Unleash Your Inner Creative With Lauren Lograsso

On today’s show Lauren has one of her best friends in the world on the show- his name is Jon Manganello. He’s an incredibly talented actor, writer, producer, director and cake baker/designer. Less than one year after creating his first cake, he turned a hobby into a legit money making side hustle.  Today we’re getting a little creative and switching things up a bit! Just for today,  we’re changing up the format from formal interview, to informal friendship chat! It’s a fun change of pace and you’ll love hearing this vulnerable, hilarious chat between two lifelong pals!  From the conversation, you’ll learn how to:  How to have a creative friendship Turn your hobby into income Keep yourself out of creative jail  Why it’s so important to know your worth and ask for what you want The power of not knowing how hard something really is  What a lack of attachment can do to bring you closer to your goal The Art of Being Bad at something  What creative stability is, and why it's a good thing to have And M

On Ben:  Ben Nemtin is a #1 New York Times Best Selling author, Public Speaker, producer and TV personality, best known for the hit MTV show, The Buried Life, his TedX Talk,  his book, What Do You Want To Do Before You Die and for being named one of Global Guru’s, Top 30 Organizational Culture Professionals in the world. From the conversation you’ll learn:  The key action steps to achieve any dream The BEST way to maintain creative control when working with a large company How creativity & mindfulness can help those dealing with depression The benefit of working with friends Why it’s important to both ask for and give help The power of the ripple effect Why being young, dumb and broke is actually a good thing!  And More! On The Unleash Your Inner Creative: If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! And, join our creative community by following @UnleashYourInnerCreative on Instagram & Facebook and @UrInnerCreative on Twitter! Follow host @LaurenLoGra

On Keven:  Keven Undergaro is a career coach, New York Times Best Selling Author, Film & TV Producer, writer, podcast personality, and former Carny. Yes, you read that correctly. More later. He is best known for his work on MTV’s Singled Out, The Howard Stern Show, Sam Roberts’ Show, The Tomorrow Show with Keven Undergaro and Roxy Striar, AfterBuzz TV and managing his wife, Maria Menounos' career.  From This Chat You'll Learn:  Why life is happening for you, not to you The dreams you find on the way to your dreams  How to overcome lack of familial support Why you should continue an “unrealistic” path and/or career Why you should NOT suppress your feelings How to make peace with your 9 to 5 and let it feed your passion How to continue to pursue your creative goals when others are shaming them  Tips to acknowledge people and see their true talent How to gain that courage and reach out to possible mentors Why you should start working hard NOW! That your worth ethic and struggles are importan

On this episode, Lauren reveals what you can learn from tracing the lines of your creative lineage. She does this by sharing a short biography of her Grandmother, Elida Ribaudo, who recently passed, and what she learned about herself as a creative/human by delving into her Grandma's story. She also shares how you, the listener, can find out more about who you are, and what's possible for you, based on who and where you came from. This powerful, vulnerable and bitesized episode is is a must-listen, full of deep takeaway.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

My guest today is a teacher, Jewelry maker, poet, writer, collage artist and the person, outside of my parents who has most profoundly changed my life. He is best known for the innumerable positive ripples his teaching has had throughout the years. His name is Mr. Rand Swansey. Up until the end of this year, he was a third grade teacher at my alma mater, Richard Elementary. I assure you, if I had never met him, you wouldn’t be listening to this podcast today. I came into his classroom after having two teachers who had decimated my self-esteem and instilled in a genuine belief in me, that I was not intelligent. He saved me with his faith in my then hurting creative soul. He saw my light and through his support, I was able to bring it out. He taught me I could work hard to be smart. And that it was safe to be my full self. These simple, profound truths have been the foundation for so much of my life and creative journey.  From our Conversation, you’ll learn:  How to spot and help the underdog Find your own v

In this episode, you'll hear from host, Lauren LoGrasso as she explores the importance of taking a trip back home to heal, rejuvenate, be with the people who understand you and open yourself up to stories you might have forgotten. Learn why you, too, may need a trip back home! "If you feel blessed to be from where you're from, and you're displaced...and you're feeling overwhelmed and you're getting wrapped up in things that don't really matter, I highly recommend a trip back home to remind you that who you are is more important than what you do. And if home is painful for you, then seek out the people, places and things that remind you that you matter...and that you're a person to be believed in, loved and cherished." -Lauren LoGrasso, on going home ;) On The Unleash Your Inner Creative: If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! And, join our creative community by following @UnleashYourInnerCreative on Instagram & Facebook and @UrInnerCreative on Twitter! Follow hos

On Whitney:  Whitney Beatty is an actor, director, producer, entrepreneur and leader in the Cannabis industry, who has been featured in Forbes, INC, Entrepreneur, The New York Times, The LA Times and most recently, on Trevor Noah’s podcast, which is called, “On Second Thought”. From this conversation you’ll learn: How to be a boss parent! Tips to produce your own content  How to pursue your dreams when others are holding you back  How to push through judgement and naysayers’ How to validate your own worth  Tips to accept challenges and believe in your vision  How to find joy and balance in your life Stand up and address community issues  How to overcome bias towards cannabis and embrace its healing properties and entrepreneurial opportunities  Tips to find creativity in all things that are presented to you How to pay homage to all your passions  Redirect your child self/dreams Ways to find opportunity within the “taboo” careers Statistics on African Americans within the cannabis ind

On Heather:  Heather Young is a model, real estate agent, and reality star best known for her work in Playboy, Netflix’s new reality show, ‘Selling Sunset’, and one of LA’s top real estate agencies: The Oppenheim Group.  From this conversation you’ll learn: How to secure your creativity in an inflexible workplace How to remain true to yourself in demanding situations Why you should embrace the beauty that lives inside you! Why relationships are the key to business Tips and cures for a broken heart  How to beat the mind game of insecurity How to radiate inner confidence How to rebuild yourself after a downfall in a relationship Inside scoop on the Netflix show Selling Sunset How to tackle negative assumptions How to cherish your abilities and your potential  When it is time to “let go” and refocus your priorities The power of saying “no”  How to smoothly transition into veganism and an all natural lifestyle How to use kindness as your superpower How to overcome imposter syndrome A

On Emily: Emily Sklar is a Singer, Pure Barre instructor and Radio host best known for her work on iHeart Radio in DC and Detroit.  From our conversation You’ll Learn:  Why your day job can reveal your purpose How your Day Job Can Attract your purpose  Why it’s so important to ask for what you want Why you shouldn’t be ashamed to accept help  How to pursue your side passions  Tips for making it through your 20s  Why your creative project might just change another person’s life How to deal with self-doubt The truth about moving away from everyone and everything you know How to deal with questioning if you’re on the right path How to reignite your passion for what you do when you’re feeling tapped out How to know when you’ve done enough How to get out of a creative block How to let other’s doubts drive your success Why being present is actually the most creative thing you can do How to make happiness the root of everything you do And More! On The Unleash Your Inner Creative: If you

On Kurt Yaeger:  Kurt Yaeger is an actor, writer, producer, inclusion advocate and former professional X-Games Athlete, best known for his work on Sons of Anarchy, NCIS: New Orleans & Los Angeles, The Village and Shameless.  From this conversation you’ll learn:  Why self discovery is important for growth How to fight through difficult obstacles and overcome them How to be more than just your own “representative” How to use fear as your motivator How to apply previously learned skills towards new goals Why it's so important to get more people with disabilities both in front of and behind the camera Why frustration as a stimulus is acceptable Why taking a step back to focus on the smaller objectives is healthy and necessary How to create a calmer environment during anxious moments  How to maintain future goals while taking care of what is present and mandatory How to come back stronger than before after adversity Why confidence is (or should become) your best friend! Why you should ev

On Lindsay:  Lindsay McCormick is a sports broadcaster, entrepreneur and philanthropist, known for her work on Showtime, NBC, CBS, ESPN, MTVU and even doing live events for the Superbowl!  From this conversation you'll learn:  Tips for breaking into sports broadcasting How to craft the perfect creative pitch How to access your creativity in the middle of a health struggle How you can learn to let the word ‘no’ empower you Why it’s better to apologize than to ask for permission.  How to become more of a visionary  The power of surrender  How to lessen the power of creative monsters  The power of releasing a burdensome secret Why one self-produced creative project can lead to a world of other creative opportunities And More!  On The Unleash Your Inner Creative: If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! And, join our creative community by following @UnleashYourInnerCreative on Instagram & Facebook and @UrInnerCreative on Twitter! Follow host @LaurenLoGrasso

On Sara Wilson:  Sara Wilson is a social media expert, writer and storyteller, best known for her work at Instagram, The Huffington Post and her business, SW Projects. She’s worked to develop digital content for brands such as Vogue, Bumble, WeWork, the New York Times, Bustle, Playboy, The Huffington Post, Arianna Huffington, Nora Ephron and more!  From our conversation you’ll learn:  Why Nora Ephron excelled as a leader Why certain dreams aren’t meant to come true If the job you want doesn’t exist, invent it! (how to invent your dream job) The power of mentorship  Why Women are so AMAZING at Reinventing themselves What makes a successful creative person & Brand Why people and brands are the same What it REALLY means to be a lifestyle brand Why interviewing for a job should be like dating How she brought fashion to Instagram Her best tips for Pitching an idea  Why it’s important to set aside time to get inspired How to find out who your audience is and what they REALLY want How

About Jerico:  Jerico Mandybur is an writer, podcaster, intuitive guide and a spiritual self-care coach, best known for her work at Girlboss, The Self Service Podcast and her new book, Neo Tarot.   From our conversation you’ll learn:  Why Jerico left Girlboss  Why Healing is a lifelong process What Tarot REALLY is and Why it’s NOT part of the Dark arts, but rather, a self-care tool  The True Meaning of Self-Care How to overcome false childhood programming  How to know when you’ve outgrown your dream  How to get more in touch, spiritally What a Chakra is and how to cleanse it  Why Weird is cool  How your greatest adversity could be the very reason you are creative  How to take the good out of a bad situation! And much More!  On The Unleash Your Inner Creative: If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! And, join our creative community by following @UnleashYourInnerCreative on Instagram & Facebook and @UrInnerCreative on Twitter! Follow host @LaurenLoGr

On Dulma:  Dulma Altan is an entrepreneur, writer and creative, best known for founding the natural fragrance company Potion Naturals!  From this conversations you’ll learn: WHY Google is such an amazingly run company (and how we can all become a little bit more like them)  How to overcome cultural norms How to honor an idea’s natural development How to overcome perfectionism  How to let go of a great opportunity for an authentic one How to know when it’s time to START your project Tips for beginning entrepreneurs  Why doing genuinely good work is what will bring you more success than any funding, publicity or influencer ever could!  And much More!  On The Unleash Your Inner Creative: If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! And, join our creative community by following @UnleashYourInnerCreative on Instagram & Facebook and @UrInnerCreative on Twitter! Follow host @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/u

On Farrah:  Farrah Aviva is an actor, director and photographer, best known for her acting work on UnReal, Lucifer, Supernatural and Bates Motel and for creating the viral photography project, BITE THE BULLET Stories.  From this conversations you’ll learn: The truth about merging the business and creative ends How to ask for help How to follow yes’s, BUT ALSO, how to know when those yes’s aren’t for you  The benefit of having multiple creative passions  The truth about funding your dream How to know when a Yes isn’t really for you Why your body and health can be an indication of your happiness  And more!  On The Unleash Your Inner Creative: If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! And, join our creative community by following @UnleashYourInnerCreative on Instagram & Facebook and @UrInnerCreative on Twitter! Follow host @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

On Mitra:  Mitra Rahbar is a healer, intuitive, singer, author, humanitarian and spiritual teacher to stars such as Jennifer Aniston, Gisele Bundchen, Sheryl Crow and Courteney Cox. From this conversation you'll learn:  How to use creativity for connection  How to embrace & enhance your intuition How to own being a creative multi-hyphenate How to embrace the power that comes with age  How to get into a creative flow state Tips for remembering your roots through your art How we can redefine the word artist to be more inclusive  The best way to honor your roots  And more!  On The Unleash Your Inner Creative: If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! And, join our creative community by following @UnleashYourInnerCreative on Instagram & Facebook and @UrInnerCreative on Twitter! Follow host @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

On Hannah:  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 life Handle creative criticism How to get through anxiety and depression Whether Creatives should date each other  How to rediscover yourself after shedding an old dream How to heal wounded family relationships Tips for manifesting How to stay present  How to start learning to love yourself Whether two creatives should be in a relationship  How to focus on intention rather than outcomes How to start honing your comedic voice Tips to get a creative job And more!  On The Unleash Your Inner Creative: If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! And, join our creative community by following @UnleashYourInnerCreative on Instagram & Facebook and @UrInnerCreative on Twit

On Roxy: Roxy Striar is an actor, host, writer, creator and one of my dearest friends. She is best known for her work on AfterBuzz TV, The Tomorrow Show, Screen Junkies, Collider Live, Nerdist and The Jim and Sam show. From this conversation you'll learn:  How to get creativity back after experiencing a tragic loss Necessary tools to take the long way around (and why sometimes the indirect way to your dreams is best) How to know if you’re better suited for freelance or full time work The BEST way to deal with a bully  How to access creativity wherever you are - both literally and metaphorically.  How to continue your main passion even while you’re making money from another fields How to let someone in on your passion  What Roxy feels her true life purpose is  Intimate details from some of her most heartbreaking moments in this industry  And more!  On The Unleash Your Inner Creative: If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! And, join our creative commu

On Greg: Greg Holden is a singer/songwriter and musical artist, best known for writing the hit song, “Home” by Phillip Phillips and for his song “The Lost Boy” which was featured prominently on the Hit show Sons of Anarchy. His new album, World War Me is out now! From this conversation you'll learn:  How to overcome creative heartbreak  The difference between Self-deprecation and mental violence  Why ALL creatives need therapy Tips for young songwriters Why it’s SO important to do work that reflects who you are Whether Greg regrets giving his hit song away  What to do when you’re at war with yourself How to incorporate creativity into the mundane How to stay present  The importance of therapy  The benefits of getting a late start to creative life How to overcome early childhood programming  And more!  On The Unleash Your Inner Creative: If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! And, join our creative community by following @UnleashYourInnerCreati

Jamie Otis is a writer, TV host, Reality Star, Influencer and even a Registered Nurse! She’s best known for Lifetime’s Hit Show, Married At First Sight. From this conversation you'll learn:  Practical tools to rise out of financial adversity Tips for managing anxiety and depression  Strategies for making it through loss  How to NEVER let anyone dull your shine  How to find compassion for those who have wronged you How to claim the word Creative  How to manifest abundance How to Live in Gratitude  Jamie's update on finding her Father  Where Jamie's at with her fertility struggles  How to shed the title of 'Good girl or boy' in order to learn to stand up for yourself and set boundaries  More on Jamie:  Jamie grew up with a lot of adversity. She went from living in a trailer park, to putting herself through school and becoming a nurse, to going on a reality show to find love and unintentionally becoming a star. Now makes her living as an author, blogger, influencer, podcaster and occasion