Unleash Your Inner Creative With Lauren Lograsso

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

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

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 @unleas

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

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 ar

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 frie

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

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 on her website and on Amazon! 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,

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 unbeliable joureny, not without some hardship--she went through a self-proclaimed dark night of the soul...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 depre

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 li

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. F

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

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.co

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 hoar

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

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.

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://

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

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 Un