Today I am revisiting one of my FAVORITE conversations from all of Unleash. It is with the Grammy Award Singer/Songwriter, Ledisi. If you're FIGHTING for your creative dream right now and struggling to be seen...This. Episode. Is. For. YOU! 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 Grammy Award Winning 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 develop stronger boundaries-How to keep going when the odds are against you-Craft a truly powerful cover song (and some great insider tips about singing, in general)-How to take activism into your art-The importance of self-care for creatives-How to own your greatness-The power of “no” & “I am”-Recycle your fear!-Stream my cover of Genie in a Bottle here: ffm.to/genieinabottlecover-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 :) Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me: @LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

✨ Do you ever feel like life is passing you by or that your dreams are just out of reach? What if the secret to living a truly fulfilling life lies in embracing your creativity, no matter your circumstances? Today’s guest, Elissa Kalver, is here to inspire you to do just that. Elissa is a stage four metastatic breast cancer thriver, storyteller, and founder of WeGotThis.org, a nonprofit supporting cancer thrivers and their loved ones. She's sharing her journey of turning pain into purpose and redefining success on her own terms and why it's important to remember we're all terminal in order to LIVE!From this conversation, you’ll learn:-Why embracing creativity and living fully is essential, even when facing life's toughest challenges-The mindset shifts that will help you claim your dreams and live with a sense of urgency-How to stop comparing yourself to others and create your own metrics for success-The power of sharing your story authentically and making a lasting impactMore on Elissa: Elissa Kalver is a keynote speaker, advocate, and founder of WeGotThis.org, a nonprofit that creates a gift registry for cancer thrivers and their supporters. Her mission is to redefine what it means to live a successful life by inspiring others to embrace their authentic selves and pursue their dreams without hesitation. Elissa's journey is a testament to living with purpose, humor, and a whole lot of heart.Pre-Order Elissa’s book here: https://www.elissakalver.com/Donate to WeGotThis: https://wegotthis.org/Get more info on Cicospace: https://www.cicospace.com/Download my cover of "Genie in a Bottle": ffm.to/genieinabottlecover-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 :) Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me: @LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Do you struggle with self-blame, often feeling like every setback in your life or creative career is your fault—even when it’s out of your control? If so, this episode is for you.In today’s solo episode, I share a surprising self-compassion hack I learned while playing a game of Monopoly with my family. We’ll dive deep into how luck, chance, and timing impact your creative journey, and why it’s time to stop beating yourself up for things beyond your control. I’ll also walk you through how to let go of self-blame, embrace your best efforts, and start being kinder to yourself, even when things don’t go as planned.✨ From this episode, you’ll learn:A fresh perspective on self-blame and how to release itWhy luck plays a bigger role in success than you might thinkHow to cultivate more self-compassion on your creative pathAnd, of course, the valuable life lesson Monopoly taught me about all of this!Plus, I share exciting personal news—Timmy and I are officially engaged! 💍❤️If you’re tired of being your own worst critic, tune in and start embracing more kindness toward yourself and your creative journey today. 🎧Listen to my new single, "Genie in a Bottle" Here: https://ffm.to/genieinabottlecover -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 :) Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me: @LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Do you ever wonder what it takes to succeed in the music industry (or any creative industry, really) and build a decades-long creative career? It might surprise you, but there is a very special key to achieving your biggest dreams--and it all lies in that gorgeous creative imagination of yours! Today’s guest is Billboard-charting music producer and my producer, David P. Stevens. He’s sharing the mindset and strategies that have helped him stay at the top of his game—and how you can apply these lessons to your own creative journey.From this conversation, you’ll learn:-Proof of why being "delusional" about your dreams can fuel long-term success-The mindset shifts needed to build a sustainable creative career-How to balance artistry with the business side of the industry-Practical tips for putting yourself out there and overcoming self-doubtMore on David: David is a Billboard-charting jazz and R&B artist, songwriter, and producer who’s worked with top artists like Latoya London. He’s been a prominent figure in the music industry for over two decades, performing at festivals worldwide and producing hit songs for a variety of artists. David’s latest single "Go" is out now, along with my new single, a rock cover of "Genie in a Bottle," produced by David himself!Pre-save Genie in a Bottle Here: https://ffm.to/genieinabottlecover-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 :) Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me: @LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Do you ever feel like you're trapped by expectations, afraid to make bold moves in your creative journey? What if the key to unlocking your full potential is to embrace burning it all down and starting fresh? Today’s guest is platinum-certified and Grammy-nominated songwriter Nisha, who has amassed over 300 million streams. She’s sharing her powerful story of artistic reinvention and how embracing setbacks and maintaining high standards has shaped her career and life.From this conversation, you’ll learn:-How to embrace change and navigate personal transformation-The importance of maintaining high standards to protect your artistic integrity & creativity -Practical advice on handling setbacks and failures as an artist-Tips for balancing ambition with personal well-being-The simple advice Nisha gave me that changed my life More on Nisha: Nisha's music has been heard across the globe, from the U.S. to India and South America, earning recognition in Rolling Stone, Hulu, NBC, and Netflix. Beyond her hits, she’s a mentor helping artists navigate the ups and downs of the creative industry, while staying grounded in their true identity. -https://thisisnisha.com/#about -Presave my new single, "Genie in a Bottle" Here: https://ffm.to/genieinabottlecover -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 :) Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me: @LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you ever poured your heart and soul into a creative project only to feel consumed by self-doubt and fear just before sharing it with the world? You’re not alone. In this deeply personal episode, I dive into the rollercoaster of emotions that come with releasing new work, especially when it’s not your first rodeo. Whether it's your first, second or tenth release, navigating the vulnerability of "what if" is never easy.Join me as I share my journey of releasing new music after three years and the emotional growth required to face this moment. Together, we’ll explore:-The emotional rollercoaster before a project launch-How to deal with perfectionism and fear of failure-Why self-compassion is key to creative success-Tips for boldly asking for support and sharing your dream-How to return to the joy of creating, even when it feels scaryThis episode is for anyone struggling with self-doubt or perfectionism as they prepare to put themselves out there. Remember, creativity is your birthright, and you deserve to be proud of your work—regardless of the outcome.Tune in, feel empowered, and take that next step to unleash your creativity.-PRE-SAVE GENIE IN A BOTTLE: https://ffm.to/genieinabottlecover-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 :) Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me: @LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Do you feel stuck in your creative process or struggle with self-doubt? What if you could access proven techniques to unlock your full potential and discover new levels of self-expression? Today’s guest, Marilyn Horowitz—an award-winning author, filmmaker, and former NYU professor—has guided Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award-winning students with her groundbreaking storytelling method and today she'll do the same for YOU! She shares transformative practices for overcoming barriers, enhancing creativity and healing which you can apply immediately.From today’s chat, you’ll learn:How to use the Self-Acknowledgment Hug to instantly boost your creativity and happiness.Insights from Marilyn’s Word of the Day method to help you find and express your authentic voice.Tools to get into and embrace the physicality of creativity! Practical tips for overcoming self-doubt and embracing your creative potential.Tools for personal healing and emotional well-being.And much more! Tune in to discover practices that will elevate your creative journey and enhance your overall well-being.More on Marilyn: https://www.marilynhorowitz.com/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Word-Day-Transform-Writing-Minutes/dp/1803415169Pre-save my version of Genie in a Bottle: https://ffm.to/genieinabottlecover -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 :) Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me: @LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you ever found yourself pouring your heart, soul, and wallet into your creative work, only to feel drained, frustrated, and stuck in a cycle of financial strain? What if I told you that the secret to creating freely and sustainably lies not in your bank account, but in shifting your mindset? Today, we're diving into how to Create Like a Rich Person and why adopting the strategies of wealthy and mainstream creators can help you fund your dreams without breaking the bank or your heart! From This Episode You’ll Learn:The key mindset shift that allows wealthy creators to fund their projectsProven funding strategies every indie creator should knowHow to secure sponsors, grants, and investors without spending your own moneyThe importance of thinking outside the box to sustain your creative journey-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 :) Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me: @LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Do you want to make work that makes a difference in the world? Work that shows the true beauty of humanity? If this sounds like you, you may fear that it might not reach the audience it deserves as the algorithm seems to reward divisive and fear-mongering content. Today’s guest is author and Vice President of Upworthy, Lucia Knell. Lucia has a depth of knowledge on how seeing and sharing stories of human goodness can profoundly impact our personal well-being and inspire positive change. Her story is proof that there’s a way forward for good. From this conversation you’ll learn:-How to create and grow your work from an authentic and optimistic point of view. -How to embrace the vulnerability of believing people are generally good.-Tips for creating better boundaries with social media that support mental health.-How community-driven content can foster genuine connections.-Why it’s important to maintain your creative passions, no matter what your job is!More on Lucia: Lucia Knell is the vice president of Upworthy, a media platform dedicated to sharing the best of humanity with the world. She’s spent her career championing the belief that the internet can and should be used as a tool to unite people vs. stoke division. During her tenure at Upworthy she developed the @Upworthy Instagram account, which now has 5 million followers (and counting). She is the co-author of Upworthy’s new book,GOOD PEOPLE: Stories From the Best of Humanity, published in partnership with National Geographic Books. A fierce advocate for mental health access, she strongly believes in the power of taking a step back from social media and engaging in the real world. She is a proud cum laude graduate of Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio with a B.A. in Spanish Literature and Dance. She splits her time between Los Angeles and New York City.-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 :) Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me: @LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Is there a creative project you’re sitting on? Too scared to put it out? Today I have a surefire way to inspire you to put the project out pronto because SPOILER ALERT: as all the kids in 2013 said: YOLO. You’ll learn the single best question to ask yourself to release self-doubt & make sure you put your creative work out now and Why We must create like it’s our last day! ENJOY!!-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 :) Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me: @LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Do you ever feel trapped by the expectations of who you’re supposed to be? What if breaking free from these expectations could lead you to a more fulfilling and creative life? Today’s returning guest is author, content creator, tarot card read, leader in the Italian American community,  former litigator, and double-ivy league graduate, Leigh Esposito. She will share her journey from good girl attorney to rebellious author and content creator. She’ll teach you how she broke (and continues to break) free from societal norms to live her truth and how you can too!From this conversation you’ll learn:-How to overcome the fear of pissing people off (including your own family) -Why experience matters more than credentials-Practical steps for pursuing a brand new passion, and-How to navigate the complexities of your generational trauma AND your generational gifts!More on Leigh: Leigh Esposito is an author, coach, tarotist, and former attorney with a B.A. in English from Penn and a J.D. from Columbia Law. Her coaching style combines the strategic acumen of a litigator with an artist’s eye for creative expansion, all informed by her trademark positivity and penchant for identifying and maximizing her clients’ strengths. Leigh also draws on the insight and intuition gleaned through her work with tarot, in which she became an expert while researching her debut novel, The Godmother. Through her popular Instagram account @msleighesposito, she explores everything from Italian culture and tarot to empowerment, feminism, and motherhood. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Hi sweet creative! Today I have an incredible treat for you. You are going to hear an episode of one of my new favorite podcasts, Bewildered with Martha Beck and Rowan Mangan. Martha and Rowan are both amazing people. I've had the pleasure of meeting them in real life a couple of times. They're always insightful and inspiring, as is this podcast. I love bewildered because it has a very similar mission to unleash your inner creative. And that is to help you reconnect with your true nature and your authentic voice.So check out this episode of Bewildered, hand selected for you by me, about feeling like an alien aka when you're on a healing journey and you realize you've started to outgrow the people around you. Martha and Rowan give great tips on what to do should you find yourself in that situation or if you just in general feel out of place and are looking for your community, they give great tips on how to navigate that. So check it out and make sure when you leave here to give Bewildered a follow and to rate and review.Follow the show here: -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bewildered/id1498838493-https://open.spotify.com/show/49qaW4xxzE8JDAnvy92f4sHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you ever thought about your creative work through the lens of not only how you want to express yourself, but also, what you want to leave to the world? What is the impression you want to leave about who you are and what you care about? What do you want to leave to your family, to your friends and to the whole entire world? Well, today we're going to chat about why creativity isn't just about personal expression, but also, about your unique creative legacy. From This Episode You'll Learn: -What Creative Legacy is-Why creative legacy matters -How to make it a primary focus of your creative work and journey -And a surefire antidote to self-doubt! -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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me@LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you ever wanted to put a creative project out in the world in a short amount of time and actually done it? I haven't, but I have someone here today who has and can help us to do the same! He'll teach you how to stop overthinking, start trusting your instincts, creating, and putting your work out into the world. Today, my guest is my boyfriend, Timmy, AKA Timothy Michael Blewitt. He's a SAG AFTRA actor, teacher, writer, and a recently published author, thank you very much! Today he is here to discuss his brand new book, 1001 Tips for Actors and Artists in Los Angeles: The Do's and Don'ts of Making It in Hollywood.You'll Learn: -How Timmy went from idea to published author in 1.5 months (and how you can, too) -How to bust through creative blocks and burnout -Everything you need to know if you want to self-publish -How to move through self-doubt with compassion and get to the other side. Buy Timmy's book, 1001 Tips for Actors and Artists in Los Angeles Here: https://a.co/d/dAKDbB6 - Don't forget to rate and review! -Remember to subscribe/follow Unleash Your Inner Creative 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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Hi Creative! Today I have a special treat for you! I want to introduce you to a show I've recently discovered that I LOVE called The Best Advice Show. Hosted by Zak Rosen. If you love the Unleash Minisodes, you'll love The Best Advice show!The Best Advice Show is your reminder that there are weird, delightful and effective ways to make life slightly and sometimes profoundly better. In every (very short) episode of the show, a different contributor offers their take on making life more joyful, healthful and livable and it's likely gonna be something you can try today, if you want.Zak puts out two new episodes per week. To rate, review and follow the show, check it out:-On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-advice-show/id1507811918-Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23pHF1qhzm1gaJEc7pBzSnOr wherever you get your pods!LOVE YOU! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you ever started a new creative venture and just relentlessly beat yourself up every single time you made a mistake? Did it help? I can speak from experience in saying it has never helped me. And in fact, I think it's often held me back. So today we're going to explore with you an alternative to self-criticism when we're releasing a new creative project out into the world. Welcome to the Unleash Your Inner Creative Minisodes! My name is Lauren LoGrasso, I am a Webby award-winning podcast host and creative coach. Every other week for the rest of summer, I will be coming on the pod to give you bite-sized Unleash episodes. Each show will contain actionable advice about creativity, working toward your dreams and self-development. They are full of tools you can implement in your life immediately.Today’s topic is: How to Move from “I Suck” to “I’m excited to Improve!" -a journey to finding self-compassion and self-growth instead of self-criticism. From today's chat, you'll learn: -How to recognize that you are stuck in a self-critical voice-A visualization for how learn what your inner-critic wants for/from you -How to focus on and work toward what you want to improve, and-The importance of self-forgiveness-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 :)Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Are you a people pleaser? Do you find yourself constantly setting yourself aside so that you can tend to other people’s issues, avoiding yourself/your goals? Do you give unsolicited advice? I feel you and struggle with all of the above. Well, good news: today’s guest is codependency facilitator, expert, and spiritual counselor, Erika Wright. She has TONS of advice on how to stop abandoning yourself and start staying present with your emotions and desires.From this conversation you’ll learn:-How to identify and heal from codependency using spiritual and holistic approaches-How to navigate your emotions and develop emotional resilience-The difference between creativity and codependency-How to finally stop giving unsolicited advice and turn the mirror on yourself!And More More on Erika Wright: https://erikawright.org/ -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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

How is your mental health today? How do you tend to it and stay on track during turbulent times? How do you utilize your creativity to help you move through mental health challenges? Today’s guest is Erika Soto Lamb. She works with companies, organizations, and culture leaders to drive positive change on the toughest social issues, currently leading leading multi-platform campaigns for SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios at Paramount. She will bring you her knowledge of storytelling and how you can use it as a tool to help your mental health and the mental health of others!From this conversation you’ll learn:-How to find the courage to share your mental health story-Effective ways to support friends and family members struggling with mental health issues-The importance of storytelling and creativity to increase social change-The role of cultural and community background in shaping one’s passion for change-makingOn Erika: Erika Soto Lamb works with companies, organizations, and culture leaders to drive positive change on the toughest social issues. She was the founding head of social impact strategy at Comedy Central and now leads multi-platform campaigns for SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios at Paramount. That means that she leverages the power of the brands, shows and talent she works with to engage audiences towards activism. In this role she is a co-founder of Power the Polls, the first national campaign to recruit the new generation of poll workers that saved the 2020 election; a founder of Mental Health Action Day; a steering committee member for the inaugural Vote Early Day; and an advisory board member of the Civic Alliance and the Impact Guild.-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 :) -Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative -Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

One of your favorite guests and my favorite people is back for another episode--that’s right! It’s spiritual teacher, author, singer and intuitive, Mitra Rahbar! Last time she was on, she talked about Chinese astrology and you loved it! This time she’s here to talk about her new book, The 11 Pillars of Self-Realization: Your roadmap to inner peace. You’ll Learn: -Tools to help you have more faith in yourself and life-How to embrace the power of vulnerability-The way to finally surrender and trust the Universe, and-How to forgive yourself and have self-compassionGet Mitra’s book here: https://a.co/d/fblghX2 Mitra’s Bio: Mitra is a healer, intuitive, singer, author, humanitarian and spiritual teacher. She has worked with people such as Jennifer Aniston, Gisele Bunchen, Sheryl Crowe and Courtney Cox and ME. Mitra is a dear friend and spiritual advisor to me since 2016. Previous books include Miraculous Silence. Learn more at: https://www.voiceofmitra.com/-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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Hi cutie! Today I am re-airing an episode with the great Hannah Berner! This was first recorded back in 2019 when she was just at the beginning of her comedy career...Flash forward to 2024--Hannah has a Netflix special, which will premiere on July 9th, wrote a book and is about to appear on The Tonight Show next week...She has has an unbelievable career journey not without some hardship--she went through a self-proclaimed dark night of the soul a couple years ago...But I thought it would be cool for you to hear her five years ago, when she was just starting to see what YOU might accomplish in the next five years if you believe in yourself and put your trust in The Universe! Love you! Original Description: Hannah Berner is a podcaster, comedian, producer and reality star, best known for work on her podcast Berning in Hell, Bravo’s Summer House and Betches! Learn how Hannah went from Tennis to TV on today’s podcast!From this conversation you'll learn: Tips to Reinvent your lifeHandle creative criticismHow to get through anxiety and depressionWhether Creatives should date each other How to rediscover yourself after shedding an old dreamHow to heal wounded family relationshipsTips for manifestingHow to stay present How to start learning to love yourselfWhether two creatives should be in a relationship How to focus on intention rather than outcomesHow to start honing your comedic voiceTips to get a creative jobOn 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 @LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

When was the last time you had a really honest conversation? Sharing about what is difficult in your life and creative journey and even in the world? Today’s guest is Yemi Penn! You all loved the episode I re-aired with her a few weeks ago so much that I wanted to have her back to share more. In case you need a refresher, Yemi is a British-born and first-generation Nigerian author, engineer, TEDx speaker, podcaster, PHD Researcher and entrepreneur whose mission is to help others overcome and transform their traumas. Today you’ll hear a heart-to-heart between dear friends on topics such as finding creative solutions for the world’s problems, rooting out extremism within ourselves and a deep dive into navigating financial and emotional struggles we experience as creatives. The money part starts about 20 mins in, FYI!From this conversation you’ll learn:-Practical steps for upgrading yourself energetically and spiritually-How to start to rewrite your money story -Ways to integrate joy and resilience into daily life-How to properly acknowledge cultural trauma and historical wounds-How to begin to become a curious rebel. -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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

On today’s pod, I’m sitting down with Nicole Jaques, a home cook, lifestyle influencer, and podcast host of “The Home CEO.” Nicole is also the author of Go Green When You Clean, which features DIY non-toxic cleaning product recipes. Her Instagram is packed with home tips, from food storage hacks to DIY bug repellents. Nicole started by sharing kitchen hacks and grew her following to nearly a million in just a couple of years. She will share her journey, home hacks, and tips for creating compelling content and building an audience. Today I want to have her on to share how you can be creative ANYWHERE- especially in your home!From today’s conversation, you’ll learn:How to strengthen your self-trustCreative home tipsHow to create great content and build an audienceHow to empower yourself through self-descriptionAnd much more!Guest Bio:Nicole Jaques is a home cook, lifestyle influencer, and author of Go Green When You Clean. She shares home tips on Instagram and has built a following of nearly a million people. Follow her on IG @ItsNicoleJaques.Episode Highlights:Nicole's journey to becoming a lifestyle influencerTips for building an authentic online presenceCreative home hacks and DIY tipsListen now and unleash your inner creative with Nicole Jaques!Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

On today’s pod, I’m going to be sitting down with the founder of Trashy, Kaitlin Mogentale. Trashy is a company that reduces food waste by transforming what others deemed waste - the pulp, stems and peels of veggies and veggies that were rejected for being imperfect…Into craveable, accessible and highly consumed snack food products, namely Veggie chips. She has great info on how to turn a problem (food waste) into an opportunity or business, how she decided almost a decade into her business to completely rebrand and start from scratch and tips for entrepreneurs and dreamers everywhere!From this conversation you’ll learn:-How to rebrand and pivot a business or creative project -How to pitch your ideas with confidence-The advantages of risk-taking & how to draw inspiration from your younger selfTips to trust your Gut-and much more!Get Trashy Chips: https://pulppantry.com/ Sign up for my brand-new Podcasting Course, Podcasting For Self-Expression: https://www.laurenlograsso.com/podcasting-for-self-expression Use Code UNLEASH15 for 15% off. Registration ends on Wednesday, 06/18 at 12am PT! Can’t wait to see you in class and be your coach!-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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Do you ever think about how your culture and heritage has affected the way you express yourself, the stories you tell and even the job you do? If you have listened to the pod for any length of time, you know I am very connected to my Sicilian ancestry, how it affects my creativity and life in general, so I am super excited about today’s guest. Today’s guest is Jo Piazza. She is a best-selling author, podcast creator, and award-winning journalist. She will share how her Sicilian heritage influences her writing and storytelling how you too can tune into your own background to shape your artistic expression and the stories you wish to tell.From this conversation you’ll learn:-The key to great storytelling & how to find and tell hidden stories-How to approach business as a creative-How to ask for help-How to include your culture and heritage into your creative work-The importance of women supporting women,Sign up for my brand-new Podcasting Course, Podcasting For Self-Expression: https://www.laurenlograsso.com/podcasting-for-self-expression  -Use code UNLEASH15 -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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso -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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me@LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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 traumaThe reason matriarchal wounds run so deepThe wisdom of our bodies (and the pain they hold)How to break cycle of generational traumaTraditional Eastern modalities of healing traumaHow to move through transferred traumaHow to get specific about what part of you needs healingThe role of curiosity in empathy, tolerance, and purposeThe concept of bending realityThe equation for manifestationWhy you might not trust your intuitionHow to start reclaiming your pleasureHow sexuality unlocks creativityThe problem with collecting and hoarding accomplishmentsHow to recognize your “alibis”How to find your WHYThe journey to a healthy mindAnd so much more!Find Yemi's Research and other work here: https://linktr.ee/YemiPennSign up for my brand-new Podcasting Course, Podcasting For Self-Expression: https://www.laurenlograsso.com/podcasting-for-self-expression  - SPECIAL OFFER FOR UNLEASH Listeners: Use code UNLEASH15 for 15% off! -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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreativeFollow me @LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you ever faced a moment in your life where everything seemed to be falling apart...only to realize, down-the-road, it was setting the stage for your greatest achievements? Today’s guest is Ashley Menzies Babatunde a lawyer, DEIB Strategist & podcaster, who faced significant roadblocks on her path to success. She failed the Bar twice and lost her job and had to find a way to discover self-worth outside of achievement. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience, hope, and transformation…It is a beacon of light for anyone feeling lost in the shadows of life’s challenges on how to rise up and find your authentic self. From this conversation you’ll learn:-How to recover after disappointment or perceived failure-How to embrace and go after your truest passions-How to pivot your career and make your own path-The healing power of storytelling and vulnerability-Advice for moving through grief and co-creating with passed loved ones, and much more!Sign up for my brand-new Podcasting Course, Podcasting For Self-Expression: https://www.laurenlograsso.com/podcasting-for-self-expression  -use code EarlyBird for $200 if you sign up by 12am PT on Monday, May 27th! Pay as low as $99 per month via affirm and afterpay at checkout!-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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you ever considered how the simple act of breathing could unlock profound changes in your mental, emotional, and physical well-being? Today’s guest is Terry Moseley. She is a seasoned expert in breathwork and healing. She created Bionic Breathwork, which is based upon breathing techniques backed by science to help you begin to move through trauma, release old patterns and more. Today, Terry will teach you about the transformative power of breathwork and how it can not only enhance your daily life but also lead to deep healing and personal growth.From this conversation you’ll learn:-What breathwork is-How it can help you release trauma-The Full Story of my (Lauren’s) WILD breathwork experience--this is a must-hear!-What functional freeze is and how to get out of it -The connection between breathwork and therapeutic psychedelics & how to know which one is right for you-AND we will even walk you through a little breathwork at the end of the pod!Try a FREE Bionic Breathwork Class with Terry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpzBk3wXYWc Sign up for my brand-new Podcasting Course, Podcasting For Self-Expression: https://www.laurenlograsso.com/podcasting-for-self-expression ^use code “EarlyBird” for $200 if you sign up by 12am PT on Monday, May 20th!-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 :) Follow Us:Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you found your purpose? Does it feel like something you’re constantly searching for it? Just on the edge of finding it…Close, but it still seems to evade you. It’s a frustrating feeling to know there’s a reason for your being, but to not be able fully understand what that invisible string is that is pulling you through life. But, rest assured, You DO have one. Everyone has a purpose. Today’s guest is Emma Dunwoody, a Human Design Expert, Master Coach, Behavioral Specialist and host of the #1 Global Human Design Podcast. She will help you find and clarify your purpose through the tools of human design and self-development. From this conversation you’ll learn:-How to find and follow your purpose -The importance of knowing and honoring your most authentic self and inner-knowing-What human design is & how to use it-How to manifest abundance through your human design chart-And Much More!More on Emma:Follow Emma: https://www.instagram.com/the_human_design_coach/Check out my episode on her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/349-lauren-lograsso-on-the-dark-night-of-the/id1467241622?i=1000652717408 Sign up for my brand-new Podcasting Course, Podcasting For Self-Expression: https://www.laurenlograsso.com/podcasting-for-self-expression ^use code “EarlyBird” for $200 if you sign up by 12am PT on Monday, May 20th!-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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Do you have more than one passion? Have you ever tried to pursue them both just to get told you have to choose only one? Well, what if I told you, you didn’t have to choose? Today’s guest might just be the most creative person I have ever met: He is both a practicing doctor and a professional rapper named Lazarus (AKA Dr. Khan.) He’s a shining example of what it’s like to navigate the demanding worlds of both music and medicine with grace, resilience, and unwavering dedication. And he will teach you how you can do the same with your passions, whatever they are!From this conversation you’ll learn:-How to balance ALL of your passions -How to build two concurrent careers-How to deal with naysayers-How to recover from trauma -The through line between music and medicine. -And Much More!More on The Guest: Lazarus aka Dr. Khan is a Detroit-raised rapper, songwriter and physician. His career highlights include The Discovery Channel shooting a documentary on him while at MSU med school, getting his medical degree from Michigan state, signing with Russell Simmons in 2013 on his YouTube channel All Def Digital, touring with Wu-Tang Clan in 2018 and 2019 and also with Wu-Tang and Nas in 2022, Being on the front lines of COVID in 2020 and 2021 and releasing first song to premiere from outer space in 2023 with chief scientist of NASA James Green.-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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Do you have a deep connection with your culture? If so, do you strive to embrace individual and communal histories, ancestral traumas and gifts, nurture creative expressions, and advocate for a more equitable and compassionate world? Today’s guest brings us her journey of pursuing healing across generations, healing her younger self, the resilience of the human spirit, and the unbreakable bonds of community through her Native American ethnicity. Her name is Roxy Sprowl. More below!From this conversation you’ll learn:How to embrace your cultural identity.How to advocate for change & overcome adversity.How to begin healing the inner-child.The transformative power of creative endeavors.How to use laughter as medicine.The importance of ancestral gifts & healing.The difference between activism and advocacy & why they both require creativity! And Much More!On Roxy: Roxy Sprowl is a proud citizen of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. She’s also a graduating senior at Michigan State University studying social work, Indigenous studies, and race and ethnicity in the United States. Roxy serves several leadership roles inside her campus community, including leading a research lab regarding racial and ethnic representation in U.S. history textbooks and leading the North American Indigenous Student Organization. Outside of campus, Roxy serves as a board member on the Michigan Indian Education Council, is a 2023 National Udall Scholar, and is a national Building Communities of Hope Fellow for the Center for Native American Youth.-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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you ever dreamed of starting a business of your own? Often when thinking about going into entrepreneurship, it feels overwhelming, like you just don’t know enough and like it’s just too daunting to even start. But it IS possible and you can do incredible things when you put belief and hard work behind your vision. Today’s guest is the CEO and Founder of ZolliCandy and she will share tools on how to do just that--revealing her journey of starting a company at just 7 years old, turning it into a thriving business and eventually becoming the youngest person ever to grace the cover of Entrepreneur magazine. From this conversation you’ll learn:-Why she chose to go to college at Michigan State, even though she was already running a multi-million dollar company -What goes into creating a good pitch-How to move past self-doubt-Ways to tend to your mental wellness-How to maintain a positive mindsetAnd Much More!More on Alina:  Alina Morse is an entrepreneur and CEO and Founder of ZolliCandy—the clean teeth candy. Not only is she a freshman at Michigan State University, but she has continued to make history by being the youngest Inc. 5000 CEO and the youngest person to grace the cover of Entrepreneur Magazine. With a line of over 10 products and distribution in 20,000 stores in the US as well as in over 12 countries, Alina continues to drive growth and innovation in the candy space. She has earned over 300 million media impressions including a Ted Talk, GMA, Dr. Oz, as well as being a verified influencer.Check out Zollicandy: https://zollipops.com/ Vote for Unleash in the Webby Awards HERE: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/podcasts/shows/creativity-marketing -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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What’s your biggest dream? Today’s guest’s biggest dream was to write. On the show we will reveal how she achieved that dream after many years of envisioning it, working toward it, getting close and then finally taking the leap and getting her big break. For the past several years she has made her living writing for TV on shows like  KIPO AND THE AGE OF WONDERBEASTS, JURASSIC WORLD: CAMP CRETACEOUS, and MY LITTLE PONY: MAKE YOUR MARK. She's also explored younger audiences, writing for shows, such as Nickelodeon’s BOSSY BEAR and Mattel's THOMAS & FRIENDS: ALL ENGINES GO!  Leore’s story is one I wanted to tell because once we moved to LA, I learned that I actually had a significant impact on her creative journey. It’s an important reminder that one sentence of encouragement can really change the course of someone’s life, and then when you see a talent in someone, you should never be afraid to reflect it back to them. It’s also just a testament to what belief in YOURSELF and your creativity can do. From this conversation you’ll learn:-The power in complimenting ones creative work-How to keep your creative passions alive while working a day job-The behind-the-scenes process of writing for the screen-How to build your connections & get your start in Hollywood -How to overcome imposter syndrome & build unwavering faith in yourself and your talent Also, a little reminder that In the month of April, Unleash Inner Creative is collaborating with Michigan State University’s (My Alma Mater's) student-run radio station, Impact 89FM. Each week this month, you’ll hear from a remarkable MSU student or alumni who is doing great, creative work out in the world and/or on campus. These episodes will air on both the Impact radio station, 89FM, as well as on the usual Unleash Your Inner Creative podcast feed.Vote for Unleash in the Webby Awards HERE: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/podcasts/shows/creativity-marketing -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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrassoCheck out The Impact: https://impact89fm.org/Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you ever had a mentor? How about a mentee? As a student, recent grad or anyone, really, it can be feel daunting to find someone in your field of interest to take an interest in you…Likewise, as a mentor, it can be hard to find someone with the passion, work ethic and heart to take your lessons and use them to build something great. Today’s guest is my mentee and podcast AP/editor. From this episode, you’ll learn how our Mentor/mentee relationship came to be and how you can find and cultivate one of your own, too!In the month of April, Unleash Inner Creative is collaborating with Michigan State University’s (My Alma Mater's) student-run radio station, Impact 89FM. Each week this month, you’ll hear from a remarkable MSU student or alumni who is doing great, creative work out in the world and/or on campus. These episodes will air on both the Impact radio station, 89FM, as well as on the usual Unleash Your Inner Creative podcast feed.From this conversation you’ll learn:The value of mentor-mentee relationships + how to find one The power of networking and connection-buildingHow to be your most authentic self in your work environmentThe necessary steps to prep for a major life or career change And Much More!On the Guest: Kicking off the first week of our collab, today’s guest is Rachel Fulton- she is our editor and associate producer on Unleash!  She is currently a junior at MSU studying broadcast journalism with the goal to pursue a career in radio or podcasting after she graduates next spring. She found her love for radio and all things audio in high school, where she was the News Director and a DJ for 89.5 WAHS Avondale Community Radio. She has been with the Impact since her freshman year where she has continued as the News Producer for The State podcast and the Podcasts Director. Rachel is also our Associate Producer and Editor of Unleash!-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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Check out The Impact: https://impact89fm.org/Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you ever worked a nine to five or a day job and struggled to keep your creativity going? It can be really hard when you're in one of these situations to make sure you maintain your creative energy and keep your spirit open to life, inspiration and working toward your bigger dreams. Luckily today, I have a guest who has managed to do just that.He also happens to be my boyfriend. It’s Timmy, professionally known as Timothy Michael Blewitt!  Timmy recently got a 9to5 after living the past 10 years working as an actor/freelance artist. He’s doing amazing work with his new job but it can be hard to find time for your creative passions outside of that.In today’s episode, we talk about the challenges of maintaining artistic pursuits alongside a 9 to 5 job, an easy tactic to make progress toward your creative goals outside of work, and the many transferable skills that artists bring to traditional employment.We Also give you a juicy update on our relationship and what the move in process was like for us in the first 15 minutes of the pod- you do not want to miss that! Can’t wait!!-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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me: @LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Today’s guest is Chrisette Michele. She is a Grammy Award Winning Recording Artist, Newly Crowned Ted x Talk Speaker who has just launched her brand-new podcast “Come Back Sis.” She’s weathered the journey of a 15-year career topping the Billboard Pop and R&B charts, collaborating with artists from Jay Z to John Legend and touring the world. She’s experienced cancel culture firsthand, love, marriage and divorce and the stigmas that come with adult ADHD and Bi-Polar Type 2, all in the public eye.From this conversation you’ll learn:How to listen to your body’s signalsThe difference between a spirit and a soulHow to find safety in your voice, artistry, and creativityHow to take care of your younger self and current selfThe power of setting boundariesAnd Much More!Check out Chrisette's TedX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQz9mRpjEwQ&t=717s Try Magic Mind: https://magicmind.com/innercreative (Use Code InnerCreative20)-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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Do you feel unseen or under-appreciated in your creative journey and career? Does it feel like you don’t have anyone in your corner? Today I am going to call you to remember the early investors, hold gratitude for them and to begin to see yourself. Welcome to the Unleash Your Inner Creative Minisodes! Every day this week, I am coming on the pod to give you bite-sized Unleash episodes. Each show will contain actionable advice about creativity, working toward your dreams and self-development. Today is the last episode in the series and it's all about taking stock of everyone who HAS believed in you and how to start believing in yourself, too! You'll Learn: -How to find and acknowledge the early investors in your creativity and career -The importance of feeling and sharing your gratitude for the people who believe in you -How to begin to see yourself -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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Do you have more than one creative passion? If you’re a multi-passionate creative, today’s episode will give you tools to balance and find time to pursue all of your creative exploits! Welcome to the Unleash Your Inner Creative Minisodes! Every day this week, I am coming on the pod to give you bite-sized Unleash episodes. Each show will contain actionable advice about creativity, working toward your dreams and self-development. Today's podcast is about how to balance multiple creative passions!You'll Learn:-How to name and claim ALL of your passions -Find Your creative percentages-Define creative work hours -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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Are you feeling tired or burnt out? So many people are dealing with so much right now between what’s happening in our personal lives, globally and at work. Today I want to give you my 7 top tools to move through burn out and be kinder and more loving to yourself. Welcome to the Unleash Your Inner Creative Minisodes! And every day this week, I am coming on the pod to give you bite-sized Unleash episodes. Each show will contain actionable advice about creativity, working toward your dreams and self-development. They are full of tools you can implement in your life immediately. -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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you ever felt like you shouldn’t start something because “Everyone else is doing it” or “the space is too crowded?” Today we’ll discuss the Myth of Crowded spaces and what that has to do with candles. Promise it will make sense later 😂 Welcome to the Unleash Your Inner Creative Minisodes! Every day this week, I am coming on the pod to give you bite-sized Unleash episodes. From This Episode, You'll learn: -Why I believe there's no such thing as "too crowded of a space" -The reason your idea will work -How a story about candles gives you the ultimate retort to anyone trying to discourage your dreams! -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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Do you ever experience Good Fear? Today you’ll find out what that means and why you want to chase that feeling with everything you have. Welcome to the Unleash Your Inner Creative Minisodes! My name is Lauren LoGrasso, I am an award-winning podcast host and creative coach. Every day this week, I am coming on the pod to give you bite-sized Unleash episodes. Each show will contain actionable advice about creativity, working toward your dreams and self-development. They are full of tools you can implement in your life immediately.Today’s Topic is GOOD FEAR. My call to action for you is to try Something that gives you GOOD FEAR and Then Ask For More! You'll learn: -What good fear is -How tell the difference between good and bad fear-How to ask for more -The almost immediate benefits you'll see once you start calling this feeling into your life!Enjoy! Come back every day this week for another minisode! -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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Do you feel heard? Do you know how to truly use your voice and speak up? Or are you so used to being silenced that you stop your thoughts before the words can ever even reach your tongue? Fearing the consequence of speaking up after too many instances of being punished for daring to take up space and speak. If this sounds like you, that ends today.  Today’s guest Elaine Lin Hering, the author of the new book, Unlearning Silence, and she will share her tools to help you unlearn silence and find your true voice. From Today's Pod, You'll Learn: -How to break through silence and find your voice-How to set healthy boundaries-How to cultivate better communication-How to handle and overcome silence in your workplace-Tips to stand up for Yourself More on Elaine: Elaine Lin Hering is a facilitator, speaker, and writer.She works with organizations and individuals to build skills in communication, collaboration, and conflict management. Elaine has worked on six continents and with a wide range of corporate, government, and nonprofit clients. She has trained mental health professionals, political officials, religious communities, and leaders at companies including American Express, Capital One, Google, Nike, Novartis, Shell, Pixar, and the Red Cross. Elaine is a former Managing Partner of Triad Consulting Group and Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School, specializing in dispute resolution, mediation, and negotiation.-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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

✨Have you ever had a life-long dream? Maybe you’ve gotten close, maybe you’ve worked adjacent to the dream, but you’ve never quite reached it. You’ve kept it through every rejection, every wrong turn, every almost—through it all the dream always burned on. Now imagine that one day, after years of preparation and imagining, that dream finally came true. Today’s guest has a story of just that and will teach you the beauty of a longer creative journey! Today’s guest is Zibby Owens! More info below :) From this conversation you’ll learn: -How to keep your belief in yourself through rejection -The benefits of a longer creative journey-Why a creative block can actually provide unexpected creativity down-the-line -Tools for what to do AFTER your greatest creative dream comes true -Why all good creativity starts with a questionGuest Bio: Zibby Owens is an author, award-winning podcast host of Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books, founder and CEO of Zibby Media, which includes the publishing house, Zibby Books, online content site, Zibby Mag, Zibby’s Book Club, which includes retreats, classes, events, and podcasts; and owner of Zibby’s Bookshop which is an independent bookstore in Santa Monica. Her previous books include Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature, Princess Charming, and two anthologies that she edited.-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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Do you ever speak from the eye of the storm? Today’s guest is Bianca Lynn and she does. She is a certified life coach, podcaster, and media executive. Bianca has worked in the media industry for over 10 years with expertise in audio, video, and event production and storytelling at companies like Vh1, Complex, and Spotify. I wanted to have Bianca on because I have been really inspired by the way she has shown up on her podcasts and social media as she works through a really challenging life transition. Last year, she was laid off unexpectedly from her dream job and she has been very honest about the difficulty of the situation and the ways she’s learned to love herself and rebuild through this time. From this conversation you’ll learn:-The power of speaking from where you are-How to love yourself through difficult times -How to begin to reinvent yourself and shift your definition of success-How to maintain positivity and resilience during professional setbacks-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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Looking to Manifest true LOVE? Today is the day you’ve been waiting for! My boyfriend, Timothy Blewitt is making his triumphant first appearance on Unleash! On the show today we share our full love story and give tips on how to manifest and build a divine relationship! For Timmy, it was love at first shoe (As the kids would say, 'it's giving Cinderella!') - But that’s just the beginning!On the pod we also discuss why dating “rules” are overrated, the power of building a friendship first, how self-love plays into drawing in a good partner, what part creativity and creative life is playing in our relationship, why honesty is key in a relationship and the importance of surrender and prayer in finding all kinds of love.It’s a fun, heartfelt, vulnerable, beautiful and powerful episode. This one is for the cynics (I used to be you) and now I am a damn romantic. Love is possible and probable and I hope this episode leaves you optimistic that it can happen for you, too. 💖-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 :) Also! Exciting! Unleash was recently featured on Feedspot as one of the top 20 creativity podcasts. Check it out here: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/creativity_podcasts/?feedid=5744423Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

On today’s episode, best-selling author, psychotherapist and relationship expert, Kelli Miller is here to delve into the intricate dynamics of romantic relationships. From our conversation, you’ll uncover the tools to transform your relationship into a powerful catalyst for creativity and personal growth. From this conversation you’ll learn:-Why working on yourself ALWAYS changes your relationship -Why if you never fight it might actually be a red flag + how to effectively repair-How to FINALLY effectively navigate chores and make them equal -How to reintroduce fun and creativity to your relationship -What to do if your partner is not supportive of your dreams-AND MORE!On Kelli: Kelli is a psychotherapist, best-selling author, and TV/radio host. Kelli is the award winning author of “Thriving with ADHD: A Workbook for Kids,” which has sold over 150,000 copies to date and is translated in multiple languages. She is an expert on romantic relationships and recently wrote her new book, Love Hacks: Simple Solutions to Your Most Common Relationship Issues which comes out next week on February 13th. This book gives you simple tools to help with navigate through the top 15 relationship challenges.-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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

On The Guest: Today’s guest is Kim Gravel. Kim is an entrepreneur, tv personality, public speaker, podcaster and industry leader. Most of all Kim has a passion for people and seeing them rise.Her authentic, common-sense style has resulted in Kim being one of the most booked guests on The Steve Harvey Show and starring in the hit docuseries, “Kim of Queens,” and partnering with retail giant QVC to launch her highly successful apparel line, Belle by Kim Gravel®, and the Belle Beauty® cosmetic line. She also has an awesome podcast called The Kim Gravel show! I will be on it next week! Be sure to check it out on QVC Plus, or wherever you get your pods! This is a great conversation about creativity and purpose! From this conversation you’ll learn:-Kim’s theory on purpose and how to find yours-How to take the first step toward your creative dream-How to use your fear as fuel-How to reinvent yourself at any age, and-The key to owning the power of ‘no!'-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 :) Also! Exciting! Unleash was recently featured on Feedspot as one of the top 40 creativity podcasts. Check it out here: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/creativity_podcasts/?feedid=5744423Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

On today's pod I'm talking with you one on one about the key to holistic success and what I have been learning from my healing journey, recent experiences and Dry January! From This Episode, You'll Learn:-My recent spiritual revelation on self-love, God & the purpose of a longer path.-Why if you can't love someone else and yourself at the same time, that's not a place for you -How to build a community to help achieve your creative dreams -The Importance of staying open to your dreams changing shape -Dry January takeaways and why I deeply recommend a period of sobriety!-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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Today’s guest is Rebekah Louisa Smith, an award-winning film festival strategist and founder of The Film Festival Doctor. With over 10 years of consulting experience, her company has secured over 2,000 awards for clients, including an Academy Award nomination, supporting nearly 850 creatives worldwide on their filmmaking journeys. In addition she is an expert on combining spiritual and practical tools to run an effective business. From this conversation, you’ll learn: -The definition of a soul purpose and how to find yours -How to combine spiritual and practical tools to create a thriving business and creative product -Tips to move through rejection and build resiliency -How to tend to your mental health as a creative -Tools to pitch your creative work and get into film festivals -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 :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.