Unleash Your Inner Creative With Lauren Lograsso

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.

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 thi

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 relationship

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 f

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 g

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 th

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 @LaurenLoGr

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 

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

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

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,

✨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 c

Today’s guest is Bianca Lynn. 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. P

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.

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

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

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 

Today’s guest is Rebekah Louise 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

On The Guest: Today I’m honored to say that for the fourth year in a row Unleash is having on the iconic author of, The Artist's Way and prolific creative, Julia Cameron. Julia is an artist,  teacher, poet, playwright, novelist, filmmaker, journalist, and music composer. She’s best known for writing The Artist’s Way which has sold millions of copies, has been translated into 40 different languages and gave her the title “The Queen of Change” for starting a movement that brought creativity into mainstream conversation. Without The Artist’s Way, there would be no Unleash-she got me thinking about creativity as a spiritual pursuit and I have never looked back.From today’s chat, you’ll learn: A new tool called guidance that will help you literally get the answer to your prayers How guidance can be utilized during creative process An exciting announcement about Julia's personal life and how it's affecting her creativity and...Julia’s tips on to know to whether to let something go or continue to have faith-Remember

On The Guest: Mitra Rahbar is a healer, intuitive, singer, author, humanitarian and spiritual teacher. She has worked with stars such as Jennifer Aniston, Gisele Bunchen, Sheryl Crowe and Courtney Cox and ME. Most importantly Mitra is a dear friend and spiritual advisor to me. She has a deep understanding of Chinese astrology and today she is on to give us a look at what 2024, the year of the dragon has in store!From today’s chat, you’ll learn: The main themes of this year's energy and how you can best utilize it!Some of the benefits and challenges to expect in the new yearTips for setting and achieving goals in the different phases of the year and maintaining steady self-love and self-careHow to step up and embrace dragon energy + what it has in store for your specific path! -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 per