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

On The Guest: Shanila Sattar is an integrative wellness leader, 4th generation sound healer, breathwork coach, national speaker, and the founder of AlwaysPlay Studios and The Integrative Healing Academy, where you can get certified in different forms of Eastern healing practices.What makes Shanila such a genius is her background as a scientist. After 12 years of pursuing her science career in tech and women’s research she followed her intuition into the world of mysticism, where she combined her love for the two passions. From this conversation you’ll learn: What to do when you find your purpose in the midst of another career The connection between mind and the physical body How science and mysticism work together How and why you need to take life less seriously Why/how ignoring your gut feelings can result in physical ailments The definition of sound healing and breath work The science behind being in a flow state and how to get there Types of frequencies and what they do for the body The right way to breathe Why a healthy gut is vital to happiness The energetic reason for why thyroid problems are common in women How to release blocked energy in your body How you know you’ve activated your inner healer and creative How to find the source of your fears Why it’s your responsibility to embrace your freedom How to get started as a healing arts practitioner And so much more! Check me out on Shanila's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-playground/id1529806796 Download My new single, "Therapy" Here: FFM.TO/LaurenLoTherapy  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.

On the Guest: Yael Tygiel is an entertainment host, moderator, podcaster, producer, and self-proclaimed nerd. She’s hosted for Fanversation, That Hashtag Show, The Beat, Celebified, and at AfterBuzzTV, which is actually where the two of us met and became friends! She lovingly calls herself “the big host for big fans” - love that - and has a blog called The Fat Girl Show where she talks about all things plus size. From this conversation you’ll learn: The importance of supporting other creators How individual divisiveness is distracting us from systemic problems The true definition of an optimist Why creative industries lack (and NEED) roadmaps How to get comfortable asking for help in your career How to identify a soft No vs a hard No Why there’s no right way to handle the pandemic How powerful storytelling can be a reflection of society How to start tackling self-love & reclaim hurtful words Tools for body positivity Why your social media feed matters Healthy ways to handle creative heartbreak Why it’s ok to mope! Why we need to encourage prioritizing health over showing up to work How to know when a project isn’t worth your time anymore Why there’s no shame in monetizing your hobbies Why you should give the things you don’t want to do a shot How trying everything can help you find your dream vs achieve your goals And so much more! Download My new single, "Therapy" Here: FFM.TO/LaurenLoTherapy  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.

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 are tough for you, please keep that in mind before listening. Love you and thank you for holding space for me today as I talk through this vulnerable subject! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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 for the underdog The importance of supplying the love you didn’t get The person beyond the circumstances How and why to find empathy for yourself The importance of going to therapy Healthy ways to share your kids with your ex And so much more! Get my new single here: https://ffm.to/laurenlotherapy  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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 creative heartbreak How to practice radical acceptance The importance of knowing WHEN TO LEAVE How staying in a comfortable situation is stifling your potential The importance of finding self-worth outside of external validation The self-love journey and where to start Detaching happiness from outcome How to find community in heartbreak What your friends DON’T want to hear after a breakup And so much more! Check out Heartbroken Anonymous: heartbrokenanonymous.com Download Therapy Here: FFM.TO/LaurenLoTherapy  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.

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 grades don’t make the student Creative solutions for landing your dream job Art & the mystical experience The link between creativity & mental health Where to start if you’re struggling with your mental health The importance of talk therapy How to deal with irrational fear & why fear is useful How to find a therapist How to differentiate between psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and therapists Tried & true therapy methods that WORK Why you don’t have to be on medication forever And so much more! -- Get my new song, "Therapy" here: https://ffm.to/laurenlotherapy 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/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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 consumers Tips to find your company’s “Why” or thesis statement Which values you need to prioritize in a partner and what qualities you can be flexible with The role your gut plays in matters of the heart Ways to optimize your dating profile Ghosting someone vs being honest How to set boundaries as a woman Cultural differences in online dating Dating during quarantine A guide to answering Bumble prompts Ways to feel safer while online dating And so much more! Follow @Bumble 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/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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 make a change The importance of following your intuition Why you should speak your dreams aloud Why hard work does not breed success The mindset that will stop you from comparing yourself to others in your field A novelist’s writing process How to manage the pressures of societal milestones & doing things on your own time How to make plans AND go with the flow Why you should only share your dreams with people who nurture them Meditation and breathwork practices that will help guide you Life-changing fiction & non-fiction book recommendations from a novelist And so much more! -- Get Jaclyn's book here: https://www.jaclyngoldis.com/books 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/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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 biggest blessing -What it feels like when you're finally on purpose  -Generational trauma and how it manifests  -Being first generation and how that affects the dreams you'll consider for yourself  -Giving up on your childhood dreams only to have them find you again  -The role romantic relationships can play in finding our creative path -How to embrace change as good and exciting  -And, perhaps most importantly, why you should always use the pelvic floor when trying to project, vocally  All this and so much more! Follow the show @unleashYourInnerCreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Follow Emily @Wecantfindemily 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/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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 How to create a thesis statement for your life Internal vs external motivations The multitude of ways to express your passion Why you are NOT your work and why that’s a GOOD THING The power of understanding what you actually can and can’t control The power of visualization & a step-by-step guide The importance of recharging & taking time off And so much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.