The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Sometimes your creativity can grow stagnant if you continuously work alone. The best way to help expand your creative horizons is by working with someone else, and nobody understands that more than Mars Dorian. He returns to discuss the foundation of his creative career, why trust is so important in collaborative relationships, and why working with others helps creativity flourish.

Mars Dorian is a digital illustrator and storyteller. He creates  visual illustrations and designs to help your content spread online, and stand above the noise. He also is the logo designer and special projects artist for The Unimstakable Creative Podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @marsrodian 

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In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we delve into the mind of Anders Ericsson, a globally recognized psychologist and professor at Florida State University. Known for his groundbreaking research on the psychological nature of expertise and human performance, Ericsson introduces us to the concept of 'deliberate practice'. This method, he argues, is the key to achieving superior performance in any field, be it music, chess, medicine, or sports.

Ericsson's work challenges the notion that 'practice makes perfect,' asserting that the quality of the practice is far more important than the quantity. He emphasizes that practice must be deliberate and focused rather than mindless repetition. This episode explores how to apply deliberate practice not only to technical fields and artistic pursuits but also to our everyday work lives.

Listeners will gain insights into how expert performers acquire their superior skills and how they can apply these principles to their own lives. Whether you're an aspiring musician, a budding chess player, or a professional seeking to excel in your field, Ericsson's insights will provide you with the tools to master your craft through deliberate practice.

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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 more 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.

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We all have our own story, but what common thing ties your story together? Pamela Slim discusses that, taking pride in heritage and how to carry that heritage over generations, how creativity shifts over time, and more.

Pamela Slim is an award-winning author, business coach and speaker. In 2005, she started the Escape from Cubicle Nation blog, which is now one of the top career and business blogs on the web. She’s the author of Escape from Cubicle Nation: From Corporate Prisoner to Thriving Entrepreneur. You can follow her on Twitter @pamslim

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Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an enlightening conversation with Adam Gazzaley, a renowned neuroscientist, author, and the founder and executive director of Neuroscape. In this episode, Gazzaley shares his insights on the science behind how we develop attention and how to optimize it.

Discover how Gazzaley has devoted his career to understanding the workings of attention. Learn about the tools we need to achieve peak attention, how to make our minds work more efficiently, and why traditional education may have failed us in providing these tools.

Gazzaley, who is also a Professor of Neurology, Physiology, and Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco, discusses his book 'The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World.' Don't miss this episode to learn from one of the most influential voices in neuroscience today and gain insights that could transform your life and career.

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Body language and non-verbal communication often says more about you than the actual words you use. Mark Bowden is an expert in body language, non-verbal communication, and behavior, and he’s learned how to use non-verbal communication to change the emotions of an audience, to influence and persuade people, and to change how others view you.

Mark Bowden is a body language and behavior expert and the creator of TRUTHPLANE®, a communication training company and unique methodology for anyone who has to communicate with impact. With a reputation as one of the world’s foremost authorities on nonverbal communication, Mark travels all over the world to train groups and give keynote speeches. His clients include leading businesspeople, teams, and politicians, presidents and CEOs of Fortune 500 companies and current Prime Ministers of G8 powers. You can follow him on twitter @truthplane

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From a young age, Holly Shaw knew that she wanted to perform. She felt the most alive and awake when performing in front of others, and she uses that passion to help try and awaken others. She details her creative journey and how her creative DNA has woven itself into being.

Holly Shaw is the host of the Performers & Creators Lab Podcast. She’s also a bestselling author and creativity coach who has helped hundreds of artists, some of them Emmy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated, to overcome performance anxiety, impostor syndrome and creative blocks. You can follow her on Twitter @hollyshawcreate

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After her husband and creative partner of over two decades left her, Val Vigoda went through one of the roughest moments of her life. Creating was no longer the joyous process it used to be. But through working on Earnest Shackleton Loves Me, she discovered what “peak aliveness” felt like. Now she hopes to help others find that joy.

Valerie “Val” Vigoda is a successful electric violinist who has written or starred in musicals such as Striking 12 and Earnest Shackleton Loves Me and her own one-woman show “Just Getting Good.” She’s even shared the stage with former first lady Michelle Obama. She uplifts and connects with people through her unique combination of vocals, electric violin, trailblazing technology, and heartfelt, authentic musical storytelling.

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Welcome to an inspiring episode of Unmistakable Creative featuring Laura Belgray, a trailblazing entrepreneur and master of her craft. Join us as we delve into the captivating journey of finding your calling by breaking all the rules, guided by the wisdom of an extraordinary creative powerhouse.

Belgray shares her incredible story of defying norms and forging her own path to success. She reveals how embracing her unique voice and authenticity led her to uncover her true calling in the world of writing and entrepreneurship. This episode is not just about business; it's about embracing your quirks and following your passion to create a life and career that aligns with your true self.

Through engaging anecdotes and practical insights, Belgray offers valuable tips on how to discover and leverage your strengths, even in unconventional ways. Her wisdom shines through as she shares the importance of staying true to yourself and daring to be different.

Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the power of self-discovery and the freedom that comes from living life on their own terms. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or seeking to find your purpose, this episode offers invaluable wisdom to unleash your creativity and find your calling by embracing what makes you truly unique.

Don't miss this episode to learn from an extraordinary entrepreneur who has defied the norm and found immense success by breaking all the rules. Gain insights that could revolutionize your approach to life and discover the path to finding your true calling with Laura Belgray.

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What’s the secret to having an engaged and productive team? It’s having a plan for developing all employees, no matter where they are on their personal learning curves. Whitney Johnson is an expert in this field and built her ideas of constructing a proficient team off her ideas of how to “disrupt yourself” from a more personal level.

Whitney Johnson was named one of the world’s fifty most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50in 2017. She is the author of the bestselling Build an A Team. She was the co-founder of the Disruptive Innovation Fund with Harvard’s Clayton Christensen and was an award-winning Wall Street analyst. You can follow her on Twitter @johnsonwhitney

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