The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

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 book, 'The Right It: Why So Many Ideas Fail and How to Make Sure Yours Succeed,' a must-read for entrepreneurs, innovators, and game changers looking to maximize their success.Don't miss this episode to learn from one of the most influential voices in innovation and product development. Gain insights that could transform your career and understand how to ensure your ideas are destined to succeed before you even begin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 continuously connected but increasingly isolated, a little bit of mysticism, and much more.Karan Bajaj is a novelist and striving Yogi. Born and raised in the Indian Himalayas, he now lives in Brooklyn, New York. He’s also the author of The Yoga of Max’s Discontent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 with there being such little education on the matter, often leaves creatives fumbling around in the dark wondering how to get paid for their work. Heidi is here to put it all into perspective.Heidi has written a fantastic book on this very topic, The Work of Art: A No-Nonsense Field Guide for Creative EntrepreneursTo find out more about Heidi, her work and her story, just visit www.HeidiLuerra.comArchitects of RealityImagine how your life would look if you could create a new reality, one filled with meaning, intention and purpose. The time is here. Tickets for The Architects of Reality conference in Nashville, 2020, are now on sale. Go to www.TheArchitectsofReality.com and get your ticket today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, delving into the realms of skill and virtuosity. Her latest book, 'How Art Works: A Psychological Exploration,' is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the profound psychological impacts of art. To learn more about Ellen Winner and her groundbreaking work, visit www.EllenWinner.com.In addition to our riveting conversation with Ellen, we also offer courses through Unmistakable Creative Prime. These courses are designed to help you harness your creativity and thrive in the new economy by eliminating distractions and focusing on what truly matters. For more information, visit acast.com/privacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 now more suited to answer that question than Amy Blankson. Through technology, Blankson has been working on implementing positive psychology strategies in new and inventive ways. Take a listen to hear how she does that and how she views the new technology in our lives!Amy Blankson is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two Presidents (President Bush and President Clinton). She received a Presidential appointment to serve a five-year term on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National Service and was one of the youngest delegates to the Presidents’ Summit for America’s Future. Amy received her BA from Harvard and MBA from Yale School of Management. In 2007, she co-founded GoodThink to bring the science of happiness to life for organizations and individuals. She is currently doing research in partnership with Google to determine how to make positive psychology strategies stick and create sustainable positive change. She serves as a Visioneer for the Xprize Foundation for Personal Health and was a featured professor in Oprah’s Happiness course. Amy is the author of two books: Ripple’s Effect and The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies to Balance Productivity and Well-being in the Digital Era.Listener TribeWe have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and we even have the opportunity to run live Q&A’s. Just visit unmistakablecreative.com/tribe to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 of a room, Donald has crafted the perfect recipe for a creative space that will inspire innovation and revitalize your mind. He joins us now to impart his profoundly helpful knowledge and inspire others to develop their own creative environments.Are you designing or renovating your own creative space? Do it the right way with Donald’s book, My Creative Space: How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spark InnovationDonald Rattner’s website can be found at www.DonaldRattner.comListener TribeWe have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and we even have the opportunity to run live Q&A’s. Just visit unmistakablecreative.com/tribe to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 passionate about coaching others on how to play poker like a professional. He has some extremely valuable insights to share with us on how to develop a tolerance for risk and turn high-risk situations in your favor.To find out more about Alec Torelli and discover his work, go to www.AlecTorelli.com or find him on socials as @AlecTorelliFor poker insights and strategy, check out www.consciouspoker.com on YouTube and on socials as @ConsciousPokerListener TribeWe have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and we even have the opportunity to run live Q&A’s. Just visit unmistakablecreative.com/tribe to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 picture of how early human societies and the modern-day western world are hugely connected. Why have we become so self-obsessed and what is it doing to us? The irony is that we’d love to know and Will has an answer that will blow your mind.If you’d like to find out more about Will Storr, follow him on twitter @wstorr or visit his website at www.WillStorr.comIf you liked this episode, you’ll love Will Storr’s latest book: Selfie: How We Became So Self-Obsessed and What It’s Doing to UsListener TribeWe have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and we even have the opportunity to run live Q&A’s. Just visit unmistakablecreative.com/tribe to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 through Brant’s impactful framework, step by step, of how to craft the perfect pitch for any business, product or service. Take notes, because after this episode, you’ll be able to give fantastic, concise presentations that wow your audience.To get a copy of Brant’s book go to www.3minuterule.comConnect with Brant at www.brantpinvidic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 journey of graduating from Julliard, owning a studio of 8 students to finally becoming the founder of a professional music ensemble.If you want to find out more about Alecia Lawyer and listen to music from Roco go to, at www.roco.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.