The Unmistakable Creative Podcast
Episodes
Finding The Sweet Spot in Your Work with Michael Gebben
02 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Gebben found himself exhausted by his work, and hiding from this clients. In this inspiring conversation he talks identifying the sweet spot i...
What to do When It’s Your Turn with Seth Godin
25 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Unmistakable Creative, Seth Godin returns to the show to discuss his new book, It’s Your Turn. Leveraging books as a&nbs...
Creating Your Immortal Beautiful Work with Jennifer Boykin
23 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, Life After Tampons creator Jennifer Boykin discusses what it takes to create your immortal beautiful work, getting com...
The Instigator’s Compass: A Sneak Preview
20 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this short episode of the podcast, I wanted to do something a little bit different. As I've mentioned in a few previous episodes, we're currently w...
Finding The Work That’s In Your Heart with Faris and Rosie Yakob
18 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
When Faris Yakob proposed to his wife Rosie, he also suggested they quit their jobs and travel the world. The result has been a 98 week journey of cre...
The Power of Connectional Intelligence with Erica Dhawan
16 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, Erica Dhawan talks about connectional intelligence and how we can leverage knowledge, ambition and human...
The Art of Skill Development With Dan Fagella
11 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, Dan Fagella talks to us about the art and science of skill development through the lens of martial arts ...
The Business of Spreading Ideas with Al Pittampalli
09 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Al Pitampalli’s frustration with endless meetings and other things that don’t seem to have a purpose led to what he calls a meetings revolution. I...
Drawing to Make Sense of the World with Dave Gray
04 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dave Gray discusses his journey from the world of traditional journalism to helping large organizations clarify, communicate and...
The Power of Visual Note Taking with Mike Rohde
02 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Rohde found himself incredibly frustrated with his note taking efforts. Instead of trying to capture all of the information he was hearing ,he de...
Designing Your Environment For Optimal Performance and Creativity with Jim Bunch
28 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the show we speak with entrepreneur and coach Jim Bunch about rapid transformation, why will power fails to change the behavior of ...
How to Steal Like an Artist with Austin Kleon
26 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an inspiring conversation with Austin Kleon, a New York Times bestselling author known for his unique approach to...
The Journey of a Y Combinator Startup Founder with Mattan Griffel
21 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
As an NYU undergraduate, Mattan Griffel had aspirations for a career in finance. But getting rejected from over 100 jobs he applied drastically altere...
The Art of Producing Reality TV with Jerry Kolber
19 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, we speak with reality television producer about Jerry Kolber about his work on shows like Queer Eye for the Strai...
The Making of Macgyver With Lee Zlotoff
14 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast we speak with Macgyer creator Lee Zlotoff about the making of his hit TV show which has remained on their air across th...
From Business School to Broadway Producer with Vivek Tiwary
12 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Vivak Tiwary about his journey from business school to producing Broadway musicals and working with arti...
A Mission to Become Insanely Productive with Andrew Filev
07 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the show we speak with Wrike founder and CEO Andrew Filev about his mission to become insanely productive. Highlights Cul...
The Science of Gratitude and Simple Behavioral Change with UJ Ramdas
05 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the show, we speak with behavioral scientist and FiveMinute Journal Founder UJ Ramdas about the science of gratitude and simple beh...
The Best of 2014: From Maximizing Income to Maximizing Impact with Nicke Reese
31 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview we wrap up 2014 by revisiting our interview with Nick ReeseLike many young people, Nick Reese was wildly ambitious. While that ambit...
Joe Loya- The Best of 2014: Confessions of a Bank Robber
29 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Today we continue our best of 2014 series. Joe Loya’s life trajectory of rising up and moving forward took a radically different turn after losing h...
The Best of 2014: The Moment Everything Starts With Sarah Peck
24 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this best of 2014 episode, we revisit our interview with Sarah Peck. Sarah is an writer/designer/entrepreneur whose life has been deeply ...
The Best of 2014: Mastering the Craft of Writing with Dani Shapiro
22 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we look back at one of our best episodes of the year. Dani Shapiro has made her living as a writer for more than 20 years. In ...
The 8 Foundations of Peak Performance with Jeff Spencer
17 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Olympic coach Jeff Spencer about the secrets of peak performance and successHighlights:Why will and tale...
Playing Bigger in Our Lives and Careers with Tara Sophia Mohr
15 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Tara Sophia Mohr about why people play small, and what helps us play big in our lives and careers from the inside out.&nb...
The Instigator Series: Turning Setbacks into Comebacks With Christina Rasmussen
14 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Today we wrap up our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews and unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Experience. O...
Crowdfunding Your Dreams with Clay Hebert
13 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Our 7th Instigator is Clay Hebert, who was one of Seth Godin's first alternative MBA students and has helped over 80 entrepreneurs raise over 20 milli...
The Instigator Series: Harnessing the Media to Touch Hearts and Minds with Brigitte Lyons
12 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Today we continue our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Experience. Our ...
Creating Your Own Little Corner of the World with Linda Sivertsen
11 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Today we continue our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Experi...
The Instigator Series: Visionary Leadership and Transforming Higher Education with Victor Saad
10 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Today we continue our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Experience. Our ...
The Instigator Series: Finding the Tribe That Ignites Your Soul with Jadah Sellner
09 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Today we continue our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews and unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Ex...
The Instigator Series: Telling An Unmistakable Story With Janelle Hanchett
08 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Today we continue our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Experience. Our ...
The Instigator Series: Creating the Lifelines For Your Growth With Charlie Hoehn
07 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Today we begin our instigator series, in which we revisit their interviews and unveil the speakers for our annual, event The Instigator Experience. Ou...
Healing the World One Conversation at a Time with Mark Goulston
03 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Mark Goultson shares insight from his career as a psyhciatrist, and FBI hostage negotiation trainer on how we can use communication an...
How to Make Life Better by Being More Creative With Stu Mclaren
01 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Building a Community Through New York’s Largest Tech Meetup with Jessica Lawrence
26 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Consciously Designing Your Life and Career with Joey Coleman
24 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Joey Coleman discusses how we consciously design our lives and careers and while creating remarkable experiences for other people.Conn...
Creating What You Want to See Exist in the World with Noah Kagan
19 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 impac...
Chewing on Life’s Big Questions with Soulpancake Creative Director Golriz Lucina
17 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Golriz, Creative Director at Soul Pancake, talks about how the work happens behind the scenes.In this episode, hear:Making change in bite-size chunksH...
The Emotional Truth of Tucker Max
12 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Understanding The Most Misunderstood Man in the World With Glenn Beck
10 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Captivating storyteller and sometimes controversial media personality and entrepreneur, Glenn Beck, shares his personal story of going through rock-bo...
The Man Behind Google’s Fiercest Competitor With Gabriel Weinberg
05 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Man Who Rode a Bike from Berlin To India with Thomas Jakel
03 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 ide...
The Science of Smarter and More Meaningful Spending with Elizabeth Dunn
29 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
From Special Education to a PHD at Yale with Scott Barry Kaufman
27 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an inspiring conversation with Scott Barry Kaufman, a renowned psychologist, cognitive scientist, and author. In ...
Managing Uncertainty and Continually Doing the Best Work of Your Life With Julien Smith
22 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Overcoming Learned Helplessness and Understanding Irrational Behavior with Dan Ariely
20 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
NYT Best-selling author and behavioral economist, Dan Ariely, shares his perspectives on suffering, irrational behavior, and how most time management ...
Finding The Impact that Feeds Our Souls
16 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to Have a One Hour Orgasm With Kim Anami
13 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
5 Scientific Steps To Happiness Through Creativity with Alton and Carrie Barron
08 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Authors of The Creativity Cure (A Do-it-Yourself Prescription for Happiness) and physicians, Carrie & Alton Barron, share the importance of creati...
Making a Legacy Career Move and Producing The Film, Pretty Woman with Gary Goldstein
06 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Building a Venture Funded Startup after a Four Year Prison Sentence with Frederick Hutson
01 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 entr...
The Surprising Science of Selflessness with Elizabeth Svoboda
29 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Science writer, Elizabeth Svboda shares insights from her book about the science behind altruism and selflessness, and how we can make that into a pra...
Mindfulness as the Path to Change with Toku
24 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How 52 Cups of Coffee Can Change Your Life with Megan Gebhart
22 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 care...
The Creation of Atari and Finding The Next Steve Jobs with Nolan Bushnell
17 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Nolan, founder of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese and Steve Jobs’ mentor, shares views on education, reconnecting with your curiosity, and developing crea...
Turning Pain into a Movement with Kevin Honeycutt
10 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 reac...
Using Your Voice, Escape from Child Soldier to Hip Hop Artist with Emmanuel Jal
08 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 ri...
Developing a Tolerance for Risk and Failure with Billy Murphy
03 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 playe...
Overcoming the Loss of a Child Part-2 With Lisa DeLong
01 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 so...
Overcoming the Loss of a Child Part-1 With Lisa DeLong
27 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Rewriting our Narratives of Brokenness with Esme Wang
25 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Esme shares her courageous journey of writing her way through struggles bipolar, Cotards Delusion, and a medication-resistant form of schizophrenia, a...
Think Better and Live Longer With Ben Greenfield
20 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben shares how he uses bio-feedback, specific practices, and supplements to think better and perform optimally.Episode Highlights:Hom...
The House for All Saints and Sinners With Nadia Bolz Weber
13 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 congre...
Taking Epic Journeys into the Unknown with Chris Plough
11 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
How The World Sees You at Your Best with Sally Hogshead
06 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an enlightening conversation with Sally Hogshead, a Hall of Fame speaker, best-selling author, and leading expert...
Taking Action in the Absence of Clarity with Jason Gaignard
04 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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...
25 Journeys of 1000+ Miles via Non-Motorized Transport with Dave Cornthwaite
30 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
From Zero to Flourishing with Jonathan Fields
28 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this transformative episode of Unmistakable Creative, we have the pleasure of hosting Jonathan Fields, a renowned author, speaker, and entrepreneur...
The Evolution of an Underground Body Modification Artist with Jerome Abramovitch
23 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Jerome Abramovitch took the art of body modification to another level, through performing acts such as cutting off one of his fingers and inflating hi...
The Exploration of Human Behavior and the Way the World Works with Jordan Harbinger
21 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
As a high school exchange student, Jordan Harbinger was placed in the former East Germany. His frustrations with the language barrier caused him to de...
How Creative People Get it Done with Samantha Bennett
16 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Power of Self Compassion with Mike Robbins
14 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Why Every Thing You Need to Thrive is in Your Physical Body with Liz Dialto
09 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking with Sunni Brown
07 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Traveling Through the Cambodian Genocide and Our Search for Answers with Noah Lederman
02 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Using Language to Rewrite the Future with Dave Logan
30 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Logan has been blending ideas from both the academic and business world to do work that creates true change in organizations and individuals.&nbs...
Overcoming Clinical Depression Through Physical Fitness with Amy Clover
25 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Clover was diagnosed with clinical depression and obsessive compulsive disorder, which eventually lead to a suicide attempt in her early 20’s. T...
Extreme Lifestyle Experiments and Systematized Disruption With Colin Wright
23 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Colin Wright walked away from a bountiful financial opportunity to conduct extreme lifestyle experiments, like letting the readers of his blog vote on...
Overcoming an Addiction to Money and Success with Sam Polk
18 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Getting Over the Fear of Speaking Your Truth with Lisa Fabrega
15 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up under the dictatorship of Noriega, Lisa Fabrega has overcome incredible odds in developing the courage to speak her truth. In this episode,...
Unmistakable Classic: How to Be So Good They Can’t Ignore You
13 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Living at the Intersection of Wonder, Awe, and Curiosity with Jessica Hagy
11 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Hagy’s dissatisfaction with her work led her to self expression in the form of visual storytelling, allowing readers to draw their own concl...
Combining a Love for Science and Comedy to Build a Career with Natalia Reagan
09 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the show we speak with anthropologist, writer, actress, and comedian Natalia Reagan. She talks to us about how she’s combine...
Unmistakable Classic: The Power of a Single Intention with Patti Digh
06 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this Unmistakable Classic, we revisit a thought provoking conversation with Patti Digh, author of Life is a Verb. The importance of feeling go...
The Craft of Narrative Journalism with Jody Avirgan
04 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Jodi Avrigan has chosen a rather unusual way to get his art out into the world. He’s the creator of Ask Roulette, an unscripted conversation in...
The Neuroscience of Storytelling With Lisa Cron
02 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Storytelling is how we make sense of the world. In this episode of the podcast Lisa Cron talks to us about how we're hardwired to respond to story...
Redemption and Reinvention After a Life Sentence with Andy Dixon- Part 2
28 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Dixon’s life has been anything but conventional. Born into a life of crime, he grew up imprinted with the notion that violence translated to lo...
Redemption and Reinvention After a Life Sentence with Andy Dixon- Part 1
26 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Dixon’s life has been anything but conventional. Born into a life of crime, he grew up imprinted with the notion that violence translated to lo...
The Difference Between Living in Your Head and Living in Your Heart with Nick Onken
21 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Onken’s journey began at crossroads of art and technology, with his work in desktop publishing and design. Upon discovering his passion for mor...
The Spiritual Path an Ex-Monk with Dandapani
19 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Dandapani realized at the age of 4 that he wanted be a monk. He saw it as the most efficient path to enlightenment. But it wasn’t until completing a...
Unmistakable Classic: The First 20 Hours of Learning Any New Skill with Josh Kaufmann
16 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Kauffman is a poster child for how to give yourself an education that kicks the crap out of the one you got in school. Instead of going to busine...
Navigating the Challenges of a Nomadic Marriage with Betsy and Warren Talbot
14 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
A moment that shook them to the core caused Betsy and Warren Talbot to reevalute what was truly important in their marriage and their lives. They got ...
The Small Journeys That to Lead us to Our Destinations with Hugh Howey
12 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Hugh Howey has on the surface what might appear to be Cinderella story from the world of self publishing. His best selling series Wool caught the atte...
Unmistakable Classic: How to Become a BulletProof Performer with Noa Kageyama
09 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this unmistakable classic we revisit our interview with Julliard faculty member, violinist and performance psychologist, Noa Kageyama. We disc...
Identifying the Patterns and Underlying Threads of Your Life’s Work with Josh Long
07 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
To say that Josh Long is an entrepreneur who keeps himself busy is an understatement. He’s the creator of the to-do list app Cheddar, the podcasting...
Changing your Identity to Change your Habits With James Clear
05 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
James Clear’s journey resulted in the intersection of entrepreneurship, health, and creativity. The byproduct of this intersection was an ...
Using Math to Find Love on OkCupid with Chris Mcinklay
30 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mckinlay’s disparate career path has led to working as a Chinese- English translator, playing team blackjack, and eventually a math PHD p...
Telling Your Life as a Love Story with Meg Worden
28 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Meg Worden is a memoir writer and health coach with a scandalous past that led her through the federal prison system for selling ecstasy. In this...
Getting a PHD in Street Smarts with Hillary Rubin
23 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Hillary Rubin’s difficult childhood resulted in an incredible work ethic in which she started creating demand for herself at a very early age. ...
Confessions of a Bank Robber with Joe Loya
21 Apr 2014
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 ...