is now a best-selling author and helps inspires new leaders every day. His drive and persistence helped turn his life around after he reached a low point, and now he loves to share his message with those looking for inspiration and purpose in their lives as well. As Gordon says, “Grit is the No. 1 predicting factor of success.” Listen to this podcast to learn the tools for success in your career and personal lives!Jon Gordon is the author of 17 books including five best-sellers such as The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, and others. His business principles have been used by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and collegiate sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want to know how to effectively use the science of persuasion? Bushra Azhar will teach you how to utilize persuasion in both business and your personal life to help find your way in this world! As someone who went from making $10 a month to $100,000, Bushra is a master at the science of persuasion. She helps dismantle the stigma around persuasion, explains why you shouldn’t mistrust curiosity, and more in this podcast!Bushra Azhar has been featured in Forbes, Fast company, Inc. and many other places, She’s worked with companies like Pepsi, Unilever and E&Y as well, and she’s mastered the art and science of persuasion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you need energized motivation to find meaningful work in your life? Then Ellen Fondiler is the woman for you! A lifelong entrepreneur who has worked as a death penalty attorney, started many non-profits, and helped fund raise for education, Fondiler wants you to listen to the voice of courage in your life to help you fulfill your potential. She wants you to live the best, most rewarding life you can. Want to know how she believes you can do this? Listen to this podcast to find out!Ellen Fondiler is a lifelong entrepreneur who has worked as a death penalty attorney, a baker, a documentary filmmaker, an award-winning landscape designer, a nonprofit director and fundraiser who raised millions to bring an educational project and eco-sanctuary to her community. She has an advice column called Ask Ellen where she shares her <!–StartFragment–>best advice on how to create the career that you want, and she runs the blog UNLOCKED. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Bruce Lipton, an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. As a stem cell biologist and author of the best-selling book 'The Biology of Belief', Lipton's pioneering research in epigenetics has challenged conventional perceptions of biology and consciousness.In this episode, Lipton delves into the fascinating parallels between The Matrix, biology, and iPads, all of which he believes are interconnected through the concept of programming and brain function. He shares his groundbreaking studies on the cell membrane, which have contributed significantly to the field of epigenetics. Lipton's research not only implies the existence of the immortal spirit but also encourages listeners to challenge their own perceptions and beliefs.Lipton, a recipient of the 2009 Goi Peace Award, continues to inspire audiences worldwide with his revolutionary ideas. Tune in to this episode of Unmistakable Creative to explore the intriguing intersection of science, spirit, and self-belief with Dr. Bruce Lipton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I think if you take the hero’s journey or just the story arc of beginning, middle, end, protagonist and antagonist and you position what you have to share in this framework, it naturally will resonate with people. It will become more memorable. It will deeply impact them. Crucially in today’s society, it will become more likely that they can advocate for that story and tell that truth to someone else. As traditional media breaks down, and the one to one approach of the TV industrial complex begins to lose its efficacy, word of mouth and oral tradition has come back in a huge way in society. I think that telling the truth well, through the storytelling arc is crucial if you want to build a business and if you want to help people understand reality as you see it. – Scott NortonScott Norton is co-founder of Sir Kensington’s, the premier producer of all- natural ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard distributed nationwide. With a mission to bring integrity and charm to ordinary and overlooked food, Sir Kensington’s condiments have become an integral offering at leading retailers, restaurants, and hotels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The job you take is not that relevant. What really is relevant who you work for because your first boss out of school or any boss you work for. That person is going to shape your career opportunities far more than that job description. Go work for a growing company because where there’s growth there’s opportunity. And also a lot of sins are forgiven in growth environments. – Liz WisemanLiz Wiseman teaches leadership to executives and emerging leaders around the world. She is the President of The Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm headquartered in Silicon Valley. Liz has been listed on the Thinkers50 ranking and named as one of the top 10 leadership thinkers in the world and recipient of the 2016 ATD Champion of Talent Award. She is the author of three best-selling books: Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work,Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter and The Multiplier Effect: Tapping the Genius Inside Our Schools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The easiest way to go green is to just start by going smaller. Just realize, that particularly in the US there’s this real phenomenon. We’ve over the last 60 years supersized ourselves in this crazy way. 1000 square feet was the average housing size back in the 50’s. Now it’s like 2700 with smaller families. We have three times the space per person that we used to. – Graham HillGraham hails from the small town of Sutton, Quebec, Canada. He has a Bachelor of Architecture with distinction from Carleton University in Ottawa and did advanced studies in Industrial Design at E.C.I.A.D, Vancouver. He founded TreeHugger in 2004 with the goal of driving sustainability mainstream. Graham is also the CEO of LifeEdited, a project devoted to living well with less. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

<!–StartFragment–><!–StartFragment–>Perception which is the deepest driver in human nature automatically influences our emotion and motivations. When we try to change things, we typically try to change by approaching our motivations or our emotions or trying to deal with behavior. There is some merit to doing that. But when we can get into the perceptions that automatically influence the motivations change is much easier.  – Erik Van Alstine <!–EndFragment–>Sponsors Twenty20 provides you with real-world, authentic stock photos. To get 5 free inspiring photos today, go to twenty20.com/unmistakable Hostgator hosts your website. As you have heard on the show, you can get a 30% discount on the hosting of your next creative or business project’s website hosting by clicking here.Designcrowd allows you to design logos, web sites, graphics and more. Use the promo code creative for $100 off your first design project. Erik Van Alstine is a humorous, dynamic communicator and strategic leader whose mission is to promote transformation in people and organizations around the world. Erik is the author of Automatic Influence: New Power for Leading Change, The Code: Unlocking New Power to Solve Problems and Get Things Done, and Breaking Free. Erik is also founder of Project 28, a learning provider for non-profit organizations.<!–EndFragment–><!–EndFragment–><!–StartFragment–><!–StartFragment–>Perception which is the deepest driver in human nature automatically influences our emotion and motivations. When we try to change things, we typically try to change by approaching our motivations or our emotions or trying to deal with behavior. There is some merit to doing that. But when we can get into the perceptions that automatically influence the motivations change is much easier.  – Erik Van Alstine <!–EndFragment–>Sponsors Twenty20 provides you with real-world, authentic stock photos. To get 5 free inspiring photos today, go to twenty20.com/unmistakable Hostgator hosts your website. As you have heard on the show, you can get a 30% discount on the hosting of your next creative or business project’s website hosting by clicking here.Designcrowd allows you to design logos, web sites, graphics and more. Use the promo code creative for $100 off your first design project. Erik Van Alstine is a humorous, dynamic communicator and strategic leader whose mission is to promote transformation in people and organizations around the world. Erik is the author of Automatic Influence: New Power for Leading Change, The Code: Unlocking New Power to Solve Problems and Get Things Done, and  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What you illustrated with your frustration at a service in a religious context is that it’s not doing the job it’s supposed to do in your life. We come at this whole question from the perspective that religion is really about the tools that we use to make meaning of our lives and help us live flourishing lives. That means all sorts of things. It means giving you a sense of connection to other people around you, to your deepest self, to the natural world the moments of transcendence or the experiences that some people might call God, to a sense of time to history. Really it helps you find a place in the world, it gives you a sense of who you are. A ritual, a set of words, chant, or song, all the tools or religion were right at one point in time. To be honest, someone could still sit in that service and find something. But it’s not working for you, and you’re not alone in that question. The fastest growing religious group in the US is “none of the above.” – Angie ThurstonAngie Thurston and Casper ter Kuile are Ministry Innovation Fellows at Harvard Divinity School and On Being Fellows. They are the co-authors of How We Gather and Something More, two reports profiling new forms of meaningful community in America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this captivating episode of Unmistakable Creative, we sit down with the renowned entrepreneur and marketing maverick Yanik Silver. Join us as we delve into the essence of goal-setting, uncovering the secrets to achieving authentic success and fulfillment in both business and life.As a pioneer in the world of online marketing and business growth, Yanik Silver has achieved remarkable success by challenging conventional thinking and embracing a unique approach to goal-setting. Throughout our conversation, he shares invaluable insights on how to break free from society's predefined notions of success and, instead, align your goals with your true passions and purpose.Discover the power of setting 'soul goals,' where you tap into your innermost desires and core values, igniting a fire within you to pursue endeavors that truly resonate with your soul. Yanik's philosophy challenges the traditional pursuit of external validation and encourages listeners to define success based on personal fulfillment, happiness, and making a positive impact on the world.Throughout the episode, Yanik Silver draws from his own entrepreneurial journey, sharing candid stories of overcoming challenges and redefining his own goals. By following his example, you'll learn to embrace the unexpected turns in life and find opportunities for growth and learning in every situation.Join us in this enlightening conversation with Yanik Silver as we explore the profound transformation that occurs when you uncover the real essence of your goals. Gain invaluable insights into how to cultivate a purpose-driven mindset and unleash your full potential as you embark on a journey to success that is truly your own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Often I will ask people “do you want to live an exceptional life?” And most people will say yes. But an exception by definition is low probability. If you want to live a normative life you’ll be in the middle of the bell curve. But if you want an exceptional life it’s going to be low probability. Anyone who wants an amazing life is probably going to go for a low probability life, which means you have to activate some sense of possibility. You ask yourself what is the possibility of doing something? Rather than saying “how do I recover from this trauma or how do I recover from this grief” you ask yourself “what do people who recover from these situations amazingly do? There what you’re looking for is the exception.. The very first principle is think like the exception and not like the rule. – Srini PillayDr. Srini Pillay is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry (Part-Time) at Harvard Medical School. He is known for combining “head and heart” (figuratively and literally) in an approach to personal development and goal mastery that blends science, spirituality, and horns-grabbing joie de vivre to combat the stresses faced by ambitious and high-achieving people in academia, business, and life. He’s also the author of Tinker, Dabble, Doodle Try: The Power of the Unfocused Mind Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For any listening who is thinking about starting a business, thinking about doing something on their own because instagram told you to or because you feel like it’s going to be easier, just know that you can’t have all the good stuff of entrepreneurship without the bad stuff too. It’s just not possible. It’s just like life. A lot of people are looking at entrepreneurship and saying “I want this result. I want a million dollars. And I’m very ambitious.” The link between those things is entrepreneurship. They’re thinking that they have to become entrepreneurs because they want to make money. That’s not the only way to make money and it’s certainly not the easiest way to make money. You have to be able to do all the stuff that nobody talks about if you want to be an entrepreneur. You don’t just start a brand and that makes you money – Daniel DiPiazzaDaniel is the founder of Rich20Something and leader of the tribe. He built the company up from humble beginnings blogging away in his basement. His honest and incredible writing abilities caused his blog to “break the internet” exploding him into the spotlight getting him features in outlets such as Time Magazine, Fortune, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, and Yahoo! Business. He’s also the author of Rich 20 Something: Ditch Your Average Job, Start and Epic Business and Score the Life You Want.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s this underlying current with everybody that you need to justify your existence with these major accomplishments. You need to show everybody else that you’re doing it right. But really, you were just given this life. None of us asked for this. This was all a gift. So it’s crazy to fall into these rhythms where we think “that’s what I need to be doing.” Rather than reflect on, what are the moments that brought me joy where no one was grading me, no one was forcing me to do the activity, I was just doing what I wanted to do. What were those things that you did as a kid, those activities where you were just left to your own devices, you were on your leisure time, you weren’t in school, no one was directing you or instructing you to do anything. What were the activities that you were repeatedly and voluntarily turning to because that’s really your Northstar. – Charlie Hoehn Charlie Hoehn is the Head of Author Marketing for Scribe Writing. As an author himself, he is the literary equivalent of a Snickers bar. His books, Play It Away and Recession-Proof Graduate, offer simple solutions that help people get on with their lives. He’s also the creator of Play for a Living: A Coffee Table Book for Your Inner Genius Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unlock the secrets of successful interpersonal interactions with the brilliant Vanessa Van Edwards in this captivating episode of Unmistakable Creative. Vanessa, a celebrated human behavior expert, and bestselling author, takes you on a journey through the science behind connecting with people and navigating social situations with ease.In this thought-provoking interview, Vanessa Van Edwards shares her invaluable insights on decoding human behavior and leveraging the power of psychology to build meaningful relationships. Whether you're a business professional, an entrepreneur, or simply looking to improve your social skills, this episode offers a treasure trove of practical advice and actionable strategies.Discover the art of charisma, the importance of body language, and the impact of first impressions. Vanessa's engaging storytelling and evidence-based research make this episode both enlightening and entertaining, ensuring you walk away with a fresh perspective on how to succeed with people.From networking events to job interviews, Vanessa's guidance equips you with the tools to confidently navigate any social setting. Unleash your true potential to connect, influence, and leave a lasting positive impression on others.Tune in to this compelling conversation with Vanessa Van Edwards as she unveils the science of succeeding with people. Get ready to elevate your communication skills, build authentic connections, and master the art of interpersonal dynamics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you look at the IEP method there’s 3 parts to it. The first thing is the ability to reboot your presence in the moment no matter what’s going on. This is something that’s happening all the time. Let’s just say one of us check out or I’ve got to regroup to think about your question and I find myself going in my head to find the answer, I still have to reboot, come back, and be fully present with you again. That part of is presence, being able to be present in the moment is happening over and over again. I find that the more you practice it, it’s like a muscle, the stronger it gets. The second part is the ability to create intentional impact which is a huge piece. The idea is that we’re always creating impact. If I go out on stage, our interaction here, if I’m working with a team, if I’m working with my kids, if I’m having a conversation with my partner, I’m always creating impact. And the impact is either going to move us forward move us forward be positive or it’s going to maybe move us back, and create little bit more of a mess, or be kind of beige and who wants beige? I’d rather be creating impact that’s joyful, life giving, and forward moving. – Anese CavanaughAnese Cavanaugh is devoted to helping people show up and bring their best selves to the table in order to create significant positive impact in their lives. She is the creator of the IEP Method® (Intentional Energetic Presence®), an advisor and thinking partner to leaders and organizations around the world, and author of Contagious Culture: Show Up, Set the Tone, and Intentionally Create an Organization That Thrives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don’t expect to be a world changer in the next 5 years. If you do your setting yourself up for maybe success on stage, but failure off. If you really want to pursue a life that’s interesting, that’s purposeful, that’s fulfilling, know that it might take a while longer. And those things that you’re really interested in will come together in due course. Just don’t set your bar so high that it’s absolutely unreachable. – Dan Lerner Transformative, forward-thinking and always striving to help others realize their full potential, Dan Lerner has become known for his exploration of how positive psychology can affect the pursuit of world-class development, particularly how to leverage the advantage that a healthy psychological state can bring to performance excellence both at work and at home. He’s the author of U-Thrive: How to Succeed in College (And Life)  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We spend all this time imagining we’re going to get ready for our dying. And I think it’s kind of an absurd idea, to imagine that at the time of our dying that we will have the strength of body, the emotional stability, and the mental clarity to do the work of a lifetime. It’s an absurd gamble. We should do this work now and that includes those of us who are not dying. Our aging parents for example. Be with them now. Tell them you love them now. Waiting is full of expectation. Waiting for the next moment to arrive we miss this one. Waiting for the moment of dying we miss all the moments in between. Hold death out there. Shine a light on it. Hold it out there as a way of reminding you to attend to what most matters. Frank Ostaseski is a Buddhist teacher, international lecturer and a leading voice in contemplative end-of-life care. In 1987, he co-founded of the Zen Hospice Project, the first Buddhist hospice in America. In 2004, he created the Metta Institute to provide innovative educational programs and professional trainings that foster compassionate, mindfulness-based care. He’s also the author of The Five Invitations  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It started to dawn on me that I was actually really tired of trying to be better, that all the things I was doing weren’t necessarily making me stronger. There was a lot of dependency on external input, what I call the paraphernalia of the new age. And it wasn’t hard to see this. But it wasn’t just me that was feeling that way. It was really me and all my girlfriends. Every time I get off stage the women would come up to me and I’d hear the same things. Basically, we’re really tired. And this is not the point, further fatigue, berating yourself. I’m pretty sure that this is not the point of walking the spiritual path. – Danielle Laporte Sponsors Hostgator hosts your website. As you have heard on the show, you can get a 30% discount on the hosting of your next creative or business project’s website hosting by clicking here.Danielle LaPorte’s new book, White Hot Truth is a sharp, wise, and often hilarious exploration of the conflict between genuine spiritual aspirationand our compulsion to improve. Danielle is a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100. Eve Ensler, author of The Vagina Monologues, calls her, “a force field of energy, wonder, humour, and love. Marianne Williamson calls her, “a bright light in the modern priestesshood.”It started to dawn on me that I was actually really tired of trying to be better, that all the things I was doing weren’t necessarily making me stronger. There was a lot of dependency on external input, what I call the paraphernalia of the new age. And it wasn’t hard to see this. But it wasn’t just me that was feeling that way. It was really me and all my girlfriends. Every time I get off stage the women would come up to me and I’d hear the same things. Basically, we’re really tired. And this is not the point, further fatigue, berating yourself. I’m pretty sure that this is not the point of walking the spiritual path. – Danielle Laporte Sponsors Hostgator hosts your website. As you have heard on the show, you can get a 30% discount on the hosting of your next creative or business project’s website hosting by clicking here.Danielle LaPorte’s new book, White Hot Truth is a sharp, wise, and often hilarious exploration of the conflict between genuine spiritual aspirationand our compulsion to improve. Danielle is a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100. Eve Ensler, author of The Vagina Monologues, calls her, “a force field of energy, wonder, humour, and love. Marianne Williamson calls her, “a bright light in the modern priestesshood.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are influencers in your office. There are influencers in every social circle, entrepreneur circle. We just don’t think of it as such because it’s bit depressing to think of it that way. But there’s a lot to be said for these influencers and decision makers. It’s not just the person with the highest status. At work you might have an influencer that’s not a manager, or not your manager. It’s never going to be the person with the lowest status…. You see that in most offices. Very rarely is it the boss in fact it’s usually not.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here’s the mistake that we all make when we look at creativity. We begin with the output. It might be an incredibly painting. It could be a fantastic piece of technology. IT could be a way in which we run a business or advise clients. We tend to look at that output and say “Oh my gosh what a brilliant idea she had to come up with that. Isn’t she creative? How do we do that?” The thing is that none of us want to do that. Nobody wants to reinvent the iPhone. Nobody wants to reinvent Uber. We certainly appreciate the value that such things have created for us. And we’d like to create something that adds value and has a significant impact. But we don’t want to create the same thing. If any of us are honest with ourselves we’ll acknowledge that is true. The difference is when you start to look at creativity from the front end. What is it that leads certain people have what appears be more creative ideas than the rest of us. Larry Robertson is a border crosser. The roles he has played over the course of his career have been and continue to be diverse – innovation advisor, entrepreneur, researcher, educator, business leader, and award-winning author.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being extremely hard on ourselves is very common in the very high stress and anxiety space because that’s kind of what got us there in the first place. Now, I love using the word curiosity. So when I get into these instances, I go to a curious place and say “Is this necessary? Does it really impact other people? The people that are impacted, do I really care what they think?” So much of our struggle in life is caring massive about what other people think of us. The reality is that there are only handful of people in the world that can affect my emotions in terms of what I think. Catering to everybody else is to my own detriment. In the midst of overwhelming anxiety, Tim Collins left his 6 figure salary and job as a VP of Sales to lean into his anxiety and in the process overcome it.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, of the podcast we speak with professional guitarist Joe Goodkin about using music to tell stories. We do a deep dive into the creative process of song writing and Joe shares his lessons on what it takes to become a touring musician in this day and age. Joe Goodkin is a Chicago-based singer/songwriter. He tours the country performing his one-man folk-opera interpretation of Homer’s Odyssey (over 200 performances in over 30 states) and for years released music under the name Paper Arrows. In 2015, he released his first solo record, Record of Life, to wide college radio play and positive press. On February 10, 2017, Joe will release a sequel to Record of Life, entitled Record of Loss, on Quell Records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whenever you get to that point, whether it’s a promotion, whether it’s a bonus, yes it feels good for a couple minutes. You realize the fleeting nature of external achievement. Don’t get me wrong having more money is a good thing. It makes life easier. But the marginal utility of an extra dollar flatlines at about 85,000 dollars. It’s not the millions and billions of dollars that bring that shift in happiness. Khe Hy is the creator of Rad Reads, a spiritual guide to Wall Street executives and has been called “Oprah for Millennials.”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I believe there is a universal filter, and a universal story that we’re all seeking to understand. And I call it the red thread. It’s a phrase borrowed from Scandinavian countries where they used to say “What is the thing that ties all this together? What’s the theme? What’s the message? What’s the through line?” And we all want that. What I’ve discovered is that we all have that. Every organization, every person, every idea has this thing that makes it make sense. But how we make it make sense is fascinating. The best way to think about it is as Mad Libs. When we are trying to make sense of a situation or we’re trying to make sense of what someone is asking us to do, or if we’re in the position of “how do I tell this story in such a way that moves people”? The pattern of that story is universal, like a pre-written mad libs story. But where it becomes unique, where the power is, not only for us to understand what our own red thread is, but as we’re trying to explain things to other people…we don’t have to figure out the whole story. All we have to figure is how we fill in the blanks. – Tamsen WebsterTamsen Webster is an acclaimed keynote speaker, “idea whisperer,” and change strategist. She combined 20 years in marketing with 13 years as a Weight Watchers leader into a simple structure for understanding, talking about, and creating lasting change. She’s the Executive Producer of the oldest and one of the largest locally organized TED talk events in the world, and an in-demand consultant on finding the ideas that move people to action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Money is a byproduct. It’s a byproduct of value creation. Really the biggest way to deliver that value is to create a compelling vision. I think vision is the rarest commodity that there is in the world. When we’re in scarcity it’s hard to have vision. But if you can be more abundant, what you realize is that vision is what drives the most value. – Garrett GundersonGarrett Gunderson is Founder and Chief Wealth Architect of Wealth Factory, and New York Times bestselling author of Killing Sacred Cows: Overcoming the Financial Myths That Are Destroying Your Prosperity. And he’s personally helped countless business owners create efficient wealth strategies that fit their unique strengths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The question is not whether technology is good or bad for us. I think that might have been the question a few years ago. But now technology is part of our lives, so I think the better question is what do we do with it? As William Shakespeare once said, “there’s nothing good or bad, but thinking it makes it so.” I think positive psychology has some really important lessons for us and what that means in terms of how we use technology, specifically what I call the how, what, where, and why of using technology in our lives. – Amy Blankson Amy Blankson is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two Presidents (President Bush and President Clinton). She received a Presidential appointment to serve a five-year term on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National Service, and was one of the youngest delegates to the Presidents’ Summit for America’s Future. Amy received her BA from Harvard and MBA from Yale School of Management. In 2007, Amy co-founded GoodThink to bring the science of happiness to life for organizations and individuals. Amy brings both passion and practicality to GoodThink. She is currently doing research in partnership with Google to determine how to make positive psychology strategies stick and create sustainable positive change. She serves as a Visioneer for the Xprize Foundation for Personal Health, and was a featured professor in Oprah’s Happiness course. Amy is the author of two books: Ripple’s Effect and The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies to Balance Productivity and Well-being in the Digital Era (Spring, 2017). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Without plants, we wouldn’t be here. They were here first, we came later. There’s this magical beautiful dance of cooperation, love, and friendship between humanity and plants. If you think about where we got our warmth from, it was from burning logs, during a plant. When we needed shelter we could use plants to create huts and shelter. In the evening they take our CO2 that we pump our during the day and give us Oxygen. You’ve got a beautiful dance of breath there. Apart from many other things, the biggest thing they’ve done is give us nourishment, and provided us with the energy, micronutrients, enzymes, vitamins and minerals that our cellular level of our makeup desires and needs to perform at its best. – Joe CrossJoe Cross is the founder and CEO of Reboot. His personal story of transformation was chronicled in the documentary Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead, which has been seen by more than 25 million people worldwide. The incredible response to screenings of the film inspired Joe to create Reboot with Joe, making the tools, information and support available to enable anyone to reclaim and maintain their well-being. He has since released two further documentaries, Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 2 and <=”” a=”” >. Joe is a New York Times best-selling author after the success of The Reboot with Joe Juice Diet, and has since written 3 further books. Follow him on twitter @JoetheJuicer, and on Instagram @JoetheJuicer and read his full story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“We are here to experiment and to learn. If that is the purpose, then we have to constantly evolve to our own best version. You could call that changing. You could all that evolving. You could call it a natural process. When we don’t, we lose our creativity, we lose our momentum, we lose our place in the world, and we lose our purpose in the world, whatever that is. It’s unique for everybody and it’s different ” – Sid MohassebSid Mohasseb serial entrepreneur, venture investor, university professor, , business thought leader, public speaker and author of The Caterpillar’s Edge: Evolve, Evolve Again and Thrive in Business  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s that great movie up in there with George Clooney. He says one of those BS lines whenever he fires somebody. “Anybody who has ever built an empire has been sitting in the seat you’re sitting in right now.” He says that right after or right before he fires somebody. And he’s right. That’s a completely true statement. To build an empire you have to be at rock bottom. Scott Cramton is the founder of Atmospheric Entertainment. He believes in crafting unforgettable immersive experiences that challenge theater norms. Scott runs The Murder Mystery Company,  Princess Parties and Famous for a Day. He hopes to one day have the extensive vocabulary of Srini Rao.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this captivating episode of Unmistakable Creative, we are joined by the fascinating Jon Levy, a behavioral scientist and author. Get ready to explore the science of adventure, community, and connection as Levy shares his extraordinary insights and experiences.Levy, the founder of The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience with renowned guests, delves into the power of community and how meaningful connections can transform our lives. He discusses his groundbreaking research on the science of adventure, revealing how stepping outside our comfort zones can lead to personal growth and memorable experiences.Through thought-provoking anecdotes and practical tips, Levy challenges us to redefine our social interactions and embrace vulnerability as a means of deepening connections. This episode is not just about the thrill of adventure; it's about understanding the importance of meaningful relationships and how they contribute to our happiness and success.Listeners will gain insights into the art of building authentic relationships, fostering a sense of belonging, and creating unforgettable experiences. Whether you're seeking to enhance your social interactions or looking to curate remarkable adventures, this episode offers valuable lessons to enrich your life.Don't miss this episode to learn from one of the leading experts on adventure, community, and connection. Gain insights that could transform your approach to social interactions and discover the science behind building a more fulfilling life with Jon Levy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If there’s one thing that I could pick that would determine whether or not would reach peak performance, and this after going to 3 Olympics as a media person and working with a couple hundred Olympians, and a dozen expeditions around the world to do crazy stuff… One thing that I would say determines your failure or success in a critical moment of performance is whether or not you’re focused. If you are on task, you have no distractions, doing what you need to be doing and what you’re doing is related to the performance itself you’re going to be fine. As a scientist, broadcaster, author, coach and athlete, Dr. Greg Wells has dedicated his career to understanding human performance and how the human body responds to extreme conditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are remembered by how other people remember us. We live only through the memories of the people who we touched. So if we didn’t touch anybody, but we have a really big bank account, we’re not really remembered. But if we are remembered, people say “When I listened to what you said, when I saw what you created, when I read what you wrote, when I got my treatment from you, this is how you made me feel” and I’ve created an emotional with you, and this emotion is creativity. Creativity evokes emotion. In this creativity, in this emotion, within it lies a sort of eternity. – Beate CheletteBeate Chelette is the author of “Happy Woman Happy World: The Foolproof Fix That Takes You from Overwhelmed to Awesome.” (Visualist Publishing, 2013) and a respected speaker, coach, and successful entrepreneur. After selling her creative company in 2006 to Bill Gates for millions of dollars, Chelette pursued her mission of building a global community of women who will collaborate and support each other Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your physical surroundings impact you in ways you might not even realize. They did for me. My clutter, my closet, all of that stuff was just this constant reminder of my debt and discontent. When it was gone, the guilt went with it. The frustration or sadness, and all the emotion I had wrapped up in my stuff, that went out the door with my stuff. It just was this felt like an almost immediate solution. Then we were crazy about it and decluttering to the point where we had empty rooms in our house. And finally we had too much house and sold the house and downsized into an apartment less than half the size of our house. And now we’re just vigilant about the stuff that we bring in because we know how destructive it can be. – Courtney CarverCourtney Carver is the creator of the web site Be More With Less and Project 333.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I was not raised to think like an owner. You had a 401k or something but there was none of the ownership thing. I didn’t really think about that until I didn’t have ownership. But what I realized when I was freelancing is that you’re on a treadmill. I think so many people miss the boat on that. If people are going to create stability for themselves in the long run, they need to own something. – Patrick McginnisPatrick J. McGinnis is a venture capitalist and private equity investor who founded Dirigo Advisors, after a decade on Wall Street, to provide strategic advice to investors, entrepreneurs, and fast growing businesses. In this capacity, he has worked in a range of settings, from building startups from the ground up in Silicon Valley to acting as an expert consultant to the World Bank in Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. As a 10% Entrepreneur, he has built a diverse portfolio of investments outside of his day job. He is also the author of The 10% Entrepreneur.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s really important here? How am I using my gifts? What is my genius and how can I bring it forth to bare on my family and my culture and my business? Those genius questions are things that we need to cultivate in ourselves almost as a matter of discipline. It may sound odd to think of disincline as taking some time each day to tune into what you’re really all about. But in a way it’s just as valuable as going to the gym for an hour. Many people have the discipline to go to the gym for a while, but I’ve had it be so much harder for busy business executives, particularly to gift themselves with that 10 minutes of deep reflection. That’s all I ask people to start with is 10 minutes. I ask them to sit there with me for 10 minutes and simply tune into their breathing. Everything else, we put aside and create 10 minutes to focus on breathing. Then we might contemplate one question like “what is that I most love about what I do in my work?” – Gay HendricksGay Hendricks is a psychologist, writer, and practitioner in the field of personal growth, relationships, and body intelligence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For each one of us, there’s something we’re meant to be doing in this world. But if w’ere not in an environment that allows us to explore that, we’re going to be cookie cutter. We don’t need 10 of me or 10 of you, we need 1 of me and 1 of you, and 1 of everybody else around us. Collectively, that’s how we do all of the things that are amazing, and hopefully save this world and make this world a better place. Education, especially a university environment plays a role almost like a lab. There are different pathways. There are people who are very clear on what they want to do like being a teacher, doctor, or lawyer. But then there’s a huge group of people who have no idea. That’s where entrepreneurs, artists and people who are creative come in. That really allows different things to show up. And if there isn’t an environment that allows that, it’s going to be really black and white and boring. – Christine LaiChristine Lai is a collaboration catalyst. At her core, Christine loves identifying and maximizing the true potential of individuals and organizations. Fueled by her passion for uniting people and purpose, Christine blends her experience in the private and social sector to build and strengthen collaboration among impact communities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into the fascinating world of altered states of consciousness, peak performance, and the pursuit of "ecstasis" with bestselling authors Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal in this mind-expanding episode of Unmistakable Creative.In their groundbreaking book "Stealing Fire," Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal explore the revolutionary concept of achieving heightened states of consciousness to enhance creativity, productivity, and overall well-being. Join us as we unravel the secrets behind this provocative idea and its potential impact on human performance and society.Throughout the conversation, Steven and Jamie draw upon their extensive research and experiences with elite athletes, artists, and top performers to reveal the methods and practices employed to access altered states of consciousness. From ancient wisdom to cutting-edge neuroscience, they provide a multi-dimensional understanding of how to transcend ordinary limits and tap into the limitless potential of the human mind.Discover the potential risks and rewards of harnessing altered states, and gain insights into the ethical considerations surrounding the use of these techniques for personal and collective growth. Delve into the science behind flow states, mindfulness, and ecstatic experiences, and learn how these states can be leveraged to optimize creativity, innovation, and problem-solving.Whether you're a curious explorer of human potential or a high-achiever seeking to unlock your peak performance, this episode offers profound insights and practical applications. Explore the boundaries of human consciousness, challenge societal norms, and open your mind to the transformative power of "Stealing Fire." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the things that is key to the success of children and I’d say anyone is to be related to. Part of what makes it possible for children to learn, grow and develop is that they are related to as people who can learn, grown, and develop. If you are not related to as a learner, but instead are related to as a loser, a fuckup, as somebody who is not going got go anywhere because of ABCDEFG, that is so much a part of why it is kids don’t succeed and they can’t learn. – Cathy SalitCathy Salit is the CEO of Performance of a Lifetime and author of PERFORMANCE BREAKTHROUGH: A Radical Approach to Success at Work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In terms of goals, there’s simple cognition and there’s complex cognition. Simple cognition is “I need to go get some bread” or “I need to visit somebody who lives on particular street.” That’s pretty direct. It’s easier to get to that goal. You know where you’re going, you know how to get there and you use simple cognition to get there. But when you say “I want to make an extra 100,000 dollars” or “I want to fall in love” or “I want to enhance my state of happiness” or “I want to find the job that I truly love.” Those are more abstract goals and involve what we call complex cognition. And complex cognition involves more than just following some sort of formula. It really relies heavily on your own sense of ingenuity. – Srini PillaySponsorsHostgator hosts your website. As you have heard on the show, you can get a 30% discount on the hosting of your next creative or business project’s website hosting by clicking here.Dr. Srini Pillay is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry (Part-Time) at Harvard Medical School. He is known for combining “head and heart” (figuratively and literally) in an approach to personal development and goal mastery that blends science, spirituality, and horns-grabbing joie de vivre to combat the stresses faced by ambitious and high-achieving people in academia, business, and life.In terms of goals, there’s simple cognition and there’s complex cognition. Simple cognition is “I need to go get some bread” or “I need to visit somebody who lives on particular street.” That’s pretty direct. It’s easier to get to that goal. You know where you’re going, you know how to get there and you use simple cognition to get there. But when you say “I want to make an extra 100,000 dollars” or “I want to fall in love” or “I want to enhance my state of happiness” or “I want to find the job that I truly love.” Those are more abstract goals and involve what we call complex cognition. And complex cognition involves more than just following some sort of formula. It really relies heavily on your own sense of ingenuity. – Srini PillaySponsorsHostgator hosts your website. As you have heard on the show, you can get a 30% discount on the hosting of your next creative or business project’s website hosting by clicking here.Dr. Srini Pillay is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry (Part-Time) at Harvard Medical School. He is known for combining “head and heart” (figuratively and literally) in an approach to personal development and goal mastery that blends science, spirituality, and horns-grabbing joie de vivre to combat the stresses faced by ambitious and high-achieving people in academia, business, and life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I think the eventual target you want to hit is at least 2 hours of most important maker work. Everybody I know who does 4 hours of whatever’s most important every single day is very successful. Sometimes your wrong, you go down a rabbit hole, and it doesn’t work. That’s fine. It’s part of the game. As long you as do 10 minutes, you’ve got a placeholder in your life, and things keep moving forward. It’s when you take 2 weeks off, suddenly things get dusty, you don’t remember what you’re going to do. People get busy, forget what’s important and then don’t get what they want. – Sebastian Marshall Sebastian Marshall is an avid student of history and strategy, and digs into historical eras from Sengoku Japan to the Renaissance, the Napoleonic Wars and the Pax Brittanica, the Rise of House Rothschild and John Rockefeller, Bismarck and Moltke’s Unification of Germany, the Roman Republic and its various conflicts and shifting alliances, the Great Dynasties and Inventions of China, through to modern-day information economies, publishers, and pioneers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 to adopt what you do, you’re getting somebody to switch one belief for another belief and then going back on autopilot. – Tom Asacker Tom Asacker is the author of The Business of Belief and sought after speaker who has lectured on  innovation, strategic communication, the customer experience, and marketplace trends to corporate, association, and university audiences around the world. As an independent business consultant, he’s advised start-up ventures, NPOs, and Fortune 500 companies on innovation, emerging trends and strategic brand development and communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You are always getting paid. And you are always getting paid in the currency you are asking for. So maybe the currency you’re asking for is “likes” on Facebook. Or maybe the currency you’re asking for a is a lot of compliments from your friends. Or maybe the currency you’re asking for is neglect. For a long time myself esteem was so slow that it really mattered to me that Iw work hard and kind of have nobody notice. That kind of worked for me in a weird way. When I started the organized artists company, I had this wonderful list of people who were really responsive and they’d write back and they would click and like, but they never bought anything. And finally I realized that the problem was me because I was more invested in their affection than I was in making a living. And the minute I decided “I think it’s possible for me to have their affection and make a living”, I tripled my income. – Samantha Bennett Samantha Bennett is a writer, speaker, actor, teacher and creativity/productivity specialist and author of the bestselling: Get It Done: From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day. Her latest book is, Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers and Recovering Perfectionists Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The way we form memories is bey adding connections. The more times you perform behaviors you want to perform, the more connections you create that make it easier to perform that behavior again in the future. We have to recognize that a lot of what we’re trying to do is to do the right thing in the contexts that we want to do it. – Art Markman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.