The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Best of: Jedi Mind Tricks of an FBI Hostage Negotiator with Chris Voss

22 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another riveting episode of Unmistakable Creative, where we dive into the mind of Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator and the CEO o...

Best of: Overcoming Learned Helplessness and Understanding Irrational Behavior with Dan Ariely

15 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In one of our most insightful interviews we've had, Dan Ariely shared his perspectives on suffering, irrational behavior, and how most time management...

Andy Molinsky: The Psychology of Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

13 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Molinsky wasn’t always comfortable with being uncomfortable. He often struggled with moving out of his comfort zone, and he would go out of his...

Vasavi Kumar: Breaking Free from the Prison of Your Own Mind

11 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Going to jail completely changed Vasavi Kumar’s life. Before then, she was trapped by her addiction for certainty and her need of knowing that every...

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

08 Sep 2017

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....

Akshay Nanavati: The Neuroscience of Fear

06 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

After growing up with drug addictions and experiencing a troubling childhood, Akshay Nanavati joined the Marines and gained the structure his life nee...

Melyssa Griffin: From Madness to Meaning

04 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Melyssa Griffin grew up without much money, and because of that she grew up with a poor relationship with money and how to view it properly. It wasn't...

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

01 Sep 2017

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....

Steve Magness: Sustainable Peak Performance

29 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Magness has been a serious runner since the age of 14. Since then, he’s developed techniques and strategies for sustaining peak performance no...

Adrienne Dorison: The Transformational Power of Hard Stories

27 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Adrienne Dorison came out of college nearly $50,000 in debt, and the only way she knew how to pay off her debt was by taking a passionless corporate j...

Best of: How to Have a One Hour Orgasm with Kim Anami

25 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In one of our most intriguing interviews we’ve ever had, Kim Anami opened up to us about sex, sex education, and the dichotomy of sexuality in our m...

Jim Brown: Seeing Failure as a Form of Education

23 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Brown grew up poor and had his dreams crushed when he was just 18. He then turned to the Marines, and while serving in the Marine Corps he learned...

Ulrich Boser: How to Become a More Effective Learner

21 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ulrich Boser has unlocked the secrets of how to learn more efficiently and effectively, and he wants to share them with you. In our latest episode, Ul...

Best of: The Conversations We’re Afraid to Have with Jerry Colonna

18 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In one of our most insightful interviews ever, we spoke with Jerry Colonna, the CEO of Reboot.IO about how to be resilient, find your sense of self, a...

Debra Silverman: The Ancient Science of Astrology

16 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Debra Silverman grew up with a father in the mafia and had her first spiritual awakening when she was just 15 years old. From her unique experiences i...

Tim Sanders: Using Business as a Platform to Multiply the Value of Everyone’s Life

14 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

From working with Mark Cuban to writing his own book, Tim Sanders has experienced it all when it comes to business. In our latest episode, Tim will te...

Best of: Eight Foundations of Peak Performance with Jeff Spencer

11 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In one of our best interviews we’ve had, we spoke with Olympic coach Jeff Spencer. After his parents got divorced, Jeff Spencer’s family went on w...

Jenny Fenig: Finding Your Soul’s Calling

09 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

After losing her sister to brain cancer while in high school, Jenny Fenig found herself in a dark place. For a long time afterwards, she didn’t allo...

Albert Flynn DeSilver: Writing as a Path to Healing

07 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Albert Flynn DeSilver began his professional career as a photographer but was blown away by poetry during a reading in San Francisco. From that moment...

Best of: The Evolution of an Unmistakable Signature with Mars Dorian

04 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In one of the best interviews we’ve had, Mars Dorian discussed how discovering his distinctive art style saved him from suicidal depression. Dorian’...

Brian Koehn: Becoming a Newer Version of Yourself Pt. 2

02 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In the second part of this compelling interview, Brian Koehn talks about the huge transformation he went through in his life that helped him become mo...

Brian Koehn: Becoming a Newer Version of Yourself Pt. 1

31 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

After growing up in the Midwest as a skater, Brian Koehn learned at an early age not to just blindly trust the systems in place around him. Which is w...

Best of: Change Your Identity to Change Your Habits with James Clear

28 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In one of the best interviews we’ve had, we spoke with James Clear, author and entrepreneur, talks about how habits impact entrepreneurship, health,...

Taylor Conroy: The Profound Power of Philanthropy

26 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

From growing up poor to going bankrupt in his own business venture, Taylor Conroy has seen it all throughout his personal and professional career. But...

Chris Fussell: How Leaders Build a Team of Teams

24 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we delve into the mind of Chris Fussell, a former Navy SEAL Officer and a Partner at McChrystal Group. Fusse...

Best of: Understanding the Most Misunderstood Man in the World with Glenn Beck

21 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

After losing his mother and battling depression and alcoholism, Glenn Beck took control of his life and rose to stardom. In one of our best interviews...

Maneesh Sethi: Building a Platform for Behavioral Change

19 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Maneesh Sethi authored Game Programming for Teens at just 16-years-old and went on to create Pavlok, a behavior modification wristband. He went from t...

Jeff Goins: Why Real Artists Don’t Starve

17 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we delve into the inspiring journey of Jeff Goins, a best-selling author and renowned blogger. Goins shares ...

Best of: The Psychology of Visionaries with Justine Musk

14 Jul 2017

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...

Jim Kwik: Turning on Your Superhero Brain

12 Jul 2017

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...

Sarah Peck: Building Systems to Manage Your Life

10 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you need help managing your life? Are things just a little unhinged or completely out of control? Well, Sarah Peck is here to help! She tells how h...

Best of: Making the Impossible Possible with Tim Ferriss

07 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're excited to have Tim Ferriss back on the show. Tim has been listed as one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Business People”, Forbe...

Jonathan Williams: Finding Empowerment Through Failure

05 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt so stuck, down, or depressed from failure that you don’t feel like you can continue pursuing your dreams? Jonathan Williams has t...

Ananta Ripa Ajmera: The Ayurveda Way

03 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Would you like to sleep better, have less stress, have better digestion, and just feel better all around? Luckily for you, Ananta Ripa Ajmera has unlo...

Best of: The Art of Living a Noteworthy Life with Bob Goff

30 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Revisit one of our greatest interviews! Author-humanitarian and attorney Bob Goff joined us to talk about love, what we’re made to do, and living a ...

Kute Blackson: Living Your Authentic Truth

28 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Kute Blackson’s life was mapped out for him. At age eight, he was already speaking to his father’s congregations in more than 300 churches. By age...

Erika Lust: Changing the Porn Industry One Film at a Time

26 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many negative stigmas surrounding the adult film industry, and Erika Lust has grown tired of that. She aims to change the adult film indu...

Best of: Confessions of a Bank Robber with Joe Loya

23 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Sandra Joseph: Finding the Courage to Follow Your Heart

21 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Find your inner voice of courage with Sandra Joseph, the famous Broadway star turned keynote speaker, singer, and author! Sandra went from a child wit...

Elizabeth DiAlto: The Art of Courageous Conversations

19 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to undo all the bad programming in your brain and retrain yourself with Elizabeth DiAlto! Known for her raw, honest, and grounded approach t...

Christine Comaford: Building Smart Tribes

14 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to be the most effective leader you can be? Do you want to help everyone around you and not just yourself? Christine Comaford, an entrepre...

Laura Belgray: Finding Your Calling by Breaking All the Rules

12 Jun 2017

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...

Jon Gordon: The Power of Positive Leadership

07 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Are others always telling you that you can’t do something or that you won’t make it in your chosen filed? Jon Gordon was told those very things, b...

Bushra Azhar: Foundations of Persuasion

05 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to know how to effectively use the science of persuasion? Bushra Azhar will teach you how to utilize persuasion in both business and your ...

Ellen Fondiler: Listening to the Voice of Courage

31 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you need energized motivation to find meaningful work in your life? Then Ellen Fondiler is the woman for you! A lifelong entrepreneur who has worke...

Bruce Lipton: The Biology of Belief

29 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Bruce Lipton, an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and ...

Scott Norton: Building a Purpose Driven Business

24 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I think if you take the hero’s journey or just the story arc of beginning, middle, end, protagonist and antagonist and you position what you have to...

Liz Wiseman: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter

22 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The job you take is not that relevant. What really is relevant who you work for because your first boss out of school or any boss you work for. That p...

Graham Hill: The Profound Power of Living Small

17 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The easiest way to go green is to just start by going smaller. Just realize, that particularly in the US there’s this real phenomenon. We’ve over ...

Erik Van Alstine: The Power of Perceptual Intelligence

15 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

<!–StartFragment–<!–StartFragment–Perception which is the deepest driver in human nature automatically influences our em...

Angie Thurston: Redifining Religion

10 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What you illustrated with your frustration at a service in a religious context is that it’s not doing the job it’s supposed to do in your life. We...

Yanik Silver: Finding the Real Essence of your Goals

08 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this captivating episode of Unmistakable Creative, we sit down with the renowned entrepreneur and marketing maverick Yanik Silver. Join us as we de...

Srini Pillay: The Power of the Unfocused Mind

03 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Often I will ask people “do you want to live an exceptional life?” And most people will say yes. But an exception by definition is low probability...

Daniel DiPiazza: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Entreprenurship

01 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

For any listening who is thinking about starting a business, thinking about doing something on their own because instagram told you to or because you ...

Charlie Hoehn: When Work Becomes Play

26 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There’s this underlying current with everybody that you need to justify your existence with these major accomplishments. You need to show everybody ...

Vanessa Van Edwards: The Science of Succeeding with People

24 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Unlock the secrets of successful interpersonal interactions with the brilliant Vanessa Van Edwards in this captivating episode of Unmistakable Creativ...

Anese Cavanaugh: Developing an Intentional Energetic Presence

19 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When you look at the IEP method there’s 3 parts to it. The first thing is the ability to reboot your presence in the moment no matter what’s going...

Dan Lerner: The Science of Happiness, Peformance, and Well Being

17 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t expect to be a world changer in the next 5 years. If you do your setting yourself up for maybe success on stage, but failure of...

Frank Ostaseski: A Glimpse Into Mortality

12 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We spend all this time imagining we’re going to get ready for our dying. And I think it’s kind of an absurd idea, to imagine that at the time of o...

Danielle Laporte: White Hot Truth

10 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It started to dawn on me that I was actually really tired of trying to be better, that all the things I was doing weren’t necessarily making me stro...

Jordan Harbinger: Exploring Social Dynamics

05 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There are influencers in your office. There are influencers in every social circle, entrepreneur circle. We just don’t think of it as such because i...

Larry Robertson: Speaking the Language of Creativity

03 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s the mistake that we all make when we look at creativity. We begin with the output. It might be an incredibly painting. It could be a fan...

Tim Collins: Overcoming Anxiety

29 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Being extremely hard on ourselves is very common in the very high stress and anxiety space because that’s kind of what got us there in the first pla...

Joe Goodkin: Using Music to Tell Your Story

27 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, of the podcast we speak with professional guitarist Joe Goodkin about using music to tell stories. We do a deep dive into the creativ...

Khe Hy: Unwinding Cultural Narratives

21 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Whenever you get to that point, whether it’s a promotion, whether it’s a bonus, yes it feels good for a couple minutes. You realize the fleeting n...

Tamsen Webster: Telling Powerful Stories in a Short Amount of Time

20 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I believe there is a universal filter, and a universal story that we’re all seeking to understand. And I call it the red thread. It’s a phrase bor...

Garrett Gunderson: Moving from Scarcity to Abundance

15 Mar 2017

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...

Amy Blankson: The Future of Happiness

13 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The question is not whether technology is good or bad for us. I think that might have been the question a few years ago. But now technology is part of...

Joe Cross: Reboot Your Health

08 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Without plants, we wouldn’t be here. They were here first, we came later. There’s this magical beautiful dance of cooperation, love, and friendshi...

Sid Mohasseb: Evolving into the Best Version of Yourself

06 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

“We are here to experiment and to learn. If that is the purpose, then we have to constantly evolve to our own best version. You could call that chan...

Scott Cramton: The Power of Immersive Experience

01 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There’s that great movie up in there with George Clooney. He says one of those BS lines whenever he fires somebody. “Anybody who has ever built an...

Jon Levy: The Science of Adventure, Community and Connection

27 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this captivating episode of Unmistakable Creative, we are joined by the fascinating Jon Levy, a behavioral scientist and author. Get ready to explo...

Leveraging Physiology for Human Performance with Greg Wells

22 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If there’s one thing that I could pick that would determine whether or not would reach peak performance, and this after going to 3 Olympics as a med...

Failing Your Way to Success with Beate Chelette

20 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We are remembered by how other people remember us. We live only through the memories of the people who we touched. So if we didn’t touch anybody, bu...

Courtney Carver: How to be More with Less

15 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Your physical surroundings impact you in ways you might not even realize. They did for me. My clutter, my closet, all of that stuff was just this cons...

Live Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job with Patrick Mcginnis

13 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I was not raised to think like an owner. You had a 401k or something but there was none of the ownership thing. I didn’t really think about that unt...

Finding Your Zone of Genius and Exceeding Your Personal Limitations with Gay Hendricks

08 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What’s really important here? How am I using my gifts? What is my genius and how can I bring it forth to bare on my family and my culture and my bus...

Tapping Into the Power of Community for Profit, Potential and Happiness

07 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

For each one of us, there’s something we’re meant to be doing in this world. But if w’ere not in an environment that allows us to explore that, ...

Stealing Fire and Going Beyond Flow with Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal

01 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into the fascinating world of altered states of consciousness, peak performance, and the pursuit of "ecstasis" with bestselling authors Steven Ko...

Turning Your Work into the Performance of a Lifetime With Cathy Salit

30 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

One of the things that is key to the success of children and I’d say anyone is to be related to. Part of what makes it possible for children to lear...

The Neuroscience of Goals with Srini Pillay

25 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In terms of goals, there’s simple cognition and there’s complex cognition. Simple cognition is “I need to go get some bread” or “I need to v...

Building Systems for Creativity and Magic with Sebastian Marshall

23 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I think the eventual target you want to hit is at least 2 hours of most important maker work. Everybody I know who does 4 hours of whatever’s m...

The Business of Belief with Tom Asacker

18 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Belief is what drives people’s decisions. This has to do with people’s desires. Their desires drive their beliefs and their beliefs drive their ac...

Start Where You Are With Samantha Bennett

16 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You are always getting paid. And you are always getting paid in the currency you are asking for. So maybe the currency you’re asking for is “likes...

Using Cognitive Science to Change Your Behavior with Art Markman

11 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The way we form memories is bey adding connections. The more times you perform behaviors you want to perform, the more connections you create that mak...

The Power of Being Fully Engaged with Tom Sterner

09 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We really have a problem with something that is We have so much on our plate and so many things going that we want closure. We want the report do...

Bringing Your True Self to Life and Work with Jennifer Brown

04 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

“Work is where we spend most of our time. And it’s where I think so much learning happens. It’s often where people are exposed to difference in ...

The Profound Power of Personal Commitment with Kamal Ravikant

02 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If we make a practice in our lives, like going to the gym or eating healthy, if you want to lose weight and be fit, or you want to be chiseled, you’...

Why 96 Percent of Personal Development Efforts Fail

01 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When the New Year starts, we’re all thinking about the changes we want to make and the goals we want to accomplish. But  after the first 3-4 we...

Best of 2016: The 9 Environments that Make Up Your Life With Jim Bunch

28 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Every environment is connected. You can’t change one environment and not have it change another. If you improve one environment it will send a rippl...

Best of 2016: Conversations We’re Afraid to Have with Jerry Colonna

26 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The “you’re an imposter” mantra is beautiful oft repeated phrase from one’s inner critic. But there are a lot of other phrases the inner criti...

Best of 2016: Keys to Exponential Personal and Professional Growth With Salim Ismail

21 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

You have your body which is your hardware. And then you have the external world. At an early age you develop the software or operating system to inter...

Best of 2016: Igniting Change Through Speeches, Stories, Ceremonies and Symbols with Nancy Duarte

19 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Creating a movement doesn’t happen with just doing one talk. Creating a movement is whole series of stories, ceremonies, symbols and speeches, over ...

Best of 2016: The Neuroscience of Flow with Steven Kotler

14 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into the captivating world of flow and neuroscience with renowned author and peak performance expert Steven Kotler, in this thought-provoking epi...

Best of 2016: Creating Work That’s Impossible to Resist with Sally Hogshead

12 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to discover the secrets behind creating work that captivates and compels others? Join us in this engaging episode as we dive deep into t...

Best of 2016: Counterintuitive Lessons on Nonconformity with Adam Grant

07 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an enlightening conversation with Adam Grant, a renowned Wharton professor, New York Times writer, and influentia...

Best of 2016: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World with Cal Newport

05 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

“So even if you say “I’m not trying to do deep work now. I”m in line at the supermarket. I’m bored let me look at something.” That actuall...

The Power of Doing Things That Might Not Work with Nathan Chan

30 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If somebody wants to change their current situation, one of my favorite quotes is “if you’ve always do what you’ve always done, you always get w...

Lead Sell and Innovate Using Your Visual Mind with Dan Roam

28 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I want to disabuse everyone who is listening to this that you need to be artistic to be able to draw. You don’t. You don’t need even need to be cr...

The Richer Life Found in Helping Others with John Certalic

23 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Every behavior has a payoff. I find myself asking “what’s the payoff in behaving the way that I am?” And if Im letting my past control me, there...