Hi Creative! Today I have a special treat for you! I want to introduce you to a show I've recently discovered that I LOVE called The Best Advice Show. Hosted by Zak Rosen. If you love the Unleash Minisodes, you'll love The Best Advice show!The Best Advice Show is your reminder that there are weird, delightful and effective ways to make life slightly and sometimes profoundly better. In every (very short) episode of the show, a different contributor offers their take on making life more joyful, healthful and livable and it's likely gonna be something you can try today, if you want.Zak puts out two new episodes per week. To rate, review and follow the show, check it out:-On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-advice-show/id1507811918-Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23pHF1qhzm1gaJEc7pBzSnOr wherever you get your pods!LOVE YOU! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you ever started a new creative venture and just relentlessly beat yourself up every single time you made a mistake? Did it help? I can speak from experience in saying it has never helped me. And in fact, I think it's often held me back. So today we're going to explore with you an alternative to self-criticism when we're releasing a new creative project out into the world. Welcome to the Unleash Your Inner Creative Minisodes! My name is Lauren LoGrasso, I am a Webby award-winning podcast host and creative coach. Every other week for the rest of summer, I will be 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: How to Move from “I Suck” to “I’m excited to Improve!" -a journey to finding self-compassion and self-growth instead of self-criticism. From today's chat, you'll learn: -How to recognize that you are stuck in a self-critical voice-A visualization for how learn what your inner-critic wants for/from you -How to focus on and work toward what you want to improve, and-The importance of self-forgiveness-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 Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Are you a people pleaser? Do you find yourself constantly setting yourself aside so that you can tend to other people’s issues, avoiding yourself/your goals? Do you give unsolicited advice? I feel you and struggle with all of the above. Well, good news: today’s guest is codependency facilitator, expert, and spiritual counselor, Erika Wright. She has TONS of advice on how to stop abandoning yourself and start staying present with your emotions and desires.From this conversation you’ll learn:-How to identify and heal from codependency using spiritual and holistic approaches-How to navigate your emotions and develop emotional resilience-The difference between creativity and codependency-How to finally stop giving unsolicited advice and turn the mirror on yourself!And More More on Erika Wright: https://erikawright.org/ -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 Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

How is your mental health today? How do you tend to it and stay on track during turbulent times? How do you utilize your creativity to help you move through mental health challenges? Today’s guest is Erika Soto Lamb. She works with companies, organizations, and culture leaders to drive positive change on the toughest social issues, currently leading leading multi-platform campaigns for SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios at Paramount. She will bring you her knowledge of storytelling and how you can use it as a tool to help your mental health and the mental health of others!From this conversation you’ll learn:-How to find the courage to share your mental health story-Effective ways to support friends and family members struggling with mental health issues-The importance of storytelling and creativity to increase social change-The role of cultural and community background in shaping one’s passion for change-makingOn Erika: Erika Soto Lamb works with companies, organizations, and culture leaders to drive positive change on the toughest social issues. She was the founding head of social impact strategy at Comedy Central and now leads multi-platform campaigns for SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios at Paramount. That means that she leverages the power of the brands, shows and talent she works with to engage audiences towards activism. In this role she is a co-founder of Power the Polls, the first national campaign to recruit the new generation of poll workers that saved the 2020 election; a founder of Mental Health Action Day; a steering committee member for the inaugural Vote Early Day; and an advisory board member of the Civic Alliance and the Impact Guild.-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 Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

One of your favorite guests and my favorite people is back for another episode--that’s right! It’s spiritual teacher, author, singer and intuitive, Mitra Rahbar! Last time she was on, she talked about Chinese astrology and you loved it! This time she’s here to talk about her new book, The 11 Pillars of Self-Realization: Your roadmap to inner peace. You’ll Learn: -Tools to help you have more faith in yourself and life-How to embrace the power of vulnerability-The way to finally surrender and trust the Universe, and-How to forgive yourself and have self-compassionGet Mitra’s book here: https://a.co/d/fblghX2 Mitra’s Bio: Mitra is a healer, intuitive, singer, author, humanitarian and spiritual teacher. She has worked with people such as Jennifer Aniston, Gisele Bunchen, Sheryl Crowe and Courtney Cox and ME. Mitra is a dear friend and spiritual advisor to me since 2016. Previous books include Miraculous Silence. Learn more at: https://www.voiceofmitra.com/-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 Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Hi cutie! Today I am re-airing an episode with the great Hannah Berner! This was first recorded back in 2019 when she was just at the beginning of her comedy career...Flash forward to 2024--Hannah has a Netflix special, which will premiere on July 9th, wrote a book and is about to appear on The Tonight Show next week...She has has an unbelievable career journey not without some hardship--she went through a self-proclaimed dark night of the soul a couple years ago...But I thought it would be cool for you to hear her five years ago, when she was just starting to see what YOU might accomplish in the next five years if you believe in yourself and put your trust in The Universe! Love you! Original Description: Hannah Berner is a podcaster, comedian, producer and reality star, best known for work on her podcast Berning in Hell, Bravo’s Summer House and Betches! Learn how Hannah went from Tennis to TV on today’s podcast!From this conversation you'll learn: Tips to Reinvent your lifeHandle creative criticismHow to get through anxiety and depressionWhether Creatives should date each other How to rediscover yourself after shedding an old dreamHow to heal wounded family relationshipsTips for manifestingHow to stay present How to start learning to love yourselfWhether two creatives should be in a relationship How to focus on intention rather than outcomesHow to start honing your comedic voiceTips to get a creative jobOn The Unleash Your Inner Creative:If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! And, join our creative community by following @UnleashYourInnerCreative on Instagram & Facebook and @UrInnerCreative on Twitter! Follow host @LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

When was the last time you had a really honest conversation? Sharing about what is difficult in your life and creative journey and even in the world? Today’s guest is Yemi Penn! You all loved the episode I re-aired with her a few weeks ago so much that I wanted to have her back to share more. In case you need a refresher, Yemi is a British-born and first-generation Nigerian author, engineer, TEDx speaker, podcaster, PHD Researcher and entrepreneur whose mission is to help others overcome and transform their traumas. Today you’ll hear a heart-to-heart between dear friends on topics such as finding creative solutions for the world’s problems, rooting out extremism within ourselves and a deep dive into navigating financial and emotional struggles we experience as creatives. The money part starts about 20 mins in, FYI!From this conversation you’ll learn:-Practical steps for upgrading yourself energetically and spiritually-How to start to rewrite your money story -Ways to integrate joy and resilience into daily life-How to properly acknowledge cultural trauma and historical wounds-How to begin to become a curious rebel. -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 Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

On today’s pod, I’m sitting down with Nicole Jaques, a home cook, lifestyle influencer, and podcast host of “The Home CEO.” Nicole is also the author of Go Green When You Clean, which features DIY non-toxic cleaning product recipes. Her Instagram is packed with home tips, from food storage hacks to DIY bug repellents. Nicole started by sharing kitchen hacks and grew her following to nearly a million in just a couple of years. She will share her journey, home hacks, and tips for creating compelling content and building an audience. Today I want to have her on to share how you can be creative ANYWHERE- especially in your home!From today’s conversation, you’ll learn:How to strengthen your self-trustCreative home tipsHow to create great content and build an audienceHow to empower yourself through self-descriptionAnd much more!Guest Bio:Nicole Jaques is a home cook, lifestyle influencer, and author of Go Green When You Clean. She shares home tips on Instagram and has built a following of nearly a million people. Follow her on IG @ItsNicoleJaques.Episode Highlights:Nicole's journey to becoming a lifestyle influencerTips for building an authentic online presenceCreative home hacks and DIY tipsListen now and unleash your inner creative with Nicole Jaques!Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

On today’s pod, I’m going to be sitting down with the founder of Trashy, Kaitlin Mogentale. Trashy is a company that reduces food waste by transforming what others deemed waste - the pulp, stems and peels of veggies and veggies that were rejected for being imperfect…Into craveable, accessible and highly consumed snack food products, namely Veggie chips. She has great info on how to turn a problem (food waste) into an opportunity or business, how she decided almost a decade into her business to completely rebrand and start from scratch and tips for entrepreneurs and dreamers everywhere!From this conversation you’ll learn:-How to rebrand and pivot a business or creative project -How to pitch your ideas with confidence-The advantages of risk-taking & how to draw inspiration from your younger selfTips to trust your Gut-and much more!Get Trashy Chips: https://pulppantry.com/ Sign up for my brand-new Podcasting Course, Podcasting For Self-Expression: https://www.laurenlograsso.com/podcasting-for-self-expression Use Code UNLEASH15 for 15% off. Registration ends on Wednesday, 06/18 at 12am PT! Can’t wait to see you in class and be your coach!-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 @LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Do you ever think about how your culture and heritage has affected the way you express yourself, the stories you tell and even the job you do? If you have listened to the pod for any length of time, you know I am very connected to my Sicilian ancestry, how it affects my creativity and life in general, so I am super excited about today’s guest. Today’s guest is Jo Piazza. She is a best-selling author, podcast creator, and award-winning journalist. She will share how her Sicilian heritage influences her writing and storytelling how you too can tune into your own background to shape your artistic expression and the stories you wish to tell.From this conversation you’ll learn:-The key to great storytelling & how to find and tell hidden stories-How to approach business as a creative-How to ask for help-How to include your culture and heritage into your creative work-The importance of women supporting women,Sign up for my brand-new Podcasting Course, Podcasting For Self-Expression: https://www.laurenlograsso.com/podcasting-for-self-expression  -Use code UNLEASH15 -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 -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@LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.