Unleash Your Inner Creative With Lauren Lograsso

On this episode of the pod, you guessed it: I, your host (Lauren LoGrasso) will be sharing my full mental health journey- from my family history, to childhood, to  how I got to where I am today--in a good place with and most importantly: aware that my mental health is something that needs to be tended to. My hope is that in hearing my story you’ll: 1) Be able to trace the lines of your own mental health journey and gain some new insight about yourself 2) You’ll go onto share your story with someone else so that we can all become part of the destigmatization of mental health and 3) To really share all of who I am - what I am finding is that we cannot fully appreciate the good and the light without acknowledging and owning the dark, too - you must feel it to heal it. Please note: we (My associate producer Emily (who acts as a guide for this episode) and I) talk about some sensitive topics including anxiety and depression, body image and eating disorders and also physical abuse/violence. If any of those topics a

Jillian Barberie is a Canadian-born television host that you may recognize as the former co-host from Good Day L.A., the weather host from Fox NFL Sunday, beauty ambassador for Too Faced at HSN, and many acting roles on TV including: Clueless, Melrose Place, and Yes, Dear. She’s currently the host of her own fascinating podcast called “Ask Jillian” ...She has an amazing story of resilience that I can't wait for you to hear. Warning: This conversation contains adult material including talk about sexual abuse and suicide.  From this conversation you’ll learn: The importance of finding gratitude in your present and your past Why you need to confront your trauma vs normalizing it Ways to start dealing with trauma The healing properties of positivity Finding the humor when life throws everything it has at you Creative ways to apply to jobs Why showing you know how to deal with a crisis is more impressive than showing your best moments The power in being authentic The beauty in fighting fo

Naz Perez is a TV host, producer, and podcaster. She got her start interning on the Ellen show! After Ellen, Naz, went on to produce for E! Live From The Red Carpet & E! True Hollywood Story, as well as 5 SEASONS of The Bachelor! She eventually left reality TV to follow the biggest dream on her heart: on-camera hosting. Today she is a full time host and has worked for Clevver News, Rotten Tomatoes, Fandango, The Los Angeles Dodgers, T-Mobile AND for E! Live From The Red Carpet- where she had one of her first gigs as a PA at the beginning of her Hollywood journey. From this conversation you’ll learn: Assimilation vs preservation of culture Why we need to start talking about money without shame (and HONESTLY) How to find community through heartbreak Why starting with an internship can be better than a fulltime job The importance of prioritizing your dream over your job How to divorce yourself from the status of a job How traveling alone helps you get to know yourself How to recover from

Our first episode for Mental Health Awareness Month! Dr. Domenick Sportelli is a board certified adult and child psychiatrist and well-known media expert in behavioral health. Aside from having his own medical practice & making tv appearances on shows like “The Doctors” on CBS, he hosts his own amazing podcast, called “Psych Unfiltered” which you should totally check out. And if that wasn’t enough, Dr. Dom is also an actor, producer, and brilliant musician. From this conversation you’ll learn: How to embrace the multi-hyphenate in you and let go of the labels The role culture plays in mental health The importance of resilience & perseverance in achieving your dreams How your pain points can evolve into a passion How to know if you’ve found your calling Why psychiatric meds are a tool, NOT a solution Why your age shouldn’t stop you from doing what you love What we can learn from the terminally ill How to believe in yourself when you’re surrounded by non-believers Why the gra

Priti Joshi is the Vice President of Marketing Strategy and Operations for one of the top dating apps in the world: Bumble. Priti had a somewhat untraditional path, prior to Bumble, she worked in consulting---and had no real experience in the tech or startup world, but her belief in Bumble’s mission, the people who built the company, her hard work and care landed her the job. She’s an expert marketer, creative, dynamic personality, fun and funny and has so much wisdom! From this conversation you’ll learn: Marketing tips for creative & entrepreneurs How to figure out your brand’s voice + Creative branding Bumble best practices Conversation starters for online dating How female empowerment plays a role in online dating The importance of impact & finding what makes your job fulfilling The role that your romantic partner plays in your creative career Why being open to small opportunities can help you make big waves The importance of company culture and how it translates to consume

Jaclyn Goldis is a novelist, but she wasn't always. Though writing was always her dream, she started her career as a Lawyer. She spent almost a decade in that career path. Then, JUST as she was about to be made partner, she quit to travel the world and finally write full-time. She did just that. Her debut novel, When We Were Young, released in February of 2021. Her story will inspire you to gain spiritual and practical tools to manifest your dreams & learn how to detach from the judgement of others to become your full self. More below!  From this conversation you’ll learn: How to deal with the dichotomy of wanting a financially “safe” path and a creative path How your spiritual beliefs can guide your journey The Law of Attraction & tools for manifesting Practical tools to take a career leap Why rest can fuel your creativity How routine might be getting in the way of flow How to commit to your dream on a spiritual level The importance of setting specific goals for yourself to mak

Today you'll hear from a producer, DJ and actress who has become vitally important to both me and the show. Her name is Emily Shulmanovich! Emily is my mentee and the associate producer of Unleash Your Inner Creative, as well as a dear friend. I think it's important for you to know the humanity and creative journey of the other person who is pouring her heart into the content each week. This chat is fun/funny, emotional, raunchy (at times), helpful and inspirational. Truly representative of our relationship and a more informal chat than you'd typically hear here week to week, yet with just as much takeaway and info to help you on your creative journey! It's friendship chat and real talk about:  -Why your 20s are not the bliss the media projects (and how to make it through)  -Why "find your passion" can be a trigger phrase  -The art of the twisty path  -The role mental health and medication can play in finding purpose  -Tips for people suffering with anxiety and depression -Why getting fired can be the bigges

Jeff Leisawitz is a life coach for creatives of all types, including writers, artists, musicians & songwriters, filmmakers, and many others. As you may expect, Jeff, himself, is a multi-hyphenate creative. He’s an award winning musician & producer, writer, songwriting professor, and filmmaker. He is also the author of the critically acclaimed book, Not F*ing Around, which is a guide to help creatives get their dreams off the ground. From this conversation you’ll learn: How to persist when your loved ones don’t support your dreams The power of questioning authority How to trust your gut & follow your truth Why you are bigger than your resume Career questions all creatives should ask themselves Why you don’t need as much money as you think you do How facing your mortality can help you do what you love Why your inner critic is your ally How to reframe failure as feedback How creativity can help heal depression The importance of finding your WHY How to FEEL the truth

Today’s guest is psychic-medium, Rebecca Rosen. She is a channel between the spirit world and our world - however, Rebecca’s story is particularly interesting because she, herself grew up as a skeptic. She doubted her own intuitive nature and tried to live the life that she thought she should versus what was authentic and true to her. Her story of discovering this ability is FASCINATING. Since embracing her gift, she’s written 3 books, including 2 international best sellers titled Spirited & Awaken The Spirit Within. She’s also started her own podcast called Small Medium At Large and had appearances on The Dr. Oz Show, Nightline, Dr. Phil, and many more. Whether you're a total beginner to this type of spirituality or a lifelong believer, you will leave this conversation knowing exactly how to listen to spirit, ask for guidance and set intentions for what you truly want and need in your life and creative journey. From this conversation you’ll learn: Tips for tuning into your intuition How to ask for wh

On today’s episode I am going to talk about, you guessed it….How to get creatively unblocked! You'll learn some (twelve, to be exact) of my favorite tools to unleash the creative gates and really get into the joy of making something! You'll even hear a quick cameo from my Dad! So sit back, relax and prepare to unblock! Enjoy :)  Also: Did you love my rhyming title? I did!   Follow the show @unleashYourInnerCreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Remember to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Follow on Spotify & tell a friend about the show! Love you!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

Today you’ll hear from Raven Blair Glover aka Raven The Talk Show Maven: a media, broadcasting, writing, and talkshow maven.  Raven spent the first 55 years of her life not unleashing her inner creative.  In fact, up until age 55 she had never made more 10 dollars an hour at 55 years old when she finally decided to make her own dreams come true. Now she’s interviewed everyone from Fran Drescher, to Montel Williams and she even got Barack Obama’s 2016 President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. From this conversation you’ll learn: The importance of following your dreams AT ANY AGE How to translate your strengths from a job you have to a career you love Why you need a millionaire’s mindset The importance of finding mentors How to BE the client you want to GET Unique ways to manifest your dreams and why it works! The importance of giving back to people like yourself Why no one wants perfection How to reach out to people in an authentic way How to master the art of the ask The importance

Dr. Ali Arena is. a speech-language pathologist and board certified behavior analyst who specializes in working with people who have autism. She  even does what’s called neurodiverse couples counseling, where one partner is on the spectrum and the other is not. Along with her expertise on the dating intricacies of people with autism, she also does counseling for individuals who are not on the spectrum, who just struggle socially. From this conversation you’ll learn: The importance of encouraging creativity in children How to find objectivity in creativity Differences in communication on and off the spectrum Misconceptions about autism How to break down social skills into rules Differences in cultural communication The importance of expressing yourself in an authentic way How to tackle codependency How to analyze recurring feelings The importance of learning the communication patterns of loved ones How to deal with passive aggression The reasons we lie The consequences to

Today is a creative check in episode where I talk about: My distaste for the word "aspiring": why I don't believe in it/why YOU should strike it from your vocabulary!  Why there's nothing more valuable than a good idea (and why popsicles prove my point!) Plus, tips on redefining failure and why it shouldn't be connected to financial success!  And honestly, so much more!!  Follow the show @unleashYourInnerCreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Remember to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts & tell a friend about the show! Love you!!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

Jayla Roxx is a television personality, entrepreneur, actress, producer, choreographer, and trailblazer.. She’s made headlines in the likes of Forbes, Entertainment Tonight, Page Six and more, as the first African American Transgender Woman in the country to run her own beauty brand. Her company, called BatMe, celebrates individuality and makes high quality products both affordable and accessible to everyone. From this conversation you’ll learn: How to be your own YES in a world full of NO's How to find happiness with intention Ways to discover your worth The importance of letting go of conditioned thinking How to redefine spirituality for yourself How to create your own definition of self-love How to find a vendor for a small business Why you should choose collaboration over competition! The importance of asking for help How to take on responsibility you didn’t sign up for Tips to be an ally to creatives in the LGBTQIA community Why you should embrace vulnerability The p

Paria Sadighi is one of my favorite people and dearest friends. She is a storyteller, publicist, television producer, and now a music video director. She’s best known for producing and publicizing some of reality TV’s biggest shows and she’s also the director of my latest music video, Freakshow, which you can all check out in the link below! From this conversation you’ll learn: The importance of championing others AND yourself The dangers of being a people pleaser How to check in with yourself & set boundaries in your creative career How to survive as an empath in a brutal industry Why you should pay less attention to the job title The dangers of idealizing your dream job How to work with and for your friends How to dive into something you’ve never done before! Why you should see the potential that others see in you How to quickly adapt when things don’t go as expected How to use fear to evaluate what’s worth your time Why you should admit what you don’t know How to make and

Michael Jade, or Mikey, as I like to call him, is a singer, songwriter, and producer, signed with Warner/Chappell. He’s written songs for huge artists including Ava Max, David Guetta, G-Eazy, Little Big Town, Andy Grammer, Bea Miller, and so many more! He was also a finalist on both American Idol and The Voice Israel. Aside from his music career, he also has a deep curiosity for spirituality and meditation that he’s currently channeling into a fiction novel. From this conversation you’ll learn: The importance of encouraging creativity in children How to find objectivity in creativity The importance of showing yourself compassion when trying something new! Inspiration vs plagiarism & the art of stealing How to conquer the creative slump Why being unproductive is part of the job How to overcome time-investment bias & LET GO How to listen & trust your body over your brain Meditation & the addiction to distraction Why being vulnerable is your superpower Why you shoul

Chemda Khalili is a podcaster, singer/songwriter and incredible human being. She’s known for being a podcasting Hall of Famer (yes that’s an actual thing!) -for co-hosting her hit comedy podcast Keith and The Girl with Keith Malley for over 15 years, which makes them pioneers in the industry. From this conversation you’ll learn: To overcome familial barriers to creativity The importance of surrounding yourself with people that support your path The downside to living in extremes & how to ground yourself Setting boundaries in toxic relationships Why you should look for peace vs happiness Questions to ask yourself to stay present How to forgive yourself Why you should react with curiosity instead of anger The instability of “stable” jobs The long-term perks of being your own boss Choosing your “family” & how to parent yourself How podcasting can be cathartic & give you courage Putting your “creative baby” first & creative co-parenting How collaboration can f

Dr. Michele Harper is a Harvard grad, ER doctor, author and overall magical, spiritual person. In her recent New York Times Best-selling book, The Beauty in Breaking, she tells her story of healing: from her childhood and into her medical career. The book addresses her journey to understand and heal from her childhood trauma, as well as her experiences of and observations on structural racism in healthcare system...Both in what she has experienced as a Black Woman working in healthcare and how she has seen the system affect her patients...despite the many challenges, she does what she has always felt called to do: heal others and herself, as much as she possibly can. From this conversation you’ll learn: How writing can help you heal Questions to ask yourself when you feel defeated Why growth can look like failure How to cultivate compassion for other people’s scars Ways to process childhood trauma and parent yourself Why healing is a practice, not an event How to help fight racism in health

Today’s guest is a professional broadcaster and my friend, Sarah Fraser. If you don’t know her from her podcast: The Sarah Fraser Show, I highly recommend you give it a listen. In her career she’s hosted and co-host of a multitude of radio shows with huge ratings, including the enormously popular iheartradio program, “The Kane Show” of HOT 99.5. Other than her own podcast, Sarah has also written and hosted a 6-part true crime series podcast for Fox 5. And she even appears weekly on Fox 5’s Good Day DC show where she has her own lifestyle segment. She’s currently working on figuring out how to make her dreams of hosting a national on-camera talk show come true. I have every faith that it will happen! I wanted to have Sarah on the show because her creative journey is fascinating, inspiring and winding...Sarah is such an inspiration to me for her bravery, belief and resilience, even in the toughest of situations. From this conversation you’ll learn: How to work toward positive self-talk in negative situations

Julia Cameron, Author of The Artist's Way is a living legend and one of my personal heroes. She has been an inspiration for so many creatives-from Elizabeth Gilbert, to Alicia Keys, to Pete Townsend and me! Julia is an artist, poet, playwright, novelist, filmmaker, journalist, music composer and teacher! She's best known for her revolutionary book on creativity: The Artists’s Way, which has sold over 5 million copies, been translated into 40 different languages and given her the title “The Queen of Change” for starting a movement that brought creativity into the mainstream conversation. She also has a new book, The Listening Path, which is rich with insights and a topic of conversation today. Without Julia, this podcast probably wouldn't exist- she and her teachings have been instrumental in claiming my creativity and wanting to help others claim theirs! I can't wait for you to hear from her!  From this conversation you’ll learn: How to work with your inner critic & miniaturize their voice! Ways to