Unleash Your Inner Creative with Lauren LoGrasso (A Creativity Podcast)

On The Guest: Today’s guest is Lindsay McCormick, founder and CEO of “Bite” a brand whose goal is to help make a cleaner planet by eliminating the use of plastic in personal care products. Lindsay has been featured in Business Insider, Fast Company, Today.com, CNBC and Bloomberg to name a few. She even turned Mark Cuban Down for an investment on Shark Tank because she’s that much of a badass. She has a lot to teach us all about how to trust your gut and heart even when it’s not logical to onlookers. It always pays off in the end. BITE makes everything ranging from toothpaste to deodorants and the products are Cruelty Free, Vegan, Carbon Neutral and as someone who has used them, I can honestly say, they’re awesome! From this Episode, You'll Learn:  The benefits for a twisty path Tips for 20-somethings  How to follow your curiosity  How to build and grow and audience or customer base  How to quit the right way  Why sometimes you need to take a step backward to take a step forward  The merit of slow, sustainable growth  How to make friends with your anxiety  Leadership Tips  Why right now is the most important time for world-changing ideas And A LOT more!  Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Today’s guest is somebody whose goal is to inspire climate action with, get this, watercolors. Her name is Nicole Kelner. And in just about a year of pursuing climate art, that’s art, that teaches about climate change, she has gained a huge following, makes her whole living from art, has been recognized by publications such as The Verge, Canary Media and YES Magazine and has even caught the eye of President Barack Obama who now follows her work on Twitter. From today's chat, you'll learn:  -How to make a living from your passion -How to transition your career  -Why all your previous experiences could lend themselves to your dream job -How to combine creativity and activism -Think like an entrepreneur even when you're pursuing a traditionally creative career -How to make and sell prints, merch and build an online store - Easy and approachable tips to increase sustainability  AND MORE! Vote for Unleash for the People's Choice Podcast Awards HERE -In the ARTS category!  Follow Nicole: @MindfulNicole Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Hello Babes! This is the final week of the show's hiatus, as I travel back from Rome, I am also here to encourage you to not be afraid to take a break and slow down and disappear from the world for a while to get back to yourself. It is a vital part of the creative process and also, of being a human. Be sure to check out old episodes and thank you for coming with me on this journey! We'll be back next week with a full-length episode.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Hello Babes! Today the show is on a hiatus, as I swim through the sea in my ancestral land of Sicily, but I as I take my time off, I am also here to encourage you to not be afraid to take a break and slow down. It is a vital part of the creative process. Be sure to check out old episodes and thank you for coming with me on this journey!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Hi Babes! Here's Part 2/2 with hit indie artist and Berklee School of Music teacher, Susan Cattaneo! Thanks for your patience!! From today's conversation, you'll learn:  -Why Susan has had her greatest success post-child & why you might, too! -How a near-death experience can completely alter you creatively -How to forget the rules and play -Why over-practing can be a foe -How to dedicate yourself to joy -The power of stripping all the technique, frills and pageantry away and telling hard truths -Lessons from your younger self -The importance of asking for signs -How to start a new career in your 30s More on Susan below :) Susan Cattaneo is an award winning singer/songwriter, teacher at the prestigious Berklee School of Music and all around phenomenal human.  Her last album The Hammer and The Heart charted #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and yielded a #1 song on folk radio and a top 10 album of 2017. Her latest album, All Is Quiet, cracked open my heart in the most beautiful way, and you’ll hear that on the interview today. It’s a must-listen. Remember to Rate, Review and Follow Unleash on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods! Follow the show on Instagram: @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

On the Guest: Susan Cattaneo is an award winning singer/songwriter, teacher at the prestigious Berklee School of Music and all around phenomenal human.  Her last album The Hammer and The Heart charted #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and yielded a #1 song on folk radio and a top 10 album of 2017. Her latest album, All Is Quiet, cracked open my heart in the most beautiful way, and you’ll hear that on the interview today. It’s a must-listen.  From our conversation you’ll learn about ageism in the music industry and why it’s worth fighting, how to start healing generational pain passed from Mothers to Daughters, the importance of stillness, rest and quiet for the creative process, a writing exercise to help get you unblocked and how your inner child can inspire your next creative project. Remember to Rate, Review and Follow Unleash on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods! Follow the show on Instagram: @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

On today’s episode my boyfriend, Timmy and I talk all about our recent experiences speaking a goal or a dream into existence. Timmy had something manifest quickly and I had something that just happened that was a slow burn over many years. From these experiences, we’ve learned a lot and are eager to share. From this episode you’ll learn The difference between a quick and slow burn manifestation  How to access courageous vulnerability The importance of specificity Why sometimes you need someone else in to help nudge you in the right direction of your dream The importance of removing desperation when you ask for things How to your spirit guides can assist in manifesting (inspired by Spirit Sis aka Steffi Hill) Why you literally must speak something out loud How you can start to test this out in a small way, so it’s not overwhelming And More! Remember to Rate, Review and Follow Unleash on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods! Follow the show on Instagram: @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Find out what I am up to and more: https://linktr.ee/laurenlograsso --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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 trauma The reason matriarchal wounds run so deep The wisdom of our bodies (and the pain they hold) How to break cycle of generational trauma Traditional Eastern modalities of healing trauma How to move through transferred trauma How to get specific about what part of you needs healing The role of curiosity in empathy, tolerance, and purpose The concept of bending reality The equation for manifestation Why you might not trust your intuition How to start reclaiming your pleasure How sexuality unlocks creativity The problem with collecting and hoarding accomplishments How to recognize your “alibis” How to find your WHY The journey to a healthy mind And so much more! Check out “Did I Choose My Trauma?” Documentary Buy her book Did You Get The Memo?: Because I F**king Didn't Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

I am back with the second half of the lessons I learned from taking my break and also just some revelations I've had from the past few weeks of being alive/pursuing a creative path.  It turns out a I learned a lot from this time and wanted to share my findings with you. Check out this episode to learn:      -How to never make a fear-based decision again [at 2 mins]      -Why it's not the work you don't like, it's just the way you're doing it-and how to change [at 6 mins]      -The importance of taking the long way around [at 10 mins]      -The power of a good creative partnership [at 13 mins]     -Why there might be a reason that you're dragging your feet [at 16 mins]     -A big lesson I learned from a tip jar about life[at 20 mins]    -Why People only appreciate what they pay for  [at 23 mins]    -Why none of us should feel badly about tiktok (even though I kind of do)  [at 28 mins]    -The power of Ego Death [at 28 mins]    -The are consequences of building too big too fast and how to find beauty in the grind [at 30 mins]    -How to give yourself optimal places to create [at 33 mins]    -And MORE! [at the whole time mins] This episode is dedicated to my dear Uncle, Anthony Ribaudo aka Uncle Tony. He passed away last week and we celebrate his life this weekend. To learn more about him, check out his obituary at this link: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/grosse-pointe-woods-mi/anthony-ribaudo-10775791 -My Dad and I wrote it together and it is very special to me. Love you, Uncle T. Thank you for teaching me how to live passionately and generously.  Follow me @laurenlograsso, the show @unleashyourinnercreative and leave us a rating on Spotify and a rating and review on Apple! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

I am officially back after my May *sort of* hiatus. It turns out a I learned a lot from this time and wanted to share my findings with you.  Check out this episode for great tips on: Why when you take a break you should take it all the way Lessons on how to build community Getting rid of stories about yourself/your life that don't serve you  Why making space may create an increased emphasis on your health Why taking a BIG trip might be the ultimate dream to tackle  How to come home to yourself  And MORE! Get tickets to my 06/01 show here: https://shows.fanflex.com/artists/xcJ1j3C4ia2T3jlEdsze/campaigns/gcqCWfXwox1YuBjacivk Follow me @laurenlograsso, the show @unleashyourinnercreative and leave us a rating on Spotify and a rating and review on Apple!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.