The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Annie Duke is an author and professional poker player. She joins us for this episode of the podcast to share her wisdom on making good decisions. We typically assume that decision making is something we will only get better at through trial, error, and often just pure luck. Annie shares a plethora of tips and strategies that we can implement and practice in our lives by simply thinking in bets. What she has to share holds the potential to greatly improve our understanding and ability to navigate decision making in a constructive and healthy way. The good decisions start now, take a listen.

Visit Annie’s website www.AnnieDuke.com to find her book, Thinking In Bets, or get in touch with her. 

Annie Duke has founded a youth-focused non-profit organisation, found at www.HowIDecide.org.

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This episode quickly becomes one for the books as Margo Aaron, former psychological researcher turned author, helps us connect the dots between psychology and marketing. What does it take to be desirable? How do we find a balance between wanting to be liked and staying true to what we stand for, even if that means that some people will hate us? Margo opens the doors to a captivating conversation that you don’t want to miss.

Check out Margo Aaron’s work and catch up with her on her website at www.thatseemsimportant.com

You can find her on Twitter and Instagram as @MargoAaron

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In this episode of the podcast we speak with MacGyver creator Lee Zlotoff about the making of his hit TV show which has remained on the air across the world for 30 years, and using what he calls the MacGyver method to engage the enormous capabilities of your subconscious mind to bear on effective problem solving.

Lee David Zlotoff is an award-winning writer, producer and director of film and television. Among his more than one hundred hours of film and television credits, he was the creator/writer of the hit series “MacGyver” as well as the writer/director of the indie hit film “Spitfire Grill” which won the coveted Audience Award at the Sundance film festival, and which has also gone on to become a successful musical.

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Sanjay Rawal is a documentary filmmaker who recently released the film 3100: Run and Become. He joins us for this enlightening episode to discuss the relationship that one can find between physical fitness and spirituality. Sanjay tells us how the Bushman of the Kalahari see their ability to run as an integral part of their spirituality and connection to mother earth. He also talks about his own spiritual journey, the cultural impact of fitness, the adverse effects of fame and much more.

Sanjay Rawal’s film 3100: Run and Become can be found on iTunes, Amazon and Google Play 

Follow the film on Instagram @3100film and Sanjay @MrSanjayR

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Chris Wilson was sentenced to life in prison at the age of 17. During his time in prison, Chris made the courageous decision to turn his life around and then to help other people do the same. Within the confinements of his prison cell, he wrote a master plan. Behind bars, Chris became fluent in multiple languages, fostered good relationships and even started a successful business. Join our discussion to hear about the impact he had on the prison community, his mindset that helped him in achieving his goal, as well as how, in-spite of a life sentence, he built a life of meaning and purpose.

If you’re interested in Chris Wilson’s work, you can find his latest book, The Master Plan, and more at www.ChrisWilson.biz

Catch up with Chris on Twitter @ChrisWilsonBalt and on Instagram @ChrisWilsonBaltimore

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In the conclusion to one of our most fascinating interviews we’ve had, Andy Dixon tells us his transformation story. 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 love. In this amazing story, Andy talks about a journey of redemption and reinvention after a life sentence. Listen to Part Two now!

Andy Dixon spent 27 years in Tennessee prisons, and has since committed himself to altering the generational conviction cycle, particularly with America’s youth. Through an open dialogue and open heart, he has changed the lives of hundreds, facilitating rehabilitation and hope rather than continued violence and sigma.

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Emily Garnett is a lawyer, wife and mother diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer. Emily joins us for this episode with a wonderful story to share and a message for all of us. She gives us a grounded look at the experience of being diagnosed with cancer at age 32 along with the lessons she’s learned along the way. You’ll hear about how she navigates this new life of being diagnosed as she unmasks the illusions of control and balance and much more.

Visit Emily’s website where you’ll find her blog and much more – www.EmilyRGarnett.com

Emily has a podcast called The Intersection of Cancer and Life, go check it out!

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This is a touching yet powerful episode in which Desiree Adaway dares to venture into the intersections of race, culture and class with the intention of finding a means of liberation. Desiree is the principle of The Adaway Group, a consulting firm that works with multi-racial teams. During our discussion, she shares a strong perspective on equality and talks about how racism, sexism and systematic supremacy have affected not only her life but millions of others around the world.

You’ll Desiree and The Adaway Group at desireeadaway.com

You can also find her on all social media platforms at the handle @DesireeAdaway

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In one of our most fascinating interviews we’ve had, Andy Dixon tells us his transformation story. 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 love. In this amazing story, Andy talks about a journey of redemption and reinvention after a life sentence. Listen to Part One now!

Andy Dixon spent 27 years in Tennessee prisons, and has since committed himself to altering the generational conviction cycle, particularly with America’s youth. Through an open dialogue and open heart, he has changed the lives of hundreds, facilitating rehabilitation and hope rather than continued violence and sigma.

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Ever felt like you’re being hounded by people’s expectations of you? This is something we all go through. Laura Gassner Otting is a Keynote speaker and author of her latest book, Limitless. In this episode, Laura shares a message of breaking free from being stuck in pursing an idea of success that was created for us, by someone else. We can spend our lives chasing an idea of success but will we ever find our own success story? Take a listen to find out how to ignore everybody and do just that.

You can find Laura on all social media platforms as @HeyLGO.

Visit www.heylgo.com to find out more about Laura and her work.

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