The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

In our interview with the “rock and roll engineer,” Adam Steltzner discusses how exploration expresses our humanity and is an entirely unique trait among us all. He believes it’s a fundamental part of our humanity and is just like art and theater in that it’s a “gesture of who we are.” Take a listen to hear how a NASA engineer views humanity and what makes us the way we are!

For 10 years, Adam Steltzner led a team of engineers inventing, designing, testing and retesting the revolutionary “sky crane” landing system that successfully placed the Mars rover, Curiosity on the Martian surface in 2012. Since then, he’s been awarded honors ranging from the Smithsonian’s American Ingenuity Award in technology, to GQ magazine’s Spaceman of the Year.

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The question no longer is whether or not technology is good or bad for us; it’s now “What do we do with it?” And there’s nobody in the world right now who can better 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, Amy co-founded GoodThink to bring the science of happiness to life for organizations and individuals. Amy brings both passion and practicality to GoodThink. 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 (Spring, 2017).

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Unlock the secrets of successful interpersonal interactions with the brilliant Vanessa Van Edwards in this captivating episode of Unmistakable Creative. Vanessa, a celebrated human behavior expert, and bestselling author, takes you on a journey through the science behind connecting with people and navigating social situations with ease.

In this thought-provoking interview, Vanessa Van Edwards shares her invaluable insights on decoding human behavior and leveraging the power of psychology to build meaningful relationships. Whether you're a business professional, an entrepreneur, or simply looking to improve your social skills, this episode offers a treasure trove of practical advice and actionable strategies.

Discover the art of charisma, the importance of body language, and the impact of first impressions. Vanessa's engaging storytelling and evidence-based research make this episode both enlightening and entertaining, ensuring you walk away with a fresh perspective on how to succeed with people.

From networking events to job interviews, Vanessa's guidance equips you with the tools to confidently navigate any social setting. Unleash your true potential to connect, influence, and leave a lasting positive impression on others.

Tune in to this compelling conversation with Vanessa Van Edwards as she unveils the science of succeeding with people. Get ready to elevate your communication skills, build authentic connections, and master the art of interpersonal dynamics.

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You can find confidence in many ways. But for Ben Weston, dancing is one of the best ways to do so. Ben teaches men to dance with confidence and power at parties, clubs, and weddings. Dancing can be something foreign or terrifying to men, but not to Ben. And he has a unique story about how he got here and became the dancer he is today.

Ben Weston, the Men’s Dance Coach, helps men learn how to dance with confidence and power. And he’s on a mission to get the world dancing, one man at a time. 

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Ever read a self-help book? Ever realize that those books rarely work? Danielle LaPorte’s latest book, White Hot Truth, takes a look at the current dynamics of self-help culture and spiritual devotion and has her own different take on them all. Take a listen and hear how “self-compassion” is the new form of self-help!

Danielle LaPorte’s book, White Hot Truth is a sharp, wise, and often hilarious exploration of the conflict between genuine spiritual aspirationand our compulsion to improve. Danielle is a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100. Eve Ensler, author of The Vagina Monologues, calls her, “a force field of energy, wonder, humour, and love. Marianne Williamson calls her, “a bright light in the modern priestesshood.”

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Paige Filliater is all about energy. But not in the way you may think. She uses “energy work” to help businesses, corporations, and leaders make significant contributions to their community. And she does this through her thriving healing and business mentoring practice. Take a listen to her story and how she helps others find their energy and calling!

Paige Filliater is a human design expert who helps businesses, corporations, and individual leaders make significant contributions to their communities. She’s an entrepreneur and founder of the SpellBox subscription box service.

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Nadav Wilf has lost a million dollars and was over $80,000 in debt early on in his life. Yet he was able to gain all that back and more, and he’s learned that working in your passion is infinitely better than just working for money. Listen to his story as he details his early failures and successes in start-up companies and how he learned that money isn’t everything, but combining it with passion can lead to freedom.

Nadav Wilf has built and sold 2 million dollar companies as co-founder and CEO. He is the founder of Lifestyle Perfected Passion Experience, a service to help others balance their life, find financial freedom, and help them live the life they love.

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Jess Shaktin is one of the leading minds and foremost voices in child and adolescent mental health and development. He’s helped uncover many secrets as to why adolescence is one of the most turbulent yet creative periods in someone’s life. He joins us in our latest episode to delve into the psychology of adolescence and discusses why we feel the need to fit in during puberty, how and why we learn easier during this time, and much more!

Dr. Jess Shatkin is one of the country’s foremost voices in child and adolescent mental health. He has authored more than 100 articles, chapters, and published abstracts throughout his career. He is the author of the book Born to Be Wild.

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Do you want to know how to live the “good life?” Do you want to know how to turn despair into something positive and get your life back on track? Andrew Taggart has taken the practices of ancient and modern philosophy and applied them to his life now for a more fulfilling way of life. Take a listen to his story and how he lives every day as a philosophical practice.

Andrew Taggart is a practical philosopher and entrepreneur who teaches individuals and organizations how to inquire into the things that matter most. He created a philosophy practice in which he speaks daily over Skype with entrepreneurs, business executives, artists, the ecologically-minded, and seekers about the nature of a good life. 

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What makes someone a leader? Not everyone in a position of power is actually a leader, and that’s what led Sebastian Salicru to delve into the characteristics of a true leader and figure out what it takes to be an effective leader for a high-performing organization. Take a listen as he describes what separates regular people in authority with legitimate and strong leaders!

Sebastian Salicru is a business psychologist, specializing in leadership and organizational development. He is the Director of PTS Consultants, an Associate of Melbourne Business School – Executive Education, and Fellow of the Institute of Coaching.

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