Unleash Your Inner Creative with Lauren LoGrasso

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.

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Have you ever felt like you shouldn’t start something because “Everyone else is doing it” or “the space is too crowded?” Today we’ll discuss the Myth of Crowded spaces and what that has to do with candles. Promise it will make sense later 😂 Welcome to the Unleash Your Inner Creative Minisodes! Every day this week, I am coming on the pod to give you bite-sized Unleash episodes. 

From This Episode, You'll learn:

-Why I believe there's no such thing as "too crowded of a space"

-The reason your idea will work

-How a story about candles gives you the ultimate retort to anyone trying to discourage your dreams!

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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!

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Do you feel heard? Do you know how to truly use your voice and speak up? Or are you so used to being silenced that you stop your thoughts before the words can ever even reach your tongue? Fearing the consequence of speaking up after too many instances of being punished for daring to take up space and speak. If this sounds like you, that ends today.  Today’s guest Elaine Lin Hering, the author of the new book, Unlearning Silence, and she will share her tools to help you unlearn silence and find your true voice.

From Today's Pod, You'll Learn:

-How to break through silence and find your voice

-How to set healthy boundaries

-How to cultivate better communication

-How to handle and overcome silence in your workplace

-Tips to stand up for Yourself

More on Elaine: Elaine Lin Hering is a facilitator, speaker, and writer.She works with organizations and individuals to build skills in communication, collaboration, and conflict management. Elaine has worked on six continents and with a wide range of corporate, government, and nonprofit clients. She has trained mental health professionals, political officials, religious communities, and leaders at companies including American Express, Capital One, Google, Nike, Novartis, Shell, Pixar, and the Red Cross. Elaine is a former Managing Partner of Triad Consulting Group and Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School, specializing in dispute resolution, mediation, and negotiation.

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✨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 question

Guest Bio: Zibby Owens is an author, award-winning podcast host of Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books, founder and CEO of Zibby Media, which includes the publishing house, Zibby Books, online content site, Zibby Mag, Zibby’s Book Club, which includes retreats, classes, events, and podcasts; and owner of Zibby’s Bookshop which is an independent bookstore in Santa Monica. Her previous books include Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature, Princess Charming, and two anthologies that she edited.

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Do you ever speak from the eye of the storm? Today’s guest is Bianca Lynn and she does. She is a certified life coach, podcaster, and media executive. Bianca has worked in the media industry for over 10 years with expertise in audio, video, and event production and storytelling at companies like Vh1, Complex, and Spotify. I wanted to have Bianca on because I have been really inspired by the way she has shown up on her podcasts and social media as she works through a really challenging life transition. Last year, she was laid off unexpectedly from her dream job and she has been very honest about the difficulty of the situation and the ways she’s learned to love herself and rebuild through this time. 

From this conversation you’ll learn:

-The power of speaking from where you are

-How to love yourself through difficult times 

-How to begin to reinvent yourself and shift your definition of success

-How to maintain positivity and resilience during professional setbacks

-And More! 

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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. 💖

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Also! Exciting! Unleash was recently featured on Feedspot as one of the top 20 creativity podcasts. Check it out here: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/creativity_podcasts/?feedid=5744423

On today’s episode, best-selling author, psychotherapist and relationship expert, Kelli Miller is here to delve into the intricate dynamics of romantic relationships. From our conversation, you’ll uncover the tools to transform your relationship into a powerful catalyst for creativity and personal growth. 

From this conversation you’ll learn:

-Why working on yourself ALWAYS changes your relationship 

-Why if you never fight it might actually be a red flag + how to effectively repair

-How to FINALLY effectively navigate chores and make them equal 

-How to reintroduce fun and creativity to your relationship 

-What to do if your partner is not supportive of your dreams

-AND MORE!

On Kelli: 

Kelli is a psychotherapist, best-selling author, and TV/radio host. Kelli is the award winning author of “Thriving with ADHD: A Workbook for Kids,” which has sold over 150,000 copies to date and is translated in multiple languages. She is an expert on romantic relationships and recently wrote her new book, Love Hacks: Simple Solutions to Your Most Common Relationship Issues which comes out next week on February 13th. This book gives you simple tools to help with navigate through the top 15 relationship challenges.

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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!'

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Also! Exciting! Unleash was recently featured on Feedspot as one of the top 40 creativity podcasts. Check it out here: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/creativity_podcasts/?feedid=5744423

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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!

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Today’s guest is Rebekah Louisa Smith, an award-winning film festival strategist and founder of The Film Festival Doctor. With over 10 years of consulting experience, her company has secured over 2,000 awards for clients, including an Academy Award nomination, supporting nearly 850 creatives worldwide on their filmmaking journeys. In addition she is an expert on combining spiritual and practical tools to run an effective business. 

From this conversation, you’ll learn: 

-The definition of a soul purpose and how to find yours 

-How to combine spiritual and practical tools to create a thriving business and creative product 

-Tips to move through rejection and build resiliency 

-How to tend to your mental health as a creative

-Tools to pitch your creative work and get into film festivals 

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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

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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: 

1. The main themes of this year's energy and how you can best utilize it!

2. Some of the benefits and challenges to expect in the new year

3. Tips for setting and achieving goals in the different phases of the year and maintaining steady self-love and self-care

4. How to step up and embrace dragon energy + what it has in store for your specific path! 

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On this short holiday episode I just wanted to take this time to let you know how deeply grateful I am to be in community with you and support you on your creative journey. I want to sincerely thank you for doing the same for me. I will share why I'm so grateful for who you are, your creativity and for being a part of this show. I also give a tease of our episode next week which is a forecast for 2024 through the lens of Chinese astrology, numerology and what my guest has gathered as an intuitive.

Also, if this show has meant something to you, it would mean so much to me and the Unleash team if you would share it with a friend --podcasts really are spread person to person and it would mean so much to grow this community of people committed to healing through creativity. Also, if you'd like to support the show, rate and review on apple and rate it on Spotify- it takes a couple minutes and make a huge difference! XO! Happy holidays and happy New Year!

Have you ever listened to a podcast with two living icons as guests? How about one that is ALSO a Christmas special/ Spectacular and filled to the brim with creativity and laughs. Well today, today you’re going to get all that and SO much more!  Usually this show helps you gain tools you to love, trust and know yourself enough to claim your right creativity and pursue whatever it is that is on your heart! Today, we’re just here to have a little fun, spread a little holiday cheer and spend some time with my favorite humans, my parents, the illustrious Jo Ann and Mike LoGrasso…As they join us for the fourth annual Unleash Christmas Spectacular on Unleash Your Inner Creative! 

On Today’s Pod, You’ll Hear:

1. A Special Game: Overrated, underrated, or perfectly rated - Holiday food edition (7:02) 

2. A hilarious and at times heartfelt Christmas Q&A (17:53) 

3. Our Christmas Carol Sing-Along (35:12)

4. The longest-ever “summary” of When Harry Met Sally delivered by my Mom (36:53)

5. Holiday wishes for Unleash listeners, the world and each other (50:41)

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Today’s guest is Zoë Pawlak. She is an artist, industrial designer, entrepreneurial leader and speaker. Zoe’s work has been featured in places like the Architectural Digest, Interior Design, and Martha Stewart Living. Her paintings are also in the private collections of the Government of Canada, Cobie Smulders, and Club Monaco. She speaks a lot about the power and beauty of getting sober and sobriety. I wanted to have Zoë on because I was super interested in her take on the connection between sobriety and creativity and also because of her interesting insights on self-development, healing and spirituality and how they all intersect with creativity.

From today’s chat, you’ll learn: 

1. How sobriety could help you creatively unleash and live a more authentic life

2. Techniques to tend to your mental health and move through life as a sensitive human

3. How to listen to the wisdom of your heart, gut AND brain

4. How to find a devotion to journaling + a brand new journaling technique to help you start!
   

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Hi Cutie! In this episode, you'll hear my conversation with Bella DePaulo, a social scientist and researcher with an expertise in the benefits of Single life and the author of the new book, Single At Heart. On the pod today, Bella discusses the societal pressures to find a partner, explaining that longterm single life actually leads to happiness for many people. She advocates for recognizing and celebrating personal milestones and achievements that aren't marriage or children-focused. Bella further shares advice for those struggling with societal expectations and how solitude could lead to creativity...Whether you're single or partnered, this episode is an important one to begin to understand and come to peace with the fact that we are forever in relationship with ourselves. The relationship you have with yourself is the one relationship that no matter what, you can always count on being there. This conversation will give you tools to start developing deep self-acceptance, self-love and enjoyment of your own company. Timestamps and links below, my love! 

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• Get Bella's book: https://www.amazon.com/Single-Heart-Rewards-Fulfillment-Singlehood-ebook/dp/B0BPHMX1KF
   

Timestamps:

00:04 Introduction: Topic Intro/Show Intro

00:53 Guest Intro- Bella DePaulo: The Single Life Expert

01:19 The Misconceptions of Single Life

02:06 The Interview Begins: Bella DePaulo's Story

02:51 The Joy of Being Single: Bella's Personal Experience

04:38 The Science Behind Happiness and Marriage

06:57 The Misrepresentation of Marriage in Society

07:30 The Concept of Being Single at Heart

08:09 The Misunderstanding of Single Life

10:17 The Importance of Self-Acceptance and Self-Love

11:18 The Challenges of Being Single in a Coupled World

14:40 The Importance of Being True to Yourself

27:14 Happily Single People Feel Threatening to Coupled People?

31:08 Questioning Happiness and Conformity

31:23 Why Singles Need the Legal Benefits of Marriage

34:21 Challenging Social Norms and Celebrating Individual Achievements

38:15 Navigating Uncomfortable Questions and Embracing Authenticity

42:23 The Bias and Sexism in Society's Perception of Singlehood

45:06 The Power of Solitude and Self-Partnership

54:51 Defining 'Single at Heart' and Embracing Self-Love

57:32 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements

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Hi Cutie! Today I sit down with Jeffrey Crane Graham to discuss his journey in creating his feature film 'Always Lola'. Jeffrey or Jeff, as I call him, and I have know each other since we were little 20-somethings working (or in my case, interning) at AfterBuzz TV. Today he shares how he achieved his greatest creative dream: writing, producing and directing a feature film --which is now out on Prime Video, no less! He will talk about how he alchemized. his personal grief into a compelling script, the antidote to imposter syndrome and the importance of staying true to personal vision as an artist. Jeff provides insight into the challenges and benefits of working with one's spouse, vulnerability’s role in the creative process, the changing climate of the industry, and the key tenant to all good stories. It’s a compelling episode between two friends that will give you practical tools to go toward your dreams on a shoestring budget and a full heart. Timestamps and links below!! Love you more than you know. 

Link to watch/rent, 'Always, Lola' Here: https://www.amazon.com/Always-Lola-Roxy-Striar/dp/B0CBB4SGZG

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:04 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:52 Jeffrey’s Journey to Filmmaking

02:27 Jeffrey’s Move to New York City

04:49 Jeffrey’s Creative Process and Inspiration

09:26 Jeffrey’s Film Project: Always Lola

12:46 Challenges and Triumphs in Filmmaking

19:23 Collaborating with a University for Film Production

25:53 How to work with a Spouse in Creative Projects

29:35 How to navigate Creative Differences in Film Production

32:35 The Power of Communication in Relationships

33:13 The Challenges of Producing a Micro-Budget Film

34:01 The KEY to Good Storytelling

35:39 The Evolution of your Creative Identity

36:33 The Decision to Write and Direct

42:22 The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership

45:58 The Struggles and Triumphs of film making 

48:53 How to navigate Journey of Self-Discovery and Transformation

49:22 The Challenges and Rewards of Casting

52:51 The Impact of the Strike on Film Distribution

54:12 The Joy and Fear of Releasing a creative project 

59:59 The Importance of Supporting Independent Film

01:00:26 Final Thoughts and Reflections

The Best Of Unleah (original Episode Description Below!)

Anne Helen Petersen is an academic, journalist, and author best known for her work as the former senior culture writer and western correspondent at BuzzFeed, her book Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation, and her most recent gig as a writer at Substack. On top of that, She has been featured in publications such as Forbes, The New York Times, Business Insider, The Wallstreet Journal, NPR and many more.

As I mentioned, Anne wrote a book on Millennial burnout and is an expert on it. So I wanted to have Anne on the show, because honestly, I am pretty burnt out. And I have been for a while. Reading her book was a revelation of just how much I’ve been living hand to mouth and my out-of-whack priorities have been.The awareness of what burnout looks like, has helped me start to make small changes to rejuvenate myself and get back in touch with the sweetness and simple joys of life. It’s my hope that this interview can be an inciting moment for you to do the same, if you’re feeling similarly.

From This Conversation You’ll Learn:

• What burnout is and how to know if you have it
• Why she was drawn to the topic
•  How to form a practice to deal with your burnout & rest
• Why millennials suffer for burnout more
• What our boomer parents/history has to do with it
• What to do if you feel like you never work hard enough
• How the pandemic is affecting burnout
• Why you should talk to trees and plants (REALLY)
• Why a traditional office setting lends itself to burnout
• Why employers both overwork millennials and criticize them for not being hardworking enough
• Why Anne believes it’s sometimes better to do what you really like instead of what you love
• How to get over Creative heartbreak
• And more!

Get Anne's Book Here! 

Download my new song, "Freakshow" Here: ffm.to/laurenlofreakshow 

Time codes: 

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:06 Revisiting the Burnout Episode

01:11 The Importance of Rest and Reflection

01:51 Introducing the Guest: Anne Helen Peterson

02:33 The Burnout Generation: A Deep Dive

03:03 Anne Helen Peterson's Expertise and Background

03:31 Personal Experiences with Burnout

04:18 Understanding and Dealing with Burnout

04:56 Interview with Anne Helen Peterson Begins

06:22 Personal Journey and Burnout Realization

06:34 Understanding Millennial Burnout

10:14 The Impact of Work Culture on Burnout

13:07 The Role of Parenting and Childhood in Burnout

24:46 The Pandemic and Its Effect on Burnout

27:42 The Paradox of Productivity on Slack

28:20 The Impact of Surveillance on Work Culture

29:48 The Journey of Writing a Book

31:58 The Misconception of Millennials and Work

41:43 The Transition from Academia to Journalism

46:52 The Challenges and Freedom of the Gig Economy

53:03 Reflections on Childhood and the Journey to Now

54:31 Closing Thoughts and Acknowledgements

This week on Unleash, you'll hear from artist, author and internet sensation, Alexis Devine, who shares her journey of teaching her dog, Bunny, to communicate via the use of talking buttons. The unique approach to pet communication garnered Alexis viral fame on TikTok, with her page 'whataboutbunny'. We delve into Alexis' book, 'I Am Bunny', that details her experiences and revelations about herself and her creativity through teaching Bunny. The conversation also touches on the interesting overlap of creativity and science, Alexis' autism diagnosis, navigating life's unexpected turns, and cultivating patience during the creative process.

Timestamps/Chapters:

00:04 Introduction and Guest Introduction

02:38 Interview begins

03:02 Alexis's Artistic Journey/Life before Bunny

06:02 Impact of the Pandemic and Bunny's Arrival

06:16 Teaching Bunny to Communicate

07:58 Alexis's Unexpected Internet Fame

08:21 Reflections on Alexis's Artistic Career

09:46 Transitioning to a New Creative Path

19:24 The Role of Empathy in Communication

22:37 Advice for Teaching Dogs to Communicate.

26:37 The Journey to Writing a Book

27:26 The Process of Writing and Overcoming Challenge

29:01 Releasing the Book and Dealing with Vulnerability

30:12 Sharing Personal Trauma in the Book

31:47 Balancing Light and Deep Moments in the Book

39:34 The Intersection of Art and Science

41:19 Participation in a Canine Cognition Study

42:30 Discovering Autism diagnosis Through Bunny & repairing childhood hurts

46:07 Reflecting on the Journey with Bunny

47:37 Closing Remarks and Gratitude