The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

In this episode of the podcast, Life After Tampons creator Jennifer Boykin discusses what it takes to create your immortal beautiful work, getting comfortable with something unplanned happening and how we can use mastery of one craft to build confidence in others. Why you can have everything, but not at the same timeLearning about your dreaming instead of pursuing itMeeting the enormity of what is possible for us in our livesUsing small wins to build confidence and overcoming failure Why our culture teaches to use grandiose language is not strategicWhy we need to overthrow ourselves a little bit How music shapes and influences Jennifer’s art Getting comfortable with something unplanned happeningUsing artistry and mastery to transfer excellence to anything Leveraging obsession appointments to break patterns of negative thinking QuotesLoss is the gateway to freedom Our work is to live as mortal people, but create immortal beautiful work Resources MentionedThe Denial of Death By Ernest BeckerA Word About Failure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this short episode of the podcast, I wanted to do something a little bit different. As I've mentioned in a few previous episodes, we're currently working on a new writing project called The Compass, a creator's guide to Instigating something that matters. One of the requests I had from a few of our listeners was to do an audio version of the project, so I decided to release a sneak preview via the podcast. Resources MentionedThe Instigator's Compass Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Faris Yakob proposed to his wife Rosie, he also suggested they quit their jobs and travel the world. The result has been a 98 week journey of creating work that’s in their heart, and the formation of their business, Genius Steals. Episode HighlightsDoing the things that are interesting, fun and profitable Lessons in branding from working with Jay Z How being good at being you makes you irreplaceableLearning how to find your superpowers and push edgesLessons from the world of Maxim magazineApplying creative constraints to do your best work A look at the reality of the technonomad life Using structure to manage uncertainty Identifying your beliefs to determine the work that’s close to your heart QuotesPeople gravitate towards people they’d want to hang out with With every life choice you have pros and cons The best partnerships are when you each feel like you’re getting the better end of the deal Don’t be good at things you don’t want to do  ResourcesStrands of Genius NewsletterWorldwide 101 Virtual Assistant Service Rosie and Faris Yakob are cofounders of Genius Steals.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, Erica Dhawan talks about connectional intelligence and how we can leverage knowledge, ambition and human capital to create something meaningful in the world. Episode Highlights Using business as tool for social change Harnessing communities to change the worldHow to connect, people, ideas and resourcesThe difference between collaboration and connectional intelligenceUsing dance as form of expression and storytellingCreating value and meaning through connectional intelligenceGiving and listening to your communityConnecting knowledge, ambition, and human capital to create something meaningfuLeveraging our human assets to solve the world’s most important problemsThe 5 Key Questions Related to Connectional IntelligenceResourcesGet Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional IntelligenceErica Dhawan is the Founder & CEO of Cotential, a global consultancy that accelerates the connectedness of employees teams, customers and clients. You can follow her on twitter @edhawan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, Dan Fagella talks to us about the art and science of skill development through the lens of martial arts and positive psychology. The tenets of sports psychology that can apply to your lifeLessons from the world of Brazilian jujitsu Learning to leverage of our nervous energy or jittersUsing rituals and routines to perform at our bestLeveraging biographies and history to develop perspectiveA framework for the science of skill development QuotesWe are trapped in our own conception of what’s difficultResources and Books MentionedThe Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into TriumphMeditations (Dover Thrift Editions)Man's Search for Meaning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Al Pitampalli’s frustration with endless meetings and other things that don’t seem to have a purpose led to what he calls a meetings revolution. In this episode we discuss his experience as one of Seth Godin’s first alternative MBA students, publishing a book with the domino project and why we must learn to become persuadable…that’s right not persuasive, but persuadable, and how this enables us to spread ideas.The importance of continually asking whyLearning to explore our hidden assumptionsThe power of thinking backwards Why certain ideas are inherently spreadableThe meetings epidemic in organizational cultureAdvantages of becoming more persuadableDissecting and understanding our models of the worldQuotesWhen you want to change the world, the most dangerous thing can do is being unpersuadable ResourcesThe Domino Project The Black Swan: Second Edition: The Impact of the Highly Improbable: With a new section: “On Robustness and Fragility” (Incerto)Read This Before Our Next MeetingAl Pittampalli is founder of The Modern Meeting Company, a group that helps organizations transform meetings, make decisions, and coordinate complex teams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dave Gray discusses his journey from the world of traditional journalism to helping large organizations clarify, communicate and achieve their goals. We also discuss how you can use drawing to make sense of the world and solve our own problems. Overcoming the starving artist objection Doing work that is truly aligned with who you areFinding a question that drives all your work Why people lose sight of their calling How the school system creates a lack of alignmentCultivating a capacity to overcome fearShowing your work when it’s not perfect Having a deep understanding of the materials you are working withWhy drawing gives us a way to see if something is possible The importance of visual literacy Using an emotional impression to make something unmistakable Resources The Instigator's CompassQuotesMoney isn’t a goal. It’s a byproduct of you providing value and services for people. Dave Gray helps large organizations solve complex problems related to culture, innovation and change.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Rohde found himself incredibly frustrated with his note taking efforts. Instead of trying to capture all of the information he was hearing ,he decided focus on capturing only those things that were most meaningful to him, and add visual elements to his notes. The result was sketch noting. Tapping into your desire to see something exist in the worldThe intersection of community and creativity How to create your very own logbook Embracing an experimental mindset Bringing constraints into your work in order to produce your best workWhy moving from digital to analog forces your mind to slow down Developing your capacity to capture and observeFocusing on the most meaningful information in content you consume Resources The Sketchnote HandbookThe Sketchnote WorkbookSketchbook SchoolCreating a Logbook Presentation Zen ReworkRemote The $100 Startup: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living, Do What You Love, and Create a New FutureThe Five Minute Journal QuotesA lot of times having limitations allows you to be creative in different ways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the show we speak with entrepreneur and coach Jim Bunch about rapid transformation, why will power fails to change the behavior of 96% of people and, how you can design your environment for optimal performance and and creativity.Why transformation has been the glue that held together Jim’s businesses The importance of having a bigger brighter vision for the futureA Look at why willpower fails to change the behavior of 96% of peopleHow every environment we’re in inspires or expires usDesigning your environments so that they express your valuesShifting the focus of your efforts from yourself to what you can contribute to the worldThe 3 foundational components that influence of our success Using environments to create the behavior you want to cultivatePeople and Resources MentionedTony Robbins Personal Power II ProgramConversations with God The Yourturn Challenge The 90-day ChallengeQuotesSimplicity succeeds. Complexity kills. Your mind is your most valuable asset especially when it comes happiness health and wealth.Most entrepreneurs don’t go financially bankrupt first, they go emotionally bankrupt first.Jim Bunch is the founder of The Ultimate Game of Life and has been a leader in the coaching and personal transformation industry for over 20 Years. Also referred to as “The Ultimate Life Entrepreneur,” Jim has coached and mentored some of the world top business and thought leaders. You can follow him on twitter @itsjimbunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an inspiring conversation with Austin Kleon, a New York Times bestselling author known for his unique approach to creativity in the digital age. In this episode, Kleon shares his journey from a child who never stopped drawing to a bestselling author of books like 'Steal Like an Artist,' 'Show Your Work,' and 'Newspaper Blackouts.'Discover how scheduling time to create can fuel a body of work and why Kleon found his best work after leaving school. Learn about the dance that all artists deal with when they have an audience and how to grow your audience while maintaining the integrity of your work.Kleon also discusses why excessive self-awareness stifles our creativity and the importance of actively seeking influence and input for your work. Don't miss Kleon's unique definition of creativity and his belief that creativity is about combining two things that nobody thought of putting together.Tune in to this episode to learn from one of the most influential voices in creativity today and gain insights that could transform your creative process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As an NYU undergraduate, Mattan Griffel had aspirations for a career in finance. But getting rejected from over 100 jobs he applied drastically altered the course of his career ultimately leading to the launch of the Ycombinator startup One Month. Separating your self worth from experiencing rejection Using self education and online learning to accelerate your career pathWhy we have to make our own ideas happen How a series of blog posts turned into an online class with over 2000 registrants The problem with experts and the internalization of knowledgeCultivating the ability to see opportunity when you hit roadblocks Designing your life around serendipity A framework for accelerated learning that you can apply to any new skillA look inside the Ycombinator experience QuotesOnce something is actually useful to you, you’re much more interested in learning it Resources General AssemblyOne Month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, we speak with reality television producer about Jerry Kolber about his work on shows like Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, National Geographic documentaries and Brain Games. We also talk about why the story you’re telling is so essential to any creative project you’re working on. Inside the NYU Ecosystem of Creative ProfessionalsUsing a meditation practice for career guidance A creative framework for working with limited resourcesDealing with significant career failures Learning to Separate Your Identity from Your Work Why you have to connect to people to find opportunitiesThe Reason Story Is So Essential to Your Creative ProcessInside the reality television production process Why we always have some version of the creative struggleQuotesThe nature of the universe is honest good work gets recognizedJerry is a writer, producer, and Buddhist. Projects include Queer Eye, Inked, National Geographic documentaries, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast we speak with Macgyer creator Lee Zlotoff about the making of his hit TV show which has remained on their air across the world for 30 years, and using what he calls the Macgyver methodd to  engage the enormous capabilities of your subconscious mind to bear on effective problem solving.The 3 key elements that have caused Macgyver to be on the air for 30 yearsCreating global resonance and timelessness in your workWhy this could be a critical century to the future of humanity Learning to solve our problems with humor and humilityA transmedia approach to creativity and creation Why the average college student will change careers 5 times Applying the macgyver method for prolific creative outputRemoving the stress of creative production by using our subconsciousWhy you shouldn’t waste time worrying about how you’re going to get thereInside the problem solving mechanisms of the subconscious mind Using incubation activities to keep your conscious mind fro thinking about problemQuotesIf there’s something you want to do in the entertainment business just start doing it.The ability to reach millions of people is now in the hands of the individual. ResourcesThe Macgyver Foundation Macgyver Global Lee David Zlotoff is an award-winning writer, producer and director of film and television. Among his more than one hundred hours of film and television credits, he was the creator/writer of the hit series “MacGyver” as well as the writer/director of the indie hit film “Spitfire Grill” which won the coveted Audience Award at the Sundance film festival, and which has also gone on to become a successful musical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Vivak Tiwary about his journey from business school to producing Broadway musicals and working with artists like Greenday, Alanis Morisette and many others. Highlights The cultural conflict of doing what you love versus doing what’s practical Why unorthodox paths are inherently difficult How Vivek used Brian Epstein’s life story to serve as a mentor for his career A look at the Broadway production of Greenday’s American Idiot Making the choices that allow for a profitable expression of art and commerce. How technology changes the entire creative process Lessons in creativity from the production of a Broadway Musical Quotes If your dream’s are unorthodox be prepared to work your ass off. Resources The Fifth Beatle Vivek’s TEDX talk Tiwary Entertainment Group Vivek J. Tiwary is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, and the founder of multi-platform arts and entertainment company Tiwary Entertainment Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the show we speak with Wrike founder and CEO Andrew Filev about his mission to become insanely productive. Highlights Cultural influences of a post-Soviet worldBuilding perseverance and becoming resourcefulWhy time is our most precious resourceRecognizing the magic moments in your life The difference between your work managing you and you managing your work Developing a system to drastically change your resultsUsing small wins to get to a really big goal Combining things from different worlds to make something Unmistakable As the founder and CEO of Wrike, Andrew Filev is the visionary behind the unique social project management mix that has become an irreplaceable collaboration solution for thousands of customers. As a successful software entrepreneur and experienced project manager, Andrew not only oversees the company's business strategy, but passionately leads the product management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the show, we speak with behavioral scientist and FiveMinute Journal Founder UJ Ramdas about the science of gratitude and simple behavioral changeUJ’s earlier cultural influences The journey of self inquiry Why momentum is critical How the dots connect in lifeUsing journals to find data about yourselfBecoming a better student of yourselfSimplifying Your Daily Gratitude PracticeManaging cognitive load to change behavior Applying real world consequences to behavioral changeQuotesI think almost always, insight is predicated by disaster – UJ Ramdas ResourcesThe Art of Learning Mastery by Robert GreeneThe Five Minute JournalUJ Ramdas is passionate about bringing together practical psychology and business to create a better world. With a background in Behavioural science, Marketing and Hypnosis, he’s consulted with (several hundred) clients, bringing them from confusion to clarity. Currently based out of Toronto, Canada, he’s a big fan of the wilderness, eastern meditative practices and a good cup of tea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview we wrap up 2014 by revisiting our interview with Nick ReeseLike many young people, Nick Reese was wildly ambitious. While that ambition became the driving force of his entrepreneurial efforts, matters of the heart interfered.  What started was a radical shift from maximizing income to maximizing impact. Starting a t-shirt company from a college dorm roomLearning to recover from the failure of a business Having the audacity to go for what you really wantWhy Nick tied his self worth to making money A pivotal moment that caused Nick to change his pathLooking at a difficult parental relationship with a fatherHandling significant amounts of adversity in order to growThe 30 day cold shower challenge The importance of being able to tolerate uncomfortable situationsDeveloping a confident internal narrative to go after what you want How to improve your map of the world my modeling great onesWhy reading non-business books is incredibly useful Creating the awareness necessary to  know you're in an identity crisisWhy relationships matter more than anything in the worldAn incredible story of love, heart problems, and what matters in life  Battling with credbility vampires  Nick Reese is on a mission to help people learn the skills to live an uncommonly good life. You can learn more about his work at NicholasReese.com and Broadbandnow.com Resources and People MentionedThe Pillars of the EarthThe Neursocience of Flow with Steven KotlerThe Making of Super Size me with Alex Jamieson This episode of the Unmistakable Creative is sponsored by Skilledup, an online course discovery platform built to help shape the future of learning​. Download their free toolkit for creative professionals. In this interview we wrap up 2014 by revisiting our interview with Nick ReeseLike many young people, Nick Reese was wildly ambitious. While that ambition became the driving force of his entrepreneurial efforts, matters of the heart interfered.  What started was a radical shift from maximizing income to maximizing impact. Starting a t-shirt company from a college dorm roomLearning to recover from the failure of a business Having the audacity to go for what you really wantWhy Nick tied his self worth to making money A pivotal moment that caused Nick to change his pathLooking at a difficult parental relationship with a fatherHandling significant amounts of adversity in order to growThe 30 day cold shower challenge The importance of being able to tolerate uncomfortable situationsDeveloping a confident internal narrative to go after what you want How to improve your map of the world my modeling great onesWhy reading non-business books is incredibly useful Creating the awareness necessary to  know you're in an identity crisisWhy relationships matter more than anything in the... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we continue our best of 2014 series. 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. HiglightsThe loss of a parent at a very young age Growing up with an abusive fatherHow stabbing his father unleashed Joe’s angerThe power of a story that continually changedHow being robbed caused Joe to ratchet up his gameThe murder of an ex cellmate that changed Joe’s lifeAchieving balance without acting against your consciousnessHow writing starts to reveal the patterns of our lives Why you must start to own your story How Joe became a talking head for crime  The pain of victims that led Joe to working with female writersWhy your story is a fluid thing that you can ownHow we deal with grief and why it’s a part of life Why holding onto grief can be insidious How being trained to look for meaning helped Joe transform A look at what happens in the mind when you rob a bank Why your story is a fluid thing that can change Learning to laugh at the things you take seriouslyOur cultural misperceptions of the people who are prison 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.

In this best of 2014 episode, we revisit our interview with Sarah Peck. Sarah is an writer/designer/entrepreneur whose life has been deeply influenced by swimming and writing. In this chat we discuss lessons she’s learned on her journey from college swim team member to writer and open water swimmer, whose swims have included braving the treacherous waters of San Francisco bay to make it to Alcatraz and back.HighlightsThe “not good enough” narrative that we all deal withChanging our narratives to serve us rather than sabotage usWhy we can’t be too hard on our egosHow learning not to stop can be life changingLetting of the things we think we’re capable of for something betterWhy it’s ok for things to be incredibly difficultTrials and tribulations of Sarah’s college swimming experienceHow open water swimming changed Sarah’s lifeWhy challenges, quitting, and obstacles reveal who we are Leveraging incredible mental frameworks to overcome painFighting through pain when you’re absolutely miserableWhy the worst of times reveals somebody’s true characterThe correlation between happiness and hard workWhy pain is a signal from your bodyLearning to recognize and leverage your areas of expertiseWhy Sarah teaches writing as a mechanism to get access to your inner wisdomThe power of committing to the act of creating and doodling  Sarah Peck is a writer, open water swimmer, designer-entrepreneuer and urban nerd who is on a mission is to find and capture insights from everyday, extraordinary living an share them with others Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode we look back at one of our best episodes of the year. Dani Shapiro has made her living as a writer for more than 20 years. In this interview we have an in-depth discussion about working artists and what it takes to master the craft of writing. Highlights:Why there are many trajectories to creative careersDani's early exposure to working artistsThe importance of living and rebelling Why Having a story to tell matters so muchGetting back to callings of our youth How a new generation values of quality of lifeWhy Dani left New York for a quiet country lifeWhat it truly means to live a creative lifeHow some of the great things in life happen accidentallyThe importance of exposing yourself to great artists Some incredible insights on the best way to start your daySlowing down your mind by reading physical books Making meaning from loss by telling a resonant storyThe self doubt that every single writer faces before the pageMemory and imagination as engines for storytelling Being responsible with our gifts as writers When you feel misunderstood and wounded as a writerThe reason you can't hand lack of craftsmanship Why authors are increasingly responsible for their book's successThe role that talent plays in your ability to succeed as a writerResourcesStill Writing: The pleasure and perils of a creative lifeGoodbye to all that: Writers on loving and leaving New York Dani Shapiro is the bestselling author of the memoirs Devotion and Slow Motion, and five novels including Black & White and Family History. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, Granta, Tin House, One Story, Elle, The New York Times Book Review, The Los Angeles Times, and has been widely anthologized. She has taught in the writing programs at Columbia, NYU, The New School and Wesleyan University, and she is co-founder of the Sirenland Writers Conference in Positano, Italy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Olympic coach Jeff Spencer about the secrets of peak performance and successHighlights:Why will and talent aren’t enough for successHow mentors can alter our paths in lives The reason we shouldn’t fight battles in isolation The 3 key people that you need on your team Lessons from being olympic cyclist Testing your limits responsibly 8 foundation for peak performance  QuotesWhen we regularly engage in pursuits that we’re passionate about we serve others  Jeff Spencer has been at the forefront of human performance and achivement for over 40 years. He's worked with gold medalists, world champion athletes and Fortune 500 leaders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I speak with Tara Sophia Mohr about why people play small, and what helps us play big in our lives and careers from the inside out. HiglightsBalancing spirituality and practicality Finding Your Way Back After You’ve Lost ItUsing feedback in a way that allows you to play bigLearning to Identify Your calling ResourcesLean InLearning to Love Criticism NY Times  Tara Sophia Mohr is the author of Playing Big: Find Your Voice, Your Mission, Your Message, named a Best Book of 2014 by Apple's ibooks. Her work on wellbeing, careers and spirituality has been featured in The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, and the Today Show. She's also the creator of the global Playing Big leadership program for women, and a lover of poetry, dance, dogs, art and mamahood.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we wrap up our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews and unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Experience. Our final instigator experience is Christina Rasmussen who talks to us about overcoming losses and dealing with the inevitable setbacks of our lives. As the founder of Second Firsts, an organization to help people create a pathway back to life after loss, Christina spends her time speaking, coaching, and helping thousands of people rebuild, reclaim, and relaunch their lives using the most powerful tool for personal reinvention: the human mind Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our 7th Instigator is Clay Hebert, who was one of Seth Godin's first alternative MBA students and has helped over 80 entrepreneurs raise over 20 million dollars across various crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we continue our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Experience. Our 6th instigator is Brigitte Lyons PR and media specialist that helps people craft a media messages that touches and hearts and minds reaches millions. Because this interview was recorded prior to our rebrand, there may be occasional references to our old name BlogcastFM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we continue our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Experience. Our 5th instigator is experience Linda Sivertsen, book midwife who has helped best selling authors build platform that have resulted in six and seven figure book deals. Because this interview was recorded prior to our rebrand, there may be occasional references to our old name BlogcastFM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we continue our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Experience. Our 4th instigator is experience Institute Founder Victor Saad. By designing his own education through a series of experiences, Victor is challenging the status quo in higher education.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we continue our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews and unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Experience. Our 3rd instigator instigator is Jadah Sellner, community builder and founder of simplegreensmoothies.com. Jadah is an advocate for world-changing dreamers, a community-building �strategist, and the marketing visionary and co-founder of Simple Green Smoothies. In 15 months, Jadah grew her Simple Green Smoothies’ community from 0 to 200,000 subscribers, reaching more than 10 million page views.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we continue our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Experience. Our second instigator is Janelle Hanchett , the masterful storyteller and the founder of Rengade Mothering, her fight against meaningful parenting advice.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we begin our instigator series, in which we revisit their interviews and unveil the speakers for our annual, event The Instigator Experience. Our first Instigator is Charile Hoehn, who has worked as Tim Ferriss’ Director of Special Projects, as Tucker Max’s movie tour videographer, Ramit Sethi’s book marketer, and other high profile projects with influential people. Over the past few years Charlie Has worked with more than a dozen best-selling authors to help market (and sometimes create their books). He was Tim Ferris' first full time employee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Mark Goultson shares insight from his career as a psyhciatrist, and FBI hostage negotiation trainer on how we can use communication and conversation to get through to anyone. HighlightsLearning to Hack into Your FutureThe power of honesty and vulnerability Seeing the World Through Other People’s EyesListening from the inside outTalking with somebody instead of at them  ResourcesJust Listen by Mark Goulston10-10-10 by Suzy Welch Steve Jobs Visits Xerox Parc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview Stu Mclaren discusses how to make our lives and our businesses better by being more creative.HighlightsWhen you feel like a square peg in a round holeOvercoming our need for acceptance The importance of action and putting one foot in front of anotherUsing stimuli to increase your creativity Navigating gut check momentsPrioritizing the important over the urgentResourcesWishlist MemberSimon Sinek InterviewEssentialism by Greg MckeownJumpstart Your Brain by Doug HallQuotesIf you’re trying to do something that’s never been done before, you’ve got to have an element of stubbornness to youSometimes the things that are most valuable to us are the things we can’t see  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Jessica Lawrence walks us through her journey to becoming a young Girl Scout council CEO in the country to her role as executive director of New York’s largest tech meetup. Episode Higlights: Jessica's journey to becoming a young Girl Scout council CEOBuilding a results only work environment How freedom leads to innovation Why our definitions limit us Learning to let go of what’s comfortableResourcesNew York Tech MeetupLinchpin Prior to her work with NYTM, Jessica was the CEO of Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council in Southern California. During her tenure, she was the youngest Girl Scout Council CEO in the country. While serving as CEO, Jessica was an architect of change, leading the organization through much needed shifts in organizational culture and structure, and reshaping the strategic vision of the organization to providing high-quality, relevant programming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Joey Coleman discusses how we consciously design our lives and careers and while creating remarkable experiences for other people.Connecting the dots of our career pathsThe different modalities of how our brain worksDealing with our “oh-shit” moments The first 100 days methodologyA metric for knowing when to quit ResourcesFive Minute Journal Quotes“If you’re following the path that’s the right choice, the universe will line up and provide everything else” – Joey Coleman“If you wouldn’t do it in your personal life, why would do it in your professional life?”If gratitude isn’t part of your daily ritual, you’re missing outJoey Coleman specializes in creating unique, attention-grabbing client experiences. He regularly serves as the creative director on projects for clients in the non-profit, technology, small business, and corporate arenas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Noah Kagan talks about creating what we want to see exist in the world, building AppSumo, and being employee #30 at Facebook.The impact of being raised by immigrants Overcoming our cultural conditioningUnderstanding what it is you really want to be doingOvercoming the fear of starting and taking actionThe power of focusing on what’s essential Navigating the emotional roller coaster of entrepreneurshipCreating daily routines that make you feel good Having the guts to do what’s really different ResourcesNolan Bushnell InterviewTucker Max InterviewHow to Start a ConferenceFailuregames.comStrangerchallenge.comEssentialism Neil Gaiman Commencement SpeechNewsfeed Eradicator Quotes“Most big things start small” – Noah Kagan“If you want to get known, become the hub for people” – Noah KaganNoah is the Chief Sumo at AppSumo.com, where they promote cool tools and content to help entrepreneurs kick more ass (and learn how to make a $1,000 a month business).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Golriz, Creative Director at Soul Pancake, talks about how the work happens behind the scenes.In this episode, hear:Making change in bite-size chunksHow music connects usTaking leapsThe creative process behind Soul Pancake Resources:Soul Pancake Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3-time NY Times best-selling author, Tucker, shares his story of lost opportunities and self-destruction, and how the key to getting over traumas is to give away what you never had.In this episode, hear:Turning luck into talentWhy “fake it ’til you make it” doesn’t workThe dirty secret of successful creativesSeparating yourself from your workThe elements of telling storiesResources:Tucker’s websiteI Hope They Serve Beer in Hell – BookMating Grounds podcastBook in a BoxQuotes“You never create success by doing what was successful last time. You create success by figuring out how to combine the need and how you can meet that need.” ~Tucker Max“Your story needs to be about truth and honesty and vulnerability.” ~Tucker Max“People who are working 80 hours a week are doing it because they have something they don’t want to face.” ~Tucker Max“The only emotions that cripple you are the ones you fail to accept or acknowledge.” ~Tucker Max Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Captivating storyteller and sometimes controversial media personality and entrepreneur, Glenn Beck, shares his personal story of going through rock-bottom into what his future is with The Blaze TV. He talks about why we become our best selves because of our struggles and why we have the right to failure.We go live in Glenn’s studio for this special episode of The Unmistakable Creative.In this episode, hear:Living in blindfolded fearAn exploration of religionThe loss of a parentDefining or destroying ourselves out of traumasExtracting lessons from darknessDefining your own successCreative transformation and creative destructionVisionariesShedding your spiritual 8-year oldThe future of mediaWhy Glenn left Fox NewsResources:Glenn’s websiteSimon Sinek episode: Finding Your WhyGlenn Beck is a politically conservative American television and radio host, political commentator, author, television network producer, media personality, and entrepreneur. The Glenn Beck Program is the third highest rated radio program in America and TheBlaze TV, one of the world’s largest streaming video networks. He is the founder and CEO of Mercury Radio Arts, a multimedia production company. He is the author of seven #1 New York Times Bestsellers (fiction and non-fiction). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether you’re working on a startup or building a movement, the success begins with traction. Gabe joins us to talk about applying the principles in his book to our own businesses, to create customer acquisition and growth.In this episode, hear:Non-comformityBouncing back from dark periodsBeing “long-term greedy” vs “short-term greedy”Developing capacity for failureGaining or creating business tractionTesting traction channelsThe future of search Resources:Traction- BookGabe’s WebsiteDuckDuckGo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas’ journey was not just about going from Berlin to India, but about continuing to move in the right direction and taking action on his bold ideas. He joins us to talk about what it takes and what he’s learned.Separating scarcity from abundanceTaking charge of your own learningTaking bold actionEnrolling people in your visionMoving in the right directionIntegrating to normal life after an epic journey“People don’t speak about their big visions often enough, and then they don’t get the support that could propel them forward.” ~ Thomas Jakel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Co-author of Happy Money, Elizabeth joins us to talk about the research she’s done on spending and the ways in which spending (or not) can give us better experiences and increase happiness. She helps us to apply this to our daily lives.In this episode, hear:The effects of environment on our happinessThe role of technology in happinessThe science in happy spendingBuying experiences over thingsRenters vs buyersPaying now and enjoying laterResources:Elizabeth’s websiteDan Ariely episode: Overcoming Learned Helplessness and Understanding Irrational BehaviorHappy Money book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an inspiring conversation with Scott Barry Kaufman, a renowned psychologist, cognitive scientist, and author. In this episode, Kaufman shares his journey from special education to earning a Ph.D. at Yale and how his scientific work in intelligence and creativity has shaped his views on education, imagination, and the labels we assign ourselves.Discover how Kaufman challenges the traditional labels and expectations placed on individuals, and learn about the 'grain of our nature' and its impact on our personal and professional lives. Kaufman also discusses the importance of measuring and developing imagination and how this can lead to a more fulfilling and successful life.Kaufman, who is the Scientific Director of The Imagination Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, has written several books, including 'Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined' and 'The Philosophy of Creativity.' Don't miss this episode to learn from one of the most influential voices in psychology and creativity today and gain insights that could transform your life and career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NYT Bestselling author and CEO of Breather, Julien, returns to the show to talk about managing uncertainty and constantly doing the best work of our lives.In this episode, hear:Detecting patternsHow technology is a series of Jenga blocksCreation with our backs against the wallRisk aversionConsumption that influences creativityQuotesAt the end of your life, you better have a lot of scars…You better not leave the world the same way you came into it. It means you didn’t actually encounter the world if you didn’t have any scars. ~ Julien SmithResources:Julien’s websiteBreatherThe FlinchThe Art of Being Unmistakable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NYT Best-selling author and behavioral economist, Dan Ariely, shares his perspectives on suffering, irrational behavior, and how most time management systems allow others to hijack our time.In this episode, hear:What causes people to be more resilient?Overcoming “learned” helplessnessLanguage’s impact on our experiencesTime management and deathbed regretsHow our intuitions sometimes mislead usHow most time management systems allow others to hijack our timeResources:Dan’s websiteDave Logan episode: Using Language to Rewrite the FutureHappy MoneyTimeful appPredictably Irrational – bookNYT Best-selling author and behavioral economist, Dan Ariely, shares his perspectives on suffering, irrational behavior, and how most time management systems allow others to hijack our time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jadah has quickly built a thriving community with Simple Green Smoothies. She shares why sometimes it’s ok to let go of our dreams, how we get back up again, and finding the impact that feeds our souls.In this episode, hear:Dreaming big and finding your tribeBuilding resilience… Falling and getting back up againHow do we get out of being caught up in external accolades?How to find and connect with a community“Serve people that light you up…” ~ Jadah Sellner“I would say hope is my number one strength.” ~ Jadah Sellner Resources:Jadah’s WebsiteLiz DiAlto EpisodeSimple Green SmoothiesJadah is an advocate for world-changing dreamers, a community-building strategist, and the marketing visionary and co-founder of Simple Green Smoothies. In 15 months, Jadah grew her Simple Green Smoothies’ community from 0 to 200,000 subscribers, reaching more than 10 million page views, 270,000 Instagram followers, and 160,000 Facebook fans. She’s helped nearly 1 million fans commit to drinking plant-based smoothies with their 30-Day Green Smoothie Challenge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a sex, life, and intimacy coach, Kim shares how sex can be a place for personal growth and wellness. She teaches us how we can tap into the life force of sex, as a place where we can quiet the chatter of the mind and of massive transformation.In this episode, hear:Finding your “next right” stepHow do we develop non-attachment?Becoming uninhibitedIncorporated meditation as a practiceHow do we achieve a different state without an altered environment or state of mind?Confronting your sexual blocksJunk-food sex vs Gourmet sexQuotes“I don’t believe enlightenment is a static concept. It’s actually a temporary place… We get to a plateau and we’ve achieved something and there’s always another level to go.” ~ Kim Anami“I look at sex as being this arena where we can consciously confront taboos.” ~ Kim AnamiResources:Kim’s websiteSexual Mastery for MenWell-F**cked Woman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Authors of The Creativity Cure (A Do-it-Yourself Prescription for Happiness) and physicians, Carrie & Alton Barron, share the importance of creative action in fueling happiness. They cover the five psychologically-researched steps to achieving deeper satisfaction and alleviating depression by tapping into your creativity.In this episode, hear:How do you identify “molding moments”?How different elements of creativity are essential to happiness and wholenessThe necessity of using our hands to createThe role of movement in our emotional wellbeingOur online / social media addictionThe importance of a quiet mind and blank spaceResources:The Creativity Cure – Book  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having produced movies such as the iconic Pretty Woman, Gary takes us to the story behind the story, why we need to hear “no”, and the importance of failure in our lives.In this episode, hear:How do you let go of self-judgment?Scraped knees and failureThe necessity of failure and how it brings us closer together5 minute mentorsDiscovering your superpowerSeparating self worth from external accoladesResources:Gary’s TED talkbreakingintohollywood.comgarywgoldstein.comGary’s Youtube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Launched and sold his first business by age 19 while on active duty in the Air Force, indicted at age 23 for trafficking marijuana. A serial entrepreneur and natural born hustler, Frederick joins us to talk about his lessons from four years in federal prison and the business he built from behind bars.How do we avoid misguided ambition?What does the process of self discovery look like?How do we find our own vehicle to express our talents?How do we cultivate the ability to recognize opportunity?The difference between how you feel and what you knowHow prison teaches you to live by your wordWhy isolation in prison hurts re-integration and rehabilitation Resources:Frederick's WebsiteNolan Bushnell: The Creation of Atari and Finding the Next Steve Jobs: EpisodeDave Logan: Using Language to Rewrite the Future: EpisodePigeonly   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Science writer, Elizabeth Svboda shares insights from her book about the science behind altruism and selflessness, and how we can make that into a practice.How do you keep skepticism from turning into cynicism?Turning difficult points into redemptionGetting buy in on your missionThe future of journalismResourcesElizabeth's websiteBook: What Makes a Hero? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.