Episodes
Dec. 6, 2019
Conducting an Annual Review and the Listener Tribe
We get to sit down with Milena, our wonderful community manager at the Listener Tribe social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative. Take a listen to our discussion to find out what makes it...
Dec. 4, 2019
Best of 2019: Rich Kalgaard: The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievement
Rich Kalgaard is a journalist, author, entrepreneur and speaker and he joins us for this episode to share his powerful message with us. In 10 years, Rich went from being a security guard to reporting...
Dec. 2, 2019
Best of 2019: Scott Galloway: The Algebra of Happiness and a Dose of Reality
Scott Galloway joins us for yet another remarkable discussion on the Unmistakable Creative podcast. Scott is a clinical professor of marketing at the NYU Stern School of Business, author, public speaker and entrepreneur. He has...
Nov. 29, 2019
Best of: Jeff Spencer: Eight Foundations of Peak Performance
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 welfare. Then, he lost his father. But through all the...
Nov. 27, 2019
Josh Spodek: A Proven Method to Bring Your Passions to Life
Josh Spodek has spoken at TEDx twice, visited North Korea twice, swam across the Hudson river, done 135,000 burpees since 2011 and is the bestselling author of Initiative and Leadership Step by Step. It’s clear...
Nov. 25, 2019
Alberto Savoia: Why So Many Ideas Fail and How to Make Sure Yours Succeeds
Welcome to another episode of Unmistakable Creative, where we're joined by Alberto Savoia, a successful entrepreneur, innovator, and author. Savoia shares that 80% of engineers and product managers are working on products that will fail upon launch, not due to poor execution or lack of effort, but because they're building the wrong products. In this episode, Savoia introduces his set of tools and techniques that ensure you're building the 'right it' before you build it right. He discusses his b...
Nov. 22, 2019
Best of: Karan Bajaj: An Adventure Through The Hidden Parts of India
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 living your Dharma, keeping community alive in a world that’s...
Nov. 20, 2019
Heidi Luerra: Fundamentals of Creative Entrepreneurship
In 2009, Heidi Luerra founded RAW – an international arts organization that provides artists with creative ways to showcase their art to their communities. Being a creative entrepreneur can feel extremely unnatural at times, and...
Nov. 18, 2019
Ellen Winner: The Psychology of Creativity
Join us on this enlightening episode of Unmistakable Creative as we delve into the fascinating world of art psychology with our esteemed guest, Ellen Winner. A renowned psychologist and professor at Boston College, Ellen Winner is a leading authority in the field of art psychology. In this episode, she uncovers the intricate workings of our creative minds, shedding light on how we perceive and interact with art forms such as music and paintings. Ellen's insights extend beyond mere appreciation,...
Nov. 15, 2019
Best of: Amy Blankson: The Future of Happiness
The question is no longer a matter of whether or not technology is good for us; it is now a matter of “What do we do with it?”. And there’s nobody in the world right...
Nov. 13, 2019
Donald Rattner: The Psychology of Designing Spaces for Creativity
Donald Rattner is an architect who implements scientific research into the design of buildings and spaces to optimize occupant creativity. From the size, to the color, to the shape and even down to the smell...
Nov. 11, 2019
Alec Torelli: How to Develop a Tolerance for Risk
Alec Torelli is a professional poker player, keynote speaker and entrepreneur. He has won millions playing poker tournaments live and online and has been featured on ESPN, CBS Sports and many more. Alec is also...
Nov. 8, 2019
Best of: Will Storr: Why We’ve Become So Self-Obsessed and What It’s Doing to Us
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 enlightening journey through the history of self. He paints an intriguing...
Nov. 6, 2019
Brant Pinvidic: Say Less to get More from Any Pitch or Presentation
Brant Pinvidic, Author, Film Director and TV Producer, joins us for this inspiring episode to teach us how to get the most from any pitch or presentation in under 3 minutes. We get to go...
Nov. 4, 2019
Alecia Lawyer: The Importance of Taking an Entrepreneurial Approach to Your Art
Alecia Lawyer is the Founder, Artistic Director and Principal Oboe at Roco, a professional music ensemble with players across the US and Canada. Alecia joins us for this discussion to walk us through her inspiring...
Nov. 1, 2019
Behind the Scenes
Matt Monroe joins us as the host for this unique episode where he interviews Srini Rao to get a behind-the-scenes look at the Architects of Reality conference in Nashville, April 2020. It’s an unrepeatable event...
Oct. 30, 2019
Allison Schrager: An Economist’s Guide to The Psychology of Risk
Today, we're thrilled to share our conversation with Alison Schraeger, an esteemed economist, journalist, and author. In this episode, Allison delves into the complex world of risk, decision-making, and the unpredictable nature of human behavior. Allison Schraeger is a thought leader in the fields of economics and finance. In this episode, she shares her wisdom on the concepts of idiosyncratic and systematic risk. She discusses how these types of risks impact our daily lives, from the decisions...
Oct. 28, 2019
Ryan Holiday: Why Stillness is the Key to a More Rewarding Life
Welcome to an enlightening episode of Unmistakable Creative, where we delve into the profound wisdom of best-selling author and renowned thinker, Ryan Holiday. Join us as we explore the transformative power of stillness and how it can lead to a more rewarding and purposeful life. In this thought-provoking conversation, Ryan Holiday shares valuable insights from his book "Stillness Is the Key," where he explores the timeless teachings of history's great minds and how they embraced the power of s...
Oct. 25, 2019
The Life Changing Magic of Meeting in Person
According to happiness researchers, social support is one of the biggest determinants of our happiness. Yet, it’s slowly disappearing from our lives. The solution is simple: the life-changing magic of meeting in person. Architects of...
Oct. 20, 2019
The Architects of Reality: Srini Rao
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, Audience of One, and details why it’s important to pursue...
Oct. 19, 2019
The Architects of Reality: Philip McKernan
Philip McKernan returns to the show for yet another awe-inspiring discussion. In this episode, Philip talks about taking ownership of your struggles and of your suffering, what it means to speak your truth and how...
Oct. 18, 2019
The Architects of Reality: Brian Koehn – Part 2
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 more comfortable and why you shouldn’t romanticize the person you...
Oct. 17, 2019
The Architects of Reality: Brian Koehn – Part 1
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 why years later when he found...
Oct. 16, 2019
The Architects of Reality: Nick Notas
Dating can be scary. For both men and women. But Nick Notas is here to help men realize that dating is more than just trying to form a physical connection, and sometimes their inability to...