The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Best of: The Inevitable Forces That Will Shape Our Future with Kevin Kelly

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I truly do believe that this is both the very best time in the history of the universe, as far as we can tell, to make something because the tools for...

Rewriting The Organizational Operating System with Aaron Dignan

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Dignan is the founder of The Ready and author of the book, Brave New Work. He joins us for this episode to discuss some of the major points in h...

The Man Who Walked Away From a Fortune with Daniel Levin

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of the podcast, Daniel Levin, Connectivity Expert and Author, shares a captivating recount of the life-changing events that lead him ...

Best of: What Improv Can Teach Us About Creation, Collaboration, and Communication with Tom Yorton

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the podcast, Tom Yorton, CEO of SecondCity Works, Chicago’s world renown improv theater whose alumni include Steven Colbert, Tina...

Transforming What’s Possible in Our Lives Through Social Design with Cheryl Heller

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Cheryl Heller is a business strategist, designer and author of The Intergalactic Design Guide. She joins us in this episode for an inspiring, jam-pack...

The Universal Language of Music with David Johnson

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode, we are joined by David Johnson, a renowned music producer and writer who has grown up around the likes of Miles Davis and Buddy Rich...

Best of: The Science of Succeeding with People with Vanessa Van Edwards

11 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

“We like winners. We like to be around winners. We like to work with winners. We like to be friends with winners. That is because we know unconsciou...

Why We’ve Become So Self-Obsessed and What It’s Doing to Us with Will Storr

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Will Storr, an award-winning journalist and novelist, joins us for this episode of The Unmistakable Creative. In this discussion, Will takes us on an ...

Finding the Courage to Speak Your Truth with Philip McKernan

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Philip McKernan returns to the show for yet another awe-inspiring discussion. In this episode, Philip talks about taking ownership of your struggles a...

Best of: Born to Be An Artist with James Victore

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, artist and designer James Victore shares his personal journey, what’s required to succeed in a creativ...

Track Your Past, Order Your Present, and Plan Your Future with Ryder Carroll

02 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ryder Carroll is a digital product designer, inventor of the Bullet Journal and author of his latest book, The Bullet Journal Method, which focuses on...

Best of: An Audience of One: Reclaiming Creativity for Its Own Sake with Srini Rao

21 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Srini Rao, creator and host of the Unmistakable Creative Podcast, is the guest rather than the host for this episode! He discusses his latest book,&nb...

Best of: The Neuroscience of Goals with Srini Pillay

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how your brain functions when setting goals? How does it differentiate between the basic, more primal goals and the more comple...

Best of: Challenging the Cultural Narratives of Motherhood and Addiction with Janelle Hanchett

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Janelle Hanchett wasn’t sure if she was crazy or the rest of the world was when she became a mother. She saw all the ideals and characters of “mot...

Best of: How to Live Well and Die Well with Greg Hartle Pt. 2

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In one of our best interviews ever, Greg Hartle joined us to share his wisdom on living life and why temporary circumstances don’t define our lives....

Best of: Navigating Seasons of Adversity with Neeta Bhushan

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Neeta Bhushan’s childhood was full of adversity. From losing both her mother and brother before she had turned 19 to facing homelessness, Neeta has ...

Best of: The Quest to Uncover How the World’s Most Successful People Launched Their Careers with Alex Banayan

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When he was growing up, Alex Banayan felt like it was his destiny to become a doctor. But once he got to college, he realized he wasn’t on the right...

Best of: Mastering Your Craft Through Deliberate Practice with Anders Ericsson

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we delve into the mind of Anders Ericsson, a globally recognized psychologist and professor at Florida State...

Best of: The Neuroscience of Attention with Adam Gazzaley

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an enlightening conversation with Adam Gazzaley, a renowned neuroscientist, author, and the founder and executive...

Best of: The Business and Mindset Blueprint of a Billionaire with Naveen Jain

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Naveen Jain has built multiple successful businesses across different industries. With a combination of the right mindset and a mission to solve probl...

Best of: How to Live Well and Die Well with Greg Hartle Pt. 1

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In one of our best interviews ever, Greg Hartle joined us to share his wisdom on living life and why temporary circumstances don’t define our lives....

How to be Kind to Yourself and Still Accomplish Your Goals with Nancy Jane Smith

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we continue to look for answers outside of ourselves when everything is telling us to look inside? In this episode, Author, Mental Health Thera...

The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness with Ingrid Fetell Lee

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ingrid Fetell Lee is a designer and writer whose work focuses on the way that design affects our health and happiness. In this episode, we get to hear...

Unmistakable Nuggets: Doing Life by Design

23 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Bunch explains the powerful effects that different environments have on our lives and how we can use them to take control and go from doing life b...

Navigating Life, Love and Fiction in New York City with Jennifer Miller

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Big Apple; brimming with life, love and everlasting romance. It’s no wonder dating in New York can be an uncertain, emotional roller-coaster. Je...

From Imagination to Invention with Chris Aimone

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Aimone is the co-founder and CEO of Muse, a tech company that has developed a revolutionary headband that meets brain sensing technology with me...

Unmistakable Nuggets: Finding Your Voice

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Phillip Mckernan sheds light on the freedom and exponential growth that follows the moment we find our voice – and just where to find it.Phillip...

How Nature Impacts Your Creativity with Florence Williams

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Florence Williams, journalist and author, joins us in this episode to unveil the remarkable relationship between creativity, the human brain and natur...

Spreading Your Message and Mission through Word of Mouth with Jay Baer

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Baer is an award-winning Internet pioneer who helps brands improve their digital marketing and customer experience. In this episode, we get to dis...

Unmistakable Nuggets: The Pilot

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Godin reveals why reassurance is futile and why there is no amount of reassurance that will confirm you of the things you truly care about. In or...

Giving a Megaphone to Stories that Need to be Heard with Mason Aid

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We live in an ever-progressing society, in which LGBTQ teens and adults alike are fighting for a place to exist. Mason Aid is an LGBTQ consultant who ...

Bringing the Humanity back to Digital Communication with Val Geisler

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Val Geisler has spent the last six years highly involved in customer experience and research and is largely skilled in using better email sequences to...

Best Of: The Creation of Atari and Finding The Next Steve Jobs with Nolan Bushnell

02 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nolan Bushnell, founder of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese, as well as Steve Jobs’ mentor, shares views on education, reconnecting with your curiosity and...

Designing a Business that runs itself with Mike Michalowicz

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Michalowiz is an author, entrepreneur and lecturer. By the age of just 35, Mike had founded and sold two multi-million dollar companies. After be...

Wisdom at Work with Chip Conley

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we delve into the wisdom-filled world of Chip Conley, a renowned hotelier, hospitality entrepreneur, author,...

Best Of: Rewriting the Story of Your Life with Donald Miller

26 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Back when he was still young and naive, Don Miller fell in love with writing and believed he could make a living at it. Writing a newsgroup newsl...

Lessons in Life and Leadership from a Cooking School with Makenna Held

24 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, author, entrepreneur, & leadership coach, Makenna Held talks us through some of her most life changing experiences and lessons le...

The Joy of Genius with Gay Hendricks

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How do we break through our upper limits and begin the upward genius spiral? Gay Hendricks is a psychologist, writer, and teacher in the field of pers...

Best of: Turning on Your Superhero Brain with Jim Kwik

19 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this awe-inspiring episode of Unmistakable Creative, we have the privilege of hosting the extraordinary Jim Kwik, the world-renowned brain and memo...

Translating Expertise into Impact and Wealth with David Baker

17 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we get to sit down with author, speaker, and expert entrepreneurial advisor, David Baker. Upon sharing some of his early background, David dives...

Redesigning The Future of Education with Gahmya Drummond-Bey

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by Gahmya Drummond-Bey, a Global Education Curriculum Designer, TED-Resident and Visionary Educator. Gahmya shares the childhood e...

Best of: The Psychology of Visionaries with Justine Musk

12 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know how some of the most creative minds in the world today function? Then take a listen to one of our greatest interviews as Justine Musk div...

A Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones with James Clear

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an enlightening conversation with James Clear, an author, photographer, and entrepreneur. In this episode, Clear ...

Why a Tolerance for Discomfort is Essential to Peak Performance with Renita Kalhorn

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we sit down with Renita Kalhorn, a peak performance expert, executive coach, Juilliard-trained concert pianist and martial arts black ...

Best Of: Moving from Scarcity to Abundance with Garret Gunderson

05 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Money is a byproduct. It’s a byproduct of value creation. Really the biggest way to deliver that value is to create a compelling vision. I think vis...

Developing Emotional Agility with Susan David

03 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The way we navigate our inner thoughts in our everyday lives is the most important factor of our life success. Susan David is an award-winning psychol...

Reconciling Your Social Programming and Creative Desires with David Kadavy

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, your creativity may lead you on a path that leaves you feeling as if you need to entirely forget what you’ve been taught in order for you...

Best Of: Inside the Psychology of Cults with Bob Gower

28 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In classic cult psychology or cult literature, there’s really two characteristics to a cult. First is that it’s ideologically intense and of cours...

Zone of Genius Thinking with Michael Potts

26 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a Visionary, an Architect, a Builder; or a Cultivator? Today we get to sit down with mentor, director, consultant and entrepreneur, Michael Po...

Love As Your Bottom Line with Danielle Laporte

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, bestselling author, inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, and blogger, Danielle Laporte shares the thought-provoking and inspirational...

Best Of: Asking a More Beautiful Question with Warren Berger

21 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, author Warren Berger joins us to talk about the power of leveraging questions to drive innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.HI...

Getting to Hell Yes with Alex Jamieson and Bob Gower

19 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we get to sit down with Facilitator, Advisor and Connector, Bob Gower, as well as natural foods Chef, author, speaker, TV persona...

The Art and Science of Decision Engineering with Michelle Florendo

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, coach, speaker and decision analyst, Michelle Florendo, unfolds the science and emotions that we as humans typically encounter when m...

Best Of: Making Our Childhood Dreams Come True as Adults With Stephanie Halligan

14 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you remember those wild-eyed dreams you had when you were a kid? What if you could make some of them come true as an adult? Motivational cartoonist...

William Deresiewicz: The Miseducation of the American Elite

12 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this enlightening episode of Unmistakable Creative, we sit down with renowned cultural critic and author, William Deresiewicz, to explore "The Mise...

Andrew Yang: Inside the Mind of a 2020 Presidential Candidate

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we are joined by Andrew Yang, an American entrepreneur and 2020 presidential candidate for the Democratic pa...

Emylee Williams: Navigating Entrepreneurial Uncertainty

05 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you in the middle of your “dark night of the soul” moment of your life? Emylee Williams can relate, and she’s in the process of navigating t...

Nas Tavakoli-Far: An Exploration of Gender Dynamics

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gender dynamics are a very complex issue that we’ve only really begun to grapple with over the last several decades. Nas Tavakoli-Far makes studying...

An Audience of One Excerpt

31 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Srini's newest book, An Audience of One, is out now! Take a listen to an excerpt from Srini's latest book, and if you have an Audible subscription, yo...

Brian Portnoy: The Geometry of Wealth

29 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Money is a sensitive topic for many. How can those in poverty or those who live paycheck to paycheck still find joy? And how are billionaires sometime...

Chris Bailey: How to be More Productive in a World of Distractions

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we delve into the world of productivity with expert Chris Bailey. Living in a world full of distractions, Ba...

Best of: The Ayurveda Way with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

24 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Would you like to sleep better, have less stress, have better digestion, and just feel better all around? Ananta Ripa Ajmera has unlocked the secrets ...

Ann Van Eron: Reach Peak Potential

22 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How do we reach our peak potential in our every day lives and in a business setting? According to Ann Van Eron, it involves several factors that most ...

Cal Fussman: The Art of Emotionally Resonant Storytelling

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Unmistakable Creative, where we delve into the art of emotionally resonant storytelling with the legendary ...

Best of: How To Kill Email Anxiety and Get Real Work Done with Jocelyn Glei

17 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we delve into the world of email anxiety with renowned author and creativity expert Jocelyn K. Glei. Jocelyn...

Rae Senarighi: The Transgender Manifesto

15 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What is life like as a transgender non-binary person? Rae Senarighi joins us to discuss the challenges that face transgender people, how families, fri...

Neeta Bhushan: Navigating Seasons of Adversity

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Neeta Bhushan’s childhood was full of adversity. From losing both her mother and brother before she had turned 19 to facing homelessness, Neeta has ...

Unmistakable Creative Live from NYC with Sarah Peck

12 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Peck joined the show as the Unmistakable Podcast was recorded live in front of an audience in New York City! She spoke about childhood, becoming...

Srini Rao: An Audience of One: Reclaiming Creativity for Its Own Sake

06 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Srini Rao, creator and host of the Unmistakable Creative Podcast, is the guest rather than the host for this episode! He discusses his latest book,&nb...

Best of: Reconciling Your Creativity and Your Identity with Chase Jarvis

03 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to an insightful episode of Unmistakable Creative, where we delve into the art of reconciling your creativity and your identity with the accla...

Dani Shapiro: The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life

01 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Life as an artist can be full of wonder and joy, but it can also have its fair share of trials and hardships. Dani Shapiro has experienced both, and s...

Frank Warren: Why Secrets are the Currency of Intimacy

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the power of secrets in our latest episode featuring Frank Warren, the founder of PostSecret, an extraordinary community art project that sta...

Best of: Ego is The Enemy with Ryan Holiday

27 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for a profound conversation with Ryan Holiday, a strategist, writer, and bestselling author. In this episode, Holiday...

Mars Dorian: Expanding Your Creative Capacity through Collaboration

25 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes your creativity can grow stagnant if you continuously work alone. The best way to help expand your creative horizons is by working with some...

Anders Ericsson: Mastering Your Craft Through Deliberate Practice

23 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we delve into the mind of Anders Ericsson, a globally recognized psychologist and professor at Florida State...

Best of: An Adventure Through The Hidden Parts of India with Karan Bajaj

20 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Karan Bajaj discusses his life in the Indian Himalayas and how very different the “east” is from the “west” in our world. He talks about livin...

Pamela Slim: Finding the Thread that Ties Your Story Together

18 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We all have our own story, but what common thing ties your story together? Pamela Slim discusses that, taking pride in heritage and how to carry that ...

Adam Gazzaley: The Neuroscience of Attention

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an enlightening conversation with Adam Gazzaley, a renowned neuroscientist, author, and the founder and executive...

Best of: Using Non-Verbal Communication to Change Human Behavior with Mark Bowden

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Body language and non-verbal communication often says more about you than the actual words you use. Mark Bowden is an expert in body language, non-ver...

Holly Shaw: Discovering Your Creative DNA

11 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

From a young age, Holly Shaw knew that she wanted to perform. She felt the most alive and awake when performing in front of others, and she uses that ...

Val Vigoda: Finding Peak Aliveness

09 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After her husband and creative partner of over two decades left her, Val Vigoda went through one of the roughest moments of her life. Creating was no ...

Best of: Finding Your Calling by Breaking All the Rules with Laura Belgray

06 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to an inspiring episode of Unmistakable Creative featuring Laura Belgray, a trailblazing entrepreneur and master of her craft. Join us as we d...

Whitney Johnson: How to Build an “A” Team

04 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the secret to having an engaged and productive team? It’s having a plan for developing all employees, no matter where they are on their per...

Jessica Eley: The Four Quadrants of Achievement

02 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get past some of the mental roadblocks you’ve put up? How do you get past failures in both your personal and business life? Jessica Eley ...

Best of: Lessons Learned from 100 Days of Rejection with Jia Jiang

29 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How do you overcome a fear of rejection? By getting rejected over and over again and learning lessons from those experiences. Jia Jiang did just that,...

Dave Barnes: Navigating the Uncertainty of a Creative Life

27 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Faith is an important part of Dave Barnes’ life, and it’s colored a lot of the choices he’s made in life. He discovered his passion of music at ...

Christine McAlister: The DNA of Emotional Resilience

25 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After losing a child, Christine McAlister’s life drastically changed. She discusses how to cope with grief, how emotional resilience is developed, a...

Best of: Finding What You Were Born to Do with Chris Guillebeau

22 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an insightful conversation with Chris Guillebeau, the creator of The Art of Nonconformity and a New York Times be...

Aubrey Marcus: Own Your Day, Own Your Life

20 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we delve into the mind of Aubrey Marcus, the founder, and CEO of Onnit, one of the fastest-growing human per...

Nikki Groom: Why Everyone Has a Story Worth Telling

18 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a story worth telling? According to Nikki Groom, all it takes is being transparent and “owning your story.” Whether that’s from a per...

Best of: Living a Life of Intention, Meaning and Purpose with AJ Leon

15 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You should never stop asking for what you want. That’s one of the many things that AJ Leon discusses believes helps you to live a life of intention,...

The Power of Transcendent Leadership and Conscious Capitalism with Fred Kofman

13 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get employees in a company to work their best? As a leader, it’s to promote the intelligent pursuit of happiness for all their workers. T...

Shawn Askinosie: Generosity and Meaning as the Foundation for Our Work

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Too often nowadays, companies and business owners focus on scale and growth at the expense of their happiness and health and their employees’ well-b...

Best of: Taking the Risk of a Career Do Over with Jon Acuff

08 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's not ever easy to take a risk and completely change the direction your life is going, but that's exactly where Jon Acuff found himself. He went fr...

Susan Piver: The Four Noble Truths of Love

06 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Susan Piver’s marriage was deeply in trouble. They had tried everything possible to try and fix their relationship, but her and her husband just cou...

Alex Banayan: The Quest to Uncover How the World’s Most Successful People Launched Their Careers

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When he was growing up, Alex Banayan felt like it was his destiny to become a doctor. But once he got to college, he realized he wasn’t on the right...

Best of: Giving Unconditionally to Grow Exponentially with Phillip Mckernan

01 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Unleash the power of unconditional giving with Phillip Mckernan on the Unmistakable Creative podcast. This episode delves into the profound impact of ...

Sasha Heinz: Taking Human Performance From Good to Great

30 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sasha Heinz took inspiration from her time in athletics for her approach as a life coach in psychology. An actual coach in any sport doesn’t approac...

Challenging the Cultural Narratives of Motherhood and Addiction with Janelle Hanchett

28 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Janelle Hanchett wasn’t sure if she was crazy or the rest of the world was when she became a mother. She saw all the ideals and characters of “mot...

Best of: Peak Performance and the Science of Expertise with Anders Ericsson

25 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When you think of the idea of “deliberate practice” and the study around that concept, one name comes to mind: Anders Ericsson. He shared with us ...