The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

In this episode of the podcast, Sean D Souza joins us to share is journey from comic artist for India’s newspapers to running a wildly successful copywriting business. HIGHLIGHTSWriting comic strips for Indian newspapersHow adversity gives us an opportunity to make improvements in lives The power of persistence in a career pathMaking the transition from cartoonist to copywriterCopywriting lessons from the world of cartooningBuilding a business on your own scheduling Translating the world around you into stories How a daily creative habit can radically transform the quality of your work LINKS AND RESOURCES The Other Sean D SouzaSean’s Cartooning CourseSean D’Souza runs a zany marketing site at Psychotactics and deconstructs headlines in his spare time. Learn how to assemble (and audit) your headlines in seconds with Sean’s powerful headline report, when you subscribe to the Psychotactics Newsletter. And don’t miss his binge-worthy, music-filled podcast, The Three Month Vacation. Download his free report on How to Win the Resistance Game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Transhumanist 2016 Presidential candidate, Zoltan Istvan talks to us about how artificial intelligence will impact the future of humanity and government. HIGHLIGHTSDeveloping the belief to accomplish audacious goals like running for presidentWhat its like be the first atheist presidential candidateFinding the drive to be radicalHow the meaning of life changes when there is a possibility of living foreverThe potential of science and technology to influence policyThe ways in which artificial intelligence will impact the future of our livesHow the transhumanist movement will impact our valuesThe profound implications of a universal basic incomeQUOTESI do not let emotions be part of my decision making process because it leads to dangerous things. BOOKS AND OTHER RESOURCESThe Transhumanist WagerBestselling visionary author Zoltan Istvan, an American-Hungarian, began a solo, multi-year sailing journey around the world at the age of 21. His main cargo was 500 handpicked books, mostly classics. He’s explored over 100 countries–many as a journalist for the National Geographic Channel–writing, filming, and appearing in dozens of television stories, articles, and webcasts. His work has also been featured by The New York Times, Outside, San Francisco Chronicle, Slate, Wired UK, Vice, BBC Radio, CBS, Fox News, CNN, RT, the Travel Channel, and much other media. He is the founder of political organization the Transhumanist Party and is its 2016 US presidential candidate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode SOMA Water Filter founder Mike DelPonte shares his story of how a light bulb moment lit the spark for starting his company and the essential questions to ask in order to discover our calling. HIGHLIGHTSThe three questions to ask if you want to find your callingLessons learned from running a global nonprofitWhy being a great thinker is essential to your growthHow difficult jobs give us perspective on life Insights into accelerated growth at an early stage startupDealing with the extreme highs and lows of entrepreneurshipMaking decisions based on love instead of fearFinding clarity through discernmentQUOTESPeople only settle if they believe they can’t get something better Fear is only worry about the future and the past. There’s no fear in the present. Mike Del Ponte is a social entrepreneur, speaker, and health hacker. Mike is the co-founder and CEO of Soma. Soma makes make products to positively impact millions of lives. The first product is an award winning glass water filter. For every filter sold, Soma donates clean drinking water to people in need through charity: water.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, Moleskine’s director of brand and public relations, Erik Fabian, joins us to talk about how a notebook can serve as a platform your imagination and the pillars of an iconic brand. HIGHLIGHTSErik’s early influences from art teachers and theatrical performance Trusting your sense of joyFinding our sense of community as adults Why in-person events create faster bonds than online communitiesThe influence of attending an experimental collegeHow a notebook can serve as a platform for your imagination Infusing the pillars of an iconic brand into your own workWhy pen and paper is still prevalent in a digital worldHow Moleskine notebooks are designed to create an emotional bond with with their ownerErik Fabian is the Director of Brand & PR for Moleskine America where he ensures the core values and narratives of the Moleskine brand are shared with fans across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Erik leads a team responsible for design, digital, and event partnerships with brands like: Tumblr, the Telluride Film Festival, Dwell.com, the Future of Storytelling Conference, the NYC French Embassy, the School of Visual Arts, Sean Kelly Gallery, and the Instagram based street-art gallery Instagrafite. Design collaborations have included projects with artists: Marina Abramović, Kehinde Willey, and Sarah Sze.Erik is also a long-time impresario and artist/performer. He is a graduate of the Master of Fine Arts program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and experimental liberal arts curriculum at the Evergreen State College. Erik is launching a mini-series of interviews on a new YouTube channel: The Grass Is Green.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, Chris Bailey talks about lessons learned from a year of conducting experiments in productivity. HIGHLIGHTSA series of productivity experiments that led to Chris’ year long project  Learning to see what our potential future could beThe importance of spending your time on things you value and add meaning to your life Why the idea of what we want to do is so much sexier than what we have to do Leveraging the power of curiosity for information retentionDesigning productivity experiments for your own life  Using meditation as a way change how you relate to experiencesThe 3 Key Things That Lead to Productivity Understanding the difference between being busy and productiveWhy sleep is so critical to our productivity Triggers that cause us to procrastinate on a rewardRESOURCES AND BOOKS The Power of Habit by Charles DuhiggGetting things Done by David Allen QUOTES: Productive people are the ones who connect the most dots. Not many people change the world through social media. For exactly one year, beginning May 1st, 2013, Chris Bailey decided to follow his passion and devour everything he could get his hands on about productivity, and then write every day about what he learned on A Year of Productivity.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative podcast, we welcome back Ashley Ambirge, the audacious founder of The Middle Finger Project and CEO of House of Moxie, Inc. Ashley's journey is nothing short of inspiring, as she navigates her way from living in a trailer to establishing a wildly successful copywriting business.Ashley's story is a testament to resilience and the power of self-reliance. Her experiences, both the hardships and triumphs, have shaped her into the person she is today. She shares how necessity became the catalyst for her independence and how she learned to navigate both success and failure. Ashley emphasizes the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and putting yourself in challenging situations, as these are the moments that truly define us.In this conversation, Ashley also delves into the importance of generosity and how flipping the script on our internal narratives can serve us. She talks about developing a unique voice that resonates with people, a voice that is as powerful as a crowbar to the face. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and practical advice on building a successful business from the ground up. Follow Ashley on Twitter @tmfproject to keep up with her latest insights and projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast writer and speaker Jon Acuff talks about writing multiple books and the critical ingredients for a career do over.HIGHLIGHTSHow creative frustration led to the star of Jon’s first blogWhy we have a tendency to write off our defining momentsThe great lie of apathy that keeps people standing on the sidelinesThe role that community plays in every creative endeavorExploration as the path to finding our purposeDealing with the weight of other people’s voices when we pursue our dreamsWhy we throw logs into the fire that keeps us from doing work that mattersLetting go of our responses and reactions to criticism How to keep self awareness from turning into self obsession Asking How you Can Help vs How you Can SellLessons learned from Jon’s time working with Dave RamseyThe 4 critical elements of a career do over QUOTESHard work and hustle tend to reveal purposeWhen you start to see people as your platform, you stand on top of them. Jon Acuff is the New York Times Bestselling author of five books including his most recent, Do Over: Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work and Never Get Stuck. For 17 years he’s helped some of the biggest brands in the world tell their story, including The Home Depot, Bose, Staples, and the Dave Ramsey Team. Most recently he’s spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences, colleges, companies and churches. Featured regularly on national media, Jon has been seen on CNN, Fox News, Good Day LA and several other key outlets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, Basecamp Co-Founder David Heinemmer Hanson talks about unlearning everything that we know about business. HIGHLIGHTS: How being a blog reader lead to becoming the co-founder of a company The power of exposing yourself to the right group of people Why we can’t necessarily predict the the future based on our pastLeveraging a deep seated mistrust of authority to your advantageThe danger of misapplying patterns where the context does not match Breaking our cultural conditioning that keeps us from reaching from our true potential Why effort and output are not proportionate The myth that straight A’s leads to successLearning to look at our work with no regrets Why the modern workplace is an interruption factoryThe intrinsic flow that comes from doing work we liveQUOTESI’ve learned the most important thing for my happiness is to define my own parameters of successYou make terrible decisions on an empty stomach BOOKS ReworkRemote: Office Not Required“David Heinemeier Hansson is the creator of Ruby on Rails, founder & CTO at Basecamp(formerly 37signals), best-selling author, Le Mans class-winning racing driver, public speaker, hobbyist photographer, and family man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don Miller fell in love writing at a very early age, when believed he was naive enough to make a living at it. Writing a newsgroup newsletter for the local church lit the spark for a writing career that has spanned many years and several best sellers. HIGHLIGHTSOwning our formative experiences as part of the journey The war of identity that comes with growing up How brain chemistry impacts our drive and motivation Why tragedy and the lowest moments of our life can be the most powerful ones Why adversity is one of the most important elements of a great storyAn inner knowing that you’re significant and what you say mattersWhat causes certain leaders to become villains The influence of religion and spirituality on Don’s workThe law of diminishing returns and positive feedback Learning to turn the other cheek to criticism Why pain is key to character transformation QUOTESThe fulfilling journey of doing something the difficult requires you to go through dark valleys. Donald “Don” Miller is a best-selling American author and public speaker based in Nashville, Tennessee who focuses on Christian spirituality as “an explanation for beauty, meaning, and the human struggle”. You can follow him on twitter @donaldmiller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob’s early curiosity about life’s big questions planted the seeds for reinventing the experience of church and creating a community with room for doubt, discovery and belief HIGHLIGHTS Rob’s early curiosity about life’s big questions Creating a community with room for doubt, discovery, and disbeliefDeveloping the extraordinary sense that life is a giftViewing your life as a giant art projectFinding the extraordinary gifts in our sufferingWhy we need something that brings us joy and gets us up in the morningUnderstanding the distinction between pursuing success and craftWhy we must develop a regular practice to tune into our inner compassFinding someone to process our most important questions withLessons learned from a front row seat to sufferingSomething that fills our tank where spirit residesRob Bell is a bestselling author, international teacher, and highly sought after public speaker. His books include The New York Times bestseller Love Wins, along with What We Talk About When We Talk About God, The Zimzum of Love, Velvet Elvis, Sex God, Jesus Wants to Save Christians, Drops Like Stars. At age 28 he founded Mars Hill Bible Church in Michigan, and under his leadership it was one of the fastest-growing churches in America. In 2011 he was profiled in Time Magazine as one of their 100 most influential people. Rob was featured on Oprah’s 2014 Life You Want Tour and will be speaking at venues around the world in 2015 on the Everything is Spiritual Tour. He and his wife Kristen have three children and live in Los Angeles. You can follow him on twitter @realrobbell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.