The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

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.

From a touring rock band roadie to life in a monastery, Gentoku dives into acceptance, connecting to our deeper selves, and using every day activities as a “container for our practice”In this episode:How checkboxes and filling other’s obligations takes us away from learningCreating awareness and space in every day lifeWaking up to find external accolades and possessions are no longer satisfyingHow do we take an experience that causes us pain and hold it lightly?The goal of meditation How to create space for silence and contemplation amidst our busy lives Resources:Gentoku’s Website “People who are ideal aren’t as interesting as people who are imperfect.” – Gentoku“That reality you have to change your life because that’s what your heart is calling you to do is really scary to some people.” – Gentoku Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Megan started a year-long expedition to have a single cup of coffee with a different person every week to see what she could learn about life and careers. She shares her conversations ranging from co-founder of Apple, Steve Wozniak, to Seth Godin, to a former VP of Starbucks.Resources:52 Cups of CoffeeHer published book, 52 Cups of Coffee, spans her year of 29 cities and 7 countries and what she learned about navigating life’s uncertainties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nolan, founder of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese and Steve Jobs’ mentor, shares views on education, reconnecting with your curiosity, and developing creativity to connect it to our vision.In this episode:How do we better prepare people for today’s society?How schools have become warehousesHow do we recognize early mentors?Credentials vs knowledgeAre we born with awareness or can we cultivate it?Is ability to navigate emotional uncertainty something we are born with?The future of the web“If you’re curious and passionate, school is unnecessary… We’re finding more and more the true movers and shakers of society are not educated.”“Be entrepreneurial early and often.” ~ Nolan BushnellResourcesNolan’s websiteBook: Finding the Next Steve JobsBrainrush.comNolan Bushnell is a technology pioneer, prolific entrepreneur, and scientist. He’s often cited as the father of the video game industry. Nolan is devoted to fixing education with his new company, Brainrush. A biopic, tentatively titled “Atari” is in pre-production, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Nolan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin grew up in poverty, the son of an alcoholic outlaw, and turned his life into serving and shaking up the education system. His insights reach far beyond transforming education, but in how we break free from indoctrination and turning pain into a movement.In this episode:What differentiates people who take pain and turn it into success vs a downward slide?How janitors can be mentorsBalancing living in the moment vs living in the futureHas our system indoctrination of education limited what we do in our adult lives?Spending our heartbeats to make it matterDoes creating a movement come from something that already exists inside us?Where do we start in beginning a massive change?Releasing education’s prison shacklesHow to handle attacks when leading a movementResources:Kevin’s websiteEssdack.orgBook: The Underground History of Education – Jonathan Taylor GattoKevin Honeycutt is a technology integrationist and a staff developer from Central Kansas. He spent 13 years teaching K-12 art and now travels the country and the world sharing ideas with educators. His website is a valued treasure house of resources for educators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emmanuel recounts his gripping story from his time as a child soldier of Sudan’s civil war, to escape and rescue. A war child turned activist and rising hip-hop artist, hear how Emmanuel uses his voice to help those who can’t speak for themselves, how music became his painkiller, and how we can use story for survival and shaping the future. In this episode:How do you navigate suffering and violence without becoming a victim of circumstance?The power of forgivenessHow do we heal from pain in the face of triggers?How do we bring our experiences into our art and make it impactful for those who consume our art?How we use stories to overcome pain and unite communities Resources:Emmanuel’s WebsiteWar Child, The DocumentaryEmmanuel’s TED Talk Emmanuel Jal is an artist, musician, and activist on a mission for peace. He is also the subject of the book and award-winning documentary, “War Child”. His new album “The Key” releases this week. He is also featured in the upcoming film, “The Good Lie”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billy started his first job after college, soon realizing this typical path wasn’t for him. Instead, he began a career as a professional poker player, eventually scaling it into a successful multi-entity business and founded Forever Jobless. He shares with us what poker has taught him about risk, failure, and standing out.In this episode, hear:Developing a tolerance for risk, failure, and lossHow do you bounce back from failures?Are you born with the ability to move forward in the face of failure?Making the shift from long-term mindset if you’ve had a short-term mindsetWorking hard now to pave the easier road laterHow Billy used long-form content to stand out amongst the noiseResources:Billy’s WebsiteJayson Gaignard episode: “Taking Action in the Absence of Clarity” “The riskiest play is not taking the risk.” – Billy Murphy“When you fill a gap in the market, that’s when the successes are born.” – Billy Murphy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the conclusion of our two-part interview with Lisa, we go deeper into her life after losing her son and how that has taught her how to live with sorrow and joy equally.In this episode, hear about:Using a mantra to navigate difficult times of fearRaising a healthy-minded child through terminal sicknessWhy we should listen to others without reactionMaking sense of bad things happeningNavigating pain and uncertainty over an extended period of timeEmbrace joyTHere's' more to life experience than what we see in front of usLIsa had a mantra that helped her navigate her most difficult times of feaThe purpose of your personality and how we can use it to learn from each otherSelf judgment and scrutiny can be a weight to bear in your lifetimeRaising a healthy minded child through terminal sicknessWhy we should listen without reactionHow can we learn from sick children?LIve as fully as they can live in the moment with whatever energy they haveHOw do you live with curiosity and urgency when you're not dying?I can have sorrow and joy equally, at the same time.Making sense of bad things happeningWe're really good at trying to be like everyone else and feeling a need to conform, and when we get to that point in our life where we're free and so full of love that we can be our authentic self without being afraid, that is unmistakable. – Lisa DeLong Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special two-part episode, Lisa shares her grief in coping with the loss of a child, followed by navigating the sickness of another child, and her journey from religion to an unexpected shift in spirituality.Resources:Lisa’s WebsiteJoe Loya Episode: Confessions of a Bank RobberLisa’s Book: Blood BrothersYour Soul’s Plan, Your Soul’s Gift: Robert SchwartzDeath Cafe“Life, even with all of its tragedies, is not something we have to suffer through, but rather experience…and learn what it is to be human at every level.” – Lisa Solis DeLong Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esme shares her courageous journey of writing her way through struggles bipolar, Cotards Delusion, and a medication-resistant form of schizophrenia, and how we can shift our own narratives of brokenness through our own creative expressions.Episode highlights:How do we develop a sense of self without achievement?How looking at others differently helps us heal ourselves.Reading and playing with others voices to develop your own.Writing our way through our own stories to create a different ending.Resources:– Esme's Web Site – HardwiringHappiness by Rick HansonWhat if you take that narrative [of brokenness] that you've been using for a really long time and then you do a new one? And what happens when you start to wear that groove into your brain…and into your life? – Esme Wang Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ben shares how he uses bio-feedback, specific practices, and supplements to think better and perform optimally.Episode Highlights:Homeschooling, and how to cultivate creativity in an indoctrinated system.How to use bio feedback, cold showers, and specialized breathing to increase our instinctual emotional response.How to train our stress response.Using health and fitness to think better.Brain inflammation: What causes it and what helps it.Smart drugs for optimal thinking.Resources mentioned:(Ben’s website)App: SweetbeatGuitar App: RoguePeaknootropics.comLabdoor.comExamine.com“Big difference between reading what someone wrote on a blog who has never spent the time in a gym vs someone who has spent time in the trenches.” – Ben Greenfield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Her frustrations with organized religion caused Nadia to create the kind of church that she wanted to attend. What started out as a living room congregation, eventually grew into the House for All Sinners and Saints.In this episode, hear:How and why Nadia started the House for All Sinners and SaintsHer experience being raised as a fundamentalist ChristianDealing in an environment where you don’t fit inThe dissonance between what we’re told and what we experienceChoices we have in response to the circumstances of our livesNadia’s deep commitment to being as honest as she can The power of vulnerability and telling the truths about yourselfA recurring experience of death and resurrection Why we don’t learn and grow when life is free of problemsLearning how not to judge our suffering and how to release itHow to have authority in a community full of people suspicious of authorityThe freedom in not being an idealist when it comes to humansPersonal transformations that have occurred within the House for All Sinners and SaintsNadia Bolz-Weber is a Lutheran minister who founded and is the pastor at the House for All Sinners and Saints, a mission congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in Denver, Colorado. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An epic journey of driving an ambulance from the UK to Mongolia became a turning point in Chris Plough's life. When he returned to the United States, he realized that he could not return to the life he was living before. In this episode, hear about:Chris' year of incredible highs and incredible lowsThe loss of his two parents at the same timeWhat happens when your company starts to become your identityLeveraging adventure as an escape into the unknownDriving an ambulance from UK to Mongolia Chris’ realization that he couldn’t go back to the life he had beforeDealing with grief in a way that doesn’t completely consume you Learning to unlink cause and effect in a way that serves usThe inflection points in life that lead us in a different directionLiving according to your own definition of successWhat happens when we equate dollar value to happinessMaking sure you know when you’ve hit the point of successRiding a rickshaw 3000 miles across India A life changing motorcycle ride across SiberiaThe moments that reinvigorate our hopes for humanityHow endurance adventures give us perspectiveChris Plough is an adventurer, entrepreneur and storyteller who has launched companies, survived sketchy adventures, and met incredible people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an enlightening conversation with Sally Hogshead, a Hall of Fame speaker, best-selling author, and leading expert on branding and fascination. In this episode, Hogshead shares her insights on how the world sees you at your best and how to apply it to every aspect of your life.Discover the importance of finding work that truly speaks to you and learn how to come up with the perfect words that describe a brand or product. Hogshead discusses why certain people and brands fascinate while others don’t and how wellspring and quicksand tasks impact your work.She also delves into the concept of becoming a high performer in the areas which you are suited to achieve and why you’re adding value or taking up space when you’re communicating. Don't miss this episode to learn from one of the most influential voices in personal branding and gain insights that could transform your life and career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jayson Gaignaird created an online product business to over 6 million dollars a year. Like many entrepreneurs, he built his business at the expense of his health. Eventually, he realized that money and happiness scale differently, and decided to focus on doing work that lit him up.Growing an online product business to 6 million dollars a yearLooking at success through Maslow’s hierarchy of needsWhy money and happiness scale very differently How Jason navigated the challenges of 250,000 dollars in debtThe start of the Mastermind Dinner series The large financial commitment that put Jayson’s back against the wallFinding the things that cause you to lose track of timeThe perfect day exercise to help you identify your ideal lifeBuilding your business off of what you want your perfect day to look likeWhy we must take action in the absence of clarity Setting up your day in order to gather small winsThe space between stimulus and response that can determine our freedomWhy Jayson doesn’t focus his efforts on building connections with big namesThe ROI of going to higher priced events with influential people Identifying our greatest fears and worst case scenariosWhy Jayson’s core goal is to put 100 amazing people in a roomThe mind necessary to take on a very big goalThe power of surrounding yourself with the high caliber individualsViewing everything through the lens of incredible experiencesJayson Gaignaird is the founder talent scout of Mastermind Talks and the host of the #1 Rated Business Podcast, The Early to Rise Podcast. He spends his days sharing value, inspiration, resources, and ideas with fellow entrepreneurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Cornthwaite reached a low point at the age of 25; he was completely dissatisfied with his life. Traveling via skateboard changed his view of the town he lived in, and eventually led to Expedition 1000, a mission to take 25 different journeys of 1000 miles or more using a form of non-motorized transport.Achieving surface level success at the age of 25A moment when Dave was less than inspired by himselfWhy a snowboarding trip altered Dave’s trajectoryHow skateboarding changed Dave’s perception of the town he lived inWhy getting too comfortable kills your ambition The importance of getting off the grid and taking micro-adventuresMaking your first big decision to take a leap of faith Why improving ourselves endlessly is the key to growthFinding the things that satisfy us, creatively and futuristically Looking at life for what it could be, as opposed to what it is nowSkateboarding nearly 5000 miles across Australia The advantages of working a job that you absolutely hateFinding the thing that is totally unique to you Why the only thing we control is how we spend our timeDealing with the moments when you doubt yourself and your capabilitiesThe physical challenges that increased Dave’s mental prowessDeveloping your personal yes muscle with daily activities What causes Dave to turn down significant amounts of moneyDave Cornthwaite has built a career around his passions. He is a keynote speaker, author, and motivator, instilling his yes-oriented philosophy into his audience. He has contributed to the sprouting of many international adventures and strongly advocates for bettering the world through less consumption and more happiness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this transformative episode of Unmistakable Creative, we have the pleasure of hosting Jonathan Fields, a renowned author, speaker, and entrepreneur. Prepare to be inspired as Fields shares his insights on going from zero to flourishing and living a life of purpose and fulfillment.Fields, the founder of the Good Life Project and author of several best-selling books takes us on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. He delves into the power of embracing vulnerability, taking risks, and finding meaning in our work and relationships. This episode is not just about success; it's about finding our true calling and creating a life that aligns with our values and passions.Through engaging stories and practical advice, Fields provides a roadmap to go from feeling stuck or unfulfilled to flourishing and living a life of abundance. He shares strategies to overcome fear and doubt and how to tap into our unique strengths and talents. This episode offers profound insights for those seeking to live a purpose-driven life and make a positive impact on the world.Don't miss this episode to learn from one of the most influential voices in personal development. Gain insights that could transform your approach to life and discover the path to flourishing with Jonathan Fields. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerome Abramovitch took the art of body modification to another level, through performing acts such as cutting off one of his fingers and inflating his forehead (which lead him into the Guinness Book of World Records). In this awe-inspiring chat, he walks us through his evolution as an underground body modification artist.An early interest in tribal/aboriginal culturesFinding what speaks to us and reconnecting with itHow we become cultural byproducts of our environmentStaying true to yourself as an artist through a careerWhy self awareness is essential to everything in one’s lifeSeparating the artist persona from the artist as a personBalancing artistic production and professional goals The 33% of magic that happens in any artistic projectHow a background as a musician influenced Jerome’s photographyJerome’s body modification experimentsGetting in the Guinness book of world records for the largest forehead inflationThe experience of cutting off his own fingerJerome Abramovitch is a Montreal-based photographer.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a high school exchange student, Jordan Harbinger was placed in the former East Germany. His frustrations with the language barrier caused him to dedicate himself to learning German, into an exploration of human behavior, and the way the world works.The life changing decision to become an exchange studentBringing about changes by attacking your fears and weaknessesWhy fake confidence doesn’t lead you anywhere significantBuilding our internal confidence through developing self trustChoosing to take advantage of the opportunities in front of usLearning to look at things through a growth perspective at all timesHow Jordan consistently tests himself by pushing his own limitsA kidnapping in Mexico City that enabled Jordan to develop his sense of self trustWhy greater people skills accelerate your progress dramaticallyLearning to master the skill set of social competenceWhy developing a legacy that is greater than currency Jordan hosts a successful show on Sirius XM Satellite Radio, founded The Art of Charm, a relationship, dating, and self improvement school, and is an accredited speaker. He is fluent in English, German, Spanish, and Serbo-Croatian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The question of how creative people decide what to do and keep at their endeavors drove Samantha Bennett to form The Organized Artist Company. In this episode, we have a discussion about her journey, and how to make significant progress on our creative projects in just 15 minutes a day.The role theater has played in Samantha’s careerFinding the thumbprint of your own creative workHow theater training plays a role in job interviewsLearning to look at where we go in times of crisisWhy you need to move your body and your mindCultivating your personal intuition to lead your creativityDealing with the difficulties of childhood depression Navigating the occasional uncertainty of creative workWhy the thing that you will succeed at will surprise youThe beauty of not knowing how to do somethingSpending 15 minutes a day on the projects that matterHow we can use 15 minute tasks to make significant progressSamantha Bennett is the creator of www.TheOrganizedArtistCompany.com dedicated to helping creative people get unstuck from whatever way in which they’re stuck, especially by helping them focus and move forward on their goals. Based in Los Angeles, Samantha offers her revolutionary “Get It Done” and “Get Your Work Out There” Workshops, teleclasses and private consulting to overwhelmed procrastinators, frustrated overachievers and recovering perfectionists everywhere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Robbins was on the path to build a lifelong career as a professional baseball player. He was drafted by the Yankees out of high school, declined the offer to attended Stanford, and eventually played for the Kansas City Royals. At the age of 23, a career-ending injury lead to major changes in his life and career.Getting drafted by the Yankees, right out of high schoolDeveloping the mindset to tackle really big goalsThe dangers of the brass ring and achievement Insights revealed amidst a major car accidentNavigating a childhood with a severely depressed parentDealing with a career-ending injury at the age of 23Turning our tragedies into a catalysts for positive changeWhy pain and difficulty force us to look at our lives in different waysThe internal conversations we have with and about ourselves Why dealing with ourselves is one of the hardest things we doThe difference between self compassion and self esteemLearning to be kind to ourselves when we failChanging the frame from which we start our self improvement effortsUsing the process of self forgiveness as a catalyst for big changeWhy we must be willing to ask others for helpDistinguishing between what happens to us and what happens to our egoMike Robbins is a speaker, consultant, and the author of three books. He has been featured on ABC News, the Oprah radio network, in Forbes, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and many others. Since 2008, he has been a regular contributor to the Huffington Post. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz DiAlto’s exploration of health and fitness eventually resulted in the creation of Wild Soul Movement and a powerful discovery that we can apply to every aspect of our lives. Everything we need in order to thrive lies within our physical bodies. In this episode, we explore habits and practices to tap into the power of our physical bodies, to create the changes we want.  Lessons learned from the world of selling Cutco knivesHaving the guts to take a 60% pay cut and work as a trainerLearning to recognize possibilities for yourself and your lifestyleA look at how the beauty industry creates certain perceptionLearning to trust yourself and listen to your intuition Why we must look closely at our own gifts and treasure themThe danger of putting our heroes and role models on pedestalsGetting to the point in your journey where you have no ego leftDealing with our shame around money and overcoming it How vulnerability enables us to overcome our challengesWhy we must let ourselves feel things in order to heal themUsing biofeedback to make decisions about our livesLiz DiAlto is a speaker, writer, and the creator of Wild Soul Movement, a 12-week online experience of self-discovery that combines movement, meditation, and mantra. Her mission is to revolutionize the way women move and nourish their bodies and abolish current body image culture to create new standards for her peers, elders, and all the young women and little girls who come after her. She is known for her raw and honest approach to body love and self-acceptance. In 2013, Shape Magazine listed her alongside Dr. Oz, Ellen, Jillian Michaels, Tim Ferriss, and more, as a Top 30 Motivator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunni Brown is the leader of a global campaign for literacy called the The Doodle Revolution. In this episode, she talks to us all about the journey that led her to leading this revolution, and how we can make sense of the world by doodling. Overcoming a challenging childhood environment Learning to love and nurture your creative skillsA life and career made of punctuated equilibriumThe evolution of following your bliss as a career Discovering where you thrive and where you don’tWhy we need people who don’t take risks The benefits of collecting a paycheck we ignoreEarly foundations for the info-doodle revolution Recognizing the moment when you’re calling appearsIncreasing the odds of finding your element Learning to remember the beginner’s mind Creating info-doodles to make sense of the world Why your doodles don’t have to be beautifulInsights that get revealed through the doodling process Sunni Brown was named one of the “100 Most Creative People in Business” and one of the “10 Most Creative People on Twitter” by Fast Company. She is founder of a creative consultancy, an international speaker, the co-author of Gamestorming, and the leader of a global campaign for visual literacy called The Doodle Revolution. Her TED Talk on doodling has drawn more than a million views on TED.com. She lives in Keep Austin Weird, Texas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noah Lederman’s 15 month quest around the world eventually led him to reconnect with the stories of his grandmother, a Holocaust survivor, and then a deep dive into the Cambodian genocide. The stories of grandparents who survived the HolocaustA 15 month trip around the world that changed thingsSearching for answers in a Holocaust museum How a visit to Portland reconnected Noah to his grandmotherRevisiting the difficult stories of our pastWhy it’s important to keep stories alive and put them on displaySearching for our own answers to our own questions in lifeThe children of the Cambodian genocideHow 15 months of surfing and traveling world formed and revealed Noah’s creativityChanging the perception of a grandmother through storiesAn in-depth look into the Cambodian genocide and how it impacted the cultureNoah has a blog, Somewhere or Bust, that captures the essence of his travels and the stunning niches he has uncovered. He has written for a myriad of publications, including but not limited to the Chicago Sun-Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Jerusalem Post, Gadling, the Economist, the Cape Cod Times, Eastern Surf Magazine, Tikkun, Draft Magazine, Snowboard Magazine, SUP, France Today. He is currently working on three projects:  a nonfiction project about my grandparents’ lives in the concentration camps and my journey to understand their past, a novel, and a book about the Cambodian Genocide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Logan has been blending ideas from both the academic and business world to do work that creates true change in organizations and individuals. In this episode we get into the three laws of performance, and how to use the power of words to reinvent our future.Blending ideas from the academic and business worldWhy business is the most powerful force on the planetDiscovering the work that makes you feel at homeThe foundations for the three laws of performanceThe synthesis of neuroscience, rhetoric, and transformational workAn insightful look into how language shapes our experience of the worldUsing language to create situations and make changes on a dimeDeveloping a word map to leverage language to rewrite the futureLearning to make sense of things that you didn’t cause at allThe five languages of leadership and how they influence our livesThe language of change to rewrite the futureOne of the big reasons that affirmations don’t work The “oracle” question and the idea of the default futureReplacing your default future with your invented futureWhy a massive setback will occur when you head towards an invented futureWhy we need a support system to help us get through challengesThe power of embracing the darkness of your own natureDave Logan is the author of Tribal Leadership, The Three Laws Performance and a professor at USC’s Marshall School of Business.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Clover was diagnosed with clinical depression and obsessive compulsive disorder, which eventually lead to a suicide attempt in her early 20’s. Through the power of fitness and exercise, she began her own recovery and became strong from the inside out.What resulted in Amy’s suicide attempt in her 20’sThe choices we have, that we can all take advantage ofWhy fitness as an outlet helped Amy overcome her challengesThe tendency to bury some of our most important problemsTaking a first step in sharing your challenges and problems How self medication can lead to covering some things upThe wakeup call that came from being hospitalizedWhy the determination to keep standing up helped Amy recoverNavigating the roller coaster ride of trials and failures Why we must embrace struggle to grow strongerLearning to find reasons to make a change in your lifeThe role that fitness plays in your ability to overcome depressionTranslating the intention of your workout to your life outside at the gymHow the mission of Strong Inside Out has evolved over the last few yearsAmy Clover has dedicated herself to providing others with to start implementing change within themselves, and to discover happiness and confidence. Through captivating blog posts, a successful coaching practice, and mind-body oriented workshops, books, and videos, Amy facilitates the unveiling of a vivacious, thriving community. The Strong Inside Out Tour exists to empower people out of struggle through fitness, but Amy can't do this without our help. Please be a part of this movement with us, and support the Tour by sharing and donating here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colin Wright walked away from a bountiful financial opportunity to conduct extreme lifestyle experiments, like letting the readers of his blog vote on which country he should spend the next four months of his life in. This eventually resulted in the writing multiple books, and the development of an independent publishing company, Asymmetrical Press.Finding the balance between professional and personal fulfillmentWhy the meaning we find in money is starting to changeThe tendency to default to traditions, simply because they are traditionsA look at what it means to live intentionally, in spite of our circumstancesWhy you don’t need to live a crazy adventure to have a good lifeOur tendency to demonize life in the cubicleWhy there is no downside to the hand you’ve been dealtImplementing systemized self disruption into your lifeWhat causes post traumatic growth versus post traumatic stressLearning to navigate the constantly undulating wave of good and badA look at the pivotal moment in Colin’s life that would have led to significant wealthThe problem with living and measuring your life by one metricKnowing where you fall on the spectrum of risk and rewardLessons learned from Colin’s travels to various countriesWhat eventually led Colin to create a publishing companyThe role that quality and talent will play in media and publishingColin Wright is an author, blogger, entrepreneur, and traveler. He periodically teaches classes online, gives talks, and runs workshops, all while travelling full time and publishing books with Asymmetrical Press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Polk’s childhood ambitions of becoming rich led him to a career on Wall Street in which eventually he discovered that he had become addicted to money and success In this episode we discuss overcoming that addiction an the similarities that success and addiction have in common. The influence that Sam’s dad had on his view of the worldA period of loneliness and depression in collegeThe challenges of pretending to be what we’re notThe disconnect between who we are and who we want to beA series of inauthentic reinventions that failed A relationship that made Sam choose a different pathWhat happens when we see the world as a dark scary placeLosing the belief that we’re inherently valuable The exploration of core beliefs about your life Why living your life from a complete deficit doesn’t lead to true successA look at the meaning that we give to having money in our livesThe similarities between the pursuit of success and addiction Dealing with two conflicting views of the worldThe challenge of choosing between two pathsChoosing the path on which you can’t see the end The motivation for creating the Groceryships non-profit Why we can all create things that don’t exist Sam Polk is a former hedge-fund trader and the founder of the nonprofit Groceryships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growing up under the dictatorship of Noriega, Lisa Fabrega has overcome incredible odds in developing the courage to speak her truth. In this episode, we discuss the role of speaking your truth, and finding compassion in your ability to be a leader.Growing up under the dictatorship of NoriegaWhen we ignore our artistic inclinationsFacing death and dealing with a terrible illnessThe problem with doing work that doesn’t align with your valuesDealing with fears of speaking your truthRemoving the imprints of our past to mold a stronger futureFinding hope through creativity when life challenges youLearning to forgive people after they have oppressed or hurt youTranscending our tendency to build walls and be self protectiveThe importance of devotion, trust, and beliefWhy massive growth experiences are rarely blissfulThe role that self care plays in your ability to healLearning to separate rejection from your identity as a creatorLisa Fabrega has devoted herself to helping others find their inner Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and Mother Theresa, so they can accomplish the big things they were destined to. By facilitating release of fear and transcension of circumstance, Lisa finds big ideas to make big impacts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this unmistakable classic we revisit our interview with Georgetown professor and author Cal Newport who talks to us about how to be so good they can't ignore you. How Cal Has Blended a Traditional and Untraditional Path A Look at the Early Creation Process of Cal's Study GuidesLessons from the MIT Theory of Computation GroupThe Importance of Focus and Resisting DistractionsWhat it Takes to Develop Career Capital (Rare and Valuable Skills)How Skills Give You More Leverage Than a Set Career PathThe Arbitrary Advice of Following Your Passion – And Why It's FlawedWhy You have to Become Really Good at Something to Love Your WorkTraits That Lead People to Absolutely Love What They DoMaking the Transition Match Theory to Capital TheoryThe Philosophy of Deep Work and Becoming a Master of Your CraftWhy Cal Newport has No Social Media AccountsThe Importance of Developing Taste in Your Work Looking at the Mission Behind Somebody's WorkThe Framework of Little Bets to Make Progress with Your IdeasWhy Publishers are Like Investors When it Comes to Your Book DealFinding the Threads that Persist in Your Body of Work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.