The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

In this episode of the podcast, Sean D Souza joins us to share is journey from comic artist for India’s newspapers to running a wildly successful copywriting business. HIGHLIGHTSWriting comic strips for Indian newspapersHow adversity gives us an opportunity to make improvements in lives The power of persistence in a career pathMaking the transition from cartoonist to copywriterCopywriting lessons from the world of cartooningBuilding a business on your own scheduling Translating the world around you into stories How a daily creative habit can radically transform the quality of your work LINKS AND RESOURCES The Other Sean D SouzaSean’s Cartooning CourseSean D’Souza runs a zany marketing site at Psychotactics and deconstructs headlines in his spare time. Learn how to assemble (and audit) your headlines in seconds with Sean’s powerful headline report, when you subscribe to the Psychotactics Newsletter. And don’t miss his binge-worthy, music-filled podcast, The Three Month Vacation. Download his free report on How to Win the Resistance Game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Transhumanist 2016 Presidential candidate, Zoltan Istvan talks to us about how artificial intelligence will impact the future of humanity and government. HIGHLIGHTSDeveloping the belief to accomplish audacious goals like running for presidentWhat its like be the first atheist presidential candidateFinding the drive to be radicalHow the meaning of life changes when there is a possibility of living foreverThe potential of science and technology to influence policyThe ways in which artificial intelligence will impact the future of our livesHow the transhumanist movement will impact our valuesThe profound implications of a universal basic incomeQUOTESI do not let emotions be part of my decision making process because it leads to dangerous things. BOOKS AND OTHER RESOURCESThe Transhumanist WagerBestselling visionary author Zoltan Istvan, an American-Hungarian, began a solo, multi-year sailing journey around the world at the age of 21. His main cargo was 500 handpicked books, mostly classics. He’s explored over 100 countries–many as a journalist for the National Geographic Channel–writing, filming, and appearing in dozens of television stories, articles, and webcasts. His work has also been featured by The New York Times, Outside, San Francisco Chronicle, Slate, Wired UK, Vice, BBC Radio, CBS, Fox News, CNN, RT, the Travel Channel, and much other media. He is the founder of political organization the Transhumanist Party and is its 2016 US presidential candidate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode SOMA Water Filter founder Mike DelPonte shares his story of how a light bulb moment lit the spark for starting his company and the essential questions to ask in order to discover our calling. HIGHLIGHTSThe three questions to ask if you want to find your callingLessons learned from running a global nonprofitWhy being a great thinker is essential to your growthHow difficult jobs give us perspective on life Insights into accelerated growth at an early stage startupDealing with the extreme highs and lows of entrepreneurshipMaking decisions based on love instead of fearFinding clarity through discernmentQUOTESPeople only settle if they believe they can’t get something better Fear is only worry about the future and the past. There’s no fear in the present. Mike Del Ponte is a social entrepreneur, speaker, and health hacker. Mike is the co-founder and CEO of Soma. Soma makes make products to positively impact millions of lives. The first product is an award winning glass water filter. For every filter sold, Soma donates clean drinking water to people in need through charity: water.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, Moleskine’s director of brand and public relations, Erik Fabian, joins us to talk about how a notebook can serve as a platform your imagination and the pillars of an iconic brand. HIGHLIGHTSErik’s early influences from art teachers and theatrical performance Trusting your sense of joyFinding our sense of community as adults Why in-person events create faster bonds than online communitiesThe influence of attending an experimental collegeHow a notebook can serve as a platform for your imagination Infusing the pillars of an iconic brand into your own workWhy pen and paper is still prevalent in a digital worldHow Moleskine notebooks are designed to create an emotional bond with with their ownerErik Fabian is the Director of Brand & PR for Moleskine America where he ensures the core values and narratives of the Moleskine brand are shared with fans across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Erik leads a team responsible for design, digital, and event partnerships with brands like: Tumblr, the Telluride Film Festival, Dwell.com, the Future of Storytelling Conference, the NYC French Embassy, the School of Visual Arts, Sean Kelly Gallery, and the Instagram based street-art gallery Instagrafite. Design collaborations have included projects with artists: Marina Abramović, Kehinde Willey, and Sarah Sze.Erik is also a long-time impresario and artist/performer. He is a graduate of the Master of Fine Arts program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and experimental liberal arts curriculum at the Evergreen State College. Erik is launching a mini-series of interviews on a new YouTube channel: The Grass Is Green.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, Chris Bailey talks about lessons learned from a year of conducting experiments in productivity. HIGHLIGHTSA series of productivity experiments that led to Chris’ year long project  Learning to see what our potential future could beThe importance of spending your time on things you value and add meaning to your life Why the idea of what we want to do is so much sexier than what we have to do Leveraging the power of curiosity for information retentionDesigning productivity experiments for your own life  Using meditation as a way change how you relate to experiencesThe 3 Key Things That Lead to Productivity Understanding the difference between being busy and productiveWhy sleep is so critical to our productivity Triggers that cause us to procrastinate on a rewardRESOURCES AND BOOKS The Power of Habit by Charles DuhiggGetting things Done by David Allen QUOTES: Productive people are the ones who connect the most dots. Not many people change the world through social media. For exactly one year, beginning May 1st, 2013, Chris Bailey decided to follow his passion and devour everything he could get his hands on about productivity, and then write every day about what he learned on A Year of Productivity.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative podcast, we welcome back Ashley Ambirge, the audacious founder of The Middle Finger Project and CEO of House of Moxie, Inc. Ashley's journey is nothing short of inspiring, as she navigates her way from living in a trailer to establishing a wildly successful copywriting business.Ashley's story is a testament to resilience and the power of self-reliance. Her experiences, both the hardships and triumphs, have shaped her into the person she is today. She shares how necessity became the catalyst for her independence and how she learned to navigate both success and failure. Ashley emphasizes the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and putting yourself in challenging situations, as these are the moments that truly define us.In this conversation, Ashley also delves into the importance of generosity and how flipping the script on our internal narratives can serve us. She talks about developing a unique voice that resonates with people, a voice that is as powerful as a crowbar to the face. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and practical advice on building a successful business from the ground up. Follow Ashley on Twitter @tmfproject to keep up with her latest insights and projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast writer and speaker Jon Acuff talks about writing multiple books and the critical ingredients for a career do over.HIGHLIGHTSHow creative frustration led to the star of Jon’s first blogWhy we have a tendency to write off our defining momentsThe great lie of apathy that keeps people standing on the sidelinesThe role that community plays in every creative endeavorExploration as the path to finding our purposeDealing with the weight of other people’s voices when we pursue our dreamsWhy we throw logs into the fire that keeps us from doing work that mattersLetting go of our responses and reactions to criticism How to keep self awareness from turning into self obsession Asking How you Can Help vs How you Can SellLessons learned from Jon’s time working with Dave RamseyThe 4 critical elements of a career do over QUOTESHard work and hustle tend to reveal purposeWhen you start to see people as your platform, you stand on top of them. Jon Acuff is the New York Times Bestselling author of five books including his most recent, Do Over: Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work and Never Get Stuck. For 17 years he’s helped some of the biggest brands in the world tell their story, including The Home Depot, Bose, Staples, and the Dave Ramsey Team. Most recently he’s spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences, colleges, companies and churches. Featured regularly on national media, Jon has been seen on CNN, Fox News, Good Day LA and several other key outlets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, Basecamp Co-Founder David Heinemmer Hanson talks about unlearning everything that we know about business. HIGHLIGHTS: How being a blog reader lead to becoming the co-founder of a company The power of exposing yourself to the right group of people Why we can’t necessarily predict the the future based on our pastLeveraging a deep seated mistrust of authority to your advantageThe danger of misapplying patterns where the context does not match Breaking our cultural conditioning that keeps us from reaching from our true potential Why effort and output are not proportionate The myth that straight A’s leads to successLearning to look at our work with no regrets Why the modern workplace is an interruption factoryThe intrinsic flow that comes from doing work we liveQUOTESI’ve learned the most important thing for my happiness is to define my own parameters of successYou make terrible decisions on an empty stomach BOOKS ReworkRemote: Office Not Required“David Heinemeier Hansson is the creator of Ruby on Rails, founder & CTO at Basecamp(formerly 37signals), best-selling author, Le Mans class-winning racing driver, public speaker, hobbyist photographer, and family man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don Miller fell in love writing at a very early age, when believed he was naive enough to make a living at it. Writing a newsgroup newsletter for the local church lit the spark for a writing career that has spanned many years and several best sellers. HIGHLIGHTSOwning our formative experiences as part of the journey The war of identity that comes with growing up How brain chemistry impacts our drive and motivation Why tragedy and the lowest moments of our life can be the most powerful ones Why adversity is one of the most important elements of a great storyAn inner knowing that you’re significant and what you say mattersWhat causes certain leaders to become villains The influence of religion and spirituality on Don’s workThe law of diminishing returns and positive feedback Learning to turn the other cheek to criticism Why pain is key to character transformation QUOTESThe fulfilling journey of doing something the difficult requires you to go through dark valleys. Donald “Don” Miller is a best-selling American author and public speaker based in Nashville, Tennessee who focuses on Christian spirituality as “an explanation for beauty, meaning, and the human struggle”. You can follow him on twitter @donaldmiller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob’s early curiosity about life’s big questions planted the seeds for reinventing the experience of church and creating a community with room for doubt, discovery and belief HIGHLIGHTS Rob’s early curiosity about life’s big questions Creating a community with room for doubt, discovery, and disbeliefDeveloping the extraordinary sense that life is a giftViewing your life as a giant art projectFinding the extraordinary gifts in our sufferingWhy we need something that brings us joy and gets us up in the morningUnderstanding the distinction between pursuing success and craftWhy we must develop a regular practice to tune into our inner compassFinding someone to process our most important questions withLessons learned from a front row seat to sufferingSomething that fills our tank where spirit residesRob Bell is a bestselling author, international teacher, and highly sought after public speaker. His books include The New York Times bestseller Love Wins, along with What We Talk About When We Talk About God, The Zimzum of Love, Velvet Elvis, Sex God, Jesus Wants to Save Christians, Drops Like Stars. At age 28 he founded Mars Hill Bible Church in Michigan, and under his leadership it was one of the fastest-growing churches in America. In 2011 he was profiled in Time Magazine as one of their 100 most influential people. Rob was featured on Oprah’s 2014 Life You Want Tour and will be speaking at venues around the world in 2015 on the Everything is Spiritual Tour. He and his wife Kristen have three children and live in Los Angeles. You can follow him on twitter @realrobbell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, through the lens of a riveting life story that involves the tragic losses of both a mother and sibling Ted Ryce discusses how we integrate health and fitness into the bigger picture of our lives. HIGHLIGHTSLearning to resolve incredibly traumatic loss and grief Breaking the addiction to our painful thoughts and our sufferingRedirecting energy into creation The power of using physical fitness to turn the volume of our life downWhat it takes to make a radical identify shift Why we are wired to get addicted to our sufferingInside the health and fitness of high performance individuals BOOKS AND RESOURCESAbundance by Peter DiamandisLeaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek Ted Ryce has a passion for helping men build muscle, lose fat, develop more confidence and go after what they want in life. He’s spent the last 15 years of his life experimenting with exercise, nutrition, supplementation to find out what methods help — and which ones are hype. You can follow him on twitter @legendarylifep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In one of the most inspiring and poetic conversations of 2015 Phillip Mckernan talks about the pillars of a meaningful life. HIGHLIGHTS: How a culture can enrich you at your coreTaking the time to figure who we are and how we want to express it in the worldWhy we get so far into our lives without clarity about what we want3 Basic pillars of a meaningful lifeWhat causes people to end up living out of alignment Understanding the difference between confidence and self esteemGetting to know and embrace your fear so it doesn’t control youHow to get a place that you can’t imagine as possibleRemoving masks and letting skeletons out of our closetTaking a risk to bring more meaning into our life The power of trusting your intuition Philip speaks around the world about the importance of overcoming personal obstacles, gaining clarity, and cultivating the confidence to believe in yourself. He has shared stages with some well known speakers…Steven Covey, Richard Branson, the Dalai Lama to name a few, and the feedback is generally overwhelmingly positive. Through live personal leadership experiences, he has worked with all sorts of people from housewives to Olympic athletes, TV personalities and entrepreneurs, people who’ve gone bankrupt to billionaires and everything in between, and he’s uncovered that people’s dysfunctional relationship to money and their inability to get in touch with their own deep intuition inhibits their ability to gain the authentic clarity they need to live an authentic, and meaningful life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, illusionist and magician Michael Grandinetti talks about bringing a larger than life vision to your work, the power of not knowing what you can’t do and the magic of possibility.HIGHLIGHTS: The power of not knowing what you can’t doNavigating a career that has no mapThe values that comes from paying your duesLearning to adjusting to feedback you receive from your audienceThe power of infusing stories into the work that we doWhy there are no barriers that are truly insurmountableShifting our internal dialogue to one of possibilityWhy we never know how close to are to what we want Bringing a larger than life vision to your workThe fun of not knowing how the magic worksWith performances on national and international television, in stadiums, arenas, casinos, and theaters around the country, with symphony orchestras, for NFL halftime shows and major sporting events, in large-scale parades, for Fortune 500 companies, and at The White House, Michael Grandinetti has made a name for himself around the world as a talented entertainer with a unique style, a compelling creative vision, and an engaging personality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, author, educator, and executive director of the Stanford Technology Ventures program, Tina Seelig talks about why most rules are just recommendations, the power of writing a resume of your failures, reframing problems to give us an expanded set of solutions and much more. HIGHLIGHTS: What happens when we do the right things for the wrong reasonsWhy passion follows engagement and experienceThe problem with being completely rigid about your life and career plansWhy most rules are just recommendations Simple ways to get outside your comfort zone and growLearning to use little experiments as the path to innovation The power of writing a resume of your failures How to reframe the problems in our life to expand the set of solutionsDealing with the personal, professional and academic challenges of our lives The importance of knowing your limit when it comes to persistence A look beyond the romantic illusions of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurshipTina’s BooksWhat I wish I Knew When I was 20Ingenius: A Crash Course on CreativityInsight Out: Get Ideas Out of Your Head and into the WorldDr. Tina Seelig is Professor of the Practice in the Dept of Management Science and Engineering (MS&E) at Stanford University. She is also the Executive Director for the Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP), the entrepreneurship center at Stanford University’s School of Engineering. She teaches courses on creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the dept of MS&E and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (d.school) at Stanford.. You can follow her on twitter @tseelig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, creator of Think Clearly, Mathias Jakobsen talks about how to use pen and paper develop a practice for hatching your visions and making them come true. HIGHLIGHTS: How computer programming resulted an infinite supply of building blocksLearning to letting go of perfectionismReconnecting with our sense of boundless imaginationThe power of exploring multiples forms of creativity in the chapters of your lifeAsking yourself what you want and imagining an unrestricted worldThe surprising insights of what you might do with a billion dollarsWhy we can’t be afraid to ask for help when we need itUsing your hands to shape you thinkingConducting self inquiry through pen and paperMathias Jakobsen is the creator of Think Clearly. Born in Denmark, he founded his first company at age 15, building digital solutions for companies. You can follow him on twitter @thnkclrly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, author Patti Digh talks about honoring the intentions of our legacy, writing in our truest voice, and not getting caught up in the stories we tell ourselves. HIGHLIGHTSWhy we never know where we are in the journey of lifeWriting in your true voice The points that become moments of significance in our livesThe power of putting yourself in a position of not knowing Why we can’t judge and learn at the same time Living in the space between the things we think are incredibly significant Not getting caught up in the stories we tell ourselvesThree keys to dealing with our losses Why pain can be incredibly powerful How telling the darker parts of stories can liberate usThe 4 Levels of Story and How They Impact Our Work Why the obstacles are necessary for a great storyQuotesIt’s often said that the shortest distance between two people is a story. The choice that we always have in a hotspot or place of discomfort is to learn.We have the capacity to shift our stories anytime we want to. Patti’s award-winning blog, 37days.com, emerged from the lessons she learned by asking that question and soon the essays were crafted into the bestselling book LIFE IS A VERB: 37 Days to Wake Up, Be Mindful, and Live Intentionally. Patti has since written FOUR-WORD SELF-HELP: Simple Wisdom for Complex Lives, CREATIVE IS A VERB: If You’re Alive, You’re Creative, and WHAT I WISH FOR YOU: Simple Wisdom for a Happy Life.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, documentary filmmaker Max Lugevere shares his story about how a mother experiencing cognitive decline led him down the path of making a documentary film called BREAD HEADHIGHLIGHTS:  Uncovering your personal path to happiness  The importance of listening to your fear, but not letting it dictate your actionsRecognizing when our growth and learning plateaus Leveraging tension and release to create emotional resonance The creative process of documentary film makingThe importance of understanding rules so you can break themWhy the motivation behind your passion matters Optimizing cognitive capability through changes in diet QUOTESI think that’s what art is ultimately about, taking calamity and turning it into poetry. Max Lugavere is a multi-hyphenate filmmaker and media personality. He is the director, writer, and narrator of BREAD HEAD, an upcoming documentary exploring the impact of diet and lifestyle on brain health. His recent Kickstarter campaign raised double its goal (including off-site contributions), and receieved millions of impressions online with major national coverage and social media shares from influencers including Maria Shriver, Jared Leto, Sir Ken Robinson, and Morgan Spurlock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Unmistakable, creative Itay Talgam shares leadership lessons from the conductors podium and his new book, The Ignorant MaestroHIGHLIGHTSObserving of ourselves through the mirror of an orchestra conductorEarly signs of veering off the beaten path Why we must believe in the possibility of something better How deep discomfort enables us to discover gaps in our livesLessons in leaderships from time serving in the Israeli ArmyWhy it’s important to be able to look outside of yourself The 3 Key Elements of Leadership from the conductor’s podiumThe importance of seeing the humanity of those we leadLearning to disassociate ourselves from knowledgeItay Talgam is an orchestral conductor turned into ‘conductor of people’ – be it in in government, academia, business, education, therapy – anywhere the creation of human harmony through cooperation is desired. He teaches leadership to Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits and universities, and at conferences around the world, including TED, Google’s Zeitgeist, and the World Economic Forum at Davos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, educator and high school teacher Kevin Brookhouser talks about how he infuses entrepreneurship into the classroom and the power of what he calls 20 times projects.HIGHLIGHTSThe role that technology is playing in education Applying insights from Google into running a classroomLeveraging autonomous projects as part of your business planChanging our cultural expectation of what a classroom should look like How students are leveraging projects to serve their community The power of building and creating things for an authentic an audience Understanding what motivates people to be truly innovative 3 key factors that motivate students and lead to innovation and creativity Reaching the students who have had the “spark” schooled out of them Designing education for parents who homeschool their kids The ongoing emphasis on student centered learning Why every adult should have a 20 percent time project RESOURCES AND BOOKSDriveA Whole New MindKevin Brookhouser is a Google Apps Certified Trainer and a Google Certified Teacher based in Monterey, California. He has trained a wide variety of groups and individuals to use Google and other tools to save time, increase collaboration, and enjoy technology. You can follow him on twitter @brookhouser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative Wesley Chapman shares his personal story of 12 documented suicide attempts, and the tremendous power of accepting the transparent reality of our core identities HIGHLIGHTS: Wes’ experience with 12 document suicide attemptFinding your identity after it’s been lost How our stories and circumstances become our power Connecting the experiences of your life to expression of your identityWhy healing from our pain frees us from it Seeing past people’s weaknesses in order to see their strengthsAn honest conversation about what drives people towards suicide Why worth is so important to our internal well being The power of creativity and imagination to increase our self worth Why every hero’s journey has a moment when we fall QuotesUntil we’re honest with ourselves we can’t be honest with the rest of the world Resources: A Human ProjectWesley Chapman is the co-founder of a non-profit called A Human Project, where his mission is to create a community of empowered youth, while preventing teens from self harm and suicide.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode author Robert Kurson shares his journey from being an F-student in high school, to a desperately unhappy Harvard educated Lawyer and eventual New York Times Bestselling AuthorHIGHLIGHTS:  A formative relationship that played a fundamental role in Robert’s career Why a strong work ethic is important for a creative career The struggles of a challenging academic career  Finding a level of belief that keeps you going From F’s in High School to Harvard School The power of being desperately unhappy Making a drastic identity shift that allows us to produce incredible results  Finding meaning in the activities in which we lose track of time How small opportunities can change into big change in our livesWhy we must take risk and experience temporary pain for our greatest achievementsWhy unhappiness increases our capacity for taking risk Mastering craft the storytelling  Developing a sense for how a good story sounds The power of speaking from the heart QuotesReally great storytellers are people who notice the most A well told story is a universal thing Robert Kurson is an American author, best known for his 2004 bestselling book, Shadow Divers, the true story of two Americans who discover a World War II German U-boat sunk 60 miles off the coast of New Jersey. His new book Pirate Hunters is a gripping, true story today, of the hunt for lost gold, bitter rivalries on the high seas, a long-ago legendary pirate captain, and two adventurous American men determined to win treasure – and find something even deeper – along the way.Kurson began his career as an attorney, graduating from Harvard Law School, and practicing real estate law. Kurson’s professional writing career began at the Chicago Sun-Times, where he started as a sports agate clerk and soon gained a full-time features writing job. In 2000, Esquire published “My Favorite Teacher,” his first magazine story, which became a finalist for a National Magazine Award. He moved from the Sun-Times to Chicago magazine, then to Esquire, where he won a National Magazine Award and was a contributing editor for years. His stories have appeared in Rolling Stone, The New York Times Magazine, and other publications Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, artist and designer James Victore shares his personal journey, what’s required to succeed in a creative career, and uncovering the defining ethos of our lives. HIGHLIGHTS: Staying on the creative path throughout our livesWhy the “weirdness” gets taught out of us The tiny spark that we’re born with that lights a creative fireWhy our “useless” jobs actually play a big role in our journeyWhy real life experience and failure is essential for a successful creative career Our cultural emphasis on safe and guaranteed paths The problem with an acceptable level of creativity The importance of mentors when you’re creative Why we can’t do our work for the reward Learning to develop your own artistic style Paying attention to the things people respond to in our workThe power of making work that makes you happyBalancing on the edge of vulnerability and going too far Why teaching is often a fantastic way to learn Why the defining ethos of our lives reveals itself  Treating your work as if you’re giving a gift  Using periods of introspection to find tiny sparks QuotesIf you do the work, the reward will find you In the particular lies the universal We are not for everybody, we’re just for the sexy peoplePeople want someone out there to tell the truth. People will follow on authentic voice.James Victore runs an independent design studio hell-bent on world domination. He is an author, designer, filmmaker and firestarter. James has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and is represented in the permanent collections of museums around the globe. He is the host of Burning Questions.. He also hosts a dinner series that consists four days and nights chock-full of creation, communion, deep thought, and play. It’s an intense and intimate mastery program for conscious creatives who are ready to see and be seen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Unmistakable creative, Nancy Schon talks about her career as a sculptor that has spanned multiple decades. Her sculptures have included iconic public works projects such as Make Way for Ducklings in Boston Public Garden, The Tortoise and the Hare in Copley Square, and many others. HIGHLIGHTSWhat it’s like to be an engineer without a licenseWhy we don’t go through life or grow aloneDealing with the challenges of cultural expectationsThe importance of persistence and handling rejectionWorking on projects commissioned by the White HouseWhen we don’t have common language, but a common goalWhy some of the most important moments of our lives come from negative experiencesThe kind of persistence needed to create public art Learning to “use your hand”The commonality between all art forms and the creative processHow you know when your work is finished Learning to make art that is timeless Nancy Schon is a sculptor who represents themes centered around groups of people- how they interact and relate, and the interplay of feelings as “frozen emotions” which tell a story and evoke a response from the viewer through the gestures of the figures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What started out as Jon Levy’s social experiment to bring together the most influential people in our culture, evolved into Influencer Dinners, the Manhattan dinner party where deals are made. The guests have included masters of industry and finance, media tycoons, tech titans and many others. Listen in as Jon share’s his lessons in human behavior, adventure and influence. Highlights: How being unpopular made Jon get interested in the dynamics of human behaviorThe challenges of growing up with dyslexia Leveraging our weakness to become disproportionately successfulThe importance of understanding your capacity for discomfort Creating a career without following a mapWhy we’re free to create a future that is built on what inspires usLearning to keep the challenges of past from becoming part of our future Why the future that we believe we have creates our present experience The importance of a goal that is big enough to lead to growth Being deliberate about the people who influence your life Inside the design of the the most influential dinner party in ManhattanLeveraging neuroscience to influence people Jon Levy is a behavior expert, consultant, writer and keynote speaker best known for his work in the fields of Influence and Social Experience. He has worked with countless brands and companies to support their efforts in consumer engagement, customer acquisition, and product development, by applying the latest behavioral research ranging from neuroscience and psychology to economics and biology.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, Bluefish founder Steve Sims discusses how he creates unique once in a lifetime memories for his clients that have included supersonic military flight jets in Russia, subversive dives in the Atlantic to view the Titanic and weddings at the Vatican. HIGHLIGHTS Steve’s incredibly short career in bankingBridging the gap between a blue collar upbringing and white collar lifeLearning to cultivate confidence despite the circumstances of your lifeThe inquisitive nature that allows us to understand the nature of beauty How great mistakes and actions have turnedLessons in human behavior from working a night club door Why Steve worked the door at his own parties for many yearsOvercoming the hangups and fears that we have in our lives Planting seeds that define and create cultures The problem with listening to best practices and “good” advice Why listening to too many other people can cause us to loose our way The reason that Steve makes himself intentionally difficult to be found Creating unforgettable and unmistakable customer experience Using physical mail to stand out above the noise QuotesIf you were successful and it starts going wrong, it only started going wrong because you stopped doing what you used to do. My drug of choice is passion.Business is personal. If you can make a connection with someone that works. Steve Sims is the founder of Bluefish, an exclusive luxury concierge service for the elite. His daily life includes helping clients craft experiences the have included: a live underwater tour of the Titanic, a flight to space, red carpet events and supersonic military jet flights in Russia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, celebrity photographer and Offcamera Host Sam Jones discusses the art of of storytelling, photojournalism, and how he manages to continually produce authentic conversations that seem to make the cameras disappear.HIGHLIGHTSCreating the ultimate living black and white portrait of a personHow skateboarding and music impacted Sam’s childhood and career choiceThe push pull between responsibility and having fun we face as creatives The importance of a gut desire to do creative work Why all creative careers have boring parts that How technology is fundamentally altering creative careers for better and worseInfluences and inputs that develop our style as artistsLessons in storytelling through the lens of a photographerUsing the core of human experience to connect to people The multiple professions and roles that photographers take on to make their artLearning to strip away the layers that separate the artist from the audience Seeing your set from the other side by becoming a patron of your art formThe “Matt Damon” filter for whether or not you have what it takes to succeed The craftsmanship that goes into incredible artistic achievementCreating work that gets under people’s skin and stays with themQuotesIf you can talk somebody out of this thing they want to do in one conversation, they’re never going to make it.Offcamera EpisodesInterview with Surfer and Watermen Laird HamiltonInterview with screenwriter Judd Apatow Sam Jones is an acclaimed photographer and director whose seminal portraits of President Obama, Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Bob Dylan, Kristin Stewart, Robert Downey Jr, Amy Adams, Jack Nicholson, and many others have appeared on the covers of Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Esquire, GQ, Time, Entertainment Weekly and Men’s Journal. He’s also the host of the Offcamera, a show created out of his passion for the long form conversational interview, and as a way to share his conversations with a myriad of artists, actors, musicians, directors, skateboarders, photographers, and writers that pique his interest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, professional drummer Rich Redmond talks to us about the realities of “making it” in the music industry.HighlightsWhy we find our true callings in life no matter whatThe power of using music to change livesUnderstanding the ambition required to follow a callingLearning to fall in love with rejection when you have a career in the artsThe “gateway drug” that sparks our creative passionsMisperceptions we have of the rockstar lifestyleChanging the world without a formal education Eating, sleeping and berating your art in order to master itStaying tapped into our child-like creative spirit What it takes to make music timeless and evergreenQuotes“It’s a really long life when you do something you don’t enjoy doing”Rich Redmond is a top call recording drummer/percussionist based in Nashville and Los Angeles. Rich’s versatile, dynamic, and rock solid drumming is the sound behind many of today’s top talents. Rich has toured/recorded/performed with: Jason Aldean, Ludacris, Kelly Clarkson, Bryan Adams, Bob Seger, Joe Perry, Jewel, Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, John Eddie, Pam Tillis, Susan Ashton, Deana Carter, Montgomery Gentry, Alabama, John Anderson, Trace Adkins, Emily West,  and many others.  Rich has played drums and percussion on 19 #1 singles with sales well over the 20 million mark. As a high-energy live showman, Rich plays sold out shows of 20-65,000 fans nightly in amphitheaters, arenas and stadiums across the world. . You can follow him on twitter @richredmond.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Unmistakable creative, Suzannah Scully whose clients included individuals and organizations such as Apple, Sony, and Eventbrite talks about the sacred contracts that drive our lives, and the difference between purpose and passion. Highlights How “shoulds” of our lives send us down the wrong pathWhy tragedies and crisis make us see the world in a different way Why so many of the things we worry about don’t really matterAnswering the question who you are and why you’re hereThe importance of mental, physical and emotional spaceLiving your life in pursuit of passion Understanding the difference between passion and purposeLessons learned from working as a waitress in a cafeWhy we must travel certain paths for ourselves to learn our most important lessonsHow sacred the contracts we make subconsciously impact our livesLearning to develop gravitas and executive presenceThe 3 levels of listening Navigating the structures of large organizations Suzannah Scully is a coach, speaker and blogger with a corporate background working for organizations such as Gap, Inc., Williams-Sonoma, Inc and The Wine Group. She is also the executive producer and host of the podcast Cosmos In You. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode pro-surfer/filmmaker Easkey Britton whose grandmother brought the very first surfboard back to Ireland, share her story of a heritage that has been passed on from generation to generation and across international borders. Her relationship with the ocean has been an ongoing constant force in her life for so long, that she has no recollection of a time when she wasn’t a surfer. HighlightsBeing born into a pioneering surfing family in IrelandThe power of heritage and stories that get passed on through generationsUncovering edges and driving forces in our lives The numerous parallels between life and waves Spaces in between the big moments of our lives The growth mindset that kids naturally possessLearning to laugh in very serious situations The art of noticing and developing presence An amazing story of bringing surfing to Iran Finding the blueprint of our own heritage to create something meaningful Why the ocean dissolves all barriers and boundaries Easkey Britton is a surfer, artist, explore and co-founder of Waves of Freedom . You can follow her on twitter @easkeysurf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Justine Musk returns to the show to discuss creativity, emotional resonance and the psychology of visionary leaders like Elon Musk, Coco Chanel, Steve Jobs, David Bowie and many others. Highlights The questions that we need to ask in an identity transition How crisis forces complacency to be thrown out the windowComing out of the shadows in our livesLearning to read your life like a mystery novel and searching for cluesFinding the things in our lives that lead to creative renewalCreating emotional resonance with an audience Leveraging creativity to show the world who we are The thin line between madness and creativity What makes people like Elon Musk “tick”Developing a unwavering conviction and commitment Why bold points of view are part of extreme successLearning to steer yourself in the direction of your strengthsBecoming motivated by process instead of product Having in faith in your own uniqueness as a person The role adversity plays in reaching extreme successWhy we trust transparency and honesty to create trustMinneapolis College of Art and Design – Post Baccalaureate Degrees in Graphic Design, Interactive Design and Online Marketing Justine Musk writes about creativity, culture and self discovery and is the author of the thriller, Blood Angel.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we're excited to have Tim Ferriss back on the show. Tim has been listed as one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Business People”, Forbes Magazine’s “Names You Need to Know,” and is the 7th “most powerful” personality on Newsweek’s Digital 100 Power Index for 2012. He is an angel investor/advisor (Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Evernote, and 20+ more) and author of The Four Hour Work Week, The Four Hour Chef, and The Four Hour Body.In this episode, we explore the concept of peak performance and making the impossible possible. Tim shares his insights on how to develop an individualized style of competition, compensate for your weaknesses, capitalize on your strengths, and push beyond what you think is humanly possible.We delve into the mindset that allows people to become extremely successful and discuss the importance of energy and attention management. Tim also shares his thoughts on how to look at success holistically and absorb the qualities of our mentors through osmosis.Timothy Ferriss has been listed as one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Business People”, Forbes Magazine’s “Names You Need to Know,” and is the 7th “most powerful” personality on Newsweek’s Digital 100 Power Index for 2012. He is an angel investor/advisor (Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Evernote, and 20+ more) and author of The Four Hour Work Week, The Four Hour Chef, and The Four Hour Body.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast visually impaired artist John Bramblitt talks about how losing his eyesight became the catalyst for learning how to paint and how we can bring color into our lives when we have no vision. How art got John through an incredibly difficult childhoodWhy art forces us into thinking positively and living in the momentJohn’s habit of painting for 12-16 hours a day Learning how to paint by using touch as your primary senseThe lessons we learn from moments of crisis How our darkest moments shape us for the betterJohn’s experience of navigating the world after losing his vision The role of synesthesia in creating your art How blindness impacts social interactions and relationshipsBringing the color into your life and letting go of “shoulds”The difference between looking and feeling Learning not to judge the things you’ve created Giving yourself artistic license on a daily basis John Bramblitt is an artist living in Denton Texas, his art has been sold in over twenty countries and he has appeared internationally in print, TV and radio. He has appeared on CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, ABC, and BBC Radio, and he’s been featured in The New York Times and Psychology Today. He’s the subject of the award winning documentary shorts “Line of Sight’ and “Bramblitt.” His work has received much recognition including the ‘Most Inspirational Video of 2008′ from YouTube and three Presidential Service Awards for his innovative art workshops. And John is blind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Jia Jiang shares his story of how he turned 100 days of rejection into a life changing experience and a full blown movement including a published book and the creation of something called the rejection gym. Why there’s no such thing as a perfect timeLooking for rejection instead of running away from itHow our stories turn into noble excuses Learning to turn our obstacles into opportunitiesWhy many of our failures have a hidden purposeUncovering the bigger meaning and purpose in our livesHow to gradually increase your tolerance for risk Using rejection to expand the boundaries of your comfort zoneLearning not to take rejection personally How Jia ended up teaching a class at UT-AustinBecome action focused instead of results focusedResources Mindset by Carol DweckRejection Proof The Krispy Kreme Video Jia Jiang came to the United States with the dream of being the next Bill Gates. But despite early success in the corporate world, his first attempt to pursue his entrepreneurial dream ended in rejection. Jia was crushed, and spiraled into a period of deep self doubt. But he realized that his fear of rejection was a bigger obstacle than any single rejection would ever be, and he needed to find a way to cope with being told no without letting it destroy him. Thus was born his “100 days of rejection” experiment, during which he willfully sought rejection on a daily basis–from requesting a lesson in sales from a car salesman (no) to asking a flight attendant if he could make an announcement on the loud speaker (yes) to his famous request to get Krispy Kreme doughnuts in the shape of Olympic rings (yes, with a viral video to prove it).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast millennial expert and award winning journalist Antonio Neves shares his journey from first generation college student to working as  a business correspondent, host and producer with top networks including NBC, PBS , Advertising Age and BET. Highlights Lessons from growing up in an unstable environment Overcoming the challenges of our environmentsThe importance of surrounding yourself with winnersCultivating resilience, perseverance and grit The tremendous power of accountability, structure and deadlinesWhat happens when we fail after we succeed Learning to release our ego and surrender to our circumstancesWhy time in the “wilderness” is essential to your growth Identifying what it means to live a fully actualized lifeThe pros and cons of higher education Navigating the modern media landscape QuotesNo one cares more about your goals than you do. Antonio Neves is a nationally recognized college leadership speaker, millennial expert and award-winning journalist. An award-winning journalist, Antonio served as a business correspondent, host and producer with top networks including NBC, PBS (Macneil/Leher), Advertising Age and BET Networks. Antonio’s business articles and videos regularly appear in Inc.com, Entrepreneur.com, Money and Forbes. Antonio began his television career co-hosting Nickelodeon’s hit show, U-Pick Live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mars Dorian’s work has been an integral part of The Unmistakable Creative brand. In this episode of the podcast, he discusses how he discovered his calling at an early age, growing up with creative parents and how he eventually developed such a distinctive style as an artist that it’s instantly recognized as his work.Highlights:A moment in early life when Mars found his callingHow drawing pulled Mars out of suicidal depressionChanneling introversion into art and creativity Co-creating a dream world in which you connect with peopleThe influence of living in East Germany on art How growing up with creative parents influenced Mars’ lifeBorrowing from multiple art forms to develop a signature styleThe importance of a curious and open mindCutting off the possibility working in an corporate environment Bringing about the moments we fall in love with our workThe keys to developing a truly unmistakable styleResources:Mars Dorian is a digital illustrator and storyteller. He creates  visual illustrations and designs to help your content spread online, and stand above the noise. He also is the logo designer and spejcial projects artist for The Unimstakable Creative Podcast. You can follow him on twitter @marsrodian  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The crossroads of “should” and “must” is a place we all come to eventually, though many don’t recognize it when it comes OR the importance of the decisions we make once we are there. Elle Luna is the one who coined the phrase, and to her, this crossroads is the place where each of us make one of life’s most important decisions.Will we do what we “MUST” - what we are called and compelled to do? Or will we bow to the “SHOULDS” of expectation and obligation assigned to us by society, family, and our own beliefs - and play a much smaller game? Elle is one of our most requested guests so it’s a pleasure to finally have her on the show. She tells her own story to explain how her own encounter with the crossroads of should and must took place. Her journey includes…A recurring dreamA turning-point conversation with a good friendHow she took that friend's crazy-sounding advice, andHow that bold decision led to her discover the deeper purpose of her life: PAINTINGIn her book, “The Crossroads of Should and Must,” Elle writes...“It’s here, standing at the crossroads of should and must that we feel the enormous reality of our fears and expectations from others, and this is the moment when many of us decide against following our intuition, turning away from that place where nothing is guaranteed, nothing is known, and everything is possible.”  You’re going to enjoy Elle’s story because though the details are different, it’s the story all of us will one day experience. And you’ll be inspired by how Elle made her way through the twists and turns, cautiously approached her crossroads of should and must, and made the decision that changed everything for her.Outline of This Episode[2:22] The recurring dream that led Elle to the crossroads of should and must[7:38] Life before the dream: the journey that influenced the way Elle sees the world[12:30] Elle’s perspective about how to tap into wisdom larger than yourself[19:12] Lessons learned working at Ideo[27:56] How to tap into your “musts” and limit the impact of your “shoulds”[35:27] The rock bottom moments Elle experienced along the way (to show you that you’re not alone)[40:20] The moment Srinivas thought about quitting everything - and Elle’s perspective[52:25] What Elle believes makes somebody or something unmistakeableRejection can be a gift. It was for ElleMany of the people in Elle’s family had chosen careers in the legal profession, so both she and the members of her family assumed she would take the same path. But she was rejected from law school. Not once. Not twice. But every time she applied.Elle says it seemed like an impossible turn of events because her grades and LSAT scores were substantial enough to earn a place in the student body of at least one of the institutions to which she’d applied. Simply put - it didn’t make sense.It was a hard blow. She cried. A lot. But that point of rejection opened her up to other possibilities that she’d not even considered. Listen to hear how she came to see the rejection as a gift, landed enviable positions working on the teams that developed Mailbox and Uber, and took a role as part of the incredible creative community known as Ideo - one of the coolest companies in the world.On this episode of #UnmistakableCreative, @ElleLuna shares some of the many lessons she learned as part of the team at @Ideo - and how they have served her long-term. #creatives #creativity #calling #purposeClick to TweetLessons learned at Ideo - and how they have served Elle long-termElle’s time as part of the Ideo team was... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, Dave Vanderveen, founder of the energy drink company XS talks all about what it means to consciously choose the reality that we create. It’s an eye opening looking into a building a foundation for becoming your best self and uncovering the progression of truth over the course of your life.  Highlights Choosing the universe that you decide to consciously live inLearning to take your work seriously, but not personallyHow little daily decisions determine where you'l go in life Lessons learned from getting kicked out of college Why learn more from failure than we do from successDoing things that push you over the edge of what's possibleThe importance of making small changes every single dayWhy we make emotional decisions and rationalize themBuilding a foundation to become your best self The importance of your ability to adapt to the environment around youRunning your life on values instead of grand strategies Identifying one true thing every single day The key to personal and business turnaroundsUncovering the progression of truth over the course of your lifeSponsorsToday's episode of the podcast is sponsored by Audvisor. If you're short on time and starved for wisdom, be sure to check out the Audvisor app. Quotes“Having a job is fine. But having just one job is a waste of time. “Dave Vanderveen is a co-owner/founder of the energy drink company, XS. In this episode of the podcast, Dave Vanderveen, founder of the energy drink company XS talks all about what it means to consciously choose the reality that we create. It’s an eye opening looking into a building a foundation for becoming your best self and uncovering the progression of truth over the course of your life.  Highlights Choosing the universe that you decide to consciously live inLearning to take your work seriously, but not personallyHow little daily decisions determine where you'l go in life Lessons learned from getting kicked out of college Why learn more from failure than we do from successDoing things that push you over the edge of what's possibleThe importance of making small changes every single dayWhy we make emotional decisions and rationalize themBuilding a foundation to become your best self The importance of your ability to adapt to the environment around youRunning your life on values instead of grand strategies Identifying one true thing every single day The key to personal and business turnaroundsUncovering the progression of truth over the course of your lifeSponsorsToday's episode of the podcast is sponsored by Audvisor. If you're short on time and starved for wisdom, be sure to check out the Audvisor app. Quotes“Having a job is fine. But having just one job is a waste of time. “Dave Vanderveen is a co-owner/founder of the energy drink company, XS.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, Lucas Carlson talks all about navigating the emotional journey of entrepreneurship and building a business as a tool for personal growth. Lessons in creativity learned from the world of computer programmingThe ins and outs of raising venture capital for a startup Living on the fringe of bankruptcy Overcoming fear ad learning to take the leap to do something Learning to deal with the voices of criticism, self doubt and fearHow to keep going when you’re not seeing external results Balancing the tension of knowing when to persist and when to give upPutting enough of yourself into an idea to give it a chanceLearning to put stop losses on your entrepreneurial ideasSeparating your identity from the performance of your businessLearning to set expectations for yourself that don’t create stressWhy external wealth can serve as a metphor for internal wealthThe importance being open and honest in relationships  Resources: Hackers and Painters by Paul Graham The Narrow Road by Felix DennisLuscas Calrlson is an entrepneneur who started AppFog, in 2010, raised almost $10M in venture capital, and was acquired in 2013. Before that, he was the first employee and head of engineering for 5 years at MOG (now Beats Music acquired by Apple).. He’s also the author of Finding Success in Failure: True Confessions from 10 Years of Startup Mistakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, Buddhist Geeks founder, Vincent Horn discusses how to conduct a deep process of self inquiry through mindfulness and meditation.Highlights Defining moments that alter our career paths Transcending your personal ego and personal narrativeThe converence of practical, pragmatic and idealisticConducting a process of self inquiry to bring about your own existsential crisisThe incredibly short attention span of the human mindMaking the shift from concentration to mindfulnessHow to free yourself the internal stories that hold you back Leveraging the breath and body to start the process of mindfulnessUsing meditation to navigave the emotional journey of life Resources MentionedThe Reboot PodcastBuddhist Geeks Vincent Horn is part of a new generation of teachers who are translating the wisdom traditions of the past into 21st century code. In his 20s Vincent spent over a year doing silent meditation practice in Buddhist retreat centers across the country. During this time he also started Buddhist Geeks, a media project which explores the convergence of Buddhism, technology, and global culture. After years of prototyping and learning he developed a way of training the mind that is neither framed in terms of ancient religions nor which denies their powerful influence. At mindtraining.io he teaches meditation for the digital age, and as the resident mindfulness coach at reboot.io he works with CEOs and tech-startups who want to transform the world by reprogramming their inner operating systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, 25 year creative director and Mad Men co producer Josh Weltman who helped make Don Draper act and sound like a genius discusses his new book, Seducing strangers, and the art of persuasion through advertising. HIGHLIGHTSHow Josh Discovered his artistic talent at an early ageThe importance of finding the right teacher at the right timeWhy creativity is an aversion to the way things are Why we miss moments when we experience flow Lessons from the making of Mad MenWhy there is no path for people who inclined to make their ownHow we can shift the thinking in our educational systemThe power of creative cross training The process of developing advertising campaignsThe 4 Key types of ads The two main reasons human beings communicate ResourcesThe Secrets of Seducing Strangers: How to Get People to Buy What You’re SellingQuotesI think that creativity is a pathological aversion to the status quoJosh Weltman is a twenty five year veteran of the advertising business, a working creative director, co-producer, writer and artist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast Mark Bowden talks about the power of body language, and how non-verbal communication can be utilized for influence, persuasion and changing human behavior. Dealing with the stigmas that come with dyslexiaLessons from the world of visual and physical theaterUsing body language to change the feelings of an audienceWhy everything is learnable and teachable Using your own body language to influence and persuade other people The amazing impact of how body language changes the way we communicateGetting a result for us vs a result for me How gesture planes radically change our communication The body language a of person who is calm and assertiveMark Bowden is a body language and behavior expert and the creator of TRUTHPLANE®, a communication training company and unique methodology for anyone who has to communicate with impact. With a reputation as one of the world’s foremost authorities on nonverbal communication, Mark travels all over the world to train groups and give keynote speeches. His clients include leading businesspeople, teams, and politicians, presidents and CEOs of Fortune 500 companies and current Prime Ministers of G8 powers. You can follow him on twitter @truthplane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, Tom Yorton, CEO of SecondCity Works, Chicago’s world renown improv theater whose alumni include Steven Colbert, Tina Fey and many other high profile comedians talks about what the world of improv can teach us about creation, communication and collaboration.Finding different ways to connect with an audienceThe role that music played in Tom’s careerRedeveloping curiosity and tolerance for riskWhy the resume building approach to education hurts kidsDeveloping adaptive skills and becoming an agile learnerFinding the through line of your careerUsing humor as a way to get to the truth Applying the improviser’s tool kit to your workKey concepts from improv that allow you to communicate, create and collaborate more effectively QuotesLife is a series of happy accidents if you want to look it that way.ResourcesYes, And: How Improvisation Reverses “No, But” Thinking and Improves Creativity and Collaboration–Lessons from The Second City3 Improv Exercises That Can Change The Way Your Team WorksAs CEO of Second City Communications, Tom Yorton is creating a positive, disruptive force that changes how people communicate, collaborate and learn in the business world. His work is guided by a fundamental assumption: Business is an act of improvisation. Through comedy, his organization brings sorely needed humanity and authenticity to work environments by challenging unproductive conventions in marketing, learning, business development, and internal communications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s special solo episode of the podcast, I decided to share a short preview of our latest writing project, The Compass.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Congdon didn’t start drawing or painting until she was 30. In this episode of the podcast Lisa talks about her journey from doing education reform work in the non-profit world to making a full time living as an artist.HighlightsA painting class that was the catalyst for a career changeInfusing a spirit of generosity into the world of artThe starving artist narrative that perpetuates our culture Dealing with fear of claiming your identity as an artistIdentifying the special, important and transformative moments of your life The process of self discovery to uncover latent skillsHow we get comfortable with putting our work in front of an audience Navigation the emotional journey of a creative careerLeaning into the discomfort and messiness of your life and work RESOURCESArt IncThe Expression of Your Soul’s CallingLisa Congdon is a fine-artist, illustrator and the Author of Art Inc: The Essential Guide to Building Your Career as an Artist. You can follow her on twitter @lisacongdon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the show Kabir Seghal discusses his new book Coined, the history of money and how it is has shaped us. What’s happening in the brain when we deal with moneyOur physiological responses to moneyAn interesting look at how different cultures react to moneyThe currencies of social and financial debt The future of money in developed and developing countriesWhy our financial decision are not made on a conscious levelThe emotional meaning of moneyCarving out of unconventional opportunities in a conventional careerResourcesCoined: The Rich Life of Money and How Its History Has Shaped UsKabir Sehgal is a New York Times bestselling author and Grammy Award-winning producer. He is currently a vice president at JPMorgan Chase Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Young is an animal right activist who went on a cross country run in which he cut fences to free mink from farms, which resulted in a potential life sentence, and becoming a fugitive on the run for 7 years.The punk rock roots of Peter’s calling Furthering the mission of communities through actionFiguring out the only metric that matters in your work Lessons in persuasion and communication from protestsA look into the inner workings of life as a fugitive on the runInteresting life hacks from living as a fugitiveRegaining our sense that we don’t know things that can’t be doneThe transitions in and out of life in prison At various times, site editor Peter Young has been a fugitive, activist, author, prisoner, felon, spokesperson, animal liberator, protester, entrepreneur, saboteur, publisher, speaker, and criminal of conscience. You can follow him on twitter @peterdyoung Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Jen Louden returns to the show discuss telling stories, finding out what’s true for you,and uncovering the thread of our deepest desireCreative roadblocks and falling apart momentsOvercoming our environments to reach our creative potentialSelf trust and learning to choose what’s true for youStorytelling lessons from the world of film The stories we tell ourselves and the narratives of our lives Crux moments and leveraging them in our stories Discovering the thread of our deepest desires The insidious nature of comparison in the internet culture Cultivating self awareness in being authentic Investigating your own life through the eyes of a detective Developing the patience for a lifetime body of work The question of what we’re wiling to give upQuotesFollow your bliss and bear it. But it’s going to burn. Our falling apart moments are about letting go. ResourcesWoman’s Comfort Book: A Self-Nurturing Guide for Restoring Balance in Your LifeMindset: The New Psychology of SuccessThe Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and OrganizingJennifer Louden is a personal growth pioneer who helped launch the self-care movement with her first book The Woman’s Comfort Book. She’s the author of 7 additional books on well-being and whole living: The Couple’s Comfort Book, The Pregnant Woman’s Comfort Book, The Woman’s Retreat Book, Comfort Secrets for Busy Women (The Comfort Queen’s Guide to Life in hardcover), The Life Organizer, and A Year of Daily Joy. There are about million copies of her books in print in 9 languages. You can follow her on twitter @jenlouden.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Holiday dropped out of college to spend his early 20’s working for masters of their craft like Robert Greene and Tucker Max. A conversation at a conference turned him on to the world of stoic philosophy and led to the publication of his most recent book The Obstacle is the WayBuilding a capacity for making terrifying decisions Recognizing pivotal moments in our own livesHow we deal with difficult moments in our livesLearning to control our perceptions Making the best out of terrible situationsWhy our view of people’s lives is flatteringThe 3 foundations of stoicism: perception, action and willWhy limiting our exposure to difficult situations limits our capabilities The relative nature of adversity Why there is no life that is free of suffering ResourcesThe Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into TriumphMeditations (Dover Thrift Editions)Ryan Holiday is a media strategist and prominent writer on strategy and business. You can follow him on twitter @ryanholiday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Gebben found himself exhausted by his work, and hiding from this clients. In this inspiring conversation he talks identifying the sweet spot in our work and getting back to doing the things we love. Highlights: Going the extra mile in all the work you do Why becoming an entrepreneur is not for everybodyDoing things with no expectation of anything in returnTuning out your external voices and turning them into fuel for your fire Taking baby steps to build some semblance of momentumLessons in creativity from the world of video Identifying your sweet spot and the things you love Why mindset gives you the biggest performance edgeHaving a zero tolerance policy for all negativity Taking Massive Imperfect Action ResourcesBold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth and Impact the WorldQuotesThe truth is that everything in life takes hard work Michael “Gebbs” Gebben started his video production company “Gebbs Total Video” at age 19. Later on, the company grew to become “GEBBSTV” where he explored his epic talent at shooting not only weddings and everything under sun but also events for huge names like Tim Ferriss, Tony Robbins and Richard Branson among others. You can follow him on twitter @mgebbs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Unmistakable Creative, Seth Godin returns to the show to discuss his new book, It’s Your Turn. Leveraging books as a tool to change the people around you Writing a book that begs to be shared and gets under people’s skinThe choice between creative or cog that we’re always making Why we must be willing to be wrong to do work that mattersHow the connection economy rewards people Our search for reassurance and how to stop itLearning to take your work seriously and not personallyThe mythical time when we think we’ll be readyA look at what school is actually for  ResourcesYourturn.linkStop Stealing DreamsQuotesA book only happens when I can’t let an idea goIf you go into this saying, how do you know, you’ve already lost.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.