What do you do when your biggest dream comes true but leaves you feeling more lost than ever? In this powerful episode, singer-songwriter and activist MILCK (whose viral anthem “Quiet” became the soundtrack of the 2017 Women’s March) shares the journey of how she got fame and chose to give it back so she could reclaim her own voice, her music, and herself. We also deep dive into her amazing album, Mother Tongue, which you have to check out. You’ll Learn:-How to know when it’s time to walk away from something shiny but misaligned-Tools to rebuild self-trust after people pleasing and self abandonment-Why learning to like yourself is actually harder than loving yourself-How to listen to your body for guidance and creative healing-The grief of assimilation and the journey of coming home to yourself & your rootsIf you’ve ever achieved success and still felt disconnected, this episode will help you remember your authenticity, your creativity, and your voice and come home to yourself.🎙️ Connect & Work with Me:If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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 made a creative promise to yourself and actually kept it? In this episode, I’m sharing the promise I finally followed through on, what made it stick, and how you can keep your own creative vows, too! I’ll walk you through:-How to choose a creative promise that feels aligned-Why the words you use to describe it matter-The power of naming a timeframe-How to lean on your community -And why letting it be imperfect is the key to actually beginningI also share a big announcement I’ve been holding close to my heart. Hint: it has to do with writing, courage, and coming home to a part of myself I’ve missed for years.If you’ve been feeling the call to start something new, return to something you love, or simply show up for yourself more fully this month, this episode is for you! Link to subscribe to my Substack here: https://substack.com/@laurenlograsso 🎙️ Connect & Work with Me:If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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 why you are the way you are, or why certain patterns keep repeating in your life and relationships? What if the path to healing isn’t about becoming someone new, but coming home to who you’ve always been?In today’s pod, I sit down with internationally accredited Enneagram teacher and author of The Enneagram of the Soul, Nhien Vuong, to explore how this powerful tool can serve as your roadmap to authenticity, spiritual growth, and creative freedom.From this episode, you’ll learn:-What the Enneagram really is and why it’s more than just a personality typing system-How to find your type and why it’s different from what you think -How to soften your inner critic and develop self-compassion-How to identify the box you’re unconsciously living in (and how to get out) and -How to use the Enneagram as a spiritual and creative practice Get Nhien’s Book: https://nhien-vuong.com/book/ More on Nhien🎙️ Connect & Work with Me:If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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 have a memory from your early creative life that still stings? Maybe it was a teacher who embarrassed you, a moment of rejection, or a time when you decided it was safer to shrink than shine.If so, you may have a creative wound and it is likely still playing out in your creativity and career to this day. But do not fret: today, we're going to begin the process of healing it together.Discover:-What a creative wound is and how it could be secretly holding you back-The real-life moment that brought up one of my deepest creative wounds (and why it caught me off guard)-A guided visualization to help you meet your younger self, rewrite the limiting story of the wound, and start to reclaim your creative power-Why healing the creative wound is the key to greater confidence, visibility, and joyThis episode is gentle, honest, and might bring up some emotion, but it’s all in service of creative freedom and inner peace. If you’ve been feeling blocked, afraid to share your work, or like you’re still carrying the weight of what someone once said about your voice, art, or ideas... this is for you.🩷 Come back to this visualization anytime you need to reconnect with your inner creative and remind them: you’re safe now and ready to be seen.🎙️ Connect & Work with Me:If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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 felt like you were living someone else’s dream? This week I’m talking with Erica Pepin, a powerful example of what happens when you take a chance on your creative call. She left a stable job to follow her dreams. Now she’s a published author who built her creative life from the ground up, with no roadmap, just trust and a love for literature. Oh she’s also one of my high school besties and we get to reunite for an hour here! SO FUN! From this chat, you’ll learn:-How to trust your intuition even when it doesn’t make sense-What it really takes to become a published author-How to break free from corporate life and go toward your dreams, and -The unexpected power of rejectionIf you’re ready to stop people-pleasing and start listening to your inner voice, this episode is for you!Get Erica’s book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Work-Nights/Erica-Peplin/9781668050873 🎙️ Connect & Work with Me:If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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 had a gut feeling, a prophetic dream, or a sign that felt too perfect to be coincidence? In this episode, I sit down with psychic medium and spiritual teacher MaryAnn DiMarco to help you unlock your intuition, reconnect with your spirit guides, and reclaim your creativity through divine collaboration.We talk about:-The difference between ego and divine guidance-How to hear from your guides (even if you feel “blocked”)-What’s really stopping your intuitive connection (hint: it might have to do with your smart phone!)-How to overcome fear and disappointment to create with spiritual support-A powerful practice to meet your guides todayThis is a soulful, fun, deeply grounding conversation that will expand your perception of what’s possible...both creatively and spiritually. I left this talk with chills and renewed creative clarity. I hope it does the same for you. 💫Let me know in the comments on Spotify: What’s one sign or intuitive message you’ve received lately?xo,LaurenGet MaryAnn’s book: The Guides: Mapping Out Life’s Journey with Spirit: https://www.maryanndimarco.comFollow MaryAnn on IG: @maryanndimarco🎙️ Connect & Work with Me:If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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.
Feeling creatively blocked, burnt out, or like you’ve lost your spark? You’re not alone and this episode is your permission slip to reset, realign, and rediscover your voice!After 7 years of podcasting without a single missed week, I took a 2-month break. What I learned during that time changed everything about how I see creativity, success, and myself. Whether you're on the edge of burnout or just craving clarity, this episode will meet you where you are and gently guide you back to your creative center.From this episode, you’ll learn:-What to do when your creativity feels like it’s dried up-How taking space can reignite your creative fire (without ruining momentum)-The real reason your productivity might be sabotaging your purpose-Why rest is essential to breakthrough ideas-How to rebuild your creative identity when you feel lostIf you’ve ever felt like you can’t stop or step back, especially as a high achiever, this episode is for you. It’s not just a comeback story. It’s a roadmap for returning to yourself.PLUS I share a little recap of my wedding, for those that are curious! Check out the pod and let’s rediscover your creative voice together.LOVE YOU!🎙️ Connect & Work with Me:If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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.
Hello my Creative Cutie! 💍✨Welcome to Part 2 of the Unleash Your Inner Creative wedding special and OMG, this one gets real. In this episode, Timmy and I deep dive into our wedding planning journey. The stress, the surprises, the growth, the moments that tested us, and how we came out more connected than ever.You’ll hear:-What wedding planning actually taught us about our relationship-How we found the PERFECT venue and the BTS of what the search was really like-How we navigated family dynamics, decision fatigue & wedding pressure-Our thoughts on spending, values, and staying true to ourselves-Why I’m officially saying: Justice for Bridezillas! 👰🏻♀️🔥Whether you’re single, married, engaged or just love good stories and laughter, this one’s for you. We laughed, got honest, and even shared what we’re most excited for in our marriage journey. Thanks for being part of this chapter with us. If you haven’t heard Part 1 yet, go back and listen to hear the story of our engagement, the proposal, and the first steps of planning! I will see you back here when Unleash Your Inner Creative Returns at the end of September! LOVE YOU! Support us: To buy Timmy’s Book, click here: https://tblewitt.gumroad.com/l/theelementalwayFollow Tim: https://www.instagram.com/timothymichaelblewitt/ To book me as a speaker click here: https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ 🎙️ Connect & Work with Me:If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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.
Hello my creative cutie! SOOOO Excited to say that this week kicks off a very special two-part wedding series! In Part 1, I sit down with my fiancé, Timothy Michael Blewitt, to share the behind-the-scenes of our engagement and the start of our wedding planning journey.You’ll hear:-The hilarious ways my parents almost blew Tim’s proposal-The serendipitous story behind my engagement ring-Why Tim recreated The Office proposal in our living room (Shout out to Michael Scott!!)-Our first steps into wedding planning and what we’ve learned so farIt is a mix of love, laughter, family chaos, and a reminder that big milestones are never perfect, they are perfectly ours. 💍✨Stay tuned for Part 2 next week, where we dive deeper into the wedding planning process, lessons learned, and why I say “justice for Bridezillas!”🎙️ Connect & Work with Me:If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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.
After 6.5 years of Unleash Your Inner Creative, I did something on today’s episode that I’ve never done before. This wasn’t an easy one...my brain was screaming “don’t do it!” But my gut said otherwise. So I followed it. In this solo episode, I’m getting honest about what it means to truly trust your intuition, even when it feels scary or makes no logical sense.You’ll learn:-What my body taught me about trusting my intuition-How to know when your soul is guiding you to pause, pivot, or leap-Why resting can be the most radical creative act-How I stopped letting fear of being forgotten dictate my decisionsThere’s also a very special announcement inside...one that signals a major shift in my creative journey. I hope it inspires you to listen to your own inner voice, too. Come with me. Something new is beginning. 🎙️ Connect & Work with Me:If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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 told yourself you're "fine" when deep down you felt like you were disappearing? Like your life force was gone and you were just going through the motions? This conversation is for you. In this episode, I talk with bestselling author, speaker, and teacher, Jen Pastiloff. She is also the author of the brand new book, Proof of Life, which is about owning your worthiness and giving yourself permission to live.Today, we dive into the messy, beautiful process of waking up to your truth, reclaiming your voice, and finally choosing a life that feels fully yours. From divorce, to sobriety, to rediscovering her creativity, Jen shares the real story behind what it takes to stop pretending and start truly living.From our chat, you’ll learn:-How to recognize when you’re stuck in survival mode-What your body might be telling you when you’re abandoning yourself-The powerful connection between shame, people-pleasing, and self-worth-How to stop waiting for permission and take up space and live-Ways to use creativity as a tool for healing and reconnectionIf you've been numbing, hiding, or quietly shrinking to fit a life that doesn't fit you, this episode is your permission to begin again.Jennifer Pastiloff trots the globe as a public speaker and to host her retreats to Italy, as well as her one-of-a-kind workshops, which she has taught to thousands of people all over the world. The author of the popular Substack, also called Proof of Life, she teaches writing and creativity classes called Allow, and workshops called Shame Loss, when she isn’t painting and selling her art. She has been featured on Good Morning America, and Katie Couric, and in New York magazine, People, Shape, Health magazine, and other media outlets for her authenticity and unique voice. She is deaf, reads lips, and mishears almost everything, but what she hears is usually funnier (at least she thinks so). The author of the national bestseller On Being Human, Pastiloff lives in Southern California with her son, Charlie Mel.🎙️ Connect & Work with Me:If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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.
Hi Creative Cutie.!This week I’m sharing something really personal with you. I recorded this episode right from my bed, no video, no script, just me and my heart. I’ve been going through a season of deep creative grief, and I wanted to take you inside what that actually looks and feels like. It’s raw, it’s real, and honestly… It was also super healing. In this solo episode, I open up about the changing tides in my creativity, what it means to close a long chapter, and how I’m learning (again) to make space for my inner artist to come back to life. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure, or like something in you is ending so something else can begin, you are not alone. From this episode, you’ll learn: -What “creative grief” really looks like (and why we need to talk about it more)-How identity and creativity are deeply intertwined-Why the podcasting industry is shifting and how that’s impacting indie creators-The cost of constant output and what it really means to take a creative break-Why your inner artist always returns when you’re readyI also read you a personal journal entry I wrote as a love letter to my artist self, and maybe it’ll speak to yours, too.Coach Dad (The children's youtube show I worked on): https://youtu.be/WrU6T_JIQT4?si=uW5k4LyJjyOkXlhD&t=256 🎙️ Connect & Work with Me:If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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.
In this special re-release, I’m sharing one of my absolute favorite conversations from the early days of Unleash Your Inner Creative…an episode so dear to me, it feels like a time capsule. You’ll even hear how my voice has changed, because I recorded this over six years ago, basically as a creative fetus. LOLz.This powerful episode features the incredible visual artist, podcaster, and creative entrepreneur, Amanda Oleander. If you’re not familiar with her work yet, prepare to fall in love.Amanda’s story is a shining example of what’s possible when you take a leap of faith on your creative calling—especially when life pushes you before you feel fully ready. From raw talent to becoming the most-followed woman on Periscope, Amanda’s rise is about so much more than art—it's about courage, self-belief, and embracing discomfort to create the life you’re meant for.This episode made me emotional (I think it’s the first time I ever cried on the pod!) and helped me reconnect with my own creative power. I know it will do the same for you. 💗 From this episode, you’ll learn:-What happens when you’re forced to leap—and rise to the occasion-How to build a thriving creative career after being laid off-The emotional rewards of embracing discomfort for your dreams-Why betting on your creativity (even when you're scared) pays off-The power of staying true to your voice and honoring your art🎙️ Connect & Work with Me:If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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.
What if the life you really want isn’t lost—it’s just buried under expectations? Today’s guest is activist, author, and founder of Moms Demand Action, Shannon Watts. On the pod, she shares what it takes to reclaim your voice, reconnect with your purpose, and live a life lit by your own desire. We talk about identity, burnout, blowback, and what it means to start a fire at any age.You’ll Learn: -How to reconnect with your true desires (not just the ones you were taught to want)-The difference between obligation and purpose and how to stop confusing the two-The real cost of staying quiet and how to move through the fear of being seen-What Shannon’s “fire formula” is and how to use it to find purpose at any age-How to let go of an identity that no longer fits and begin to reinvent yourself Shannon Watts is the founder and former leader of Moms Demand Action—one of the largest grassroots movements in the country, dedicated to ending gun violence and creating safer communities. She’s also a speaker, community leader and author of the beautiful new bookFired Up: How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age. More on Shannon🎙️ Connect & Work with Me:If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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.
Are you hyper-independent? Do you struggle to ask for help, but deep down yearn for community, creative partners, and support? In this solo episode, I’m sharing the (honestly hilarious and kind of painful) story of how I finally learned the power of collaboration--and why trying to do everything alone was costing me my creativity, my energy, and yes…some of my actual hair. I’ll walk you through how to know when it’s time to bring others in, how to call in creative collaborators and community, and how to let go of the pressure to do it all by yourself.This is your invitation to release burn out, find some balance and stop white-knuckling your creative life. From this episode, you’ll learn:-How hyper-independence may be blocking your creative growth-The signs it’s time to call in support and collaboration-How to find the right creative partners for your project or business-Tips for setting boundaries and expectations in creative partnerships-Why co-creating with your inner child or higher self also counts💫 Plus: a calming, empowering guided reflection to help you connect with your next creative collaborator, whether they’re a person, community, or something greater.🎙️ Connect & Work with Me:If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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 felt like giving up on your dream? Like it’s taking too long, or like maybe you missed your shot? Today’s guest is a Grammy-nominated hit songwriter and public speaker, Monty Criswell. He got his first big break at age 39, after more than a decade of rejection. He’s also a colon cancer survivor whose story is a masterclass in perseverance, purpose, and the power of the late bloomer.If you're a creative, feeling stuck or wondering if it’s “too late,” this conversation will remind you why you can’t quit now and HOW to keep going.From this episode, you’ll learn:-Why success later in life can be a blessing-How to stay creative when life gets hard-What to do when doubt creeps in-The antidote to writer’s block -AND the surprising power of community, faith & love💪 This one is for the dreamers still climbing.🎙️ Connect & Work with Me:If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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 take a break, but still feel anxious, guilty, or like you should be doing more? In this solo episode, I share a personal story about what happened when I tried to rest over Memorial Day weekend...and couldn’t stop mentally working. This experience led me to a major realization: I’ve learned how to take time off—but I haven’t learned how to actually rest.If you’ve been pushing through exhaustion, struggling with productivity guilt, or finding it hard to slow down without spiraling, this one’s for you.From this episode, you’ll learn:-Six simple, powerful steps to help you access true rest-How to identify the type of rest your body and spirit actually need-Ways to quiet your inner critic during downtime-How to reframe rest as a creative necessity, not a luxury-A powerful mindset shift to help you stop chasing “done”I also share wisdom from listeners on what changes for them creatively when they actually unplug.Rest is part of the creative process. Let’s learn how to let it in, together.🎙️ Connect & Work with Me:If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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.
Hello Creative Cutie! Today, in honor of our THREE Webby Wins, I am back with our third and last episode in a trip down unleash memory lane. This one is very special to me, because it's a coaching session. I really came into myself as a coach during this episode and discovered how much I can trust myself and how my intuition is a big part of how I coach people. It's also a VERY important episode for anyone out there considering sharing a hidden dream, pursuing a new career or figuring out how to balance being a multi-passionate creative! Check it out and if you're interested in a FREE Coaching session with me on-air, reach out via my website or email below! Original Description: 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 pretty revolutionary.From today's episode, you'll learn: How to honor your authentic self -even if it’s uncomfortableHow to discover the creative life you’ve been afraid to let yourself wantThe power of being an introvert The importance of saying what you want out LoudHow to introduce new endeavors to your audienceHow to run a relay race with yourself 🎙️ Connect & Work with Me:If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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.
This week we continue to take a tour down memory lane with one of the best and most-listened to Unleash episodes of all time! It is with Sadie Blasucci--she shares her journey of making an extremely creative decision: leaving the religion that your parents and community have told you is the "right" one. For her, that was Mormonism. We need to use our creativity in ALL aspects of life, not just work. Questioning the script that has been given to you about life, God, love--that's part of it. Tune in for a fascinating conversation and for tips on finding yourself and spirituality when you leave the religious and/or cultural framework you were raised in. Original Description: 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 & other interesting Mormon facts The process of unlearning childhood traumasHow to find happiness outside of your spiritual community and take responsibility for itHow habit swapping can help in transitional phasesThe purpose of secrecy in MormonismThe difference between organized religion and finding your own spiritualityHow to process Spiritual grievingThe idea of worthiness in MormonismTools for faith transitioningAnd so much more!Faith Transition Coaching Services https://sadielane.podia.com/Faith Crisis Guided Journal My Authentic Faith🎙️ Connect & Work with Me:If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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.
Okay creative cutie, we did it again—Unleash just won our third Webby Award (!!), and it's all thanks to YOU. To celebrate, I’m resharing one of my absolute fave episodes with the wildly inspiring Chandrika Tandon. She didn’t pursue music until her 50s, and now, in her 70s, she’s officially a Grammy winner. She just won this year! Her story is living proof that your creative dream wants you back, no matter the timeline. Make sure to follow me on IG so you can help me pick out which Webby outfit I wear and see all the behind the scenes moments! Original Description: 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 traditionHow to get started on your dream later in lifeHow to push past being perfectionist & focus on being YOURSELFThe power of music and creativity to find yourself and connect with the divineHow to create truly for your own joyHow to become more of a rebel How to create from a pure place, without a thought of outcomeThe joy of making creative projects for childrenAND MUCH MORE!🎙️ Connect & Work with Me:If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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.
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Man this is such a good podcast😻 Love this episode. Of course😅 She reminds me so much of Billie Eilish😻 With this laid back chill energy! One day please interview her haha. She's amazing. Thank you for everything you're doing👏❤️