Unleash Your Inner Creative With Lauren Lograsso

On today's episode, my Boyfriend, Timothy Blewitt (AKA Timmy) is back on the pod with me to answer all the questions you sent in about dating and relationships. We get into it all! This is a helpful episode for those who are totally single, dating or in a longterm relationship. Lots of  We hit topics such as:  How to tell if someone is into you Whether a guy should take charge and set plans for the first date  How you can tell if someone is "the one"  What sort of communication is okay post-date (and how to set communication standards)  Whether RULES even exist or Matter When the best time to sleep together is and whether it changes things early on  How the relationship has changed us both for the better  What we're looking forward to the most in our relationship  Our favorite moment together to date  And MORE!  Follow The Pod: Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Download my new single: ffm.to/prettylittleboy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.

This week, in honor of Valentine's Day, we are celebrating love! I introduce you to my new boyfriend, Timmy, share our love story, tips on how you can build self love, and talk about how you can manifest healthy romantic relationships in 2022. So excited to let you in on this very personal and vulnerable part of my journey... Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Download my new single: ffm.to/prettylittleboy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

On The Guest: Olivia Owens is the Creator & General Manager of IFundWomen of Color and a recent addition to Forbes 30 Under 30 List. IFundWomen of Color is a platform for women of color to raise capital through crowdfunding, grants, coaching, and the connections needed to launch and grow successful businesses. Thanks to her platform, women of color are now represented by 51% of the funds being raised. From this conversation you’ll learn: The importance of filtering your opportunities and goals through your purpose Why asking for help is mutually beneficial The boomerang quality of life-lessons How to support female entrepreneurs The foundation of a successful crowd-funding campaign Tips for best-practices when crowd-funding The safest way to test your business idea The importance of defining what success specifically looks like for your business Why you should figure out which funding resource is right for your goals The validation in acknowledging how the system works against you How to encou

On The Guest: Shelley Brander is, in short, the queen of a knitting empire. What started as a hobby turned into Loops, a local yarn shop, then a booming e-commerce business, and eventually a worldwide knitting summit and brand. Alongside her love of knitting is the love of spreading the idea that anyone can make a living doing what they love. She spreads that message as a TEDx speaker and bestselling author of her book, Move The Needle. From this conversation you’ll learn: The difference between saying you can’t and you WON’T How to tackle the stigma of changing your career The importance of creative compromises with your partner Why there is no right time to take a huge leap - just what’s right for you How to give yourself grace instead of regret The importance of slowing down to celebrate the small wins The importance of facing your ego and accepting moments of failure as an entrepreneur When it’s time to reinvent and double down on your idea Why you have to follow your gut at a creative crossroa

On The Guest: Dr. Dain Heer is an internationally renowned author, speaker, YouTuber, and the co-creator of Access Consciousness - a company that teaches tools and techniques to empower you to change your mindset. Originally a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dain now hosts a radio show called “Conversations in Consciousness on Voice of America.” He’s also made worldwide TV appearances and authored more than 15 books on the topics of embodiment, healing, money, and relationships. His book “Being You, Changing The World” is now an international bestseller. From this conversation you’ll learn: Why you should stop saying you’re tired! Why your point of view IS your reality How to take control of your life and change your mindset How to identify what feels light and heavy for you The definition of consciousness What Access Consciousness does Weird words that could change your life What are clearing statements and how can they help you move past judgment How to create movement and curiosity in your point of

On The Guest: Dulma Altan is an entrepreneur, writer, and creative, best known for founding the company Makelanea, a one-stop shop for online courses and community built for women to start the e-commerce brands of their dreams. Dulma was also featured in Time Magazine for starting the business baby shower movement: Startup Stork. From this conversation you’ll learn: The importance of understanding how to scale your business Why talking to others in the industry can help you get a realistic looks at your costs and profit margin Tools for networking and making real connections The art of cold messaging people The right and wrong way to find a mentor How to build a community and create value before monetizing The realities of creative heartbreak How to release your identity from a failed venture The importance of knowing your own appetite for risk Startup Stork & how you can support your friend’s dreams with business showers The benefits of trusting your intuition Why leaving your comfort

On The Guest: 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. The Artists’s Way has sold over 5 million 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. Since The Artists’s Way, she has gone on to write over 40 books, both fiction and non-fiction, in addition to music and musicals. Her brand new book: Seeking Wisdom, A Spiritual Path To Creative Connection is out now! From this conversation you’ll learn: The importance of re-defining a higher power for YOURSELF How to find answers and guidance through prayers The link between spirituality and creativity Why talking to the universe is a two way street Why we should ask for guidance and understanding instead of asking for what we think we want How to deal with disappointment and align your wants wit

This year on the annual Christmas Spectacular, I wrangle my two favorite humans to talk all things Christmas. Jo Ann and Mike LoGrasso answer holiday themed questions, discuss fair pay for reindeer, re-write the plot to Home Alone 2, and explore how to battle our inner-Grinch when he comes out. It’s all laughs and oodles of Christmas spirit - so sit back, chug (yes, chug) your eggnog, and enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

Are you wrestling with some disappointment in your creative journey? Wondering how to get honest about it without getting defeated? Do you wonder what your deep, true voice really even sounds like? Today’s guest has some amazing tips about how to recover from creative heartbreak, shift your perspective from disappointment to excitement and find your truest voice and self. Emm Gryner is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, voice teacher, author, speaker and creative coach. She is best known for touring with David Bowie, her successful career as an indie artist, writing her recent book, The Healing Power of Singing and for inspiring artists with her writing such as Jann Arden, Sara of Tegan and Sara and more. On today’s show we talk about a whole slew of important topics ranging from the importance of vulnerability and how to get more vulnerable, to how to put a different spin on disappointment to tips for multi-passionate creatives. We also go deep into how you can begin to recover from both present cre

Have you ever wanted to just say NO to something bothered or tormented you for over half your life? If you want to find the personal power to say no and set a hard and important boundary- then you’re in luck because that’s what today’s show is all about! Recently I set a boundary that was very brave: I refused to do the routine "step on the scale" at the doctor’s office.  So on today's pod I take you through my journey to muster up the courage to say no to something that had been haunting me for over 20 years - so much shame, self-hatred, sadness and feelings of not-enoughness wrapped up in that one phrase, "jump on the scale for me". In this episode, you'll gain tools that you can use to do the same (never get on a scale again) or other brave acts and you'll also learn the importance of taking a moment to feel pride in the acts of courage in your own life that may seem small, but that we're actually years in the making.  Also before listening, I will give you a little trigger warning that there will be in-de

On today’s episode, you’ll hear me coach one of our amazing creative community members, she's a listener of the show named Nicolette. Nicolette is a writer--she has kept a journal her whole life and recently transitioned her journal entries and writing into an instagram page called @LoveOnHerHeart. Through the page she seeks to share her journey and vulnerability in order to help people feel less alone and to encourage them to share their story, as well. However, lately she has been feeling blocked. She has gotten stuck on small things that stop so many of us--like how to pair the right images with her words. That’s where this coaching session comes in!  On today’s episode, you’ll hear a bit of Nicolette’s creative journey, as well as my ideas and advice on how she can get into creative flow and grow her page, so her writing can connect with more people. I truly LOVED our time. Coaching is one of my favorite things in the world, I hope that by listening to this you’ll get some ideas for your own life and crea

On today's Holiday special episode, I talk about the importance of staying present with your pain and joy...AND how only when you're present with your pain, can you begin to cultivate hope for more beautiful days. I share how I came to this realization and how you can start to use this philosophy in your own life, especially over Thanksgiving and all the upcoming holidays!  Listen to my latest single: ffm.to/prettylittleboy Follow Unleash: @UnleashYourInnerCreative  Follow Lauren LoGrasso: @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

On The Guest: Jonny Manganello is a cake artist, TikToker, host and actor best known for his viral popularity of his cake pages @JonnyCakes and for being on shows such as Food Networrk’s Holiday Wars and The Try Guys. From this conversation you’ll learn: How to start asking for what you’re worth Why we feel shame around getting paid to do what we love The idea of making money and working hard through a generational lens The importance of acknowledging revisionist history and doing what’s right for you Ways to find the going rate for your craft Why success also means giving back to those in need The psychology behind hustle culture Why we’re told not to discuss personal finances and why we SHOULD How to set boundaries for a work life balance as an entrepreneur How having more fun will generate steam for your creative projects And so much more! Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Download my new single:ffm.to/prettylittleboy   --- Send in a voice message: https

When we have so many political structures, religious systems, and even astrological signs telling us who we are, it's hard to take a step back and know who and what to trust. Well, the answer is simple, but somehow we always forget to trust OURSELVES. Today we talk about why we fall into the trap of blindly following something or someone and the line we walk between trying to understand ourselves and actually limiting ourselves. You'll learn how to tune into what is right for you and that it's healthy to hold space for skepticism and keep an open mind. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

On The Guest: Sarah Fraser is professional broadcaster and close friend back on the show for a second time to talk career, motherhood, and the entertainment industry. 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-hosted of a multitude of radio shows with huge ratings, including the enormously popular iheartradio program, “The Kane Show” of HOT 99.5. Sarah has also written and hosted a 6-part true crime series podcast for Fox 5 and even had a weekly lifestyle segment on Fox 5’s Good Day DC show. She’s currently releasing precious content of her newborn KJ, and moving to LA to pursue her dreams of hosting a national on-camera talk show. From this conversation you’ll learn: How becoming a mother can change your career for the BETTER Why you can’t separate your career from your personal life How to let go and let the universe take the reins without feeling like you’re giving up The dangers of dieting The psychology

On The Guest: Founder of Justbreastfeeding, an advanced practice private lactation team, Danielle is an IBCLC Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, ICCE Certified Childbirth Educator,  and author of the hilarious and empowering book: Vagi-Tales: Memoirs From Down Under. Gauss is trained in Oral Tethering, specializing in the identification and treatment of lip ties, tongue ties, buccal and posterior tethering.  Above all, she’s helped educate thousands of women about the birth process and breastfeeding needs of their infants. From this conversation you’ll learn: A creative approach to the medical field and motherhood Why creativity isn’t reserved for traditionally artistic fields Tackling the stigma of bottle feeding Why thinking outside the box is a requirement for successful motherhood How theater can train you for developing connections in real life How acting can be therapeutic How to understand postpartum depression The power of consent post trauma The importance of taking

On The Guest: 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. On this episode, you'll hear all about his album, World War Me! 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 so much more! Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso  Download my new single: ffm.to/prettylittleboy --- Send in a voice message: https://po

On The Guest: Britt Rowe is the co-founder of Hella Awkward Cards, a card game for the awkward conversations you’ve been meaning to have! She’s an advocate and voice for the Natural Hair Movement, as well as a talented actress and singer living in NYC. From this conversation you’ll learn: How to find creative power in your struggles The Natural Hair Movement The payoff of being authentic How being creative results in finding a new community Ways to self-evaluate and why Why only self-love should be unconditional The importance of recognizing the intention behind someone’s opinion How to find new ways to do the thing you’ve always loved The missing piece in education for creatives How to use your success to help your community Why calling out your vulnerability makes it less difficult to voice The process of creating a physical product Social media resources for starting a business you know nothing about How to overcome the doubt that comes with inexperience and find your value The impo

On The Guest: Dr. Viviana Coles is President and Lead Psychotherapist at Houston Relationship Therapy. She is also President  at the National Sex Therapy Institute, a Sex Therapy Certification program for mental health professionals. She has a doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy and exclusively focuses on her work with couples and individuals experiencing emotional and physical intimacy issues. Famous for featuring as a marriage expert on Lifetime’s hit show “Married At First Sight,” she has built a thriving private practice providing relationship therapy, sex therapy and premarital counseling. From this conversation you’ll learn: The benefits of working for yourself Steps to being an entrepreneur right off the bat The importance of having a mentor in business so you can focus on the creative The right way to network How you can get far by just saying YES Why putting your life on hold for other possibilities is a mistake The benefits of diversifying your income An insight into F* Boys and wh

Have you ever been watching a movie or experiencing some content or piece of art that really triggers you? Sometimes beautiful, original art can revel in the pain of something you’ve experienced. Before I experienced it myself, I’m sure I would have argued that this means you haven’t fully worked through that pain point - but now I think it’s safer to say that we need to be gentle with our inner child. Some things are not worth consuming and this podcast will explore exactly why. My producer Emily Shulmanovich joins me to talk about two movies that unexpectedly shook us to our cores. Pre-save my new single, "Pretty Little Boy" out Monday, 10/04 here: ffm.to/prettylittleboy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message