Unleash Your Inner Creative with Lauren LoGrasso
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Unleash Your Inner Creative is an Award-Winning podcast to help you become your full self & live a more creative & authentic life! I'm Lauren LoGrasso (a multi-passionate creative) & I believe repressed creativity causes much of the world's suffering, so I want to help you unleash! This pod lives at the intersection of creativity, spirituality, mental health & self-development. With the help of guests like Julia Cameron (The Artists' Way), Guy Raz (How I built This) &brain coach, Jim Kwik, you'll become expressed, redefine your relationship with fear & pursue your heart's deepest desires.
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The Antidote to Imposter Syndrome & Achieving Your Greatest Creative Dream + w/ Filmmaker, Jeffrey Crane Graham
Hi Cutie! Today I sit down with Jeffrey Crane Graham to discuss his journey in creating his feature film 'Always Lola'. Jeffrey or Jeff, as I call him, and I have know each other since we were little 20-somethings working (or in my case, interning) at AfterBuzz TV. Today he shares how he achieved his greatest creative dream: writing, producing and directing a feature film --which is now out on Prime Video, no less! He will talk about how he alchemized. his personal grief into a compelling script, the antidote to imposter syndrome and the importance of staying true to personal vision as an artist. Jeff provides insight into the challenges and benefits of working with one's spouse, vulnerability’s role in the creative process, the changing climate of the industry, and the key tenant to all good stories. It’s a compelling episode between two friends that will give you practical tools to go toward your dreams on a shoestring budget and a full heart. Timestamps and links below!! Love you more than you know.
Link to watch/rent, 'Always, Lola' Here: https://www.amazon.com/Always-Lola-Roxy-Striar/dp/B0CBB4SGZG
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00:04 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:52 Jeffrey’s Journey to Filmmaking
02:27 Jeffrey’s Move to New York City
04:49 Jeffrey’s Creative Process and Inspiration
09:26 Jeffrey’s Film Project: Always Lola
12:46 Challenges and Triumphs in Filmmaking
19:23 Collaborating with a University for Film Production
25:53 How to work with a Spouse in Creative Projects
29:35 How to navigate Creative Differences in Film Production
32:35 The Power of Communication in Relationships
33:13 The Challenges of Producing a Micro-Budget Film
34:01 The KEY to Good Storytelling
35:39 The Evolution of your Creative Identity
36:33 The Decision to Write and Direct
42:22 The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership
45:58 The Struggles and Triumphs of film making
48:53 How to navigate Journey of Self-Discovery and Transformation
49:22 The Challenges and Rewards of Casting
52:51 The Impact of the Strike on Film Distribution
54:12 The Joy and Fear of Releasing a creative project
59:59 The Importance of Supporting Independent Film
01:00:26 Final Thoughts and Reflections
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Nov 22, 2023
Burnout: Why it Happens, How to Spot it & Tools to Stop it w/ Anne Helen Petersen (Best of Unleash)
*The Best Of Unleah (original Episode Description Below!)*
Anne Helen Petersen is an academic, journalist, and author best known for her work as the former senior culture writer and western correspondent at BuzzFeed, her book Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation, and her most recent gig as a writer at Substack. On top of that, She has been featured in publications such as Forbes, The New York Times, Business Insider, The Wallstreet Journal, NPR and many more.
As I mentioned, Anne wrote a book on Millennial burnout and is an expert on it. So I wanted to have Anne on the show, because honestly, I am pretty burnt out. And I have been for a while. Reading her book was a revelation of just how much I’ve been living hand to mouth and my out-of-whack priorities have been.The awareness of what burnout looks like, has helped me start to make small changes to rejuvenate myself and get back in touch with the sweetness and simple joys of life. It’s my hope that this interview can be an inciting moment for you to do the same, if you’re feeling similarly.
*From This Conversation You’ll Learn:*
* What burnout is and how to know if you have it
* Why she was drawn to the topic
* How to form a practice to deal with your burnout & rest
* Why millennials suffer for burnout more
* What our boomer parents/history has to do with it
* What to do if you feel like you never work hard enough
* How the pandemic is affecting burnout
* Why you should talk to trees and plants (REALLY)
* Why a traditional office setting lends itself to burnout
* Why employers both overwork millennials and criticize them for not being hardworking enough
* Why Anne believes it’s sometimes better to do what you really like instead of what you love
* How to get over Creative heartbreak
* And more!
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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:06 Revisiting the Burnout Episode
01:11 The Importance of Rest and Reflection
01:51 Introducing the Guest: Anne Helen Peterson
02:33 The Burnout Generation: A Deep Dive
03:03 Anne Helen Peterson's Expertise and Background
03:31 Personal Experiences with Burnout
04:18 Understanding and Dealing with Burnout
04:56 Interview with Anne Helen Peterson Begins
06:22 Personal Journey and Burnout Realization
06:34 Understanding Millennial Burnout
10:14 The Impact of Work Culture on Burnout
13:07 The Role of Parenting and Childhood in Burnout
24:46 The Pandemic and Its Effect on Burnout
27:42 The Paradox of Productivity on Slack
28:20 The Impact of Surveillance on Work Culture
29:48 The Journey of Writing a Book
31:58 The Misconception of Millennials and Work
41:43 The Transition from Academia to Journalism
46:52 The Challenges and Freedom of the Gig Economy
53:03 Reflections on Childhood and the Journey to Now
54:31 Closing Thoughts and Acknowledgements
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Nov 15, 2023
The MOST Creative Story: She Taught Her Dog to 'Talk' & Wrote a Book About It w/ Alexis Devine aka @WhatAboutBunny
This week on Unleash, you'll hear from artist, author and internet sensation, Alexis Devine, who shares her journey of teaching her dog, Bunny, to communicate via the use of talking buttons. The unique approach to pet communication garnered Alexis viral fame on TikTok, with her page 'whataboutbunny'. We delve into Alexis' book, 'I Am Bunny', that details her experiences and revelations about herself and her creativity through teaching Bunny. The conversation also touches on the interesting overlap of creativity and science, Alexis' autism diagnosis, navigating life's unexpected turns, and cultivating patience during the creative process.
*Timestamps/Chapters:*
00:04 Introduction and Guest Introduction
02:38 Interview begins
03:02 Alexis's Artistic Journey/Life before Bunny
06:02 Impact of the Pandemic and Bunny's Arrival
06:16 Teaching Bunny to Communicate
07:58 Alexis's Unexpected Internet Fame
08:21 Reflections on Alexis's Artistic Career
09:46 Transitioning to a New Creative Path
19:24 The Role of Empathy in Communication
22:37 Advice for Teaching Dogs to Communicate.
26:37 The Journey to Writing a Book
27:26 The Process of Writing and Overcoming Challenge
29:01 Releasing the Book and Dealing with Vulnerability
30:12 Sharing Personal Trauma in the Book
31:47 Balancing Light and Deep Moments in the Book
39:34 The Intersection of Art and Science
41:19 Participation in a Canine Cognition Study
42:30 Discovering Autism diagnosis Through Bunny & repairing childhood hurts
46:07 Reflecting on the Journey with Bunny
47:37 Closing Remarks and Gratitude
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Nov 8, 2023
🇮🇹 My Sicilian Soul Journey: Uncover Ancestral Secrets, Creative Sparks & Family Healing
Ciao, Creativo🇮🇹✨! Today I'm going to take you inside my deeply joyful and emotional journey back to Sicily. On this trip I reconnected with my ancestral roots and got to introduce my parents to our long-lost relatives (first cousins) after over seven decades. Throughout the episode, you'll hear me delve into the cultural lessons gleaned from my Sicilian ancestry, the formative role family has played in shaping my creativity, why I actually love language barriers and even some funny takeaways about Sicilan food and culture. We will also explore why your ancestry is a rich resource for creative inspiration and talk through how YOU can better understand yourself through addressing familial and generational grief. Hope you love it! Strap in for a Sicilan Adventure 🍝
*Chapters:*
*00:04*Introduction and Ancestral Journey
*00:23*The Importance of Knowing Your Roots
*01:02*The Privilege of Knowing Your Ancestry
*02:12*The Role of Family in Creativity
*02:26*The Power of Finding YOUR Creative Topic
*04:29*My Sicilian Origin Story
*06:31*The Unexpected Family ReunionS
*10:04*The Emotional Impact of Meeting Family
*13:31*The Trip to Sicily: A Homecoming
*15:41*The Healing Power of Family Connection
*25:17*The Role of Creativity in Sicilian Culture
*40:53*The Grief of Losing Cultural Roots
*55:09*The Miracle of Sicily Jo Ann
*59:15*Michelin Stars Are Overrated + I HATE Small Foods
*01:00:37* The Uniqueness of Italian Culture
*01:03:21*The Healing Power of Ancestral Connection
*01:06:12*The Importance of Family in Creative Expression
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Nov 1, 2023
🔗✌️Break Up with Social Media: How to Build a Creative Life & Business Beyond the Scroll w/ Amelia Hruby
*Today’s guest is Amelia Hruby. *She is a writer, educator, podcast host and producer and she also has a PhD in philosophy. She’s the founder of Softer Sounds, a feminist podcast studio that supports women and nonbinary small business owners in creating purposeful, powerful podcasts. She is also the host of Off the Grid which is her podcast about leaving social media without losing all your clients.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to push past fear to go through with big changes
* How Social media might be inhibiting your creativity
* How to recognize when it’s time to leave or lessen your relationship with social media
* How to actually go about leaving socials
* Where to find clients/community outside of socials
* How to build a valuable email list (and the best platforms to use)
* How to gain greater risk tolerance
* Why we should celebrate endings as much as beginnings
* And Much More!
*Here are links to some of the things Amelia mentioned on the pod: *
* Threshold Moments episode on The Tension Field
* Samara Bay's book Permission to Speak
* Offthegrid.fun
* The Interweb
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Oct 25, 2023
Learn to Mother Yourself, Ask for Help + Why Motherhood = Creative Expansion w/ Dr. Morgan Cutlip
*Today’s guest is Dr. Morgan Cutlip.* She holds a PhD in Psychology and is a highly sought after relationship expert, content creator and writer whose most recent book Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself helps women to mother themselves the way they mother their kids and reclaim their own voice. I wanted to bring Morgan on because, to reiterate, I think we’ve set up a system that isn’t putting Moms in a position to succeed. They are expected to be everything to everyone--of course there’s burnout and a feeling of failure in all areas.
Morgan provides a path to see that motherhood isn’t a restriction to your life and creativity, but rather, can be an expansion.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to navigate the journey of motherhood without losing yourself
* How to go from dream to releasing your creative project
* Why it's important to mother yourself as you would mother your children
* How to let go of the dream of balance and STILL find a way to have a full life
* Why it's possible AND Probable for moms to still have their great creative renaissance and unleash after birth
* How to regain your creative juice, post-baby
* How to deal with kids protesting your creative time
* What is required of a mother’s partner in order to make mothering not feel impossible
* Why Motherhood is an expansion not a restriction
* And Much More!
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Oct 18, 2023
Calm Your Nervous System: Unlock Safety, Resilience & Creativity with Polyvagal Theory ft. Dr. Stephen Porges & Seth Porges
*Today’s guests are Father/Son duo, Dr. Stephen Porges and Seth Porges. *
Dr. Porges is a neuroscientist and is Distinguished University Scientist at Indiana University where he is the founding director of the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium. He is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina, and Professor Emeritus at both the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Maryland. He is also the author of several books about the Polyvagal Theory, a theory he originally proposed in 1994.
Seth Porges is a filmmaker, journalist, and television commentator. He produced, wrote, and co-directed the feature documentary Class Action Park, which premiered as the number-one movie on HBO Max in 2020. He has also appeared on numerous television shows and networks including National Geographic, Discovery, and The History Channel.
Together, they co-authored the book, Our Polyvagal World, which is out now.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* A simple explanation of the Polyvagal Theory
* What the vagus nerve is and how it affects you psychologically and physiologically
* How to stimulate the vagus nerve
* How digestion and our relationships are intertwined
* How trauma can relate to gut issues
* Why the distinction between the question: ‘how safe do you feel’ vs. ‘how safe are you’ is important
* How to move through trauma
* How all of this relates to your ability to be creative
* And Much More!
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* *Follow me: *_*@LaurenLoGrasso*_
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Oct 11, 2023
Rejection: How to Pick Yourself Back Up w/ Jonny Manganello aka Jonnycakes (Best of Unleash)
*Hi Creative Cutie! *I am currently in Sicily with my parents--reconnecting with our roots and having a massive family reunion with the LoGrasso side. Can you believe my parents are both Sicilian and have never been there? Anyway, I am introducing my Dad to his first cousins for the very FIRST time after I met them (for the first time) last summer. Please follow along for this beautiful journey on Socials and enjoy the re-air of this powerful episode on rejection. This conversation came on the heels of putting out my first single. At the time, I was feeling a bit crestfallen that the song didn't have the wide reception I so craved. Since then, I have really had to rework my motivation. At this point, I was entirely outwardly motivated, making the rejection utterly brutal. Now, in 2023, I would still love recognition, but I now realize I have to give it to myself first. I sing because it is who I am. I hope to be recognized, but I will sing either way. This is the creative's journey to wholeness, I think. Always evolving. Anyway, if you're in a moment of rejection, I hope this helps you feel less alone. LOVE YOU!
*Original Episode Description (<<--WOW I used to write in 3rd Person - SO SERIOUS*😂)*: *
Today’s show is all about…you guessed it…rejection. In this raw, open and brutally honest episode, Lauren discusses a recent barrage of creative disappointment, betrayal and rejection. It has certainly been a “creative crossroads moment”. She is joined by her BFF & friend of the show, Jonny Manganello to talk through what happened, how she is managing the emotions that come along with the no’s and tactics to pick yourself back up when it feels like all the doors are closing around you. The show is a mix of laughter, tears and heartfelt advice that will help you feel less alone. You’ll even hear a little guest appearance by Lauren’s Mom, Jo Ann, who gives a hilarious (and highly biased) take on what Lauren should say to those who have rejected her!
*From this conversation, you’ll learn:*
* How to pick yourself back up after creative heartbreak
* Why it’s important to take time to acknowledge your accomplishments
* The importance of setting deadlines
* Tips to get unblocked, creatively
* Why having an accountability buddy can help (and why you might need to be your own buddy)
* Tips to deal with your judgmental family at Thanksgiving
* How to know when it’s time to ask for help
* Plus, you’ll even a hear a heated debate on which breakfast foods are best, and so much more!
*-If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! *And, join our creative community by following @UnleashYourInnerCreative on Instagram & Facebook and @UrInnerCreative on Twitter!
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* You can download Lauren's debut single, "Road To Glory" HERE!
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Oct 4, 2023
Overcome Perfectionism, Stop People Pleasing & Find Your Core Values w/ Kamini Wood
*Today’s guest is Kamini Wood*. She is a certified life coach, the host of the RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way Podcast, the creator of AuthenticMe and CEO of Live Joy Your Way which is a coaching company that helps high performers and overachievers who have seen success through old-rooted, traditional metrics, reestablish their relational self-awareness. She helps anyone from healthcare workers to lawyers and really any high-performing individual who wants to find that balance between work and their personal lives.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to release perfectionism
* How to shift into a different career
* How to overcome being a people pleaser
* How to get over your fear of hurting other people’s feelings
* How to step into the light out your own life
* How to build a tolerance for fear
* How to have high standards while also being internally motivated
* How to recognize and talk back to shame talk
* What core values are and how you can find them for yourself
* And Much More!
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Sep 27, 2023
Release Drama Addiction, Calm the Chaos & Embrace Your Authentic Self w/ Dr. Scott Lyons
*Hi Creative Cutie! Today’s guest is Dr. Scott Lyons. *Scott is a former professional Drag Queen turned licensed clinical psychologist, doctor of osteopathy, educator, podcaster and author of the book Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others. He hosts The Gently Used Human Podcast and is the creator of The Embody Lab which is a hub for embodied education, self-discovery, and somatic healing. He has been featured in huge publications such as The New York Times, Vanity Fair, ForbesWomen, The Telegraph, and many more.
****NOTE: Deep talk about drama addiction starts at 18 minutes, but I highly recommend the beginning where we talk about exactly *how* he went from being a pro Drag Queen to a clinical psychologist*💗******
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*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to let go of one dream for another
* How to deal with the emotional pain of healing from a physical ailment
* How to rewrite your limiting beliefs around your intelligence and potential
* How to find your authentic voice with authority
* The definition of “Drama” and “Drama Addiction”
* The signs/symptoms of drama addiction and Why it happens
* How to start to release the need for drama
* What a stress response is and how to move through it
* How to get back into a relationship with yourself
* What people in the performing arts specifically have to learn about drama addiction
* And Much More!
*Vote For Unleash in the SIGNAL Awards Here: *_https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2023/shows/general/creativity-marketing
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Check out my #Creativity Workshop on Friday, 09.29 at 2pm ET here: https://linktr.ee/laurenlograsso
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Sep 20, 2023
Never Too Late: Pursue Your Dreams at Any Age & Sing for Your SOUL w/ Grammy Nominee, Chandrika Tandon
*Today’s guest is Chandrika Tandon. She is a globally recognized business leader, Grammy-nominated music artist, and humanitarian*. She recently released her new album Ammu’s Treasures which features a variety of classic songs and soothing chants for all ages. She also has been profiled in print, on radio, and on television, including in CNBC’s The Brave Ones series.I wanted to have Chandrika on the show because of her remarkable journey into the world of music—a path she embarked on later in life, proving that it is ALWAYS the right time to pursue your passion, what’s meant for you will never miss you. Remember creativity doesn’t have an age limit.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to find the courage to break from tradition
* How to get started on your dream later in life
* How to push past being perfectionist & focus on being YOURSELF
* The power of music and creativity to find yourself and connect with the divine
* How to create truly for your own joy
* How to become more of a rebel
* How to create from a pure place, without a thought of outcome
* The joy of making creative projects for children
* AND MUCH MORE!
*-Remember to subscribe/follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. *Please leave us a rating and review- it helps SO much in getting the show out there. And tell a friend about the show- podcasts are very personal and tend to be spread person to person. If this show helped you or made you smile, share the love :)
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*Check out my #Creativity Workshop on Friday, 09.29 at 2pm ET here: *https://linktr.ee/laurenlograsso
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Sep 13, 2023
Unlocking Success & Creativity Through Deep Healing w/ Victoria Song
*On The Guest: *Today’s guest is Victoria Song. She is a leadership advisor and coach to CEOs, scientists, artists, and entrepreneurs. She’s worked with people like Cindy Crawford and Ryan Hudson who is the cofounder of Honey- which was acquired by paypal for 4 billion dollars. She is also the author of the Wall Street Journal Bestseller, Bending Reality, was on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list and has been featured in ABC, NBC, Glamour, Boston Globe, and more.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to get out of your head and into your body
* The signs of an inflamed nervous system
* How to healthily express anger
* How to heal from feelings of unworthiness
* How to bend reality
* What Contraction/ expansion is and how can you start leaning more toward expansion
* How to build self-trust
* Why it’s important to celebrate successes and wins
* How to change your inner critic voice into something supportive
* How to rewrite old stories
* AND MORE!
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Sep 6, 2023
Creative Coaching: Rebrand Yourself, Define Your Creative Mission Statement & Promote Your Work w/ Artist, Reba Ruff
*On The Guest: *Today I am doing a coaching session with a longtime listener of the show, Reba Ruff. Reba is a Denver-based Artist who has been creating digital illustrations since 2020. Her original work was shared under the handle, @BeckyLovebutts where she would do artwork of literal butts and other erotic art…But now she wants to transition into doing all kinds of different art…Not just her erotic pieces, but rather, creating art from on parts of life that bring her joy. I wanted to coach Reba because I am a huge fan of her work. I was also interested in talking with her because a creative rebrand is something so many of us go through and it is equally difficult from a tactical and an emotional standpoint.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to bridge the gap between what you’ve been doing as an creative and what you want to do as an creative
* How to build your creative mission statement
* Creative exercises that can help you define your brand + find your…
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Aug 30, 2023
Co-Creating with Passed Loved Ones & Navigating Grief w/ Author, Dina Gachman
On The Guest:
*Today’s guest is Dina Gachman. *She is a Pulitzer Center Grantee, an award winning journalist, and a frequent contributor to the New York Times, Texas Monthly, Vox, and more. Her book, So Sorry for Your Loss came out this past April. In the book she takes you through grieving her Mother and her sister--it is a testament to the immutable love of family and the grief that forever can change you. The book has been featured in places like TIME, Southern Living, Oprah Daily, Teen Vogue, CBS, and more.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to tell your story from an outside perspective
* How to get comfortable with your grief and the grief of others
* How to ACTUALLY comfort someone going through grief
* How to create again post-grief
* Our take on the difficulty of the human experience
* The TRUTH about hospice
* How to build a relationship with someone after their passing
* How to the passing of loved ones can affect the creative process
* Ho…
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Aug 23, 2023
Get Empowered, Embrace the Word 'No' + Rewire Your Reality & Manifest w/ Music Artist, Allison Kane
*On The Guest: *Today’s guest is Allison Kane or as her fans know her, “AK.” She is a self-produced indie singer, songwriter, and all-around entertainer. Known to many as the “First Lady of Hip-Rock,” she has been featured with artists such as Lil Wayne, Kodak Black, Tay Money, and many more. She amassed millions of streams on Spotify, has 6.8 million instagram followers AND 1.7 million on tiktok--she has successfully grown a HUGE following all without the help of a label.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* Why you MUST find and follow your own North Star
* How to build resilience around rejection
* Ways to confidently share your work
* Tips to become more fearless
* Hot to stop letting the word ‘no’ define you and the decisions you make
* How to develop your ear as a musician
* The power of being an indie artist
* How to manifest and rewire your reality
* How to own your power and speak up with more confidence
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Aug 16, 2023
Discover Authentic Self-Love, Embrace Creative Chaos & Begin Your Soul Archaeology Journey w/ Sarah Sapora
*Hi Creative Cutie*🤗*! Today you’ll hear an inspiring conversation with Sarah Sapora, an accomplished writer, motivational speaker, and creator of inclusive live events and retreats. *Discover her groundbreaking book, ‘Soul Archaeology,’ where she guides you away from conventional before-and-after thinking towards self-growth through self-accountability, honesty, and compassion.
*From this episode, You'll Learn How to:*
* Navigate and embrace mental breakdowns with acceptance.
* Distinguish between triggers and activation for personal empowerment.
* Embark on your soul archaeology journey and learn practical steps to begin your excavation.
* Craft a powerful "Self-Love" to-do list that nurtures your well-being.
* Cultivate resilience in the face of discomfort and challenges.
* Thrive through the chaos of the creative process with self-care strategies.
* Uncover the authentic truth about self-love and how to embody it fully.
* AND MORE!
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Aug 9, 2023
Sex, Religion & Creativity + Being The First to Speak Up w/ Sadia Azmat
*Today’s guest is Sadia Azmat. *She is a comedian, author, podcaster, and consultant who has broken the boundaries with her insightful humor, thought-provoking commentary, and infectious charm. Sadia recently co-created and presented the critically acclaimed BBC Sounds podcast ‘No Country for Young Women.’ By challenging the status quo through being a comedian and also with her background as a British Asian Muslim, she was inspired to write her book “Sex Bomb” which explores the complicated relationship between culture, religion, identity, and sexuality within the British Asian community.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to balance being a multi passionate creative
* How to find the courage to make rebellious choices
* The connection between owning your sexuality and your creativity
* The weird messages we get on sex & how we start to undo those
* How to balance your desires, specifically with being different and also belonging
* How to block out o…
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Aug 2, 2023
👽💗Aliens, Allowing Life + Don’t Get Caught in Your Creative Past & Embracing Silence w/ Lauren :)
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Have you ever felt alone?? Well I have good news for you: YOU AREN’T. Hi my creative cutie! I don’t think we need questions at the top here…All we need to say is ALIENS EXIST. I mean?! We are not alone.
*Today I’m going to be doing a solo episode about:*
* Why finding out aliens are pretty much for sure real made me feel like I could do anything
* What to do when you get caught in your creative past
* How to get a mental software upgrade
* The TOP life and creative lessons I’ve learned since we last talked one on one
* Oh ALSO! There is a video episode for this! Check it out on Spotify or youtube, if you like Vid! So strap in and get excited for my inner monologue and my dusty mic!!
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Jul 26, 2023
Astrology: Find Your Soul's Purpose, Your Missing Element & Deep Dive Your Birth Chart w/ Debra Silverman
*On The Guest: *Debra Silverman is an astrologer, psychotherapist, teacher, podcaster, and author of her book, The Missing Element. Over the past 45+ years of professional experience and private practice, Debra has specialized in helping thousands of individuals achieve emotional health and wisdom based on who they uniquely are. She specializes in guiding those who are going through major life changes, pain, and insecurity. Might I add, I HIGHLY recommend pulling out your birth chart for this episode and following along!
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to build the courage to step out of “the norm”
* How astrology can help unleash our most true and authentic selves + What the birth chart tells us about our purpose
* More info four elements and how they play a key role in our lives and choice
* How to find your missing element
* What the midheaven is & how it’s related to career
* How to find acceptance & Self-Love in your astrological chart
* How to…
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Jul 19, 2023
Narrative Healing: Recognize Your Body’s Signals + Release Trauma & Your Deepest Stories w/ Author, Lisa Weinert
On The Guest:
Today’s guest is Lisa Weinert. She is a writer/author, keynote speaker, teacher, literary consultant, and a certified yoga teacher with specialties in trauma-informed and restorative yoga. Lisa has worked with authors for over two decades as a publicist, editor, and literary coach and now she’s finally telling her own story. Her new book Narrative Healing: Awaken the Power of Your Story just came out yesterday which focuses on uncovering the healing power of your story, expressing your authentic voice, finding connections with your body’s signals and creativity, and much more.
From this conversation you’ll learn:
* How to recognize your body's signals
* The power of silence
* The connection between storytelling and your nervous system
* How to see your body as something to value and cherish
* How to listen to your body when it whispers instead of when it screams
* How to do narrative healing & its benefits
* Tips on moving through trauma
* The p…
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Jul 12, 2023
Heal Family Trauma, Embrace Your Heritage & Walk Through Open Doors w/ My Italian Singing Sister, December Rose
*On The Guest: *Today’s guest is December Rose aka Rosie. She’s a singer/songwriter, Italian culture content creator, vocal coach, and founder of December Rose Studios. Some of Rosie’s career highlights include studying at the Royal Conservatory of Music, winning a New Artist Spotlight award from Blastro.com and getting awarded New Music Weekly’s Top 40 Artist of the Year on the same ballot as Billie Eilish and Shawn Mendes. I love how open Rosie is about everything: From how hard it is to stick with it as an artist when you don’t feel successful, to calling out and putting a stop to unhealthy family dynamics…Rosie’s just a really brave person and someone I am excited to share with you.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
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Why there are many ways to “make it” as a musician
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How to approach your artistry as a business
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How to reparent yourself and heal your inner child
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How to write about your family
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How to TRULY have faith
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Jul 5, 2023
💕Stop Saying You’re "Aspiring”, The TRUE Meaning of Failure + The POWER of an Original Idea 💡: Best of Unleash!
*Hello, my dear Creative Cuties. *It's Lauren here. I hope you're having a great holiday that you're resting. I am taking this week off, but I didn't wanna leave you hanging out there with no new unleash. So I'm resurfacing an episode from March, 2021, all about why I don't believe in the word aspiring, why there's nothing more valuable in the world than a good idea, plus tips on redefining failure and why it shouldn't be connected to financial success. We will be back with a new episode next week, but in the meantime, check out more info on this week's below! Enjoy - I really loved re-listening to this one!
*Today is a creative check in episode where I talk about*:
* My distaste for the word "aspiring": why I don't believe in it/why YOU should strike it from your vocabulary!
* Why there's nothing more valuable than a good idea (and why popsicles prove my point!)
* Plus, tips on redefining failure and why it shouldn't be connected to financial success!
* And honestly, so m…
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Jun 28, 2023
Creative Coaching: Rebuild Your Life, Self-Love + Find True Consistency w/ Jessa Reed
On The Guest:
Today’s coaching session features Jessa Reed. She is the owner of her own cleaning business which won “The Best of the Mountains Award” in 2020 taking first place for Best Cleaning Service. She also was the first in her immediate family to graduate college with a B.A. in psychology. Jessa has gone through a lot from being a child of divorce and abandonment by a parent to ending an 8-year relationship, to finding love again and then loss again and having to rebuild from square one. Jessa came to me with more questions about life rather than strictly about creativity. The truth is that sometimes we need to answer very basic questions about self-love and self-trust in order to get to a place where we can fully unleash and this conversation and coaching session reflects just that.
From this conversation you’ll learn:
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How to balance your personal life and also being a creative
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How to drop the charges on yourself & be kinder to yourself
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The steps to re…
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Jun 21, 2023
Stop Trying To Be Cool & Starting Being Yourself + 30 Songs in 30 Days & Redefining Success w/ Judd Harris
*On The Guest: * Today’s guest is Judd Harris. He is a singer/songwriter and American Idol Season 4 finalist. He has been featured in Rolling Stone, The Village Voice, People Magazine and CNN. He’s opened for artists such as Wyclef Jean and Jesse McCartney and he also did an unbelievably amazing duet with Billy Joel of Billy’s song “Baby Grand” which went viral on TikTok, with half a million views.
*From today’s chat, you’ll learn: *
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The power of authenticity
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The antidote to cynicism
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How to stop sleepwalking through life
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How to trust yourself through the creative process
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Ways to find a creative community
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How whether you should keep going
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How to get unblocked
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Do a 30 day creative challenge
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Why Type A and Type B personalities go together
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Why you need to stop combining idea creation with idea evaluation
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*AND MORE!*
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Jun 14, 2023
Meet Your Authentic Self, Build A Long-Term Relationship w/ Your Creativity + What Life Loves About YOU w/ Caroline Addington
*On The Guest: *Today’s guest is Dr. Caroline Addington. Caroline has her PHD and started her career as engineer and neuroscientist, moved into building a thriving social media marketing business and recently left that behind to pursue personal training and fitness. In addition, she also hosts her podcast Co-Create where she interviews anyone from New York Times Bestsellers, person. She has a fascinating journey and you'll hear how she went from working in a science lab to floating down a river and why she fearlessly leaps when her soul tells her it's time.
*From our conversation, you’ll learn: *
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Why taking what society views as a step back, can actually be a step toward yourself
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How to build the courage to take life-changing leaps toward what you love
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Why a day job can become one of your greatest teachers and life-highlights
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How to use fitness to improve your mental health and relationship with yourself
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Why a long journey to your greatest passion is okay…
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Jun 7, 2023
Feeling Down? Learn Tools to Move Through Pain, Burnout & Creative Debt
Are you burnt out? Been feeling down? Today I’m going to talk with you one on one and walk you through why last month was hard on me…How to move through being in a funk and burnout, what has helped me during this time, revelations I’ve had recently and I’ll even take some of your questions on this solo pod!
***Remember to subscribe/follow to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. *If you can, please leave us a rating and review- it really helps increase the show’s visibility and get out to more beautiful, creative souls. And tell a friend about the show-podcasts are very personal and tend to be spread person to person. If it helped you or made you smile, share the love!
Links:
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May 31, 2023
The Anatomy of a Hit Idea, Releasing Self-Doubt + What Creative Debt is (and How to Get Out of it) w/ Karrie Wolfe of Kinetic Content
*Today’s guest is Karrie Wolfe. *She is the Executive Vice President and Co-Head of Development and Programming at Kinetic Content which is a production company that creates and produces top-rated series including Netflix’s Love is Blind and The Ultimatum. Some of Karrie’s executive producer credits include Married at First Sight, Claim to Fame, Man vs. Bear and many more.
You may not know this but I simply ADORE reality TV. I actually think it is one of the most creative mediums and that if you watch it through the right lens, it can teach you even more about being a human and human relationships than scripted Television. So you can imagine my excitement to have Karrie on and learn what goes into making a hit reality show.
Karrie knows the creative process deeply--she comes up with new show ideas, develops them, pitches, sells and advises on new reality tv series. Today she’s here to talk about her latest show, “The Ride” --an eight-episode docuseries on Prime Video feat…
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May 24, 2023
Kara Loewentheil on Retraining Your Mind, Overcoming Fear of Failure & Learning True Self-Love
*Today’s guest is Kara Loewentheil.* She is a master certified life coach, feminist mentor, hit podcaster, and soon to be author. She best known for her podcast “Unf*ck Your Brain” which has over 38 Million downloads and strives to help women overcome self-doubt, anxiety, and imposter syndrome, boost their self-confidence and go toward their goals. My kind of show. She also runs “The Clutch” which is a feminist coaching community where women can learn and grow to liberate themselves from self-doubt, insecurity, and anxiety.
I wanted to bring Kara on the show because number one she has incredible tools to help you retrain your thoughts and rewrite your limiting beliefs. On top of her tools, she also has a great story of unleashing- she is a graduate from multiple IVY leagues and was on track to become a law professor when she gave it all up to follow the call to become a life coach. She knows how to shed conditioning to go toward her truest self and can help you do it, too!…
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May 17, 2023
Tips to Deal With Anxiety, Take Risks, Reinvent Yourself & Become a Full Adult w/ NYT Best-Selling Author, Sarah Knight
*Today’s guest is Sarah Knight. She is a New York Times best-selling author, hit podcaster and TEDx speaker with over 10 million views! *I first met Sarah when I produced her podcast, No Fucks Given Podcast, which hit #1 on the Apple Education Charts, thank you very much. It is truly a fantastic show and guide, that you should check out when you’re done with this episode! Besides thinking Sarah is awesome, I wanted to have her on because her story is quite literally one of unleashing her inner creative. She spent years climbing the corporate ladder and made a wildly successful career for herself in book publishing. But she grew unhappy with the corporate politics, the early mornings and anxiety of her job, so she quit and went freelance. Within months of taking the leap, she had the idea for her first book, The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a Fuck, which went on to become a New York Times Best Seller. The power of what can happen when you unleash. Today she’s here to talk abo…
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May 10, 2023
Body Neutrality: A Healing Tool to Help You Overcome Body Image Issues & Step Into Your Worthiness w/ Jessi Kneeland
*TW: Eating Disorders and Body image. *
*Today’s guest is Jessi Kneeland. *They are a queer and non-binary writer, speaker, podcaster and body image coach. Jessi started off as a physical trainer-- working with everyone from celebrities to supermodels and they found something interesting -no matter the body type, their clients always thought their bodies were not enough. This led Jessi to dig into their own body image, traumas and past to finally discover what helped them start their healing journey, which is something they call, Body Neutrality.
As someone who has long suffered with a bevy of body image issues including eating disorders, disordered eating and just generally never feeling Like I have the “right” body…I can honestly say I find Jessi's work revolutionary and healing in such a deep way, it’s hard to really put into words. Between their book Body Neutral, which comes out this June (and I highly recommend you pre-order now) and this conversation, I feel like I…
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May 3, 2023
Mental Health in Romantic Relationships: Conflict, Triggers, Attachment Style & Healing w/ My Boyfriend, Timmy
Hello, creative cutie! As you may know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. So ALL month on the show, I will be bringing you topics and guests that have to do with mental health, in some capacity. My first guest? My gorgeous boyfriend, Timothy Michael Blewitt aka Timmy. Timmy and I are going to talk all about navigating your mental health while in a romantic relationship.
The truth is: there are certain things about yourself, certain trigger points and pain you will feel and heal when you come to a romantic relationship authentically...There is healing and growth that could never happen alone, but it can also be challenging and confusing at times. In this episode, we take you through some of how we have navigated our mental health, triggers, anxiety, depression and conflict while we have been in relationship with each other. This episode is a vulnerable one and I hope it helps you feel less alone if you're in a relationship and wondering, "Is this normal?" The answer is yes. Vulnera…
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Apr 26, 2023
Heal Yourself, Turn Your Mess into Your Message + The Power of Staying Present w/ Danielle McPartlin
Have you been through some sort of trial or trauma? When you go through something hard or heartbreaking, one of the best ways to alchemize that pain is to make something- to create. *Today’s guest is Danielle McPartlin* and she did just that. She faced her health crisis head on, healed herself and is now helping others do the same. Danielle is the founder, and CEO of Plate Therapy which is a meal delivery company whose menu focuses on creating delicious gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and refined sugar free meals to help those with autoimmune disease and anyone who wants to eat gorgeous whole foods!
*From today’s chat you’ll learn: *
* The power of staying present
* Why sometimes a dream is only meant to take you on the journey
* How to NEVER give up on your greatest passion
* Tips for the benefits of not having a business plan
* How to eat to feel your best & heal
* How to access authentic optimism
* AND MORE!
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Apr 19, 2023
Take the leap: Release the Fear of Pissing People Off & Unleash Your Authentic Self w/ Latoya Cooper
*Today’s guest is Latoya Cooper. *She is an MBA, Amazon best-selling author, singer/songwriter, business coach, tiktoker and podcaster. Latoya is best known for her business strategy company Think Pink Persona, Her tiktok, @alistbusinessstrategist with nearly 150k followers, and for being featured on Essence.com as "The Artist To Watch".
*From today’s chat, you’ll learn:*
* How to put trust in the universe and leap
* The power of sharing your story
* How physical transformation can help your internal transformation
* How to reevaluate your religion or spirituality
* Why you MUST learn to say no to what doesn’t serve you
* How to let go of your fear of pissing people off
* How to finding your ideal customer or audience
* Tips for making a business plan
* And so much more!
-Remember to subscribe/follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. Please leave us a rating and review- it helps SO much in getting the show out there. And te…
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Apr 12, 2023
Come Home to Yourself: Let Go With Love, Tune Into Your Body’s Intelligence & Become The Main Character of Your Life w/ Ozan Varol
*Today’s guest is Ozan Varol. *He is a rocket scientist, lawyer, A leading thinker on creativity, innovation, and critical thinking, and a best-selling author, known for his book, Think like a Rocket Scientist and his new book, Awaken Your Genius. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Time, BBC, CNN, Washington Post, and more. He has also delivered many keynotes for major brands such as Microsoft, Adidas, Google X, The U.S. Department of State, and even the U.S. Navy.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to let go of false beliefs
* How to deeply accept all the different parts of yourself
* How to gently release old dreams to create space for new dreams
* Why letting go is an act of love
* How to get internal validation
* How to balance your inner drive with your major goals
* How to bust through writer’s block
* Why it’s best to separate idea generation from idea evaluation
* How to become the main character of your own life
* How…
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Apr 5, 2023
Expert Tips for Overcoming Creative Blocks, Fear & Building Your Creative Business w/ Artist, Patrick Ganino
*Today’s guest is Patrick Ganino. He is an artist, author, and social media expert. *He is best known for creating absolutely spectacular murals and paintings for celebs such as Hulk Hogan, Chevy Chase, Rosie O’Donell and many more as well as his own book, ‘The Business of Faux,’ and his ability to create and curate online communities.Patrick hustled his way to become a professional artist--from the start, he approached his art as a business and was relentless in his drive to pursue it. He doesn’t let perfectionism or overthinking get in the way of creating -he always just goes for it and trusts his instincts.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
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What characteristics you need to redefine your relationship with fear
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How to bust through a creative block
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The power of rest in the creative project
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Why Delegating is a powerful tool as a creative
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What the benefits are to creating quickly and living by the moto “less think, more do”
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How to find…
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Mar 29, 2023
Rediscover Your Ethnic Identity, Find Courage Through Your Ancestors + Italian Culture Deep Dive & Writing w/ Leigh Esposito
*Today’s guest is Leigh Esposito.* She’s an author, content creator, leader in the Italian American community, former litigator, and double-ivy league graduate. She’s best known for her instagram following of nearly 30k where she talks all about Italian and Sicilian culture, as well as her upcoming book, The Godmother.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
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How to rediscover your ethnic identity
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The power of reconnecting with long-lost family
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The TRUTH about Sicilian and Italian Culture/Mysticism
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How to let your ancestors guide you
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How it feels to truly be part of creative flow
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What magical thinking is
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How to listen to your own soul
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The power of living for and with your family, those past and present
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How to get over the fear and go toward your dream--even if you don’t have experience,
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Plus, Leigh’s unique take on the spiritual/creative connection
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* *To purchase/preorder The Godmother on Amazon: http…
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Mar 22, 2023
Find Peace in The Journey 🌟 Go Your Own Way & Abolish Perfectionism w/ Irene Walton of Homemade by Irene
*Today’s guest is Irene Walton.* She’s a food-based Content creator and influencer. She has a following of over 70,000 on Instagram, over 90,000 on Youtube and is also known for hosting her popular podcast, ‘Bites of History with Irene Walton.’ Irene is someone who has turned her pain into purpose. When she was just a teenager, she lost her Dad, who was one of her biggest supporters and inspirations in life. One of the things her and her Dad loved to do together most was cook and enjoy food. So, in his honor, she now hosts a show called, Dead Dad’s Kitchen.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
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How to not be scared to take your own path
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How to find spirituality on your own terms
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Why repressed creativity is the cause of suffering and how to keep going toward Unleashing
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How to take pain and suffering you have lived through and turn it into purpose
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How to build courage to go after something you want to do
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How to move past perfectionism
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How…
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Mar 15, 2023
Choose Ease, Life-Saving Creativity, The Power of Comedy + A Look Back on 2020 with Brittany Brave - The Best of Unleash
*Hi Creative! Today It's a BEST OF Unleash, with a brand new intro containing some insights on choosing ease, a thank you for FOUR YEARS of Unleash, thoughts on why your creative projects are like a time capsule, as well as insight on why I chose this episode to re-air. It's my conversation with comedian and friend of the show, Brittany Brave! Original Description below! *
*CW: *Domestic Violence
Brittany Brave is a New York City-based comedian who has been featured on TBS, MTV, The New York Times, ELLE and was named a Best New Talent by the New York Comedy Festival in 2019. She is also the founder of We are Cat Call, a platform for women’s leadership, progress and camaraderie that does female-focused events for all. I wanted to have Brittany on the show because we are really kindred spirits and have a similar path -both Italian Catholic, both only children both huge champions of fellow women and creatives. Brittany started her professional career in PR and did comedy on the side,…
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Mar 8, 2023
Heal Your Relationships, The Power of I AM + Break Negative Traditions with Yourself 💞
Hi Creative Cutie! Today is just you and me. I missed you! I am doing a solo episode all about relationships...Relationship to self, relationship to others and your relationship to your creativity and your dreams!
Through these topics, you'll learn:
* What Self love REALLY is, and some ways to start to achieve it
* The Power of the phrase, "I AM"
* The Truth about our negative stories
* Thoughts on originality
* How to break negative traditions within yourself
* How to nip issues with others in the bud and STOP worrying
* How to utilize jealousy productively
* How to get negative energy off of you and back to its owner
* The importance of your own committee
* The desert Island trick
* The creative magic of walking
* Why I want you to start to desire the things you think you shouldn't
* And MORE!
-*Remember to subscribe/follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. *Please leave us a rating and review- it helps SO much in getting…
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Mar 1, 2023
Creative Coaching: Discover The Message You’re Meant to Share, Your Deepest Creative Purpose + Balance Your Energy
*Do you know what you want to do creatively, but just aren’t sure exactly how to do it? *Let me explain.. Let’s say you want to write a book…You have a deep knowing you’re a writer…You’re just not sure what, exactly, your topic should be or how to start. Today I am coaching someone who is going through exactly that. Today’s guest is Patricia Cosulich. She’s a life coach, playwright, podcaster, singer, artist and lyme disease survivor. Today Patricia wanted to be coached because she has a dream of writing a book and wanted some advice on how to find her topic and unleash. She also wanted to delve into tools to find consistency and how to best allocate her energy as a multi-passionate creative.
*From This Coaching Session, You’ll Learn:*
* A definitive tool to figure out the message you’re meant to share
* How to find consistency even as a person who loves variety
* How to get in touch with your spirituality and use it to fuel your creativity
* Tips on heali…
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Feb 22, 2023
How to Make Good, Fast Decisions & Go Confidently Toward Your Goals & Dreams w/ Decision Coach, Nell Mcshane Wulfhart
*Today’s guest is Nell McShane Wulfhart. She’s a decision coach*, journalist, and writer, best known for her New York Times column “Carry On” as well as her writing for Travel + Leisure, Bon Appétit, Condé Nast Traveler, The Wall Street Journal, her book The Great Stewardess Rebellion and for coining the term, “Decision coach” - which is a job she created for herself because she LOVED giving advice.
I love this, because so often, whether it’s therapy or coaching, the person you’re paying to help you, won’t tell you exactly what to do and honestly, after years of schooling and being parented, sometimes we just need clear direction to make SOME sort of movement in our lives. Sometimes I wish SOMEONE would tell me I* have *to do something, you know? SO! I found that person - Nell!
*From Today's Chat, You'll Learn: *
* What, exactly, a decision coach IS
* Nell’s best tips to make good and fast decisions
* How to move past fear and guilt in decision-making
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Feb 15, 2023
My Parents on Pet Peeves, Pocket Dials + Why The Journey IS The Destination
*My parents are back and they're better than ever, but my Mom still can't figure out how to get close enough to the mic! haha! *Today we're talking Pet Peeves...and we go over a few things we love about life, too! It's all about #Balance!
*You'll hear our hot takes on: *
* Pineapple on Pizza
* Talking text
* Bed making
* Flight attendant woes
* When pocket dials go horribly wrong
* How to see the world through your own eyes
* Thoughts on when someone says, "I hate people"
* Indecisiveness
* PAC MAN
* Why the journey is the destination!
* And MORE!
*-Remember to subscribe/follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. Please leave us a rating and review-* it helps SO much in getting the show out there. And tell a friend about the show- podcasts are very personal and tend to be spread person to person. If this show helped you or made you smile, share the love :)
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* Follow me _*@LaurenL…
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Feb 8, 2023
Start Your Creative Career at ANY Age, Heal From Trauma & Access Divine Guidance w/ The Renegade Boomer, Tina Lorenz
Hi Creative! Today’s guest is Tina Lorenz. She’s a copywriter, marketing strategist, mindset shifter, coach, and podcaster. She’s known for her appearances on Montell Williams’ podcast, ABC and stages across the world as a speaker. Tina has an incredible story, going from a tough childhood and an abusive relationship, to getting the strength to leave and start her own business from the ground up. She started her copywriting business in her 50s with no prior experience and no big career to that point. Tina generated over four million dollars in sales, with a million-dollar profit in just 30-days, for one of her very first clients. She is PROOF that wild success can come at any age and the power of being in creative flow.
*From today’s chat you’ll learn:*
* How to heal after trauma & restart your life
* The power of being a late bloomer
* The spiritual component of success
* How to use copyrighting to sell ANYTHING
* How to grow and mature a business from the grou…
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Feb 1, 2023
Creative Therapy: Discover Your Hidden Dream, How to Balance Creative Passions & The Power of Being an Introvert w/ Caroline Stokes
*Today I’m taking you inside a coaching session with Caroline Stokes*. Caroline is a comedian, dancer, visual artist, musician, and self-expression expert who has who has been lighting up the internet with her hilarious content for years now…Building an organic audience of 111k followers on TikTok and almost 20 thousand people on Instagram. This is actually Caroline’s third time being on Unleash! I was quite honored that she, someone who I see as a fully unleashed person, wanted to be coached. It’s a reminder that everyone needs someone to see, guide and believe in them--that often times, that’s how they got there in the first place, and that’s how they continue to grow. This coaching session helped Caroline figure out a part of her creativity she didn’t even know she desired so deeply. It also was illuminating for me, as I discovered a whole new way to guide fellow multi-passionates (and honestly, myself) on how to allocate our time and creative energy. It was honestly p…
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Jan 25, 2023
Build Self-Acceptance, Own Your Story & Always Keep Dreaming w/ Olivia Christian
*Hi Creative Cutie! Today’s guest is Olivia Christian*. She’s an entrepreneur, coach, sports expert/host and author, best known for her work on NPR, ESPN radio, and her acclaimed workshop “Own Your Story”, which helps participants find their personal brand story…Through her workshop she’s partnered companies such as LinkedIN, Facebook, indeed, Microsoft and MANY more!I actually met Olivia when I was producing Girlboss Radio--We met literally RIGHT before the lockdown in march 2020! Wild. Back then I was struck by her warmth, authenticity, bubbly personality and kindness. I also love that her life mission has everything to do with figuring out who you are and how to communicate that to the world.
*From today’s chat you’ll learn: *
* How to create a personal brand story
* Why repetition is KEY
* How to share a new passion with your audience
* How to stop yourself from falling into a comparison trap
* How to deal with the distance between where you are with you…
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Jan 18, 2023
Anxiety Thoughts/Tips, Being too Cautious with Your Creativity + Change Your Perspective w/ My Boyfriend, Timothy Blewitt!
Hi Creative Cutie! Do you ever ever wake up and find your thoughts are already spinning in a VERY unpleasant way? Then, you go straight from your intrusive thoughts to social media, making you further feel like shit…Then you check your email, things are already going wrong at work…And the whole rest of the day you find yourself trapped in an anxiety spiral? Well the past couple days that’s how life has been for me…
*So today my Boyfriend Timmy and I are here to talk about:*
* Anxiety and tips to get through and out of that spiral (tactics that actually *WORK* for us)
* How to tell if you’re being too cautious with your creativity/career + the remedy
* AND How to realize when you need a perspective shift on your career and how to approach it!
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Jan 11, 2023
Julia Cameron on Writing, The Power of Your First Thoughts & Why 'Being Original' is Overrated
*On The Guest: *Today I’m honored to say that for the third year in a row Unleash is having on the ironic author of the Artists’ way and prolific creative, Julia Cameron. Julia is an artist, teacher, poet, playwright, novelist, filmmaker, journalist, and music composer. She’s best known for writing The Artist’s Way which has sold millions of copies, has been translated into 40 different languages and gave her the title “The Queen of Change” for starting a movement that brought creativity into mainstream conversation. Without the Artist’s way, there would be no Unleash. Her brand new book is called: Write for Life and it’s a love letter and guidebook for writers and aspiring writers.
*From our Conversation, you’ll learn:*
* How to have gratitude for the gift of your creativity
* Who she pictures when she writes
* What a longterm creative partnership takes
* How she would personify writing
* How to maintain flexibility and consistency
* Why setting a daily…
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Jan 4, 2023
Money: Own Your Worth, Better Your Relationship w/ Money, investing tips + Financial Feminism w/ Her First 100k’s Tori Dunlap
*Today’s guest is Tori Dunlap-* she went from graduating as a theatre major to becoming a top financial expert- creative AF. Today she’s a financial educator, entrepreneur, podcaster, author and social media personality best known for founding her company, ‘Her First $100K,’ her podcast ‘Financial Feminist.’ And her many appearances on TV such as Good morning America, The Today Show and for her first book, Financial Feminist. At the age of 22, Tori started her financial education blog and began saving money towards a goal of saving $100,000 by the age of 25. She did just that and now she helps other women do the same.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How she went from being a Theatre Major to becoming a finance Expert
* How to see other women’s financial success as an inspiration and as expansive vs. having a scarcity mindset
* What the gender pay gap really is and how it works
* How to become a budget Queen (if you’re currently living on vibes alone…
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Dec 21, 2022
My Parents on My Boyfriend, Controversial Holiday Takes & Tips + Listener Q's | Unleash Christmas Spectacular!
*My parents, Jo Ann and Mike LoGrasso are back for the third annual Unleash Christmas Spectacular and it's as glorious as ever! *
*On today's episode My parents share their take on hard-hitting topics like: *
* What should Santa get paid and WHO pays him?
* Who their deepest self really is and why my Mom's has something to do with a hair brush
* Your most controversial Christmas Take
* How to handle having your child's significant other over for the holidays (and tips for the significant others out there, too)
* Their most creative Christmas Hacks/tips
* The critique they'd like to give Santa
* What Christmas movie they would like to live in
* How it feels having me home
* What Christmas is like with an adult child vs. when I was little
* Mom Explains Movies- This time, It's A Wonderful Life!!
* A little insight into our Italian heritage and recent reconnection with our Sicilian relatives
* PLUS, an impromptu family songwriting session!
* That and more on th…
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Dec 14, 2022
Heal Generational Patterns, Ancestral Trauma & Your Emotional DNA w/ Judy Wilkins-Smith
*Family patterns and generational trauma. It’s something I think about a lot. Do you ever? *Do you ever wonder how much of your life and your issues are actually based on your own choices vs. how much you’re just playing out patterns that you witnessed and ingested from generations past and present? Through epigenetics, they have found that trauma can be passed through our DNA for up to 16 generations. Mind-blowing. Today’s guest is a family patterns expert who will teach you how to free yourself from ancestral trauma and patterns so you can be your full, truest self and unleash!
*Today’s guest is Judy Wilkins-Smith. *She’s a highly regarded organizational, individual and family patterns expert, systemic coach, motivational speaker and founder of System Dynamics for Individuals & Organizations. She’s also the author of Decoding Your Emotional Blueprint and more! She has 18 years of expertise in assisting high-performance individuals and Fortune 500 executives and their tea…
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Dec 7, 2022
Creative Therapy: Do it For The Joy, Art as Meditation + Refine Your Message
Today I had the honor of doing a creative and career coaching session with one of our creative community members! Her name is Consie Sindet. She’s an expressive mixed media artist, art journaler, art journaling teacher and a creativity coach. She runs her own business, where she does all of this and more called “Atop Serenity Hill.” Consie is an incredibly talented artist and coach, but wants to refine exactly what her niche is...she also wants how to define and articulate what her brand and business is and increase her coaching clients. So today I coach her and offer some ideas on how to do just that!
*From our chat you’ll learn: *
* What art journaling is and why it can be impactful as a tool to unleash
* The power of finding the mid-point between your greatest pain and joy
* How to find your pure why
* How to use art as meditation & to find PURE joy
* How to stop letting fear affect your goals and creative output
* How to zoom out and find your own definition o…
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Nov 30, 2022
Melody Beattie of Codependent No More on Healing Codependency with Creativity + What IS Self-Love?
*Today’s guest is Melody Beattie. She’s a New York Times Best Selling Author known for titles such as The Language of Letting Go, Playing It by Heart, The Grief Club, Beyond Codependency, and her most famous book, Codependent No More*-which just came out with a revised and updated edition that you should check out! Codependent No More, has sold over 7 million copies since its release in 1986. Melody is a true pioneer in this field and has helped millions find healing. Her work has changed my life, and it might just change yours, too!
*From our chat you’ll learn:*
* The true meaning of codependency and whether you might be codependent
* How to heal codependency through creativity
* What it REALLY even means to love yourself
* How to not turn on yourself when you're disappointed
* How to trust the creative process--even if it takes YEARS!
* Why Codependent No More IS Actually a romance novel
* Plus never-before-heard insight into Melody’s creative process and how…
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Nov 23, 2022
Can We All Agree to Stop Commenting On What Other People Eat? + Re-Air of No To Getting Weighed at The Doctor's
Hi Creative Cuties!
TW- Eating Disorders. This is a little Thanksgiving special! I'm doing some new content on what to do when someone comments about what you're eating, how much you're eating or the pace at which you eat, followed by a re-air of my episode originally titled, "Just Say No To Getting Weighed at The Doctor's."
All of the above is based on my real experience. My hope is to give you some tools this holiday season to protect your mental health and serenity when someone makes a careless comment or when a doctor tries to throw you on a scale without even saying hello, let alone getting your medical and mental health history.
We have much more authority in our own lives than we give ourselves credit for. Step up to the plate and protect your inner-child. And, for God's sake, don't comment on what anyone else is eating or how they're eating it. Stay in your lane, babe. We can't Unleash if we're constantly wrapped up in things that don't matter- focus on yourself and your hea…
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Nov 16, 2022
Astrology for Creativity & Self-Development + What’s Self-Acceptance vs. Enabling? w/ Queer Cosmos’ Colin Bedell
*On The Guest:*
Today’s guest is Colin Bedell. He’s a nondenominational, strengths-based Astrologer looking to queer the cosmos and provide secular approaches to personal, relational, and professional development. His work has been seen in Cosmo Magazine, discovery plus, his amazing Instagram, @QueerCosmos and countless podcasts, including his own, Good Risings!
NOTE: We have an amazing discussion at the top about life, self-development, Colin’s career journey and the difference between self-acceptance and self-enabling, but if you just want the astrology deep dive, skip to minute 28!
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* Why Everything is the same everywhere
* The Difference between self-acceptance and enabling
* What the Big Three (Sun, Moon & Rising Sign) REALLY are and what they mean about you/your journey
* The best place in the chart to look for career development
* Where in your chart to look to find information about your creativity and career
* How t…
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Nov 9, 2022
Find Focus as a Multi-Hyphenate + Authentic Networking & Marketing w/ Music Biz Pro, Laura B. Whitmore
*Today’s guest is Laura B. Whitmore. *She is a singer/songwriter, music marketer, event producer, and founder of the Women’s International Music Network AKA WIMN, as well as the She Rocks Awards, both of which focus on bringing together and honoring women from all facets of the music industry. Laura fell in love with music at a young age and always kept the dream of pursuing it on her heart. Studying business and music in college, Laure earned a B.S. in Music Merchandising and she started her music marketing career right away...Going from a company called Korg, then transitioning to create her own PR and Marketing firm and finally ending up as the senior Vice President for Positive Grid, which is a musical instrument and software company. During her entire professional career, she always remained an artist-putting out music continuously, whole time she kept her passion for songwriting alive, continuously putting out music, she also became a music journalist and interviewed musician…
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Nov 2, 2022
The Power of The Late Bloomer w/ Lauren LoGrasso :)
Do you consider yourself a late bloomer? Do you beat yourself up on your journey? Condemning yourself for not moving “Quickly enough?” or taking, “Big enough steps?” Me too. But I think I’m about to stop doing that so much and I have so ideas on how you can too.
Today I want to talk about the power and beauty of being a late bloomer, why it’s okay if you take a little longer to make a move in your life/dreams and how to have more patience and grace for yourself as a creative and human.
Also- this revelation was brought to me by a...fruit tree? YES. You heard that right, honey. It's about to get weird and woo woo in here. Time to unleash. Join me in dropping the charges on yourself, learning to trust and believe in divine timing and how to invest in the art of allowing. Here we go!
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Oct 19, 2022
Are You Tired of Being Afraid? Say Yes To Yourself & Choose Art Over Content w/ Musical Artist, Lizzie Weber
*On The Guest:*
Today’s guest is Lizzie Weber, the singer/songwriter who first put the idea in my mind that I also might be able to become a songwriter someday. More on that later. For now you should know she is an incredible indie folk artist known for her features in publications such as the Huffington Post, Glide Magazine and Seattle Weekly, as well as her collaborations with Grammy-award winning producer Sheldon Gomberg and Oscar-winner and singer/songwriter, known for the movie and musical Once, Marketa Irglova and for just being a stellar person.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to take a chance on yourself
* How to take fear out of the driver’s seat and take the risky path that leads to our truest selves.
* Why your subconscious is a fruitful ground for creativity
* How to focus on your long-term creative work rather than social media content alone
* Tips for cultivating patience
* The merit of being a big fish in a small pond
* How to recover…
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Oct 12, 2022
Honor Your Desires + Live a Life of Choice & 3 Day Work Weeks w/ Business Coach, Elaine Lou Cartas
Hi Creative Cutie! Today’s guest is Elaine Lou Cartas. She’s a business coach, career coach, and speaker for Women of Color and Allies, serving clients in 23 different countries! Elaine has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Money Magazine, Badassery Magazine, Pasadena Magazine, and Good Morning La La Land. She has spoken around the world from Sweden to Indonesia, as well as Fortune 500 companies like Universal Music Studios.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to structure work around your life, not the other way around
* When it's time to move on from free work
* Why it’s more important to think about Who you want to speak with and what you want them to feel
* How to view money as energy
* Why free may no longer be appropriate for you
* How to confront your mental health head on
* Why it’s never too late to start something you’ve always wanted to do
* How to Start Your Dream Project / business
* How to build a support system
* Tips f…
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Oct 5, 2022
9 Simple Tips to Reclaim Your Time, Your Life + Work Toward Your Dreams W/ Laura Vanderkam
Today’s guest is Laura Vanderkam. She’s an author, speaker and productivity expert best known for her wildly popular Tedtalk, which has been viewed over 7.4 million times, for hosting the Do it by Breakfast Podcast AND co-hosting the Best of Both Worlds Podcast, and for authoring several books, including The New Corner Office, I Know How She Does It, What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast and more Her most recent book, TRANQUILITY BY TUESDAY, is out October 11th and teaches readers to:Think about time strategically by creating a resilient, not perfect, schedule. That’s what we’re discussing today. Oh and she’s also married and a Mother of 5 children, so you best believe her time-management methods work! Her work has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, City Journal, Fortune, and Fast Company. She has been on a number of television programs as well including The Today Show, CBS This Morning, and HUNDREDS of radio…
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Sep 28, 2022
200 Episodes: Lessons, Revelations & Stuff I Still Don't Get + Why Regret is a Myth & Unleashing Is an Inside Job
*Can you believe???*? My little baby (podcast) is all grown up. When I started this show all I knew was I wanted to use my voice to connect with other people and I really wanted to do that through a podcast AND that I knew repressed creativity was the cause of so much of the world's suffering and I wanted to help people unleash. What I have learned, the community I've gained and the love I've poured into this show and it has poured into me has been so much greater than what I could have anticipated. Through it I have gotten to meet some of the kindest, most talented souls in the world (you,) talk with my heroes and discover and bring myself to the table in a more authentic way than I knew possible. So today we're taking a trip down memory lane - I'm going to share some of my favorite Unleash Lessons and my top takeaways from 200 episodes.
*From this, you'll learn: *
-Why inspiration is great, but at the end of the day, unleashing is an Inside Job
-Why you should never let fear of ma…
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Sep 21, 2022
How to Unleash Your Sexuality, Creativity & Stop Caring What Other People Think w/ Cougar Queen, Karenlee Poter
*Today’s guest is Karenlee Poter*, a self-proclaimed “COUGAR,” as well as an author, influencer, and co-host of the popular podcast, “Sex Talk with My Mom." Karenlee is a true phoenix. At age 47, her husband of 24 years was tragically murdered and she found herself a widowed Mother of three, having to completely rebuild her life from the ground up. With courage and tenacity, she rose from the ashes and transformed her pain into purpose. She ended up reinventing herself and creating a new career as a host, sex expert and author, talking about her life as a cougar and a sexually expressed woman. Her and her work have been featured on Tosh.0, The Today Show, Comedy Central, the Huffington Post, Pop Sugar, esquire and today she adds Unleash to the list!
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to embrace all that you are & own it
* How to recover from trauma and come out even stronger
* The BEST way to deal with trolls
* Why allowing yourself to be uncomfortable can…
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Sep 14, 2022
Stop Waiting! Ask & Make Your Own Dreams Come True + Invest in People Not Ideas w/ Filmmaker, Joshua Brandon
*On The Guest: *Today’s guest is Joshua Brandon. Josh is a writer, director, and producer. He has been part of many films including CBS’s Friend Me, Syfy’s Haven, Fox’s Houdini & Doyle, and his upcoming production film A Thousand Little Cuts. He also became a coauthor for one of William Shatner’s books called Boldly Go. Joshua came to America from Australia with a goal to be a TV writer. Through struggles he has developed skills to independently make his dreams a reality. He brings a lot of stories through his experiences that we can all learn from.
*From this Conversation You’ll Learn:*
-Why Fear of Regret can actually be a great motivator
-The anxiety of keeping your big break
-Why you must keep creating even when no one asked you to
-Why Relationships are EVERYTHING in Business
-The importance of owning your power and your ability to make Your Own Dreams Come True
-What being inside of a writer’s room really looks like
-How do authentic networking (and build RE…
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Sep 7, 2022
The Difference Between Being Alive & LIVING +The Power of WE w/ Elissa Kalver of We Got This
*Today’s guest is Elissa Kalver,* founder and creator of We Got This, an online platform whose goal is to support people going through cancer as well as a support for their loved ones. Elissa was diagnosed with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer in July of 2021. Elissa hopes to inspire, empower and lift cancer patients spirits through their lives. She has a lot of tips and tricks to seeing the beauty in bad situations and is so true to heart.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
-The difference between Being alive & Truly Living
-How to help people through the hardest parts of life
-How to allow people to help you
-Why the WE is always more powerful than the I
-How she partnered with huge companies
-Alchemize your pain
-The best thing you could do to help a cancer patient + the thing you should NEVER do
-Why you don’t have to handle your burden alone and in fact, no one can
-Why you shouldn’t try to relate to someone going through cancer
-How to Join Elissa's non-pr…
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Aug 31, 2022
How to Combine Your Inner-Drive with Your Big Dreams + Moving Through Disappointment
*Do you feel overly attached to outcomes? Do you struggle to tolerate discomfort and, because of this, often give up? Are you struggling to find your purpose and the ‘why’ underneath what you want? Then, honeybuns, you are in the right place!*
Today, I’m sharing some revelations that have been on my mind in the past few weeks having to do with the importance of tolerating disappointment, finding a why that's healthy for you and balancing your desire for greatness with the knowledge that who you are is the best thing about you.
F*rom this episode, You'll Learn: *
* The importance of developing tolerance for discomfort
* Why I've realized I don’t need to be a monk and I don’t need to be a capitalist drone (And WTF that means in practice haha)
* How to combine your inner-worth with your dreams
* Why the message you want to bring forth matters more than the way you bring it forth
* Why it's best to wait to pursue something until you can find a why that is healthy for…
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Aug 24, 2022
Release Fear, Bias & Your Need to Be 100% Right w/ Ground News' Harleen Kaur
*Today’s guest is Harleen Kaur*, co-founder and CEO of “Ground News” a platform that makes it easy to compare news sources, read between the lines of media bias and break free from algorithms…Basically, it’s a news source that tells the truth without a political slant, which is pretty damn rare these days. Harleen is a remarkable woman and creative and a person who has never let an obstacle stand in her way…She went from having her high school math teacher tell her she couldn’t pass to becoming a top aerospace engineer to transitioning her career several times until she decided to revolutionize the News Business with The Truth.
*From Today's Chat, You'll Learn: *
-Why the most creative choice is going back to basics
-How to overcome early childhood programming & release limitations
-Why unconditional love is one of the most underestimated head starts you can have in life
-The power of the twisty and ever-changing creative path
-How to reinvent yourself & release fea…
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Aug 17, 2022
Question Everything: Q’s to Spark Creative Ideas & Build Closeness w/ my Boyfriend, Timmy Blewitt
*On this week's episode my boyfriend Timmy joins me to answer some deep, funny and heartfelt questions.* We found these questions in my friend and fellow podcaster, Danielle Robay's Question Everything deck: which is a deck of 52 cards (featuring 52 different questions) designed to help people tap into the power of getting curious, which, as we know, is a key to creativity, empathy, compassion, self-love and basically all things that are good.
*On the episode, you'll hear us answer Questions Such As : *
-What's the title of your memoir for THIS season of your life?
-Do plants thrive or die in your care?
-What's the biggest sacrifice you've had to make on your path to achievement?
-How did you get your name? What's your nickname and who gave it to you?
-What would younger you not believe about your life today?
-What's your favorite scent
-What's the best and worst you've ever gotten and why?
-What's a quote, lyric or poem you hold onto tightly?
-How would you introduce yoursel…
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Aug 10, 2022
Why DO You Want What You Want + Is There a Healthier Way?
Over the past year I have been thinking a LOT about why I want what I want when it comes to my creative career. In this episode I break down some of the less-healthy parts of my why--the possible origin(s) to my why...This episode is a bit like a solo therapy session where I try to dismantle unhealthy beliefs. My hope is that in listening to me do it, you can start to unravel your own untrue or unhealthy beliefs that are keeping you from being your most authentic/joyful self and from doing work that lights you up. Here we go!
*A few takeaways: *
* How to pinpoint the origin of your unhealthy beliefs
* How to start to untangle and rewire those limiting beliefs
* Why if you can figure out your authentic Why- the How matters not
* Why disappointment is not the same thing as failure
* Why the people in your life are the ultimate litmus test of success
* Why the answers are always inside of us- not outside
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Aug 3, 2022
Turn Your Curiosity into a Business, Save the Earth + Tips for 20-Somethings w/ BITE’s Lindsay McCormick
*On The Guest:*
Today’s guest is Lindsay McCormick, founder and CEO of “Bite” a brand whose goal is to help make a cleaner planet by eliminating the use of plastic in personal care products. Lindsay has been featured in Business Insider, Fast Company, Today.com, CNBC and Bloomberg to name a few. She even turned Mark Cuban Down for an investment on Shark Tank because she’s that much of a badass. She has a lot to teach us all about how to trust your gut and heart even when it’s not logical to onlookers. It always pays off in the end. BITE makes everything ranging from toothpaste to deodorants and the products are Cruelty Free, Vegan, Carbon Neutral and as someone who has used them, I can honestly say, they’re awesome!
From this Episode, You'll Learn:
* The benefits for a twisty path
* Tips for 20-somethings
* How to follow your curiosity
* How to build and grow and audience or customer base
* How to quit the right way
* Why sometimes you need to take a step bac…
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Jul 27, 2022
Approach Art Like an Entrepreneur & Activist w/ Obama-Endorsed Climate Artist, Nicole Kelner
*Today’s guest* is somebody whose goal is to inspire climate action with, get this, watercolors. Her name is Nicole Kelner. And in just about a year of pursuing climate art, that’s art, that teaches about climate change, she has gained a huge following, makes her whole living from art, has been recognized by publications such as The Verge, Canary Media and YES Magazine and has even caught the eye of President Barack Obama who now follows her work on Twitter.
*From today's chat, you'll learn: *
-How to make a living from your passion
-How to transition your career
-Why all your previous experiences could lend themselves to your dream job
-How to combine creativity and activism
-Think like an entrepreneur even when you're pursuing a traditionally creative career
-How to make and sell prints, merch and build an online store
- Easy and approachable tips to increase sustainability
AND MORE!
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Jul 20, 2022
Unleash Away Message in Italy - REMINDER: Rest is Part of the Creative Process
Hello Babes! This is the final week of the show's hiatus, as I travel back from Rome, I am also here to encourage you to not be afraid to take a break and slow down and disappear from the world for a while to get back to yourself. It is a vital part of the creative process and also, of being a human. Be sure to check out old episodes and thank you for coming with me on this journey! We'll be back next week with a full-length episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message
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Jul 13, 2022
Unleash Away Message in Sicily- Don't Be Afraid to Get Still and Slow Down!
Hello Babes! Today the show is on a hiatus, as I swim through the sea in my ancestral land of Sicily, but I as I take my time off, I am also here to encourage you to not be afraid to take a break and slow down. It is a vital part of the creative process. Be sure to check out old episodes and thank you for coming with me on this journey! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message
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Jul 7, 2022
Forget the Rules & Play + Why The Journey IS The Destination - w/ Hit Indie Artist, Susan Cattaneo (Pt 2/2)
Hi Babes! Here's Part 2/2 with hit indie artist and Berklee School of Music teacher, Susan Cattaneo! Thanks for your patience!!
*From today's conversation, you'll learn: *
-Why Susan has had her greatest success post-child & why you might, too!
-How a near-death experience can completely alter you creatively
-How to forget the rules and play
-Why over-practing can be a foe
-How to dedicate yourself to joy
-The power of stripping all the technique, frills and pageantry away and telling hard truths
-Lessons from your younger self
-The importance of asking for signs
-How to start a new career in your 30s
*More on Susan below :)*
Susan Cattaneo is an award winning singer/songwriter, teacher at the prestigious Berklee School of Music and all around phenomenal human. Her last album The Hammer and The Heart charted #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and yielded a #1 song on folk radio and a top 10 album of 2017. Her latest album, All Is Quiet, cracked open my heart in the most…
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Jun 29, 2022
The Pain Between Mothers & Daughters, Inner Child Work + Ageless Creativity w/ Songstress, Susan Cattaneo
On the Guest: Susan Cattaneo is an award winning singer/songwriter, teacher at the prestigious Berklee School of Music and all around phenomenal human. Her last album The Hammer and The Heart charted #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and yielded a #1 song on folk radio and a top 10 album of 2017. Her latest album, All Is Quiet, cracked open my heart in the most beautiful way, and you’ll hear that on the interview today. It’s a must-listen.
From our conversation you’ll learn about ageism in the music industry and why it’s worth fighting, how to start healing generational pain passed from Mothers to Daughters, the importance of stillness, rest and quiet for the creative process, a writing exercise to help get you unblocked and how your inner child can inspire your next creative project.
Remember to Rate, Review and Follow Unleash on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods!
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Jun 22, 2022
Speak it into Existence: Manifesting, Spirit Guides & Confident Vulnerably w/ My BF, Timmy Blewitt
*On today’s episode my boyfriend, Timmy and I talk all about our recent experiences speaking a goal or a dream into existence.* Timmy had something manifest quickly and I had something that just happened that was a slow burn over many years. From these experiences, we’ve learned a lot and are eager to share.
*From this episode you’ll learn*
* The difference between a quick and slow burn manifestation
* How to access courageous vulnerability
* The importance of specificity
* Why sometimes you need someone else in to help nudge you in the right direction of your dream
* The importance of removing desperation when you ask for things
* How to your spirit guides can assist in manifesting (inspired by Spirit Sis aka Steffi Hill)
* Why you literally must speak something out loud
* How you can start to test this out in a small way, so it’s not overwhelming
* And More!
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Jun 15, 2022
Break The Trauma Cycle, Reclaim Your Pleasure & Bend Reality w/ TedX Speaker, Yemi Penn
*On The Guest: *Yemi Penn is a British-born Nigerian author, Engineer, TEDx speaker, and entrepreneur whose mission is to help others overcome and transform their traumas. As a true multi-passionate creative, she has managed to dip her toes into many industries. Most recently she released a short documentary titled “Did I Choose My Trauma?” that follows her experience from childhood abuse to actively healing adulthood.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* Healthy ways to tap into your trauma
* The reason matriarchal wounds run so deep
* The wisdom of our bodies (and the pain they hold)
* How to break cycle of generational trauma
* Traditional Eastern modalities of healing trauma
* How to move through transferred trauma
* How to get specific about what part of you needs healing
* The role of curiosity in empathy, tolerance, and purpose
* The concept of bending reality
* The equation for manifestation
* Why you might not trust your intuition
* How to s…
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Jun 9, 2022
What I Learned From Slowing Down Pt. 2: I Feel Bad About Tiktok, Fear-Based Decisions + Ego Death
I am back with the second half of the lessons I learned from taking my break and also just some revelations I've had from the past few weeks of being alive/pursuing a creative path. It turns out a I learned a lot from this time and wanted to share my findings with you.
*Check out this episode to learn:*
-How to never make a fear-based decision again *[at 2 mins]*
-Why it's not the work you don't like, it's just the way you're doing it-and how to change *[at 6 mins]*
-The importance of taking the long way around *[at 10 mins]*
-The power of a good creative partnership* [at 13 mins]*
-Why there might be a reason that you're dragging your feet* [at 16 mins]*
-A big lesson I learned from a tip jar about life*[at 20 mins]*
-Why People only appreciate what they pay for *[at 23 mins]*
-Why none of us should feel badly about tiktok (even though I kind of do) *[at 28 mins]*
-The power of Ego Death *[at 28 mins]*
-The are consequences of building too big too fast and how to…
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Jun 1, 2022
What I Learned from Slowing Down & Taking a Break (Pt. 1)
I am officially back after my May *sort of* hiatus. It turns out a I learned a lot from this time and wanted to share my findings with you.
*Check out this episode for great tips on:*
* Why when you take a break you should take it all the way
* Lessons on how to build community
* Getting rid of stories about yourself/your life that don't serve you
* Why making space may create an increased emphasis on your health
* Why taking a BIG trip might be the ultimate dream to tackle
* How to come home to yourself
* And MORE!
Get tickets to my 06/01 show here: https://shows.fanflex.com/artists/xcJ1j3C4ia2T3jlEdsze/campaigns/gcqCWfXwox1YuBjacivk
Follow me @laurenlograsso, the show @unleashyourinnercreative and leave us a rating on Spotify and a rating and review on Apple! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message
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May 25, 2022
Don’t Go Numb in the Face of Tragedy-DEMAND GUN REFORM NOW!
On Tuesday, 05/24/2022 another school shooting happened in Texas, killing at least 19 children and two adults. We cannot let this become normal. Do not go numb. Feel the pain and let it incite you to do something. You can start by texting the number below. Harden not your hearts. We can make a change and make it so that innocent children and people stop getting killed.
Join the millions of Americans demanding our lawmakers stand up to the gun lobby so our children don’t have to stand up to gunmen. Text ACT to 644-33.
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May 18, 2022
Therapy vs. Medication + How to Build Resilience & Believe in Yourself w/ Psychiatrist, Dr. Domenick Sportelli (BEST OF UNLEASH)
Hi creative cuties- this one really inspired me- Dr. Dom got rejected from over 100 medical schools and had to apply three years in a row before finally getting into ONE and graduating with honors. That's just a small part of what makes this episode great- there's also tons of mental health and self-development tips! Before we get to the best of show, I share some BRAND NEW CONTENT at the top of this episode about what I've been up to in the past week and the creative rejuvenation tool that I have been using for the past week that has helped me finally break free from some of the fog/depression I was in. Maybe it can help you, too! Talk soon :)
OH! Also, I have a show in LA coming up on Wed, 06/01 at 8pm at Urban Press Winery in Burbank, CA. Link to get tickets here: _https://shows.fanflex.com/artists/xcJ1j3C4ia2T3jlEdsze/campaigns/gcqCWfXwox1YuBjacivk_
_*Original Show Description:*_
*Our first episode for Mental Health Awareness Month! Dr. Domenick Sportelli is a board certified ad…
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May 11, 2022
Manage Anxiety & Overthinking + Banish Poisonous Phrases w/ Meredith Arthur! (The BEST OF Unleash)
*Hi my dear creative cutie!* Today's best of episode is another amazing one. Honestly, one of my favorite conversations EVER! I think it has some of the most tangible takeaway of any show or any topic I've ever done on the pod. If you struggle with your mental health - especially anxiety, overthinking and depression, this episode and the tools Meredith offers, will be so very helpful to you. I also loved listening to it because it is a snapshot of the show at a very specific time. It was July 2020- the height of the pandemic and I think I was so far from being burnt out at the time-- I hear all this energy and polish in my voice. It makes me excited for the me I might meet again after this rest and revaluation. I hope you're doing well in this time. Enjoy this episode- even if you've already heard it, it's worth the re-listen...There was so much that I even forgot! Original title and description below. OH! Also, I have a show in LA coming up on Wed, 06/01 at 8pm at Urban Press Winery i…
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May 4, 2022
Inside My Mental Health Journey + An Update on My Break - The BEST of Unleash!
*On this "Best of Episode" *I re-air the episode where I detail every step of my mental health journey and how you can do the same for yours. BUT before I get to that, some exciting announcements about an award the show won, as well as an update on what has been happening since I took my break, plus insight on why I chose to re-share this episode with you. Original show description below!
*But first, here's the link to get tickets to my show tonight (05/04) it's at 8pm at Urban Press Winery in Burbank. Tickets here: https://shows.fanflex.com/artists/xcJ1j3C4ia2T3jlEdsze/campaigns/rvHyntab12ywCp7BZiFm *
*On this episode of the pod, you guessed it: I, your host (Lauren LoGrasso) will be sharing my full mental health journey- from my family history, to childhood, to how I got to where I am today--in a good place with and most importantly: aware that my mental health is something that needs to be tended to. My hope is that in hearing my story you’ll: 1) Be able to trace the lines of yo…
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Apr 27, 2022
My BIG Break!
Learn all about my big break and how it's happening.
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Apr 20, 2022
Human Design: Discover Yours & Learn To Live Authentically w/ DayLuna aka Shayna Cornelius & Dana Stiles
*On The Guest: *Shayna Cornelius and Dana Stiles, Human Design specialists and co-creators of DayLuna, are here on a mission to empower the collective towards self-love, personal freedom, and radical authenticity. Their wildly successful DayLuna Human Design Podcast has generated over 850k downloads worldwide.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to navigate your life in alignment with your purpose
* The danger of comparing yourself to your colleagues
* The basics of human design
* The blueprint of your energy
* Why self-awareness is freeing
* Strategy vs authority
* The 5 different energy types
* Energy differences in couples and how to navigate them
* The ideal work hours for your energy
* Ideal careers for different energy types
* What you’re designed to feel when you are in alignment
* The importance of focus and rest for Projectors
* How to use your specific creative energy
* The danger in confusing the love of recognition for the love of…
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Apr 13, 2022
What Do YOU Value + Balancing Out Extreme Thinking & Emotions w/ Dr. DeMartini
*On The Guest: *Dr. John Demartini is a researcher, best selling author, international educator, and public speaker on the topic of human behavior. He founded the Demartini Institute and has trademarked certain methodologies in human development, the primary two being the Demartini Method and the Demartini Value Determination Process. He’s authored 9 internationally best-selling books, including The Breakthrough Experience, Inspired Destiny, Riches Within, and Stress to Success.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How daily affirmations can shift your perspective of yourself
* A new definition of “genius”
* How to tackle shame talk
* The opportunities in a crisis
* The benefits of looking at the benefits
* How to become more resilient by letting go of the past
* The importance of having command over your perceptions
* The doors that trauma can open
* How to balance extreme positive and negative thinking
* The true definition of baggage
* Visual insp…
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Apr 6, 2022
From Walking Dogs to Vogue’s Best Dressed At The SAG Awards- Let’s Talk Making It w/ Michelle Meredith
*On The Guest: *Michelle Meredith is an actress most known for her recurring co-star role on the Apple TV+ series, The Morning Show. She’s also appeared on shows such as I’m Dying Up Here and Black-ish.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* Giving credit to yourself where credit is due
* The importance of having creative outlets outside of your career
* The skill of receiving compliments
* Accepting what AND how the universe gives you what you want
* How to navigate giving and receiving help from others
* Surprising types of codependency
* Tips for new actors
* The role of guilt and luck in success
* How to appreciate the rate at which your career takes off
* How to be an “early-investor” in your friends’ dreams
* The importance of building a community of support
* Behind the scenes for an actor on set
* How to find the joy in smaller parts
* Tools for dealing with creative disappointment
* Simple ways to get out of a mental spiral
* The…
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Mar 30, 2022
Do LESS: The Benefit & Science of Subtraction + Creative Problem Solving w/ Dr. Leidy Klotz
*On The Guest: *From professional soccer player to scientist, Leidy Klotz is a multi-passionate creative, engineer, professor, and author. His research has appeared in major publications including Nature and Science, and he has written for popular outlets including The Washington Post, Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and The Behavioral Scientist. Perhaps most notably, he’s written a fascinating book called Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less that touches on an essential tool for the creative process.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* The tool of subtraction in problem solving
* Why our first instinct is to add
* The biological force of displaying competence
* The effect of bias and neutrality in subtracting from your own work
* Why simplifying gives you more space for creativity
* How to find the courage it takes to subtract
* Why you should add “stop-doings” to your To Do Lists
* The importance and balance of reminders and rules
* The conce…
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Mar 23, 2022
Inside an Identity Crisis...What DO I Want? A Diary Entry.
Today's episode is basically a diary entry....I am asking myself all the deep existential questions. Like what is life? What is Success? What is Creativity? Do I want the path I've Chosen? If no one hears or sees your work, did it even happen? AND WHY DON'T I KNOW ANYTHING AT ALL? Light stuff. But don't worry, there definitely are some comedic moments amongst the deep honesty and hard questions. You'll also hear a guest appearance from my boyfriend, Timmy, who helps walk me/walk with me through some of this, because it's a little heavy to tackle this deep confusion alone. In the end, there are some good takeaways about how to make sense of your life and creative exploits when everything seems to be confusing and/or up-in-the-air or if you're just having a straight up identity crisis. If you're going through it or even wanting to make a change and get honest with yourself, this is for you. ENJOY!!!
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Mar 16, 2022
Creative Rest, Recovery, & Inventory w/Social Media Comedian, Caroline Stokes
*On The Guest: *Caroline Stokes is a comedian, dancer, visual artist, musician and self-expression expert who has been lighting up the internet with over 100k followers on TikTok and over 20k followers on Instagram. She’s now entering the YouTube space to bring her audience a whole new side to her comedy.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to handle burnout when it hits
* The challenges and cost of internet success
* Why losing followers can be a great thing for your brand
* The importance of narrowing down what part of your creative journey bring you joy
* How to take creative inventory
* Why we need to start talking about the “messy middle”
* The concept of “living the questions”
* Why asking questions isn’t the same as trying to answer them
* How to know when to let go of your creative venture and when to re-invent it
* How to engage the power of YOU and have an intimate experience with your audience
* The value and necessity of taking…
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Mar 9, 2022
Spark Creative Thinking w/ Cannabis + Marketing Tips & Horrible Poems w/ Former Myspace CMO, Shawn Gold
*On The Guest: *Shawn Gold is a marketing expert, Cannabis enthusiast and creative thinker. He has an incredible resume, including his role as the former Chief Marketing Officer for MySpace where he oversaw its growth from 25 to 110 million users worldwide. He then became the CMO of Lowell Herb Co., one of the fastest growing cannabis companies in North America. With this experience in the cannabis industry, along with advising companies like MedMen and Charlotte’s Web, Shawn founded his own company called Pilgrim Soul - an emerging lifestyle/cannabis brand focused on optimizing human creative performance both in business and everyday life. Its flagship product, The Creative Thinking Journal, is built on the belief that cannabis helps us tap into our innate creativity.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* Why is empathy is the secret to success in marketing
* How data has changed the marketing industry
* Cannabis and creativity
* Why creativity is the most important s…
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Mar 2, 2022
Leaving Mormonism: Finding Spirituality & Yourself After Intense Religion w/ Coach, Sadie Blasucci
*On The Guest: *Sadie Blasucci is a former Mormon and Faith Transition Coach that helps people acclimate after leaving the church. She’s also the co-host of Missionary Podcast and co-author of a Faith Crisis Guided Journal titled My Authentic Faith. Her focus is to teach people to find faith, trust, and happiness within themselves.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* The origin of Mormonism
* Mormon lifestyles and values
* The process of unlearning childhood traumas
* The importance of finding your own path
* How to find happiness outside of your spiritual community and take responsibility for it
* How habit swapping can help in transitional phases
* Mormon beliefs of the afterlife
* The purpose of secrecy in Mormonism
* A deep dive into identity and religion
* How to tackle existential dread
* The difference between organized religion and finding your own spirituality
* Spiritual experiences through drug assisted therapy
* Spiritual grieving
* Th…
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Feb 23, 2022
Make Your Wild Idea a Reality, Live Your Renaissance, & Embrace Boredom w/ Michael Jade
*On The Guest: *Michael Jade is a singer, songwriter, and producer, signed with Warner/Chappell. He’s written songs for huge artists including Ava Max, David Guetta, G-Eazy, Little Big Town, Andy Grammer, Bea Miller, and so many more! More recently, Mike has become an author and entrepreneur outside of the music space. His new company, Renaissance Club, is a subscription service that surprises users with unique, expansive experiences in Los Angeles every month to help them reclaim their curiosity.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* Why you’re limiting yourself when you’re labeling yourself
* How regular meditation can soften how you think of yourself
* The importance of becoming friends with uncertainty
* The company that will reinvigorate your curiosity
* How to see the world through the eyes of a creator
* How categorizing your journal entries can organize your ideas
* The importance of treating burn-out post-covid
* The question every aspiring entrepr…
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Feb 14, 2022
Your Love Q's Answered: Are They "The One," When to Have Sex & Breaking Dating Rules w/ My Boyfriend, Timmy
On today's episode, my Boyfriend, Timothy Blewitt (AKA Timmy) is back on the pod with me to answer all the questions you sent in about dating and relationships. We get into it all! This is a helpful episode for those who are totally single, dating or in a longterm relationship. Lots of
*We hit topics such as: *
* How to tell if someone is into you
* Whether a guy should take charge and set plans for the first date
* How you can tell if someone is "the one"
* What sort of communication is okay post-date (and how to set communication standards)
* Whether RULES even exist or Matter
* When the best time to sleep together is and whether it changes things early on
* How the relationship has changed us both for the better
* What we're looking forward to the most in our relationship
* Our favorite moment together to date
* *And MORE! *
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Feb 9, 2022
Manifest True Love & Build a Divine Relationship w/ my Boyfriend, Timothy Blewitt
This week, in honor of Valentine's Day, we are celebrating love! I introduce you to my new boyfriend, Timmy, share our love story, tips on how you can build self love, and talk about how you can manifest healthy romantic relationships in 2022. So excited to let you in on this very personal and vulnerable part of my journey...
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Feb 2, 2022
Tips For Crowdfunding & Pitching + Fighting Inequality In Entrepreneurship w/ Olivia Owens
*On The Guest: *Olivia Owens is the Creator & General Manager of IFundWomen of Color and a recent addition to Forbes 30 Under 30 List. IFundWomen of Color is a platform for women of color to raise capital through crowdfunding, grants, coaching, and the connections needed to launch and grow successful businesses. Thanks to her platform, women of color are now represented by 51% of the funds being raised.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* The importance of filtering your opportunities and goals through your purpose
* Why asking for help is mutually beneficial
* The boomerang quality of life-lessons
* How to support female entrepreneurs
* The foundation of a successful crowd-funding campaign
* Tips for best-practices when crowd-funding
* The safest way to test your business idea
* The importance of defining what success specifically looks like for your business
* Why you should figure out which funding resource is right for your goals
* The validation in ack…
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Jan 26, 2022
Turn Your Hobby into a Career, Double-Down On Your Passion, & Find Your Worth As A Creative w/ Shelley Brander
*On The Guest: *Shelley Brander is, in short, the queen of a knitting empire. What started as a hobby turned into Loops, a local yarn shop, then a booming e-commerce business, and eventually a worldwide knitting summit and brand. Alongside her love of knitting is the love of spreading the idea that anyone can make a living doing what they love. She spreads that message as a TEDx speaker and bestselling author of her book, Move The Needle.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* The difference between saying you can’t and you WON’T
* How to tackle the stigma of changing your career
* The importance of creative compromises with your partner
* Why there is no right time to take a huge leap - just what’s right for you
* How to give yourself grace instead of regret
* The importance of slowing down to celebrate the small wins
* The importance of facing your ego and accepting moments of failure as an entrepreneur
* When it’s time to reinvent and double down on you…
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Jan 19, 2022
How To Shift Your Mindset, Rid Yourself Of Judgment, & Build A Relationship With Your Body And Your SELF w/ Dr. Dain Heer
*On The Guest: *Dr. Dain Heer is an internationally renowned author, speaker, YouTuber, and the co-creator of Access Consciousness - a company that teaches tools and techniques to empower you to change your mindset. Originally a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dain now hosts a radio show called “Conversations in Consciousness on Voice of America.” He’s also made worldwide TV appearances and authored more than 15 books on the topics of embodiment, healing, money, and relationships. His book “Being You, Changing The World” is now an international bestseller.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* Why you should stop saying you’re tired!
* Why your point of view IS your reality
* How to take control of your life and change your mindset
* How to identify what feels light and heavy for you
* The definition of consciousness
* What Access Consciousness does
* Weird words that could change your life
* What are clearing statements and how can they help you move past ju…
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Jan 12, 2022
Why Success Loves Failure, How To Make It On TikTok, & The Art Of Networking w/ Dulma Altan aka @iamDulma
*On The Guest: *Dulma Altan is an entrepreneur, writer, and creative, best known for founding the company Makelanea, a one-stop shop for online courses and community built for women to start the e-commerce brands of their dreams. Dulma was also featured in Time Magazine for starting the business baby shower movement: Startup Stork.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* The importance of understanding how to scale your business
* Why talking to others in the industry can help you get a realistic looks at your costs and profit margin
* Tools for networking and making real connections
* The art of cold messaging people
* The right and wrong way to find a mentor
* How to build a community and create value before monetizing
* The realities of creative heartbreak
* How to release your identity from a failed venture
* The importance of knowing your own appetite for risk
* Startup Stork & how you can support your friend’s dreams with business showers
* The benefi…
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Jan 5, 2022
Julia Cameron on The Spiritual/Creative Connection, Redefining God & Seeking Wisdom Through Prayer
*On The Guest: *Julia is an artist, poet, playwright, novelist, filmmaker, journalist, music composer and teacher! She’s best known for her revolutionary book on creativity: The Artists’s Way. The Artists’s Way has sold over 5 million copies, has been translated into 40 different languages and gave her the title “The Queen of Change'' for starting a movement that brought creativity into mainstream conversation. Since The Artists’s Way, she has gone on to write over 40 books, both fiction and non-fiction, in addition to music and musicals. Her brand new book: Seeking Wisdom, A Spiritual Path To Creative Connection is out now!
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* The importance of re-defining a higher power for YOURSELF
* How to find answers and guidance through prayers
* The link between spirituality and creativity
* Why talking to the universe is a two way street
* Why we should ask for guidance and understanding instead of asking for what we think we want…
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Dec 23, 2021
My Parents Unleashed: The Christmas Spectacular!
This year on the annual Christmas Spectacular, I wrangle my two favorite humans to talk all things Christmas. Jo Ann and Mike LoGrasso answer holiday themed questions, discuss fair pay for reindeer, re-write the plot to Home Alone 2, and explore how to battle our inner-Grinch when he comes out. It’s all laughs and oodles of Christmas spirit - so sit back, chug (yes, chug) your eggnog, and enjoy!
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Dec 15, 2021
Turn Disappointment into Excitement, Build Vulnerability & Use Your Voice w/ Emm Gryner
Are you wrestling with some disappointment in your creative journey? Wondering how to get honest about it without getting defeated? Do you wonder what your deep, true voice really even sounds like? Today’s guest has some amazing tips about how to recover from creative heartbreak, shift your perspective from disappointment to excitement and find your truest voice and self.
*Emm Gryner is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, voice teacher, author, speaker and creative coach*. She is best known for touring with David Bowie, her successful career as an indie artist, writing her recent book, The Healing Power of Singing and for inspiring artists with her writing such as Jann Arden, Sara of Tegan and Sara and more.
On today’s show we talk about a whole slew of important topics ranging from the importance of vulnerability and how to get more vulnerable, to how to put a different spin on disappointment to tips for multi-passionate creatives. We also go deep into how you can begin…
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Dec 8, 2021
Just Say No to Getting Weighed At The Doctor’s!
*Have you ever wanted to just say NO to something bothered or tormented you for over half your life? If you want to find the personal power to say no and set a hard and important boundary- then you’re in luck because that’s what today’s show is all about! Recently I set a boundary that was very brave: I refused to do the routine "step on the scale" at the doctor’s office. *
So on today's pod I take you through my journey to muster up the courage to say no to something that had been haunting me for over 20 years - so much shame, self-hatred, sadness and feelings of not-enoughness wrapped up in that one phrase, "jump on the scale for me". *In this episode, you'll gain tools that you can use to do the same (never get on a scale again) or other brave acts and you'll also learn the importance of taking a moment to feel pride in the acts of courage in your own life that may seem small, but that we're actually years in the making. *
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Dec 1, 2021
Inside a Creative Coaching Session: Grow, Heal & Connect Through Writing!
On today’s episode, you’ll hear me coach one of our amazing creative community members, she's a listener of the show named Nicolette. Nicolette is a writer--she has kept a journal her whole life and recently transitioned her journal entries and writing into an instagram page called @LoveOnHerHeart.
Through the page she seeks to share her journey and vulnerability in order to help people feel less alone and to encourage them to share their story, as well. However, lately she has been feeling blocked. She has gotten stuck on small things that stop so many of us--like how to pair the right images with her words. That’s where this coaching session comes in!
On today’s episode, you’ll hear a bit of Nicolette’s creative journey, as well as my ideas and advice on how she can get into creative flow and grow her page, so her writing can connect with more people. I truly LOVED our time. Coaching is one of my favorite things in the world, I hope that by listening to this you’ll ge…
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Nov 24, 2021
Stay Present with Pain, Joy & Hope - Unleash Thanksgiving Special w/ Lauren LoGrasso
On today's Holiday special episode, I talk about the importance of staying present with your pain and joy...AND how only when you're present with your pain, can you begin to cultivate hope for more beautiful days. I share how I came to this realization and how you can start to use this philosophy in your own life, especially over Thanksgiving and all the upcoming holidays!
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Nov 17, 2021
Play, Setting Your Price, & Working With Friends w/ my BFF, Jonnycakes AKA Jonny Manganello
*On The Guest: *Jonny Manganello is a cake artist, TikToker, host and actor best known for his viral popularity of his cake pages @JonnyCakes and for being on shows such as Food Networrk’s Holiday Wars and The Try Guys.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to start asking for what you’re worth
* Why we feel shame around getting paid to do what we love
* The idea of making money and working hard through a generational lens
* The importance of acknowledging revisionist history and doing what’s right for you
* Ways to find the going rate for your craft
* Why success also means giving back to those in need
* The psychology behind hustle culture
* Why we’re told not to discuss personal finances and why we SHOULD
* How to set boundaries for a work life balance as an entrepreneur
* How having more fun will generate steam for your creative projects
* And so much more!
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Nov 10, 2021
You Know Best: Learn to Start Questioning Everything & Develop Self-Trust
When we have so many political structures, religious systems, and even astrological signs telling us who we are, it's hard to take a step back and know who and what to trust. Well, the answer is simple, but somehow we always forget to trust OURSELVES. Today we talk about why we fall into the trap of blindly following something or someone and the line we walk between trying to understand ourselves and actually limiting ourselves. You'll learn how to tune into what is right for you and that it's healthy to hold space for skepticism and keep an open mind. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message
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Nov 3, 2021
Let’s Get Risky: How To Be Bold, Let Go, & Honor Your Dreams w/Sarah Fraser
*On The Guest: *Sarah Fraser is professional broadcaster and close friend back on the show for a second time to talk career, motherhood, and the entertainment industry. If you don’t know her from her podcast: The Sarah Fraser Show, I highly recommend you give it a listen. In her career she’s hosted and co-hosted of a multitude of radio shows with huge ratings, including the enormously popular iheartradio program, “The Kane Show” of HOT 99.5. Sarah has also written and hosted a 6-part true crime series podcast for Fox 5 and even had a weekly lifestyle segment on Fox 5’s Good Day DC show. She’s currently releasing precious content of her newborn KJ, and moving to LA to pursue her dreams of hosting a national on-camera talk show.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How becoming a mother can change your career for the BETTER
* Why you can’t separate your career from your personal life
* How to let go and let the universe take the reins without feeling like you…
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Oct 27, 2021
A Creative Approach to Women’s Health & Motherhood w/ “The Booby Fairy” Danielle Gauss
*On The Guest: *Founder of Justbreastfeeding, an advanced practice private lactation team, Danielle is an IBCLC Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, ICCE Certified Childbirth Educator, and author of the hilarious and empowering book: Vagi-Tales: Memoirs From Down Under. Gauss is trained in Oral Tethering, specializing in the identification and treatment of lip ties, tongue ties, buccal and posterior tethering. Above all, she’s helped educate thousands of women about the birth process and breastfeeding needs of their infants.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* A creative approach to the medical field and motherhood
* Why creativity isn’t reserved for traditionally artistic fields
* Tackling the stigma of bottle feeding
* Why thinking outside the box is a requirement for successful motherhood
* How theater can train you for developing connections in real life
* How acting can be therapeutic
* How to understand postpartum depression
* The pow…
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Oct 20, 2021
Best Of Unleash: Overcoming Creative Heartbreak & Staying Present w/ Greg Holden
*On The Guest:* Greg Holden is a singer/songwriter and musical artist, best known for writing the hit song, “Home” by Phillip Phillips and for his song “The Lost Boy” which was featured prominently on the Hit show Sons of Anarchy. On this episode, you'll hear all about his album, World War Me!
*From this conversation you'll learn:*
* How to overcome creative heartbreak
* The difference between Self-deprecation and mental violence
* Why ALL creatives need therapy
* Tips for young songwriters
* Why it’s SO important to do work that reflects who you are
* Whether Greg regrets giving his hit song away
* What to do when you’re at war with yourself
* How to incorporate creativity into the mundane
* How to stay present the importance of therapy
* The benefits of getting a late start to creative life
* How to overcome early childhood programming
* And so much more!
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Oct 13, 2021
From Actor to Entrepreneur: Support Black-Owned Business & Create a Product w/ Britt Rowe
On The Guest: Britt Rowe is the co-founder of Hella Awkward Cards, a card game for the awkward conversations you’ve been meaning to have! She’s an advocate and voice for the Natural Hair Movement, as well as a talented actress and singer living in NYC.
From this conversation you’ll learn:
How to find creative power in your struggles
The Natural Hair Movement
The payoff of being authentic
How being creative results in finding a new community
Ways to self-evaluate and why
Why only self-love should be unconditional
The importance of recognizing the intention behind someone’s opinion
How to find new ways to do the thing you’ve always loved
The missing piece in education for creatives
How to use your success to help your community
Why calling out your vulnerability makes it less difficult to voice
The process of creating a physical product
Social media resources for starting a business you know nothing about
How to overcome the doubt that comes with inexperience an…
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Oct 6, 2021
The Key To Intimacy, Romantic Partnerships & Being Your Own Boss w/Dr. Viviana Coles
*On The Guest: *Dr. Viviana Coles is President and Lead Psychotherapist at Houston Relationship Therapy. She is also President at the National Sex Therapy Institute, a Sex Therapy Certification program for mental health professionals. She has a doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy and exclusively focuses on her work with couples and individuals experiencing emotional and physical intimacy issues. Famous for featuring as a marriage expert on Lifetime’s hit show “Married At First Sight,” she has built a thriving private practice providing relationship therapy, sex therapy and premarital counseling.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* The benefits of working for yourself
* Steps to being an entrepreneur right off the bat
* The importance of having a mentor in business so you can focus on the creative
* The right way to network
* How you can get far by just saying YES
* Why putting your life on hold for other possibilities is a mistake
* The benefits of div…
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Sep 29, 2021
Trauma & Art: How To Navigate Triggering Content w/Unleash Producer, Emily Shulmanovich
Have you ever been watching a movie or experiencing some content or piece of art that really triggers you? Sometimes beautiful, original art can revel in the pain of something you’ve experienced. Before I experienced it myself, I’m sure I would have argued that this means you haven’t fully worked through that pain point - but now I think it’s safer to say that we need to be gentle with our inner child. Some things are not worth consuming and this podcast will explore exactly why. My producer Emily Shulmanovich joins me to talk about two movies that unexpectedly shook us to our cores.
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Sep 22, 2021
Let’s Talk About Sex: How Vulnerable Conversation Can Help You Unleash w/ Cam Porter of Sex Talk With My Mom
*On The Guest: *Cam Poter is a comedian, podcaster, Stanford grad, actual clown, and founder of the Pleasure Podcasts Network. He's appeared on America's Got Talent, Silicon Valley, and Modern Family. Most notably, he’s the co-host of the hugely successful podcast Sex Talk With My Mom where he gets into his dating and sex life with his own mother - a self-proclaimed “cougar” and YouTube sensation.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to open up to the parents and why it can be freeing
* How meditation can fire up your creativity
* The importance of creating relationships where you can be fully transparent
* Why getting fired is probably the best thing for your career path
* A deep dive into the profession of clowning
* How to find structure in a creative environment
* How trauma can put your life and career in perspective
* Why you need to be taking more risks in life
* What the wrong career path can teach you
* The importance of choosing your role…
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Sep 15, 2021
How To Take Self-Inventory, Reframe Creative Blocks, & Re-Connect To Life
Today I want to talk to you about how to do a self-inventory. This is all about reframing a creative block as a lack of connection to yourself, Spirit and Life. Why are you disconnected from yourself and your life? What makes you feel connected? Once we know those answers, then we can get into Unleashing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message
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Sep 8, 2021
Discover Your Voice, Dream Big + Joy as Social Justice w/ Grammy Nominee, Alvin Garrett
*On The Guest: *Alvin Garrett is a grammy-nominated songwriter, music artist, producer, bassist, and sound engineer. He also teaches songwriting with a charity called the Dannon project - a re-entry program for at-risk populations. Although he doesn’t like to label his music in any particular genre, the best I can say is you won’t hear soul music like this anywhere else.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* The importance of preparation for a major career change
* How to deal with a change in title and judgement from others
* Ways to re-introduce yourself to the world
* How to build your tolerance for disappointing others and care more about disappointing yourself
* The power of honesty in building relationships
* A new approach to empathy
* How the pandemic has connected the human race
* How to allow room for your dreams to come true
* The importance of finding yourself in order to find your sound
* Why your creative outlet needs direction
* How to ov…
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Sep 1, 2021
Strengthen Your Intuition + Astrology for Creativity & Auras w/ Psychic Medium, Spirit Sis!
On today’s episode you’ll hear from one of my best friends: Steffi Hill aka Spirit Sis -she's a psychic medium, astrologer, human design expert, aura reader...You name it in the spiritual realm, she does it! She’s also an incredible actress and writer AND the host of the Psychic Scoop Podcast (Which I also appear on today- go listen after you’re done with the episode).
* On today's pod we talk about: *
-Simple tips to strengthen your own intuition & open your 3rd eye
-What an aura is, what your aura color means & Steffi does a live reading/interpretation of mine
-Some insights on Human Design
-The power of divine friendship and soul contracts
-How to get and interpret signs from passed loved ones
-How to balance running a business and being on a spiritual journey
-How to use your astrology chart to get creative
-What astrocartography is and how to use it!
AND MORE!
*More on Steffi: *
*To get 15% off of Steffi's Intuition course, click here: *Intuition Course -- beco…
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Aug 25, 2021
Risk Taking For The Risk-Averse + Unlock Your Passion & Purpose w/ author & entrepreneur Amy McLaren
*On The Guest: *Amy McLaren is a 1st grade teacher turned entrepreneur, world-traveler, author, and charity co-founder of Village Impact - a Canadian charity that delivers quality education to children in rural areas of Kenya. You can learn more at villageimpact.com. Most recently, Amy has published a book called Passion to Purpose: A Seven-Step Journey to Shed Self-Doubt, Find Inspiration, and Change Your Life (and the World).
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to recognize when you’re no longer fulfilled
* Why we connect our job to our identity & how expand your the idea of who you are
* Battling the guilt of wanting more from your career
* The baby steps to entrepreneurship
* How to form your Quitting Plan
* How to piecemeal a risky decision
* The difference between passion and purpose
* An exercise that will unlock your passion
* How to fight fear with a friend
* How to feed your brain with possibility
* The benefits of good reads
* How to de…
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Aug 18, 2021
The Truth about Lying + How to Microdose Honesty & Directness
This week's episode is a creative check-in where I talk about an epiphany I had at the Farmer's Market. No, not the one about tomatoes being fruit... the one about how we treat lying as a humble transaction. Do you have trouble being direct? Are you afraid of hurting other people’s feelings or your own feelings getting hurt when you say how you feel? Do you find yourself constantly holding from sharing your truth? If this sounds like you, I think today’s episode might help! We're taught to spread white lies in order to create good human connection. But what if we're not giving people enough credit? What if the real human connection comes out of authenticity and honesty, even if the truth doesn't sound as pleasant? Today we explore how honesty sets you AND everyone around you free. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message
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Aug 11, 2021
Best of Unleash: Overcome Negativity Bias w/ Susan Robertson
*On The Guest: *Susan is a Harvard Lecturer, Innovation thought leader, consultant to world-leading companies and a performing artist. She is best known for being an instructor on innovation and applied creativity at Harvard’s Professional Development Program and for working with and teaching some of the world’s largest brands about innovation including Pepsico, Clorox and Bank of America.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* The effects of negativity bias & and three simple steps to overcome it!
* How to start reclaiming your creative nature, if you've lost it
* The danger of the phrase, “yes, but”
* The KEY to great problem solving
* What the status quo bias is and how to overcome it
* How to get out of your golden (or rusty metal) handcuffs
* How to lead as an employee
* How to create a more innovative environment
* The difference between innovation & creativity
* How you can creatively pivot during the pandemic
* And so much more!
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Aug 4, 2021
Embrace Pain + Stop Living With Regret & Expectations w/ Spiritual Leader, Mitra Rahbar
*On The Guest: *Mitra Rahbar is an Iranian born multi-hyphenate who immigrated to the states when she was just a teenager. She’s an author, singer, artist, and a spiritual guide, healer, and teacher to stars such as Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Megan Fox, Sheryl Crow and people like you and me.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* Why falling down and staying down is progress
* Why pain is such a vital part of life
* How to love and accept the times you don’t know what to do
* Why not knowing means you’re not ready to know
* How and why to live life without expectations
* Why vulnerability is the biggest sign of strength
* The process of building empathy
* How to stop living with regret
* The strength in acknowledging pain while your experiencing it
* Living in your past vs. living in your present
* The problem with making goals your sole focus
* Your mission vs your goal
* How social media can and should be used
* And so much m…
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Jul 28, 2021
Authenticity & Turning Your Weakness Into Your Strength w/ Taylor Ferber
*On The Guest:* Taylor Ferber is a Podcaster, YouTuber, freelance journalist, and brilliant host of her podcast series “Cancel Me, Baby!” She’s most famously a red-carpet interviewer with a unique style that’s disarmed huge stars like Oprah, Lady Gaga, Chris Pratt, Kim Kardashian, and Tom Hanks. Playboy has even dubbed her “The Celebrity Whisperer.”
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* Why overnight success does not guarantee longevity
* The importance of building thick skin
* How your worst days can define your best days
* The real reason to stand behind your principles
* Why being bold means being authentic
* How hyper vigilance over saying the wrong thing is halting important conversations
* Why we need to start talking about rejection
* Why your biggest weakness is actually your strength!
* The role that clout plays in the Entertainment Industry
* Why you should embrace the slow climb
* The reason you can’t find worth in numbers…
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Jul 21, 2021
The Lessons of Tragedy
*Today's episode is a tough one. *Over the weekend, someone very special to me died suddenly and tragically in a hit and run accident. His name was Mat George. He was the co-host of She Rates Dogs: The Podcast, which I executive produce. He was also a friend and one of the most special, talented, hilarious and kind human beings I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with and producing. Today I share a little about him and about how I am processing the loss and shock. I go through the interesting effect that tragedy can have on your perspective and how it is profoundly altering mine. Ultimately, this episode is about paying tribute to a person who was universally loved and who I adored. It's profoundly rare to meet someone as pure of heart as him ever...Let alone in entertainment. I feel blessed to have known him and his light will be deeply missed. Love you, Mat.
*Links:*
* Donate to Operation Breakthrough in memory of Mat George: https://operationbreakthrough.org/how-you-can-help…
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Jul 14, 2021
The Mental Health Benefits Of Creating Your Own Content w/actor & TikToker Michael Judson Berry
*On The Guest:* Michael Judson Berry is an actor, comedian, and famous TikToker known for his incredible impressions of the characters from Schitt’s Creek. His show “QuaranTea Time” with Moira Rose has gone viral across all social media platforms and resulted in PopSugar dubbing Michael’s as one of the top 15 Best TikToks of 2020.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* The pros and cons to the path adjacent to your dreams
* The importance of finding ways to fall back in love with your passion
* How to put your pride aside and ask for help
* How to navigate stigma and guilt surrounding mental health
* The importance of finding people you can open up to
* The importance of finding hobbies outside of your passion
* How to work through imposter syndrome
* Why honesty is the main ingredient in social media success
* How to leave room for hope when experiencing failure
* The power in creating your own content
* The benefit of working solo vs coll…
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Jul 7, 2021
The Myth of Crowded Spaces, Nice vs. Good + View Your Work w/ Love - Best of Creative Check Ins!
Hi My Babes! Today's episode of Unleash Your Inner Creative is a compilation of some of my favorite past creative check ins. Including a brand new revelation on rest/relaxation and rejuvenation as a part of the creative process!
*From This Episode You'll Learn: *
* Why I don't believe in crowded spaces
* How to stop asking the wrong people the right questions & Start focusing your energy on people who see you
* How to listen to/view your work through loving ears and/or eyes
* Why it's more important to be good than nice and the difference between nice and kind
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Jun 30, 2021
Heal Trauma Through Art + Why Sad Songs Aren’t Really Sad w/ Mary Gauthier
*Today’s guest is Mary Gauthier, she’s a Grammy Nominated Country singer/songwriter, author, and songwriting coach. Her songs have been recorded by huge artists, including Jimmy Buffett, Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, and Candi Staton. Her book is called Saved By A Song, it’s out July 6th. Mary wrote her first Song in her 30s, Moved to Nashville at 40 and Got Nominated for her first Grammy in her late 50s. She is proof that creativity has no time or age limits. She's an inspiration! *
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to find success in purpose VS success in career
* Why you should follow ineffable feelings
* Why reinventing yourself later in life makes more sense than deciding your career at 18
* Why you can’t succeed by doing anything halfway
* Why you can only compare yourself to your younger self
* How to make your own job description
* Find your strengths in your creativity
* The definition of Angsty optimism
* How to find the hope in s…
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Jun 23, 2021
Allow Your Dreams to Change + Embrace Your Weirdness w/ Christian Bladt
*Christian Bladt is a comedy writer, podcaster, and producer, best known for hosting the Bladtcast podcast, writing and and co-hosting on The Dennis Miller Show and The Dennis Miller Option, and executive producing for AfterBuzz TV, and The Tomorrow Show which is actually where we met! He’s a wildly talented comedy writer, an incredible broadcaster and a great friend, husband and Father!*
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* Why you should embrace your weirdness!
* The importance of being yourself in the entertainment industry
* Why you should allow your dreams to change
* Why no one is above grunt work
* How to work for different personalities
* The importance of figuring out what you REALLY want
* How you can manifest without even knowing it
* How to reinvent yourself as an adult
* How to channel your creativity through other people’s brand
* The importance of dreaming big AND setting expectations
* Why it’s not about the size of the audi…
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Jun 16, 2021
If You Don’t Like My Work, Don’t Date Me!
*Well my babes, I’m fired up! *I’m on one in this episode, gotta be honest. I had an interaction with a guy on a dating app who asked to hear my music and his reaction was, well, not ideal...What you’ll hear in this episode is the play-by-play of how our interaction went down and my subsequent thoughts for what it means for you as a dater and/or romantic partner. it’s really an episode about how you can honor someone’s full humanity, and a blatant example of what you can do to not do that. HA. All I can say is protect your creative baby at all costs! Love you.
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Jun 9, 2021
Use Sound Healing & Breathwork to Increase Creativity & Lessen Anxiety w/ Shanila Sattar
*On The Guest:* Shanila Sattar is an integrative wellness leader, 4th generation sound healer, breathwork coach, national speaker, and the founder of AlwaysPlay Studios and The Integrative Healing Academy, where you can get certified in different forms of Eastern healing practices.What makes Shanila such a genius is her background as a scientist. After 12 years of pursuing her science career in tech and women’s research she followed her intuition into the world of mysticism, where she combined her love for the two passions.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* What to do when you find your purpose in the midst of another career
* The connection between mind and the physical body
* How science and mysticism work together
* How and why you need to take life less seriously
* Why/how ignoring your gut feelings can result in physical ailments
* The definition of sound healing and breath work
* The science behind being in a flow state and how to get there
* T…
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Jun 2, 2021
Learn to Love Your Body/Yourself + Get Comfortable w/ Uncertainty w/ TV Host, Yael Tygiel
*On the Guest: *Yael Tygiel is an entertainment host, moderator, podcaster, producer, and self-proclaimed nerd. She’s hosted for Fanversation, That Hashtag Show, The Beat, Celebified, and at AfterBuzzTV, which is actually where the two of us met and became friends! She lovingly calls herself “the big host for big fans” - love that - and has a blog called The Fat Girl Show where she talks about all things plus size.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* The importance of supporting other creators
* How individual divisiveness is distracting us from systemic problems
* The true definition of an optimist
* Why creative industries lack (and NEED) roadmaps
* How to get comfortable asking for help in your career
* How to identify a soft No vs a hard No
* Why there’s no right way to handle the pandemic
* How powerful storytelling can be a reflection of society
* How to start tackling self-love & reclaim hurtful words
* Tools for body positivity
*…
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May 26, 2021
Inside My Mental Health Journey: Anxiety, Family History, Body Image & Therapy w/ Lauren LoGrasso
*On this episode of the pod, you guessed it: I, your host (Lauren LoGrasso) will be sharing my full mental health journey-* from my family history, to childhood, to how I got to where I am today--in a good place with and most importantly: aware that my mental health is something that needs to be tended to. My hope is that in hearing my story you’ll: 1) Be able to trace the lines of your own mental health journey and gain some new insight about yourself 2) You’ll go onto share your story with someone else so that we can all become part of the destigmatization of mental health and 3) To really share all of who I am - what I am finding is that we cannot fully appreciate the good and the light without acknowledging and owning the dark, too - you must feel it to heal it. Please note: we (My associate producer Emily (who acts as a guide for this episode) and I) talk about some sensitive topics including anxiety and depression, body image and eating disorders and also physical abuse/viole…
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May 19, 2021
Heal From Trauma, Empathize With Yourself, & Become A Fighter w/Jillian Barberie
*Jillian Barberie is a Canadian-born television host that you may recognize as the former co-host from Good Day L.A., the weather host from Fox NFL Sunday, beauty ambassador for Too Faced at HSN, and many acting roles on TV including: Clueless, Melrose Place, and Yes, Dear. She’s currently the host of her own fascinating podcast called “Ask Jillian” ...She has an amazing story of resilience that I can't wait for you to hear. Warning: This conversation contains adult material including talk about sexual abuse and suicide. *
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* The importance of finding gratitude in your present and your past
* Why you need to confront your trauma vs normalizing it
* Ways to start dealing with trauma
* The healing properties of positivity
* Finding the humor when life throws everything it has at you
* Creative ways to apply to jobs
* Why showing you know how to deal with a crisis is more impressive than showing your best moments
* The…
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May 12, 2021
Recover from Heartbreak, Gain Self-Worth & Prioritize Your Dreams w/ Naz Perez
*Naz Perez is a TV host, producer, and podcaster. She got her start interning on the Ellen show! After Ellen, Naz, went on to produce for E! Live From The Red Carpet & E! True Hollywood Story, as well as 5 SEASONS of The Bachelor! She eventually left reality TV to follow the biggest dream on her heart: on-camera hosting. Today she is a full time host and has worked for Clevver News, Rotten Tomatoes, Fandango, The Los Angeles Dodgers, T-Mobile AND for E! Live From The Red Carpet- where she had one of her first gigs as a PA at the beginning of her Hollywood journey.*
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* Assimilation vs preservation of culture
* Why we need to start talking about money without shame (and HONESTLY)
* How to find community through heartbreak
* Why starting with an internship can be better than a fulltime job
* The importance of prioritizing your dream over your job
* How to divorce yourself from the status of a job
* How traveling alone helps you…
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May 5, 2021
Mental Health: Therapy vs. Medication + Believe in Yourself & Build Resilience w/ Psychiatrist, Dr. Domenick Sportelli
*Our first episode for Mental Health Awareness Month! Dr. Domenick Sportelli is a board certified adult and child psychiatrist and well-known media expert in behavioral health. Aside from having his own medical practice & making tv appearances on shows like “The Doctors” on CBS, he hosts his own amazing podcast, called “Psych Unfiltered” which you should totally check out. And if that wasn’t enough, Dr. Dom is also an actor, producer, and brilliant musician.*
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to embrace the multi-hyphenate in you and let go of the labels
* The role culture plays in mental health
* The importance of resilience & perseverance in achieving your dreams
* How your pain points can evolve into a passion
* How to know if you’ve found your calling
* Why psychiatric meds are a tool, NOT a solution
* Why your age shouldn’t stop you from doing what you love
* What we can learn from the terminally ill
* How to believe in yourse…
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Apr 28, 2021
Tips on Marketing & Branding, Dating & Your Bumble Profile w/ Bumble Exec Priti Joshi
*Priti Joshi is the Vice President of Marketing Strategy and Operations for one of the top dating apps in the world: Bumble. Priti had a somewhat untraditional path, prior to Bumble, she worked in consulting---and had no real experience in the tech or startup world, but her belief in Bumble’s mission, the people who built the company, her hard work and care landed her the job. She’s an expert marketer, creative, dynamic personality, fun and funny and has so much wisdom!*
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* Marketing tips for creative & entrepreneurs
* How to figure out your brand’s voice + Creative branding
* Bumble best practices
* Conversation starters for online dating
* How female empowerment plays a role in online dating
* The importance of impact & finding what makes your job fulfilling
* The role that your romantic partner plays in your creative career
* Why being open to small opportunities can help you make big waves
* The importance of…
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Apr 21, 2021
Quit Your Day Job, Master Law of Attraction + Why Hard Work is Overrated w/ Author, Jaclyn Goldis
*Jaclyn Goldis is a novelist, but she wasn't always. Though writing was always her dream, she started her career as a Lawyer. She spent almost a decade in that career path. Then, JUST as she was about to be made partner, she quit to travel the world and finally write full-time. She did just that. Her debut novel, When We Were Young, released in February of 2021. Her story will inspire you to gain spiritual and practical tools to manifest your dreams & learn how to detach from the judgement of others to become your full self. More below! *
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to deal with the dichotomy of wanting a financially “safe” path and a creative path
* How your spiritual beliefs can guide your journey
* The Law of Attraction & tools for manifesting
* Practical tools to take a career leap
* Why rest can fuel your creativity
* How routine might be getting in the way of flow
* How to commit to your dream on a spiritual level
* The importance o…
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Apr 14, 2021
Why Your 20s Suck, Twisty Paths + Mental Health & Meds w/ Unleash AP, Emily Shulmanovich
*Today you'll hear from a producer, DJ and actress who has become vitally important to both me and the show. Her name is Emily Shulmanovich! Emily is my mentee and the associate producer of Unleash Your Inner Creative, as well as a dear friend.* I think it's important for you to know the humanity and creative journey of the other person who is pouring her heart into the content each week. This chat is fun/funny, emotional, raunchy (at times), helpful and inspirational. Truly representative of our relationship and a more informal chat than you'd typically hear here week to week, yet with just as much takeaway and info to help you on your creative journey!
*It's friendship chat and real talk about: *
-Why your 20s are not the bliss the media projects (and how to make it through)
-Why "find your passion" can be a trigger phrase
-The art of the twisty path
-The role mental health and medication can play in finding purpose
-Tips for people suffering with anxiety and depression
-Why g…
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Apr 7, 2021
Creative Coaching: Find Your Why + A Visualization to Manifest w/ Jeff Leisawitz
*Jeff Leisawitz is a life coach for creatives of all types, including writers, artists, musicians & songwriters, filmmakers, and many others. As you may expect, Jeff, himself, is a multi-hyphenate creative. He’s an award winning musician & producer, writer, songwriting professor, and filmmaker. He is also the author of the critically acclaimed book, Not F*ing Around, which is a guide to help creatives get their dreams off the ground.*
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to persist when your loved ones don’t support your dreams
* The power of questioning authority
* How to trust your gut & follow your truth
* Why you are bigger than your resume
* Career questions all creatives should ask themselves
* Why you don’t need as much money as you think you do
* How facing your mortality can help you do what you love
* Why your inner critic is your ally
* How to reframe failure as feedback
* How creativity can help heal depression
* The importa…
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Mar 31, 2021
Tune into Your Intuition, Connect with Spirit + Set Intention & Manifest w/ Psychic/Medium, Rebecca Rosen
*Today’s guest is psychic-medium, Rebecca Rosen. She is a channel between the spirit world and our world - however, Rebecca’s story is particularly interesting because she, herself grew up as a skeptic. She doubted her own intuitive nature and tried to live the life that she thought she should versus what was authentic and true to her. Her story of discovering this ability is FASCINATING.*
Since embracing her gift, she’s written 3 books, including 2 international best sellers titled Spirited & Awaken The Spirit Within. She’s also started her own podcast called Small Medium At Large and had appearances on The Dr. Oz Show, Nightline, Dr. Phil, and many more.
Whether you're a total beginner to this type of spirituality or a lifelong believer, you will leave this conversation knowing exactly how to listen to spirit, ask for guidance and set intentions for what you truly want and need in your life and creative journey.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* Tips for tuning…
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Mar 24, 2021
Get Unblocked: 12 Tools To Help Creativity Flow with Lauren Lo
*On today’s episode I am going to talk about, you guessed it….How to get creatively unblocked!* You'll learn some (twelve, to be exact) of my favorite tools to unleash the creative gates and really get into the joy of making something! You'll even hear a quick cameo from my Dad! So sit back, relax and prepare to unblock! Enjoy :) Also: Did you love my rhyming title? I did!
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Mar 17, 2021
Follow Your Dream At Any Age & Master a Millionaire Mindset w/ Raven The Talk Show Maven
*Today you’ll hear from Raven Blair Glover aka Raven The Talk Show Maven: a media, broadcasting, writing, and talkshow maven. Raven spent the first 55 years of her life not unleashing her inner creative. In fact, up until age 55 she had never made more 10 dollars an hour at 55 years old when she finally decided to make her own dreams come true. Now she’s interviewed everyone from Fran Drescher, to Montel Williams and she even got Barack Obama’s 2016 President’s Lifetime Achievement Award.*
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* The importance of following your dreams AT ANY AGE
* How to translate your strengths from a job you have to a career you love
* Why you need a millionaire’s mindset
* The importance of finding mentors
* How to BE the client you want to GET
* Unique ways to manifest your dreams and why it works!
* The importance of giving back to people like yourself
* Why no one wants perfection
* How to reach out to people in an authent…
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Mar 10, 2021
Tips for Setting Boundaries, Communication + Dating On & Off The Spectrum w/ Dr. Ali Arena
*Dr. Ali Arena is. a speech-language pathologist and board certified behavior analyst who specializes in working with people who have autism. She even does what’s called neurodiverse couples counseling, where one partner is on the spectrum and the other is not. Along with her expertise on the dating intricacies of people with autism, she also does counseling for individuals who are not on the spectrum, who just struggle socially.*
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* The importance of encouraging creativity in children
* How to find objectivity in creativity
* Differences in communication on and off the spectrum
* Misconceptions about autism
* How to break down social skills into rules
* Differences in cultural communication
* The importance of expressing yourself in an authentic way
* How to tackle codependency
* How to analyze recurring feelings
* The importance of learning the communication patterns of loved ones
* How to deal with passive a…
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Mar 3, 2021
Stop Saying You’re "Aspiring" & Start Owning Your Power!
*Today is a creative check in episode where I talk about:*
* My distaste for the word "aspiring": why I don't believe in it/why YOU should strike it from your vocabulary!
* Why there's nothing more valuable than a good idea (and why popsicles prove my point!)
* Plus, tips on redefining failure and why it shouldn't be connected to financial success!
* And honestly, so much more!!
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Feb 24, 2021
Be Your Own Yes, Blaze a Trail & Start a Forbes-Featured Business w/ Jayla Roxx
*Jayla Roxx is a television personality, entrepreneur, actress, producer, choreographer, and trailblazer.. She’s made headlines in the likes of Forbes, Entertainment Tonight, Page Six and more, as the first African American Transgender Woman in the country to run her own beauty brand. Her company, called BatMe, celebrates individuality and makes high quality products both affordable and accessible to everyone.*
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to be your own YES in a world full of NO's
* How to find happiness with intention
* Ways to discover your worth
* The importance of letting go of conditioned thinking
* How to redefine spirituality for yourself
* How to create your own definition of self-love
* How to find a vendor for a small business
* Why you should choose collaboration over competition!
* The importance of asking for help
* How to take on responsibility you didn’t sign up for
* Tips to be an ally to creatives in the LGBTQIA…
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Feb 17, 2021
Tips for Empaths in Entertainment, Following Yes's + How to Make a Music Video w/ Freakshow Director, Paria Sadighi
*Paria Sadighi is one of my favorite people and dearest friends. She is a storyteller, publicist, television producer, and now a music video director. She’s best known for producing and publicizing some of reality TV’s biggest shows and she’s also the director of my latest music video, Freakshow, which you can all check out in the link below!*
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* The importance of championing others AND yourself
* The dangers of being a people pleaser
* How to check in with yourself & set boundaries in your creative career
* How to survive as an empath in a brutal industry
* Why you should pay less attention to the job title
* The dangers of idealizing your dream job
* How to work with and for your friends
* How to dive into something you’ve never done before!
* Why you should see the potential that others see in you
* How to quickly adapt when things don’t go as expected
* How to use fear to evaluate what’s worth you…
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Feb 10, 2021
Listen to Your Body, Get Vulnerable & Stealing vs. Inspiration w/ Songwriter Michael Jade
*Michael Jade, or Mikey, as I like to call him, is a singer, songwriter, and producer, signed with Warner/Chappell. He’s written songs for huge artists including Ava Max, David Guetta, G-Eazy, Little Big Town, Andy Grammer, Bea Miller, and so many more! He was also a finalist on both American Idol and The Voice Israel. Aside from his music career, he also has a deep curiosity for spirituality and meditation that he’s currently channeling into a fiction novel.*
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* The importance of encouraging creativity in children
* How to find objectivity in creativity
* The importance of showing yourself compassion when trying something new!
* Inspiration vs plagiarism & the art of stealing
* How to conquer the creative slump
* Why being unproductive is part of the job
* How to overcome time-investment bias & LET GO
* How to listen & trust your body over your brain
* Meditation & the addiction to distraction
* Why being vulne…
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Feb 3, 2021
The Art of Being Yourself: Master Authenticity & Rebellion w/ Chemda of Keith and the Girl
*Chemda Khalili is a podcaster, singer/songwriter and incredible human being. She’s known for being a podcasting Hall of Famer (yes that’s an actual thing!) -for co-hosting her hit comedy podcast Keith and The Girl with Keith Malley for over 15 years, which makes them pioneers in the industry.*
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* To overcome familial barriers to creativity
* The importance of surrounding yourself with people that support your path
* The downside to living in extremes & how to ground yourself
* Setting boundaries in toxic relationships
* Why you should look for peace vs happiness
* Questions to ask yourself to stay present
* How to forgive yourself
* Why you should react with curiosity instead of anger
* The instability of “stable” jobs
* The long-term perks of being your own boss
* Choosing your “family” & how to parent yourself
* How podcasting can be cathartic & give you courage
* Putting your “creative bab…
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Jan 27, 2021
The Beauty in Breaking, Healing & Learning Self-Trust w/ NY Times Best-Selling Author, Dr. Michele Harper
*Dr. Michele Harper is a Harvard grad, ER doctor, author and overall magical, spiritual person.* In her recent New York Times Best-selling book, The Beauty in Breaking, she tells her story of healing: from her childhood and into her medical career. The book addresses her journey to understand and heal from her childhood trauma, as well as her experiences of and observations on structural racism in healthcare system...Both in what she has experienced as a Black Woman working in healthcare and how she has seen the system affect her patients...despite the many challenges, she does what she has always felt called to do: heal others and herself, as much as she possibly can.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How writing can help you heal
* Questions to ask yourself when you feel defeated
* Why growth can look like failure
* How to cultivate compassion for other people’s scars
* Ways to process childhood trauma and parent yourself
* Why healing is a practice, not…
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Jan 20, 2021
Self-Love: Leave Toxicity Behind, Develop Mindfulness & Prioritize Your Dreams w/ Sarah Fraser
*Today’s guest is a professional broadcaster and my friend, Sarah Fraser. *If you don’t know her from her podcast: The Sarah Fraser Show, I highly recommend you give it a listen. In her career she’s hosted and co-host of a multitude of radio shows with huge ratings, including the enormously popular iheartradio program, “The Kane Show” of HOT 99.5. Other than her own podcast, Sarah has also written and hosted a 6-part true crime series podcast for Fox 5. And she even appears weekly on Fox 5’s Good Day DC show where she has her own lifestyle segment. She’s currently working on figuring out how to make her dreams of hosting a national on-camera talk show come true. I have every faith that it will happen! I wanted to have Sarah on the show because her creative journey is fascinating, inspiring and winding...Sarah is such an inspiration to me for her bravery, belief and resilience, even in the toughest of situations.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to work t…
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Jan 13, 2021
Julia Cameron on Getting Unblocked, The Creative/Spiritual Connection, Listening & The Artist’s Way
*Julia Cameron, Author of The Artist's Way is a living legend and one of my personal heroes.* She has been an inspiration for so many creatives-from Elizabeth Gilbert, to Alicia Keys, to Pete Townsend and me! Julia is an artist, poet, playwright, novelist, filmmaker, journalist, music composer and teacher! She's best known for her revolutionary book on creativity: The Artists’s Way, which has sold over 5 million copies, been translated into 40 different languages and given her the title “The Queen of Change” for starting a movement that brought creativity into the mainstream conversation. She also has a new book, The Listening Path, which is rich with insights and a topic of conversation today. Without Julia, this podcast probably wouldn't exist- she and her teachings have been instrumental in claiming my creativity and wanting to help others claim theirs! I can't wait for you to hear from her!
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to work with your inner critic & mi…
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Jan 6, 2021
Why Your Scars are Sexy: A Journey to Self & Healing w/ Christina Helena
*Christina Helena is a true survivor. As you may know, pancreatic cancer has one of the lowest survival rates of any cancer and Christina became one of the youngest survivors at just 19 years old. A second near death experience at age 25 would lead her to finally face both her physical and emotional scars and ignited her purpose to share her story with the world. She currently has a one-woman show about her life, entitled SCAR, where she plays 40 characters, who all tell her story! She’s a keynote speaker, most notably seen speaking at a TEDx and has a talk called My Scar is Sexy that we’ll talk about on the show. She’s also a coach, writer, performer, and overall beautiful human being. Her trauma turned her into a hunger for truth and healing. She turned that pain into a rebirth and that rebirth into art. *
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to face your mortality
* own your full story
* Why your scars are sexy
* How to begin to heal
* Ways to define…
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Dec 30, 2020
Intentions, Self-Expression, Passion vs. Purpose & Growth in 2021
In my year end show I go over the importance of self-expression and it's ability to help the collective, how to make sure what you're doing lines up with what you want, the important pain in growing and the difference between your passion and your purpose. Enjoy and happy New Year!
-Oh reminder that I am doing a show on my Instagram on New Year's Eve at 9:30pm ET. Tune in here: instagram.com/laurenlograsso
-You can follow the show @UnleashYourInnerCreative
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Dec 23, 2020
My Parents on Creative Christmas, Santa, Finding Joy & The Unknown Plot of Home Alone - The Unleash Xmas Spectacular!
*Hello and Welcome to the Unleash Christmas Spectacular! *Today I am talking with the most iconic duo around: My parents! That's right, Jo Ann and Mike LoGrasso make their triumphant return to their adult child's podcast, and they are in ABSOLUTE rare form. Enjoy their most cherished creative Christmas memories both from my childhood and theirs, the stories of how we all found out Santa wasn't real (but how we still keep his spirit alive to this day), my Mom's EXTREMELY creative take on the plot of the movie Home Alone, some deeply emotional and heartwarming thoughts about the meaning of Christmas, family and being human from my Dad and finally, we wrap it out with thoughts on how to find joy during this tough holiday season and a gorgeous Christmas carol. I hope you love our conversation as much as we loved recording it. I also hope you know how important you are to me. If you listen to this show, I consider you a friend and part of my family. You matter to me. I want to thank you for…
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Dec 16, 2020
Reinvent Yourself, Break The Rules & Work With Your Spouse w/ Beth Bice from MAFS
*Beth Bice is a content creator, video editor, reality star and beauty professional. *She’s best known for her appearance (and marriage) on the hit Lifetime reality show Married at First Sight and for being a personality on Married at First Sight: Couple’s Cam. In addition, she’s a creative spirit, a beauty industry guru, and an expert in authenticity. What you see is what you get with Beth and that’s why I’m so excited to have her on the show.
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to take the more difficult path
* How to play with what you know / find creative ways to express what you already know
* How to know if your relationship is serving you
* How to break your own rules
* How to be vulnerable and open-minded in a relationship & in your work
* How to reinvent yourself and your career
* Successfully working on creative projects with your partner
* Why making a big move can inspire you creatively
* *And more!*
For more info on me/the…
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Dec 9, 2020
Learn to Say No, Manage Workaholism & Make it in Music w/ Eric Kalver
*Eric Kalver* is a music supervisor, drummer, arranger, composer, and even former child-star magician best known for working on music for shows such as Hawaii 5-0, The Talk, the movie Fast-Five and for music supervising a couple recent iterations of Crash Bandicoot, the video game! He was also raised by a professional magician and clown, so he had a VERY unique childhood. He has a fascinating story!
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* The benefits of saying no
* How to manage workaholism
* How to handle free time
* How to go of self-judgment
* The right and wrong way to pitch your music + Eric takes you inside of a perfect pitch
* How to build long-term relationships as a creative
* How to be more present
* How to reach out to people for gigs during the pandemic
* What it looks like to be raised by magicians
* How to get into music supervision
* Tips for Multi-Passionate creatives
For more info on me/the show, click here: *https://linktr.ee/lau…
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Dec 2, 2020
Find Yourself, Take Up Space & Discover Your Funny w/ Caroline Stokes!
*Caroline Stokes is a comedian, dancer, visual artist, musician and self-expression expert and I am so thrilled to have her on Unleash Your Inner Creative. *She’s best known for getting featured on CTV National News, for a wild and hilarious video collaboration she did with THE Bill Murray as her character, Doug Carl and her Caroline side-by-side posts she does on instagram and tiktok where she comedically dances next to everything and everyone ranging from John Travolta dancing in short shorts to a parakeet with a sexy strut.
*I wanted to have Caroline on the show because she is fully herself in all she does - and it is that very reason that I believe she is so successful as a comedian and performer*. Ever since she really embraced her full self and followed her job, she has been blowing up on social media- climbing by the thousands each week. She is a great example for all of us of the magic that can happen when we own every piece of ourselves - the beautiful, the sexy, the hilari…
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Nov 18, 2020
Does Your Relationship Block or Expand You Creatively?
Today I do a check in about a recent dating experience I had where I realized the guy I was seeing for a minute blocked me creatively. I just wasn't singing the whole time we were talking. I talk about the warning signs and why I think we need to only bring people into our lives (romantic, or otherwise) who help us expand creatively. You deserve to be seen and honored for all you are and inspired to create from that place. Love you!!
For more info on me/the show, click here: https://linktr.ee/laurenlograsso
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Nov 11, 2020
If It Doesn't Feel Good - Don't Do It!
Hi Babes! Today is a quickie, but rest assured, it's an absolute goodie!
*I'm talking about two things:*
1) Why sometimes when you have multiple creative projects you need to shift your focus to the one that needs the most immediate attention (The creative infant, if you will)
2) If something doesn't feel good, why you shouldn't do it - even if it's something that normally brings you joy
I hope you enjoy the content and that you listen to your intuition and don't do something just because you think you should or you normally enjoy it - we must be flexible in our journey...It's the best way to honor ourselves/creativity!
Lots of love,
Lauren :)
For more info on me/the show, click here: https://linktr.ee/laurenlograsso
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Nov 4, 2020
Processing The Election As a Creative + Making Art About The In-Between Parts of Life
*Hi Babes! *Well, this episode is coming out late, because I, like most Americans last night was on an emotional rollercoaster and couldn't deal with finishing the episode. So here we are, Wednesday morning, still figuring out what's going on. It felt completely wrong to NOT talk about the election as it at the forefront of everyone's mind. So I do spend the first 8 minutes of this episode doing just that. As you know from listening to me for almost two years, I am liberal, so no surprises there! But I try to share in a way that would be helpful, no matter your political ideology...What I talk about today is why shame is not a social justice tool (no matter what side you're on), how to use your angst to make great work and the best way to approach people who are different than you...Why hope is always available as long as we're alive!
After those first 8 minutes I take a deep dive into some of the weird multi-layered feelings I've been having lately about love and life. How I've been…
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Oct 28, 2020
Dating as a Creative & Big Life Questions w/ Brittany Brave
*Today one of my favorite people, comedians, and Italians, Brittany Brave, returns to Unleash for a friendship chat episode where we discuss DATING in ALL its glory!*
*We talk about:*
-What it's like to date on the apps
-A couple dating horror stories
-The particular joys of dating during quarantine
-Our thoughts on the apps
-How to deal with heartbreak as a creative
-How to get your mind back on business after a romantic disappointment
-How past heartbreak has affected the way we approach relationships/love
-How to approach opening up again after being close off
-What we're looking for in a partner
-We also talk about Brit's big move back to Miami after being in NYC for seven years
-How do deal with not knowing what's on the other side of your career momentum
*...It's an action-packed episode, buckle in, baby!*
*Come to my show this Thursday, 10/29 from 7:30-9:30pm at Urban Press Winery in Burbank. To get tickets, go to this link: https://linktr.ee/laurenlograsso and b…
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Oct 23, 2020
Rotten Tomatoes Editor-in-Chief, Joel Meares on The Best Scary Movies, Why We Love to Be Scared & The Role of the Critic - Unleash SPOOKT...
*Hello my little creative goblin! *Today I have a very spooky special for you with a cinematic flair! I’ll be chatting with Joel Meares who is the Editor in Chief of Rotten Tomatoes and an overall film and writing aficionado, as well as a delightful human being!
*I wanted to have Joel on the show for two reasons:*
*1) *Rotten Tomatoes has this really cool editorial section up right now called Scare Central where they basically detail every scary movie you could ever want or need to know about. I thought it would be really fun to do a more themed episode and one where we specifically dive into movies, scary movies and why we, as humans, love to be scared.
2) I think Joel is pretty damn creative and even a rebel. Not only has he really expanded much of rotten tomatoes content, in addition, much of the work Joel has overseen, lovingly pokes fun at the brand with cheeky titles such as the book, “Rotten Movies We Love” and the podcast, Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong. Acknowledging that w…
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Oct 21, 2020
Seek Answers to Life’s Persistent Questions, Stand in Your Power & Prioritize Authenticity
*This is a creative check in episode where I discuss: *
-What your most persistent questions are trying to teach you (and how to move them forward)
-A visualization to take back your power & not abandon yourself
-Why authenticity should be a leading force in our lives
*-And more!*
Get my new single, FREAKSHOW here: ffm.to/laurenlofreakshow --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message
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Oct 14, 2020
Burnout: Why it Happens, How to Spot it & Tools to Stop it w/ Anne Helen Petersen
*Anne Helen Petersen *is an academic, journalist, and author best known for her work as the former senior culture writer and western correspondent at BuzzFeed, her book Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation, and her most recent gig as a writer at Substack. On top of that, She has been featured in publications such as Forbes, The New York Times, Business Insider, The Wallstreet Journal, NPR and many more.
As I mentioned, Anne wrote a book on Millennial burnout and is an expert on it. So I wanted to have Anne on the show, because honestly, I am pretty burnt out. And I have been for a while. Reading her book was a revelation of just how much I’ve been living hand to mouth and my out-of-whack priorities have been.The awareness of what burnout looks like, has helped me start to make small changes to rejuvenate myself and get back in touch with the sweetness and simple joys of life. It’s my hope that this interview can be an inciting moment for you to do the same, if…
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Oct 12, 2020
If You're Sad, Make Something
Hi Babe! Here with a creative check in. Throughout the years I've always heard people talk about using your pain to create art. And while I've done that before, it's never been more blatantly apparent how useful that tactic is and how it can be employed to take you out of your tough moments. I have found a way to do that this week. I share how you can do the same in this pod and how to get in touch with yourself and your creativity/projects, rather than focusing on other people/things you can't control. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message
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Oct 7, 2020
Guy Raz on Powerful Storytelling, Creativity as Curiosity, Tips for Entrepreneurs & Rebranding Optimism
*Guy Raz is a podcaster, producer, journalist, author and entrepreneur, *best known for creating and hosting some of the most popular podcasts of all time, including NPR’s How I Built This (a show where he interviews successful entrepreneurs about their journey to build their company), Wisdom from the Top and The Rewind on Spotify. He’s also the co-creator of the acclaimed podcasts such as TED Radio Hour, the children’s program Wow in the World and he’s received awards such as the Edward R. Murrow Award, and he was even a Nieman journalism fellow at Harvard.
*From our conversation you’ll learn:*
* Why having a child can help you reclaim your creativity
* How to focus on your passion when you’re in a toxic situation
* How to redefine creativity as curiosity
* Why he almost quit broadcasting and what made him stick with it
* Tips on dealing with deep rejection
* How to effectively pivot
* What compassionate leadership looks like
* How to rebrand optim…
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Oct 3, 2020
Lessons Learned from Hysterically Crying
Who else is feeling literally EVERYTHING right now? I know I am. Yesterday (the day I recorded this episode) I was a wreck. Despite the fact that I was so happy that I put my song out and had a good week at work, there were so many other things bogging me down (things I am not even sure I was/am 100% aware of)...Some of it has to do with the pain of the collective, some of it personal/professional, all of it heavy and weird. So I cried a lot yesterday. And I recorded some of it. Don't worry, I'll spare you and not share the audio of that, but I will share the very important realization I had from doing that, and why you may want to consider also audio recording your next Crying session. We can learn something from honestly (and somewhat objectively) reflecting on our down moments. Hope this helps. Love you!
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Sep 30, 2020
Playing Big, Reclaiming Your Creativity & The Power of Partnership w/ Lili Taylor & Tara Mohr
*Today my guests are Lili Taylor and Tara Mohr. *Lili is an Emmy Nominated actress, writer and birder best known for her work on projects such as mystic pizza, The Conjuring, Six Feet Under, American Crime and her one-woman show Birdland. Tara Mohr is an expert on women’s leadership and well-being as well as an author and coach. She’s best known for her book Playing Big, creating the global Playing Big leadership Program, and for appearing on media such as The Today Show and in the New York TImes. Lili and Tara really have a creative mastermind. Together they have teamed up to share their insights, stories and lessons learned about creativity, personal growth and empowerment through a series of online conversations, which live on Tara’s website.
*From our conversation, you’ll learn:*
* How to reclaim your creativity after it was stolen or lost
* How to stop comparing and despairing
* How to tame the inner critic
* Why creative partnerships expedite success & what t…
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Sep 23, 2020
Legal Advice for Creatives: Copyrights, Contracts, LLCs & Trademarks 101 w/ Legalpreneur, Andrea Sager
*Andrea Sager is a lawyer, entrepreneur, podcast host and blogger, best known for the Legalpreneur, podcast and for revolutionizing legal expertise for small business owners and creatives.*
I wanted to have Andrea on the show because she is an incredibly creative lawyer with real, actionable advice for entrepreneurs and artists. Her innovative law practice offers all access memberships (where you pay a flat monthly fee and can access her expertise at any time), flat fee contracts and you can also pay a flat fee to have her file something like a copyright or trademark. It is such a smart, creative and helpful way of practicing law, that really benefits people like you and me. If you ever wondered how to protect your intellectual property, this is the show for you!
*From our conversation you’ll learn:*
* *Ho*w Andrea got the guts to take the leap from her high-paying/soul-sucking law job and start doing what she’s doing now
* How to be a creative in a usually straight-laced f…
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Sep 16, 2020
Reclaim Your Energy, Lessen Anxiety, Embrace Solitude & Celebrate Your Wins!
On this solo episode I talk about the benefits of being alone and how to work with and through some of the drawbacks of solitude. I share some anxiety I've been dealing with and a great new tool I've found to lessen anxiety's hold. Finally, run through the importance of celebrating your wins/accomplishments and take you through an exercise to fully feel and embody your accomplishments. Love you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message
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Sep 12, 2020
What Your Shame Talk Is REALLY Trying To Teach You
I have been doing a meditation that helps me get in touch with my shame...So I have been thinking about a lot of my recurring shame talk. I brought it up in my therapy session and my therapist and she asked me: "underneath the flawed method it uses, is there something that inner critic voice is trying to teach you...Is there some wisdom underneath?" This is what I ponder in this episode, as well as sharing how you can get in touch with your shame talk's true message and how you can redirect it toward something helpful. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message
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Sep 9, 2020
Heal Yourself First, Write Your Own Story & Sing Until They Get It w/ Ledisi
My guest today is a truly special human being, artist, writer, producer, advocate and business woman and I’m so honored to share her story with you. Her name is Ledisi, and some of her accolades include being a twelve-time Grammy nominated powerhouse vocalist, her three Soul Train Music awards, an NAACP Theater Award and 6 NAACP Image Award nominations. Ledisi and I sat down just over two weeks ago, the day before her most recent album, The Wild Card, came out. I wanted to have her on the show because of her incredible talent and unbreakable spirit. She is also one of the warmest people I've ever met and proof that you can have a very successful creative career and maintain your kindness/heart.
*From our conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to stay true to yourself on your creative path
* How to recover from creative monsters
* The importance of healing yourself first
* How to discover your biggest lesson
* How to develop stronger boundaries
* How to keep going when…
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Sep 4, 2020
Don't Confuse Being Nice for Being Good
Today's Podcast is inspired by a line I heard in the brilliant Amazon Prime series, The Boys. It goes as follows, “F*ck this world for confusing nice with good.” In this solo episode, I examine the detriments of choosing niceness over goodness for creativity, relationships and humanity, in general. Join me in the quest to choose goodness over niceness, and also in making sure to NOT excuse bad behavior because that person is "nice". Nice doesn't mean a whole lot if there isn't action to back it up! Love you. Also, watch The Boys Here: https://www.amazon.com/The-Boys-Season-1/dp/B07QNJCXZK --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message
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Sep 2, 2020
She Left Finance for Beekeeping, Then Made Forbes 30 Under 30...Choose Happiness w/ Carly Stein
Today’s guest is Carly Stein. She is a scientist, beekeeper and an entrepreneur, best known for being the founder and CEO of BeeKeepers Naturals and for being named Forbes 30 Under 30.
I wanted to have Carly on the show for a multitude of reasons, but mostly because she has a great story of turning pain into purpose and leaving security for happiness. She started her company from a very personal pain point of her own health struggles and was actually an accidental entrepreneur. At the time things started taking off she was working as a trader at Goldman Sachs. She had pretty much everyone tell her she was crazy to do it, but still took the leap and started Beekeepers Naturals. It’s inspiring to anyone who has ever felt handcuffed to their day job or to a title.
*From our conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to change your personal narrative
* Strengthen your immune system with bee products
* Start and build a business
* Let go of other’s opinions and choose yourself…
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Aug 26, 2020
Life-Saving Creativity, Comedy + A Tale of Two Italian Girls w/ Brittany Brave
*Brittany Brave* is a New York City-based comedian who has been featured on TBS, MTV, The New York Times, ELLE and was named a Best New Talent by the New York Comedy Festival in 2019. She is also the founder of We are Cat Call, a platform for women’s leadership, progress and camaraderie that does female-focused events for all.
I wanted to have Brittany on the show because we are really kindred spirits and have a similar path -both Italian Catholic, both only children both huge champions of fellow women and creatives. Brittany started her professional career in PR and did comedy on the side, but her true passion was always calling her. However, it wasn’t until she found herself in a situation of domestic violence that she truly started owning her creativity as a way of admitting what was going on and taking charge of her life again. From Brittany, you will truly learn creativity’s ability to not only help, but even save your life.
*From our conversation you’ll also learn:*…
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Aug 19, 2020
Think Big, Use Astrology for Creativity + Build a Scalable Business w/ Spirit Daughter's Jill Wintersteen
My guest today is Jill Wintersteen. She is an entrepreneur, author, blogger, neuroscientist, Yoga teacher, and astrologer. Jill is best known as the founder of Spirit Daughter, a social media presence, online community and more directly, a practice that involves aligning with the moon, astrology, soul healing, empowerment and getting clear about what our true purpose is in this life. I wanted to have Jill on the show because her journey to claiming her creativity is really inspiring Here’s a girl who was reading college textbooks on psychology at age 16 and asking: What makes human beings conscious? This curiosity led to studying neuroscience at John Hopkins University and pursuing a doctoral degree...And in the middle of her doctoral program, she GAVE IT ALL UP! And not with a big answer or opportunity waiting on the other end...All she knew was she needed to start over and reignite her inner child. It’s a real story of bravery and choosing yourself that I think we can all learn f…
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Aug 14, 2020
Put Your Time Where Your Heart Is + Get Unblocked
On today's creative check in, I discuss the concept of putting our time where our heart is. A lot of the time, we say we want our deepest creative dreams, but are simply not putting in enough work during the week to get the outcome we desire. On today's episode, I talk about a revelation I've had about this in regard to my music, and also, how to trace the lines of where your creative blocks are coming from...Sometimes it's more logical than you think and a simple switch up will help you go toward your creativity instead of avoiding it. Love you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message
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Aug 12, 2020
Build Resilience, Break Imposter Syndrome & Embrace Basic w/ Joey Skladany
My guest today is Joey Skladany. He is a writer, editor, TV & radio personality, former entertainment publicist, and editor-at-large for Chowhound. He is best known for his new book, Basic Bitchen and for being featured on outlets such as Food & Wine, SiriusXM, People, InStyle, Travel+Leisure, and BuzzFeed I wanted to have Joey on the show because he is a great example of rolling with the creative punches during covid times...Joey’s book, Basic Bitchen, had a delayed release and he talks about how that experience put him in check. Also, he’s very funny, and I’m excited to share a genuinely fun convo with you!
*From our conversation, you'll learn:*
* How to use PR to your advantage and what that world is really like
* The KEY to powerful storytelling
* How to shut down imposter syndrome
* Why an underdog mentality can serve you in life
* How to Fake it until you make it
* Actionable tips to stay productive and mentally during quarantine
* How to let go of wha…
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Aug 7, 2020
Quit Asking The Wrong People The Right Questions
Hi creative babe! It's Lauren back with another check in and yikes, even thinking about it now, this is a hard one for me to grasp. BUT, it is a game-changer. I've come to understand in the past week that not everyone cares about my hopes and dreams, even when it would be super easy to help me make them happen...And instead of asking people who don't really care about my complimentary skillset and just want me for a singular purpose, I need to start asking people who can help and who want to help, even if that person is just little old me. I love you. I also ask that you try to be a see-er out in the world, and help others achieve their dreams when you can. It's an easy way to help make the world a better place!
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Aug 5, 2020
Tips For Empaths, Revelations on Reinvention & the Sexuality/Creativity Connection w/ Lola Pickett
*My guest today is Lola Pickett. She is an Empath Coach, Spiritual Mentor, Graphic designer, author, podcaster, and Entrepreneur. Lola is best known for her Empath to Power podcast and for founding an 8 week training course called EMPATH*ology, which helps highly sensitive empaths claim their soul’s purpose.After leaving a decade-long first marriage & dropping her steady corporate job, Lola created her own business and started honoring her true nature. Lola has wise insight on how to turn being an empath into your greatest power.*
From our conversation, you’ll also learn:
* What an empath is and how to start owning it if you are one
* How to tune out others who are against your path to self-discovery!
* Why Self-Hate is narcissistic
* The best way for empaths to channel creativity
* why sexuality and creativity are deeply connected & how to get in touch with both
* Tips on how to stay ‘grounded’ in your life!
* How finding deep love can enhance your creati…
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Jul 31, 2020
Why The Harder Path is Not Always The Right Path
On today's episode I share a revelation I've had recently about why the harder path is not always the right path. I share how I came to this conclusion and how you can start to look at the choices/paths in your own life, decide why you're engaging with that pattern and whether it's actually beneficial. Also: Would you like would you like to do a zoom creative meet up with other listeners from this show? On the Zoom we can meet, talk about creative projects we’re working on, tell each other how we need support and share work. I am almost thinking of it like an open mic/share/networking event, and, honestly, maybe also a dance party? If you’re interested, either send me a DM on Instagram @UnleashYourInnerCreative or email me at _unleashyourinnercreative@gmail.com_ ! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message
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Jul 29, 2020
Tap into Spirituality, Own Your Greatness & Sing w/ Latoya Cooper
My guest today is Latoya Cooper, also known as “The Songstress”. She is an MBA, singer/songwriter, business coach, and podcaster. She is best known for her eclectic soul music, her podcast and her Company, “Music Meets the Boardroom” which helps educate, teach and empower indie Artists to build strong, business savvy practices, that they can apply throughout their career.
I wanted to have Latoya on the show because of her incredible story about her journey back to self and creativity. After pushing away music for ten years, she found her way back to it, and she has some great actionable tips for how you can also rediscover your creative spark. She is also a deeply spiritual person, and has wise insight on how your connection to spirit can guide your path. Her journey blew my mind and I can’t wait for you to hear all about it!
*From our conversation, you’ll also learn:*
* How to walk your own artistic journey and not compare yourself to others
* How to tune out unhel…
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Jul 24, 2020
Serve Your Community & Give Your Energy to the RIGHT People
On today’s bonus episode of Unleash, I discuss why it’s so important to serve your community first when it comes to your creativity, the power of engaging with the people who love you for who you are, why it’s important to give back (and how to do it) and the larger impact your creativity can have. I also hit a recent creative milestone that I am very excited about! Thanks for tuning in - Lauren :)
Read my essay in Maria Shriver's publication, The Sunday Paper,Here: https://bit.ly/3hDzyZn
*Listen to my single, "Like a Bomb" Here: ffm.to/likeabomb*
Follow me: *@laurenlograsso* & @UnleashYourInnerCreative --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message
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Jul 22, 2020
Are you an Overthinker? Learn Healthy Mental Practices w/ Meredith Arthur!
*Meredith Arthur is a mental health pioneer, author, Emmy-Nominated creative producer, and a content leader at Pinterest. *She’s best known for being a founding member of the food site: Chowhound, creating the mental health wellness site/community, Beautiful Voyager, writing for Medium and for her debut book, Get Out of My Head: _Inspiration for Overthinkers in an Anxious World_.
I wanted to have Meredith on the show because she has so many actionable tools to help you get out of your own way. So many creatives are overthinkers...Including myself...If we get stuck in our heads, it really can keep us from meaningful opportunities to express ourselves, so I am excited to share her insight to help you stop the anxiety feedback loop!
*From our conversation, you’ll also learn:*
* What anxiety REALLY is and some great ways to manage it
* The benefits of anxiety medication
* How to find your ‘audience’
* Methods to shut up the inner critic
* The best way to let go of…
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Jul 15, 2020
Find Focus, Confidence & Embrace Being a Multi-Passionate Creative w/ D’Ana Joi
*Today’s guest is D’Ana Joi of Joi Knows How she is an educator and a coach for multi-passionate creatives. She, herself, is also a multi-passionate creative specializing in writing, plant care, crafts, curating vintage clothes, singing and composing music, public speaking, community building and much more. Joi and I first met when we were both speakers at The Pretty Thing Tour last November. We were instantly drawn to each other, as we had a similar mission and life outlook. I wanted to have her on the show because she provides invaluable tools for multi-passionate creatives to find focus and own the fullness of who they are.*
*From this conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to break the comparison trap
* Build a community
* Find focus
* Start to learn creative confidence
* Ground your platform in purpose
* How to truly see that the fact that you are a multi-passionate creative is a gift, not a burden
* AND MORE!
For more info on Joi, Visit _Joi-Knows-How.com_…
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Jul 8, 2020
Inside Writing a Song: Embrace The Messy Creative Process
Hi, Creative! If you’ve been listening for a while, you know that I’m a singer/songwriter and have been putting out a bunch a singles the past few months. My Most recent song, “Like a Bomb” was written over the course of years and has had many different iterations. So today, I want to share the full songwriting process with you. I’ll do this by taking you through step-by-step. I have voice memos from almost every songwriting session I’ve had for like a bomb. I will play them for you and also explain how I got to that moment.
*From this, you’ll learn:*
* How a messy, long creative process can still yield a beautiful product
* Why the extra time it takes to finish something is often God’s protection
* The amazing improvements you can make through hard work
* Why even if you’re almost finished, it's better to go back to square one and do it the right way!
And more!
Listen to "Like a Bomb" Here: ffm.to/likeabomb
Follow me: @laurenlograsso & @UnleashYourInner…
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Jul 1, 2020
Do What Fills You + Changing Creative Patterns
On this episode, I do a creative check in the wake of putting out my most recent single, "Like a Bomb".
*Topics covered include: *
* Why it's better to delay a project and do it correctly than rush it
* Why it's necessary to change our creative patterns/ideas from time-to-time
* Why in the beginning of our creative careers/paths, we must take every inch toward our dreams
* The power of doing what fills you (and the energy that comes along with it)
I can't wait to chat with you! Enjoy :)
Listen to Like a Bomb Here: ffm.to/likeabomb, Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso and the show, @UnleashYourInnerCreative
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Jun 26, 2020
Get Ballsy, Release Work You're Proud Of & Listen With Love
On today's episode I discuss the release of my third single, "Like a Bomb". I share a bit of the background behind the song and why it's so deeply personal. It seems each time I release a single it's a different feeling, and this time, I feel really excited and bold. I find myself getting ballsier and ballsier...I discuss why that is and share tips on how you can start to cultivate this in your own life. I also discuss how to listen to yourself through loving ears, Also I forgot to say this on the episode, but I am doing a live show tonight (06/26) on my instagram @LaurenLoGrasso, at 6pm PST/ 9pm EST - tune in to hear my new single and much more!
Listen to Like a Bomb Here: ffm.to/likeabomb --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message
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Jun 24, 2020
Courageous Creativity: Own The Fullness of Who You are & Use Your Voice for Change w/ Amir Levi
*Amir Levi is an actor, Singer, choreographer, dancer, writer and producer. Best known for his roles on hit shows such as: New Girl, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Fresh off the Boat, The Middle, 2 Broke Girls and the Emmy Award-winning Amazon original Series, Transparent. He’s also worked at powerhouse theatres such as the Garry Marshall Theatre and Atlantic Theatre Conservatory. I first met Amir acting in my very first play in LA. I wanted to have Amir on the show because, simply put, he has helped me become a braver, truer artist.*
*From our conversation, you’ll learn:*
* How to develop the strength to speak up against injustice
* How to overcome lack of parental support for your dreams
* Why your creative projects are as important as major life milestones (such as weddings)
* How Amir came to realize he is non binary why he/she/they isn’t tied to a specific set of pronouns
* How to truly make creativity the filter for your life
* How mediums like live theatre are pivo…
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Jun 17, 2020
What's Happening Universally Is Also Happening in You
Everything that once hid beneath the surface is now being pushed to the top. That is happening Universally. And whatever is happening Universally is also happening in your own life and humanity. Meaning, that the things you’ve pushed beneath the surface (but you’ve always really, sort of known are there) are now coming to the top and demanding to be fixed. Not only will this realization help you connect more deeply to the social justice movements happening in our society, it will also bring you to a deeper knowing of yourself and hopefully (after some work) to a better place as a person. And while this show IS about Unleashing Your Inner Creative - we cannot be our truest, most creative selves if we do not know ourselves and if we are not actively working on bettering the self we know. I open up about all of the above and more on this episode. Love you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message
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Jun 10, 2020
Inside a Creative Coaching Session: Art + Story = Purpose
On today's episode I do a creative check in about how important it is to use the gifts & skills you already have to help fight injustice. Then, you'll hear a new show format! Today I am trying out (unleashing) a new show format in which I coach someone on air who is creatively blocked and/or not fully living their passion at the moment. If it's something you like, let me know and we will continue to do it! Today's guest is Lindsey Huss, an Unleash listener who is also an incredible artist and woman. She shares her story of survival and strength and I help her tie together her story, pain, and talent to create a path that incorporates art, entrepreneurship and service. Tune into hear more and to get ideas on how you can coach yourself in a similar way! PS- this new format is not something I am trying to make an every week thing, but rather, something I pepper in every-so-often to add to the overall variety of the show! If you like it, DM me and let me know and if you want to try an on a…
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Jun 3, 2020
Why Creativity is Necessary for Social Change #BlackLivesMatter
On this episode I talk about what is happening in the United States & share my support of Black Lives Matter. I talk about why creativity & Imagination are necessary tools for social change, why shame is NOT a social justice tool, how to be a better ally, tools to make a difference, the importance of talking with people you're close to and I also pose the question: why is it so hard for you to talk about race? These are all things I am working through everyday now, and they are tough conversations to have and concepts to think about, but nothing could be tougher than another black life lost to police brutality. I struggled with whether to do a show this week, I figured as a white woman, why does my voice matter and what if I say the wrong thing? But what I have found in my education thus far, is that the only thing worse than saying the wrong thing would be to look at injustice and say nothing, because then you're complicit. For black listeners, I love you, I see you, I hear you and I…
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May 27, 2020
Overcome Negativity Bias & Go Toward Your Big Idea w/ Susan Robertson
Today's episode is packed with some of the most takeaway of any show I've done to date! First you'll hear me do a creative check in about how lack of specificity can inhibit us from getting what we want. Then I dive into my interview with Susan Robertson. Susan is a Harvard Lecturer, Innovation thought leader, consultant to world-leading companies and a performing artist. She is best known for being an instructor on innovation and applied creativity at Harvard’s Professional Development Program and for working with and teaching some of the world’s largest brands about innovation including Pepsico, Clorox and Bank of America. I wanted to have Susan on because she has tangible advice on how to overcome the negativity bias, which is our tendency not only to register negative stimuli more readily but also to dwell on these events. This bias has an incredible negative effect not only on our creativity as individuals, but as leaders and when we work creatively in groups. Overcoming it is…
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May 20, 2020
A Meditation for Manifestation, Journaling Tips & Sustainable Self-Worth W/ Lauren
On this solo episode, I delve into some deeply vulnerable topics including the importance of journaling (and some of my younger and somewhat embarrassing failed attempts at it), tips for how to keep a simple journal now to keep track of your days in quarantine, a meditation practice that will change your life, how I’m working on learning to detach from all the unhealthy and unsustainable ways I get validation (and how to recognize what yours are, the profound impact it has when someone in a position of power sees you, the importance of righteous anger and why I wish every adult (that has a non-toxic primary family) could live with their family of origin at some point. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message
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May 13, 2020
The Science Behind Creative Brain Function, Manifesting & Creating Dopamine w/ Adaire Byerly
*On this episode of Unleash, I talk with Adaire Byerly, Founder and CEO of Entertainment Mindframe, a company paving the way for the understanding the Brain function of Creatives. *After working for a decade as a professional model and actress, Adaire saw the unprofessional patterns and behaviors that were considered a normality in the industry. These observations led her to dive into years of research surrounding the Brain, and transition into a space that has been long neglected in the Fashion & Entertainment.... The Mind. Today Adaire is a licensed Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programing and Neuroplasticity and also certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques & works with creative and entertainment professionals to help them optimize creativity, best business practices and individual/company growth through Cognitive Sciences.
*From this episode, you’ll learn:*
* Tactics to create dopamine naturally
* The science behind manifesting
* How to increase creativit…
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May 6, 2020
Crashing Auditions, Never Giving Up & Tips for Multi-Hyphenates w/ Geoff Stults
Geoff Stults is an actor, writer and producer best known for his roles on TV shows such as 7th Heaven, Grace and Frankie and Little Fires Everywhere and movies such as The Break Up, Wedding Crashers, 12 Strong and Unforgettable. Geoff is also from Michigan and he and his brother George (unknowingly) played a very important role in inspiring me to believe I could pursue a career in entertainment.
*From our conversation you’ll learn:*
· The WILD way Geoff got his start in Hollywood (Hint it has to do with crashing auditions)
· Tips for people pursuing multiple creative paths
· Advice for young actors
· How Geoff & I originally connected
*Plus, we also take a VERY deep dive into his backstory, which provides some great life lessons. *I hope the trip down Geoff's memory lane allows you to do the same in your life, as you trace your creative journey.
Listen my single, "Rise" out Now: _https://ffm.to/laurenlograssorise_
Read my People Magazine Article: _https://people.com/music…
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Apr 29, 2020
The Advantage of Struggle, Listening to The Universe & Britney Spears w/ Shelly Peiken!
Shelly Peiken is a Grammy Award Nominated songwriter, an artist and author, best known for writing songs for the likes of Christina Aguilera, Mandy Moore, Meredith Brooks, Miley Cyrus, NSYNC, Brandi, Demi Lovato and so many more.
Shelly has an incredible songwriting resume, including one of my favorite songs, “Bitch” by Meredith Brooks. She had the first number 1 song of the new millennium with, “What a Girl Wants” by Christina Aguilera.
Twenty years later, after a whole career of writing for other people’s voices, she finally decided it was time to step forward and put her songs out, herself. She did this by revisiting some of her most beloved hits with an album called 2.0, which will be out this summer.
*From our conversation you’ll learn:*
* The backstory of how her first hit song, “Bitch” was written
* Why she almost gave up right before she got her first hit
* How songwriting has changed in the last 20 years
* How to know who to take creative advice…
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Apr 22, 2020
Learn Your Triggers, Inner Voice & Heal Mind/Body w/ TEDx Speaker, Megan Gallagher
On today's show, I do a creative check in about the importance of shedding labels that do not serve you and some big lessons my recent single release, "Rise" brought up. Later, I sit down with Megan Gallagher. She is an author, mental health advocate, public speaker and host, best known for her work on AfterBuzz TV, her TedX talks and for being a best-selling author on Amazon! From our conversation you’ll learn practical tools to manage anxiety, how to figure out your triggers, hear your inner voice, what a panic attack REALLY feels like, clues from your body about your mental health, the biggest misconception about therapy, how to break into public speaking, self-publish a book and so much more!
Listen my single, "Rise" out Now: https://ffm.to/laurenlograssorise
Read my People Magazine Article: https://people.com/music/lauren-lograsso-new-song-rise/
Follow the show @UnleashYourInnerCreative & @LaurenLoGrasso for updates and exclusive content! --- Send in a voice message: https://…
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Apr 15, 2020
Find Lost Pieces of Yourself & Embrace What Really Matters
This solo episode starts with a creative challenge to help us all get a little more unleashed during this time. I also reveal a big decision I made that has greatly impacted me on a human and creative level. I walk you through how you can use often overlooked objects to reengage with pieces of yourself that have gotten lost in the shuffle of day-to-day life. I also discuss importance of reconnecting with old friends and schoolmates who truly saw you and why this is a great time to get back in touch. Finally, I talk about my upcoming release of my new single, "Rise" and why I believe this is actually one of the BEST times to release a new creation out into the world.
Pre-Save my single, "Rise" out Friday, 04/17: https://ffm.to/laurenlograssorise
Join me on Instagram (@LaurenLoGrasso) for a live concert this Friday, 04/17 at 6:30pm PST/ 9:30pm EST!
Follow the show @UnleashYourInnerCreative for updates and exclusive content! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…
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Apr 8, 2020
Lessons From Your Younger Self on Courage, Play & Who You REALLY Are W/ Jonny Manganello
On this week's episode my best friend, Jonny Manganello and I reminisce on some of the funny and creative things that we did together and separately during our teenage and college years and early 20s. We talk about how it might be helpful to replicate some of the things you did for fun in high school, now since there are similar barriers in place as we quarantine. We also talk about defining moments in our young lives that taught us who we really were, how to set boundaries and stand up for ourselves -we walk you through how to find similar moments in your own journey and use them as a guidebook for how to find strength when you're not feeling yourself. Finally, we talk about creative monsters and saviors and an exercise you might think about doing to banish the monster and thank the savior. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message
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Apr 7, 2020
Revelations on Rejection, Taste + The Last of the Tuesdays!
On this quickie episode of Unleash Your Inner Creative I do a quick creative check in about a recent revelation I had about rejection and opinions and other people's taste when it comes to your creative projects. I also let you in on the fact that Unleash is now moving to Wednesdays! This is the last Tuesday episode and tomorrow (yes Wed, 04/08) there will be a brand new episode with my bestie Jonny Manganello talking all about our most awkward and hilarious audition stories + the weirdness of theatre school. Hope you're staying safe and healthy. I love you and I believe in you!
*On The Unleash Your Inner Creative:*
If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! And, join our creative community by following @UnleashYourInnerCreative on Instagram & Facebook and @UrInnerCreative on Twitter! Follow host @LaurenLoGrasso You can download Lauren's debut single, "Road To Glory" HERE! Watch the “Road To Glory” music video HERE! --- Send in a voice mess…
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Mar 31, 2020
How To Write a Book, Overcome Rejection & The Power of Solitude
Jen is a friend, co-founder and chief creative officer of the lifestyle brand ban.do, podcaster, social media queen and the author of the newly released book, The Upside of Being Down.
Jen was my first-ever guest on Unleash just over a year ago. We first met When I produced her Podcast, Jen Gotch is Ok...Sometimes, and she has been a major creative and emotional influence in my life, ever since.I wanted to have Jen on this time to talk all about the process of writing a book: what it really takes, the ups and downs, breaking points where she almost gave up and breakthroughs that made the rollercoaster of creating all worth it.
From our conversation you’ll learn tips to write and publish a book, overcome rejection, why creative timing is always perfect, the power of solitude + WTF REALLY Happened In The Dessert! While this conversation happened prior to quarantine, it has lots of tips, tricks and laughs that will help you get through the time we’re in right now. So without furth…
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Mar 24, 2020
Spirit Sis on Protecting Your Energy, Finding Healthy Relationships & Having Fun
On today’s episode Lauren talks with one of her best friends, Steffi Hill. Steffi is an actress, writer and Psychic Medium, known as Spirit Sis. This episode contains a lot of great tips, in addition to some deep spiritual insight and some really hilarious moments.
*Some topics covered include:*
* How life has changed and emotions you might feel when you go out
* How this is bringing you closer to others and yourself
* The power of gratitude- and how to form a gratitude practice
* The Top meme sources to bring you joy
* Some of the silver linings of this difficult moment
* How to set boundaries with social media
* Tactics to protect your energy
* How to decompress and take care of yourself if you are working a lot during quarantine
* What human design is and how you can best use yours
* Why it’s a great time to learn something new
* Why this is a great time to date
* Our thoughts on love is blind
* What shadow work is
* How to play creative games with…
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Mar 17, 2020
Ease Anxiety, Find Your Wake Up Call & Get Creative During Quarantine
On this solo episode Lauren talks about what's on everyone's mind: The Coronavirus. She shares her fears and how she found a way to turn them into a wakeup call and call to action for how she'll live post-quarantine, tools she's using and recommends you use to ease your anxiety, how to support yourself and other creatives who are out of work, the reason why this is a perfect time for you to start and release your creative project and how to get creative with your quarantine and maintain sanity!
*On The Unleash Your Inner Creative:*
If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! And, join our creative community by following* _@UnleashYourInnerCreative_* on Instagram, Facebook & Tik Tok and _@UrInnerCreative_ on Twitter! Follow host _@LaurenLoGrasso_
*You can download Lauren's debut single, "Road To Glory" here: https://ffm.to/roadtoglory*
*Watch the “Road To Glory” music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTpWmp_3Dh4* --- Send in a voi…
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Mar 10, 2020
Kathy Wakile on Turning Your Passion into a Business, Advice for Creative Moms & Being a REAL Housewife!
Kathy Wakile is a Best-Selling Cookbook Author, restaurateur, chef, Jewelry designer, reality star, Mother and Wife! Of course, we all know Kathy from her time on The New Jersey Housewives, but her creative story sparked long before she ever came into our hearts via Bravo TV. Kathy’s creative journey started in art as a child and shifted into hair styling as her first big creative gig. After she had her kids, she decided to pour her creativity into homemaking and raising her children, but the yearning in her heart, called her back to creative life. She slowly found a way to turn all of her hobbies into businesses by the way of a dessert line, cookbooks, her restaurant, Pizza Love, a culinary school and now, her podcast, Eat, Live, Love, Indulge. She does all of this while keeping her family her top priority and often, even including or partnering with them on her creative endeavors.
*From the Conversation you’ll learn:*
* Tips to overcome initial creative rejection
* How to…
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Mar 3, 2020
Own Tik Tok, Block Negativity & Create Confidence w/ Brooklyn Queen
Brooklyn Queen is a musical artist, social media maven and fellow Detroiter, best known for her viral hits, “Emoji” And “Kiki Taught Me” in addition to having millions of followers across various social platforms, collaborating with legends such as Trina and being featured on SiriusXM and Fox!
*From our conversation, you’ll learn how to:*
* Gain confidence
* Block Negativity
* Understand & Master Tik Tok
* Know when you’ve found your passion
* Make creativity a family affair
* Carve out a brand on social media
* Utilize social media for your creative passion
* Make a dedication about a business partnership
* Be a creative force
* Beat out the algorithm and grow
* Plus, Why you need to get on dubs mash
* Why Queens don’t compete
* What you can expect from upcoming singles
* A view inside her writing process
* How to get unblocked creatively
* Advice for other people who want to do music
*And More!*
*On The Unleash Your Inn…
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Feb 25, 2020
Reparent Yourself, Build Self-Trust & Recover Creatively w/ Holly Whitaker
Holly Whitaker is a sobriety coach, teacher, Author speaker, co-host/co-producer of the Home Podcast, Yoga Instructor and the founder and CEO of Tempest, an online sobriety school a modern, accessible, and recovery program that’s build around you! Lauren wanted to have Holly on the show, because she can’t think of many things that are more creative than paving your own path to recovery in a world that tells you a 12 step program is the only way to do it.
*From the conversation you’ll learn:*
* How to overcome having your creativity stifled as a child
* Re-mother yourself
* Start turning toward your truth
* Why it’s important to choose guilt over resentment
* What being triggered by another person means about you
* How to learn from your failures
* How to creatively forge your own path to healing.
And Much More!
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Feb 17, 2020
Own Your Voice & Find Creative Allies + Unleash Turns 1 w/ Liz Fohl
On today’s episode Lauren chat’s with our show composer and the fantastically talented singer/songwriter, Liz Fohl! Liz is a full-time touring musician and has a unique perspective on creativity and life that includes practicality, optimism, versatility and a whole lotta love.
On this episode you’ll learn the backstory of Lauren and Liz’s friendship, how to find & develop creative allies, how to enjoy a long creative process, what making your own stuff has to do with the Cheese Cake Factory, how to stop yourself from ripping apart your own work, what to do if you’re in a creative work environment that has turned toxic and reflections on the first year of this beautiful, wonderful show known as Unleash Your Inner Creative with Lauren LoGrasso!
*On The Unleash Your Inner Creative:*
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Feb 11, 2020
Seek Discomfort & Share Your Story w/ LGBTQ&A Host, Jeffrey Masters
On this week’s episode Lauren chats with actor, host writer and producer, Jeffrey Masters. Jeffrey’s best known for his hit podcast, LGBTQ&A, being the director of podcasts at Pride Media, and for being featured in outlets such as The Advocate, BuzzFeed, The New York Times, USA Today, People Magazine and many more.
Jeffrey has great advice on the importance of seeking discomfort in order to grow and he’s a brilliant example of the magic that can happen when you combine creativity with activism. From this conversation you’ll learn the benefits of walking through open doors, taking the long way around, what makes compelling content, how to create flexibility for your creative pursuits within your full time job, why you MUST study your craft & do the work and the power of asking tough questions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message
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Feb 4, 2020
The Mind/Body Creative Connection + Finding Your ‘Why’
On today’s show Lauren talks with two creatives from the fitness world. One is named Mimi Benz, she’s best known for founding Sweat Cycle: which is the original heated cycling studio. The other is an interior designer, business owner and one of Sweat Cycle’s most coveted teachers, Latosha Lovell.
Lauren wanted to have these women on the show to talk about what it takes to start and build a business, the difference between a boss and a leader, what makes a positive creative partnership and the connection between body/mind/spirit when it comes to creativity!
We hit all of the above in addition to how to find and remember your why, keep your word to yourself and deal with recurring creative crossroads and oh ‘shit’ moments. Now here they are: Mimi Benz and Latosha Lovell!
*On The Unleash Your Inner Creative:*
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Jan 27, 2020
Tame the Inner Critic & Embody Your Full Self
On this solo episode of Unleash, Lauren takes you through topics such as how to tame the inner critic, stay present, the creative gems you find through organization, why sometimes you need to just start over and how to start bringing your full self to the table, no matter where you go and who you're with.
*On The Unleash Your Inner Creative:*
If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! And, join our creative community by following _*@UnleashYourInnerCreative*_ on Instagram & Facebook and _@UrInnerCreative_ on Twitter! Follow host _@LaurenLoGrasso_
*You can download Lauren's debut single, "Road To Glory" HERE! *
*Watch the “Road To Glory” music video _HERE_!*
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Jan 21, 2020
How to Build Thicker Skin & Make a Film + Hollywood Double Lives w/ Gus Krieger
Gus Krieger is an actor, writer, director and producer, best known for working with names such as Nick Cannon, Chloe Sevigny and Glee’s Max Adler and getting his films featured at prestigious festivals such as Sundance. From this conversation, you’ll learn how to make your day job meaningful, get creatively unblocked, get back to your childhood passion, build thicker skin, make a movie, stay hopeful through failure, the importance of managing expectations, and the truth about Hollywood double lives.
If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! And, join our creative community by following @UnleashYourInnerCreative on Instagram & Facebook and @UrInnerCreative on Twitter! Follow host @LaurenLoGrasso! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message
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Jan 14, 2020
Brain Coach, Jim Kwik on Creativity, Digital Overload & Dream Work
Jim Kwik is an International Speaker, Founder of Superhero You, Social Entrepreneur Memory & Speed-Reading Expert & hit podcaster with his show Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik—Some of his brain training clients innovators such as Elon Musk, Richard Branson, Oprah, Bono, Michelle Obama and many more!
Jim has the ultimate story of turning adversity into purpose. A childhood head injury at age five left him struggling in school, to the point where a teacher called him, “The Boy with a Broken Brain”. When he was 18, he finally had a breakthrough...That breakthrough was learning how to learn. With that knowledge, and a desire in his heart to help others, he found both his passion and his purpose, and has never looked back since.
From this conversation you’ll learn: the importance of asking the right questions, the key to longterm memory, how to build self-awareness, why you should NEVER look at your phone first thing in the morning, the connection between your dreams and creativity, how…
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Jan 7, 2020
Music, Mental Health & Finding Your Voice w/ Jesse Palter
About Jesse:
Jesse Palter is a singer/songwriter, Jazz Vocalist, full time working musician and mental health advocate best known for playing venues such as cliff bells, Hotel Cafe, writing for publications such as Thrive Global and for speaking at The Recording Academy (aka the people who put on the Grammys) and BMI!
From this conversation, you’ll learn:
The benefit of not knowing how hard something is
How to attack a creative path as a family
The difference between contemplating with your heart and your mind
How to manage expectations
The Ideal partner for a true creative
How to stay excited when your expectations are broken
Why you need to think of your passion as a job job
Her amazing connection to Eminem
How to get over imposter syndrome
The benefits and drawbacks to going to music school
How to deal with unsolicited criticism
The perils of the creative soulmate
How to find your own voice
How to get back to your why
How to trust your gut
The mental health cris…
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Dec 30, 2019
Intention Setting, Year End Review + A HUGE Secret Reveal!
In the last podcast of the year Lauren walks you through how to effectively review your year and set intentions for 2020. She shares her top moments, lessons, pain, joy and what she is hoping to manifest in the New Year. She also opens up about a painful event that happened this fall, that changed her life significantly and offers her advice for others who might be going through a similar situation. Thank you for all the support of the podcast this year- you have made dreams come true! Happy New Year - may you Unleash Your Inner Creative and live a life that reflects your true self!
*On The Unleash Your Inner Creative:*
If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend about the show! Join our creative community by following _*@UnleashYourInnerCreative*_ on Instagram & Facebook and _@UrInnerCreative_ on Twitter! Follow host _@LaurenLoGrasso_
*You can download Lauren's debut single, "Road To Glory" HERE! *
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Dec 23, 2019
Maximize Creativity in Free Time + Tips for Dealing w/ Family Drama
Lauren has another one of her best friend on the show. Her name is Annie (or Anne) Sorge - she is a lawyer, painter, musician and all-around amazing person. They have been BFFs since high school and frequently create things together -especially music! On the episode, Anne and Lauren discuss the merits of keeping your creativity as your hobby, how to know when it's time to move on from your day job to your creative pursuits, some ways to make your holiday extra creative (and how to best use any time off you might have) and tips for dealing with family drama this Holiday season. Enjoy the Unleash Holiday special - it's just for you! MWAH!
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Dec 17, 2019
How to Shift Careers, Build a Brand & Increase Engagement w/ Sophia Joan Short
*On Sophia:*
Sophia Joan Short is a marketing expert, PR professional, writer and influencer, best known for her inspirational, viral Instagram page, @SophiaJoanShort.
*From this conversation, you’ll learn:*
* The importance of having fun and playing!
* A toolbox for recent grads / those in their early 20
* How to overcome social media related depression
* How to become better at building an aesthetic
* The vital importance of moving your body
* Why sometimes it’s best to keep creativity as your hobby
* How to authentically engage with brand partnerships
* How Instagram can bring you a job
* Advice on how to make a big move
* Tips to overcome anxiety
* The importance of enjoying the process and having fun!
* How people unfollowing you can actually be the gift that you need to help shift your content
* How to increase your engagement
* What her brand is/ how to figure out yours
* The toughest moment on her path so far and how she got through it
* H…
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Dec 10, 2019
Creative Break Ups, Stand Up & Asking For What You Want w/ Jordan Leer
*On Jordan:*
Jordan Leer is an actor, stand up comedian, musician, writer and director, best known for appearing on Young Sheldon, Amazon Prime’s Secret Agent Challenge, his frequent work as a comic at the Hollywood Improv, and for being one half of the musical Duo, LoJo and The Truth. FYI, Lauren was the other half! Jordan is her musical brother, and though they perform together a lot less frequently these days, he has been a big part of her songwriting journey.
*From this conversation, you’ll learn:*
* The importance of having fun and playing!
* How to get your start as a stand up comedian
* What to do when you bomb at comedy (or in life)
* Why you need to practice your craft more than once or twice a week
* How to amicably have a creative separation
* Why inspiration can come from unlikely places
* The sacrifice you must make to achieve your dreams & how to make it through
* Why it’s necessary things up every now and then with your creative outlet
* The po…
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Dec 3, 2019
Finish Your Project & Believe in Yourself w/ Hit Film Producer, James D. Stern
*On James:*
James D. Stern is a prolific and award-winning writer, director, producer and storyteller. Some of his best-known projects include, The Producers, Hairspray, Stomp, Academy Award-nominated films such as An Education and Hotel Rwanda and more recently, Netflix’s Murder Mystery and coming up, Amazon Studios’ Bliss.
*From this conversation, you’ll learn:*
* How James got his start as a producer and director
* Why sometimes your biggest break can come from your hometown
* The power of Genuine Curiosity & Leaning in
* How to talk with people who disagree with you, politically
* How to NEVER EVER Give Up
* How seeing objectively bad work can help you on your journey
* How to believe in Yourself when no one else does
* Why he never gave up on Netflix’s Murder Mystery (and how you can keep your faith in your long-stalled projects)
* No one knows anything, so it’s fine that you don’t either!
* How to recover from failure and how he has!
* How to…
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Nov 26, 2019
Rejection: How to Pick Yourself Back Up
Today’s show is all about…you guessed it…rejection. In this raw, open and brutally honest episode, Lauren discusses a recent barrage of creative disappointment, betrayal and rejection. It has certainly been a “creative crossroads moment”. She is joined by her BFF & friend of the show, Jonny Manganello to talk through what happened, how she is managing the emotions that come along with the no’s and tactics to pick yourself back up when it feels like all the doors are closing around you. The show is a mix of laughter, tears and heartfelt advice that will help you feel less alone. You’ll even hear a little guest appearance by Lauren’s Mom, Jo Ann, who gives a hilarious (and highly biased) take on what Lauren should say to those who have rejected her!
*From this conversation, you’ll learn:*
* How to pick yourself back up after creative heartbreak
* Why it’s important to take time to acknowledge your accomplishments
* The importance of setting deadlines
* Tips…
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Nov 19, 2019
Not Engaged & Creative AF w/ @NotEngaged's Mary McCarthy
*On Mary:*
Mary McCarthy is an actor, writer and the face behind the left hand of the viral instagram account, @NotEngaged. Since her account’s inception, her comedy has appeared in and on media outlets such as Good Morning America, The Skimm, Rachael Ray, Huffington Post, Sunrise Australia, Elite Daily, and many more. Mary is also the creator behind the series The Goodpie Girl, which was a Network Notes selection at the HBO sponsored ITV Fest.
*From this conversation, you’ll learn:*
* What pursuing a career in acting REALLY looks like and how to get through
* Her advice for how to get specific with your career
* Why rejection is important for your creative journey
* Why being an actor is the biggest ripoff in the world but why it’s so worth it
* How to keep your passion alive when the business part of it is beating you down
* Why you need to take your creativity into your own hands
* Why the word aspiring is a farce
* How she got the idea for @NotEngaged
* H…
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Nov 13, 2019
So You Released Your Creative Project…Now What?
On today’s show Lauren reflects on what it feels like in the wake of her single release and offers up some tips on how to take care of yourself mentally and physically while in the middle of a hectic moment and/or a creative release.
*She weighs in on:*
· The guilt about some of her other projects not getting enough attention
· Now the project is out, what her next move will be
· Why marketing is key
· Why sometimes you need to cut yourself a break
· Thinking about how she can create a world where all of her creative projects can exist under one roof
· How important it is to take care of yourself when you’re going through a hectic season of life
· Why you shouldn’t be a drill sergeant to yourself & how to practice kindness and self-care
· How beautiful it is when people support your creativity
· The struggle and importance of staying in gratitude
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Nov 5, 2019
The Difference Between Your Gut & Anxiety
On this solo episode, Lauren shares some of the thoughts, feelings and emotions, as well as the lessons she’s learning leading up to her music release this week, on Friday, November 8th! She also reveals that she is going through some significant life changes and shares some of the important revelations that those changes have brought about.
*From her lil monologue session, you’ll learn her take on how to:*
* Give yourself Grace when you don’t know the answer
* Trust your gut
* The difference between gut and anxiety
* Tools to make a big decision
* How to not be in a personal fight club
* Why your opinion is the one that matters
* How to let someone go from your project
* Why it’s important to enjoy the process
* Find your own creative process (don't rely on what has already been set up)
* Allow yourself freedom
* Play to your strengths
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Oct 29, 2019
Just Start: The Power of Deadlines w/ Zoe Kanters
*On Zoe: *
Zoe Kanters is an actor, writer and producer best known for writing, executive producing and starring in her original feature film, titled, Up There. Zoe is also a friend of my bestie, Jonny Manganello aka Jonny cakes, who you know and love from his past appearance on this show!
*From our chat you'll learn: *
* The benefits of going to acting school (or art school in general)
* Why clowning class was Zoe's favorite, what it is and why you should try it, too!
* Why you MUST take creativity into your own hands and self-generate
* Tactics to take fear out of the driver's seat
* The need to find complimentary creative skills
* Why when you’re writing it’s important to get something on the page, even if it sucks
* The connection between tight deadlines and success
* How to get a film distributed
* Tips for working with your romantic partner
* Plus why a throuple can be a huge benefit when it comes to creative life!
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Oct 22, 2019
How to Raise a Creative Child
On today's very special episode of Unleash Your Inner Creative, Lauren Talks with her parents, Jo Ann and Mike LoGrasso. They talk all about what it was like to raise a creative child, their tips for parents who are raising or hope to raise creative children and tips for people who might not have had that encouraging base as a start. They also reveal the first time they realized Lauren was creative, the dreams that they still hope to achieve and the most difficult part of raising a passionate child. Check it out!
*On The Unleash Your Inner Creative:*
If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! And, join our creative community by following _@UnleashYourInnerCreative_ on Instagram & Facebook and _@UrInnerCreative_ on Twitter! Follow host _@LaurenLoGrasso_ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message
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Oct 15, 2019
Manifest Mental Health & Find Purpose w/ Analog Girl
*On The Analog Girl:*
The Analog Girl also known as LaToya D, is an anxiety awareness advocate, podcaster, and singer best known for her show, Analog Girl Podcast and for her instagram page @The.AnalogGirl.
*From our conversation, You’ll learn:*
* The power of finding the words to describe what you’re experiencing
* What depersonalization is
* How to crack your anxiety code
* Tips for overcoming cultural barriers
* How to make affirmations work for you!
* Why it’s so important to think from the end in order to manifest
* Why repetitive, memorized prayers can be a helpful tool to manage anxiety
* How to pick which parts of religion work for you
* How to get to the bottom of your life’s purpose
* How to find your life’s purpose by deconstruction what’s underneath your creative pursuit
* How to be creative with religion
* How to transition one mode of creativity into another
* How to take your creativity off the pedestal
* The power of the late-b…
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Oct 8, 2019
How to Play Through Your Mistakes & Level Up w/ Jason Land
*On Jason:*
Jason Land is an entrepreneur, music instructor, professional guitar player and wait for it, Hand model. He’s best known for founding his company, guitar ninjas, playing in a sick Led Zeppelin cover band and for hand modeling with the one and only William Shatner! Oh and he is also my guitar teacher, mentor and friend!
*From this conversation, You’ll learn:*
* How to exit a toxic work relationship
* Baby step your way to your dreams
* Take fear out of the driver’s seat
* How to figure out what kind of learner you are
* How to level up
* The best way(s) to learn
* Why it’s best to always stay hungry
* Why being a starving artist in your youth can actually help your relationship with money down the line
* How to build it your self-worth
* His unique take on setting price!
* Why it’s so important to understand the struggle of the beginner
* How to recognize a failure and move on
* Tips for setting personal and professional boundaries
*An…
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Oct 1, 2019
Beat Anxiety at It’s Own Game & Release
*Today on this solo episode, Lauren shares insight into her journey to put out her very first single (which is coming out on November 8th!) , and how it might relate to your creative project. She details all of the stress, anxiety and emotional breakdowns that come along with it and how to navigate the tricky waters of doing something that is at once terrifying and life-affirming.*
*From this episode, you’ll learn:*
* How to deal with the fear of investing into your dreams
* Why it’s valid to feel a wide array of emotions when you’re putting out work
* Why it’s so important to take care of yourself as a creator
* Tips to enjoy life in the midst of a major project
* Why you’re always protected
* Why you need to ask for help from the right people
* How to choose who to work with HINT- it goes far beyond talent!
* The difference between should and want and why sometimes you need to choose what you want!
* The BEST advice Lauren has ever gotten & how y…
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Sep 24, 2019
Why Being The Underdog Can Be Your Greatest Gift w/ Don Yaeger
*On Don:*
Don Yaeger is an award-winning keynote speaker, business leadership coach, eleven-time New York Times best-selling author, contributor for Forbes, and longtime Associate Editor for Sports Illustrated. He’s worked with people such as Michael Jordan, Walter Peyton and basically every big name you can think of in sports and has appeared on shows such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, Nightline, CNN and Good Morning America.
*From this conversation, you’ll learn:*
* Why coincidence can also be miraculous
* The key to powerful storytelling
* Why natural gifts are less important than mindset- mindset is key
* Why being the underdog can be your greatest gift
* The power of asking questions
* Why curiosity might be your most important quality
* The 16 keys to greatness
* How to turn your pain into purpose
* How to place value in your best qualities
* Why IQ isn’t everything (and what IS)
* How to shift your focus toward your strengths
* Why sports are the gr…
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Sep 17, 2019
How to Innovate, Follow Your Gut & Break into Local TV w/ Maria Dasaro
*On Maria:*
Maria Dasaro is an entrepreneur, TV Personality, and singer, best known for owning and running her clothing store, Dawood Boutique, her frequent appearances on FOX 2 Detroit as a fashion correspondent, a feature on Bravo.com and for being one of my best friends!
*From this conversation, You’ll Learn:*
* How to Quickly Shift Career paths without overthinking
* How to become an innovator
* How to take risks
* How to change the family business
* Why content and research are key to innovation
* How to effectively translate your brand into your social media and website pages
* The merit of constant creation
* How to keep the voice of your business consistent
* How to start getting booked as an expert correspondent on local TV & Radio
* The BTS of LOCAL TV
* The power of takeaway
* Why being helpful is more important that “Selling”
* Why if you’re meant for something, you’ll always end up there, no matter what path you take!
* How to follo…
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Sep 10, 2019
The Meaning of Dreams That Don’t Come True + Finding Peace W/ Kristen Agee
*On Kristen:*
Kristen Agee is a multi-instrumentalist, entrepreneur, composer, songwriter and public speaker, best known for speaking at SXSW & ASCAP EXPO, and for founding her company, 411 Music Group, which provides tons of different musical services including custom score, music publishing, a music library, artist development and digital distribution for music rights holders. Other career highlights include learning bass from Darryl Jones of the Rolling Stones and getting one of her sound designs placed in a recent trailer for Game of Thrones!
*From this chat, you’ll learn:*
* How to deal with creative criticism
* The benefits of creative parenting
* How another artist’s work can encourage you to believe in yourself
* The best way to seek out a mentor
* Why a late start is a great start
* The power of setting deadlines
* How to push through creative blocks
* How to let go of perfectionism
* Why sometimes you need a break from your creative path
* How to ac…