The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Dive into the battle between mastering a skill and being a jack of all trades. Explore how clarity on project choices can supercharge your journey. Discover why grit is essential, yet not always enough. Debate the future of multipotentialites in an ever-changing economy. Learn how not dabbling transformed a business landscape. Delve into the balance of specialization versus versatility in creative fields, and see how mastering one craft can benefit your other passions.

Dani Shapiro has made her living as a writer for more than 20 years. In this interview we have an in-depth discussion about working artists and what it takes to master the craft of writing. Here are some of the highlights from our conversation Why there are many trajectories to creative careersDani's early exposure to working artistsThe importance of living and rebelling Why Having a story to tell matters so muchGetting back to callings of our youth How a new generation values of quality of lifeWhy Dani left New York for a quiet country lifeWhat it truly means to live a creative lifeHow some of the great things in life happen accidentallyThe importance of exposing yourself to great artists Some incredible insights on the best way to start your daySlowing down your mind by reading physical books Making meaning from loss by telling a resonant storyThe self doubt that every single writer faces before the pageMemory and imagination as engines for storytelling Being responsible with our gifts as writers When you feel misunderstood and wounded as a writerThe reason you can't hand lack of craftsmanship Why authors are increasingly responsible for their book's successThe role that talent plays in your ability to succeed as a writer People and Resources MentionedStill Writing: The pleasure and perils of a creative lifeGoodbye to all that: Writers on loving and leaving New York Dani Shapiro is the bestselling author of the memoirs Devotion and Slow Motion, and five novels including Black & White and Family History. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, Granta, Tin House, One Story, Elle, The New York Times Book Review, The Los Angeles Times, and has been widely anthologized. She has taught in the writing programs at Columbia, NYU, The New School and Wesleyan University, and she is co-founder of the Sirenland Writers Conference in Positano, Italy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To say that Christina Rasmussen has dealt with loss in her life would be an understatement. She lost a newborn child and her husband in the span of a few years. What started was a journey that allowed her to look at loss and grief in a new way What happens when you die without realizing itLiving in a place between two lives How denying losses in our lives causes us to sufferWhy suffering is not our natural experience in lifeHow loss can help you to discover your superpowersWhy we must do things that are uncomfortableCoping with the tremendous uncertainty of deathLearning to live fully after loss Finding the opportunity to be present in your lifeLearning to recognize that you're in the waiting room of your lifeThe part of you that keeps you safe, but doesn't help youPractical applications for overcoming lossLearning to find proof that you're worthy of changeUnderstanding the connection between your brain and identity mapHow worthiness starts to grow over time Christina Rasmussen is on a crusade to change the way we live after loss. As the founder of Second Firsts, an organization to help people create a pathway back to life after loss, Christina spends her time speaking, coaching, and helping thousands of people rebuild, reclaim, and relaunch their lives using the most powerful tool for personal reinvention: the human mind. She's the author of Second Firsts: Live, Laugh and Love Again  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podcast delves into the debate on talent and success, including advice on dealing with critics, understanding the importance of feedback, and leveraging crowd funding for creative projects. The hosts share personal stories and discuss the advantages that technology startups have over creatives, as well as the role of team and resources in achieving success.

Susan Hyatt's career has included stints as a successful real estate agent, working in marketing/PR and as a successful life coach. She's on a mission to make personal development fun. He work has been featured in Oprah's O magazine, and she's a published author and speaker. In this episode of The Unmistakable Creative, Susan Hyatt talks about the importance of developing your own belief systems.A mission to make personal development funWhy you can be really good at something you hateLessons learned from the world of real estate The key questions that you need to answer Why finding a mission is an organic processThe messy nature of the creative processEscaping the stigma associated with failure The power of engaging in things your unfamiliar withCross pollination of ideas from multiple fieldsLife coaching and the mimicry epidemic at workThe danger of copying other people's belief systemsWhy messages and inspiration around you all day Some powerful lessons on balancing work and lifeLearning to create and identify multiple streams of incomeBuilding a speaking platform around your personal brandBridging the gap between work you hate and work you love People and Resources MentionedMartha BeckFinding Your Own North StarJohn Stewart and Dmitri Martin discuss lifecoaching Susan Hyatt is a master certified life coach, published author, luck accelerator +multi-passionate mentor for your body, business and your life. You can follow her on twitter @susanhyatt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Ursillo, author of Lead Without Followers, shares lessons on self-belief, the impact of language on mindset, pushing oneself to authenticity, letting go of success attachments, and the importance of showing up daily. He discusses his business turnaround, failure's role in art perception, and fostering growth through writer's groups. Empowerment, self-expression authenticity, and creative empathy are key themes.

It's quite clear to many of you that we've made some significant changes in the last week by renaming the show and launching an incredibe new web site. In this backstage episode, Greg Hartle and I do a deep dive into the rebranding of BlogcastFM. The early conversations about changing the name of the showWhy any sort of brand fits into a particular parking spotHow our brand has evolved over time Why your brand must make people feel a certain wayThe role that immediate impressions play Why you shouldn't have to explain How to not become a victim of the innovator's dilemmaThe role that having a team plays in your growth Disturbing statisics about solo entrepreneurship Why making really fast decisions is critical to your successDeterminig the essence of your brand  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amber Rae redefines ambition and shares insights on living purposefully, overcoming fears, launching startups, and spreading ideas. She emphasizes the power of taking action, embracing fear, and serving others. Learn about her creative process, connecting with Seth Godin, and the importance of building relationships in the journey of designing an ideal life.

Entrepreneur and author Danielle Laporte discusses starting a new chapter in life and business. Topics include overcoming impostor syndrome, effective self-promotion through storytelling, and the importance of resonance and connection in work. She also shares insights on defining success, saying no to things, and nurturing audience loyalty.