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 traumaThe reason matriarchal wounds run so deepThe wisdom of our bodies (and the pain they hold)How to break cycle of generational traumaTraditional Eastern modalities of healing traumaHow to move through transferred traumaHow to get specific about what part of you needs healingThe role of curiosity in empathy, tolerance, and purposeThe concept of bending realityThe equation for manifestationWhy you might not trust your intuitionHow to start reclaiming your pleasureHow sexuality unlocks creativityThe problem with collecting and hoarding accomplishmentsHow to recognize your “alibis”How to find your WHYThe journey to a healthy mindAnd so much more!Find Yemi's Research and other work here: https://linktr.ee/YemiPennSign up for my brand-new Podcasting Course, Podcasting For Self-Expression: https://www.laurenlograsso.com/podcasting-for-self-expression  - SPECIAL OFFER FOR UNLEASH Listeners: Use code UNLEASH15 for 15% off! -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 @unleashyourinnercreativeFollow me @LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you ever faced a moment in your life where everything seemed to be falling apart...only to realize, down-the-road, it was setting the stage for your greatest achievements? Today’s guest is Ashley Menzies Babatunde a lawyer, DEIB Strategist & podcaster, who faced significant roadblocks on her path to success. She failed the Bar twice and lost her job and had to find a way to discover self-worth outside of achievement. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience, hope, and transformation…It is a beacon of light for anyone feeling lost in the shadows of life’s challenges on how to rise up and find your authentic self. From this conversation you’ll learn:-How to recover after disappointment or perceived failure-How to embrace and go after your truest passions-How to pivot your career and make your own path-The healing power of storytelling and vulnerability-Advice for moving through grief and co-creating with passed loved ones, and much more!Sign up for my brand-new Podcasting Course, Podcasting For Self-Expression: https://www.laurenlograsso.com/podcasting-for-self-expression  -use code EarlyBird for $200 if you sign up by 12am PT on Monday, May 27th! Pay as low as $99 per month via affirm and afterpay at checkout!-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.

Have you ever considered how the simple act of breathing could unlock profound changes in your mental, emotional, and physical well-being? Today’s guest is Terry Moseley. She is a seasoned expert in breathwork and healing. She created Bionic Breathwork, which is based upon breathing techniques backed by science to help you begin to move through trauma, release old patterns and more. Today, Terry will teach you about the transformative power of breathwork and how it can not only enhance your daily life but also lead to deep healing and personal growth.From this conversation you’ll learn:-What breathwork is-How it can help you release trauma-The Full Story of my (Lauren’s) WILD breathwork experience--this is a must-hear!-What functional freeze is and how to get out of it -The connection between breathwork and therapeutic psychedelics & how to know which one is right for you-AND we will even walk you through a little breathwork at the end of the pod!Try a FREE Bionic Breathwork Class with Terry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpzBk3wXYWc Sign up for my brand-new Podcasting Course, Podcasting For Self-Expression: https://www.laurenlograsso.com/podcasting-for-self-expression ^use code “EarlyBird” for $200 if you sign up by 12am PT on Monday, May 20th!-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 Us:Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you found your purpose? Does it feel like something you’re constantly searching for it? Just on the edge of finding it…Close, but it still seems to evade you. It’s a frustrating feeling to know there’s a reason for your being, but to not be able fully understand what that invisible string is that is pulling you through life. But, rest assured, You DO have one. Everyone has a purpose. Today’s guest is Emma Dunwoody, a Human Design Expert, Master Coach, Behavioral Specialist and host of the #1 Global Human Design Podcast. She will help you find and clarify your purpose through the tools of human design and self-development. From this conversation you’ll learn:-How to find and follow your purpose -The importance of knowing and honoring your most authentic self and inner-knowing-What human design is & how to use it-How to manifest abundance through your human design chart-And Much More!More on Emma:Follow Emma: https://www.instagram.com/the_human_design_coach/Check out my episode on her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/349-lauren-lograsso-on-the-dark-night-of-the/id1467241622?i=1000652717408 Sign up for my brand-new Podcasting Course, Podcasting For Self-Expression: https://www.laurenlograsso.com/podcasting-for-self-expression ^use code “EarlyBird” for $200 if you sign up by 12am PT on Monday, May 20th!-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.

Do you have more than one passion? Have you ever tried to pursue them both just to get told you have to choose only one? Well, what if I told you, you didn’t have to choose? Today’s guest might just be the most creative person I have ever met: He is both a practicing doctor and a professional rapper named Lazarus (AKA Dr. Khan.) He’s a shining example of what it’s like to navigate the demanding worlds of both music and medicine with grace, resilience, and unwavering dedication. And he will teach you how you can do the same with your passions, whatever they are!From this conversation you’ll learn:-How to balance ALL of your passions -How to build two concurrent careers-How to deal with naysayers-How to recover from trauma -The through line between music and medicine. -And Much More!More on The Guest: Lazarus aka Dr. Khan is a Detroit-raised rapper, songwriter and physician. His career highlights include The Discovery Channel shooting a documentary on him while at MSU med school, getting his medical degree from Michigan state, signing with Russell Simmons in 2013 on his YouTube channel All Def Digital, touring with Wu-Tang Clan in 2018 and 2019 and also with Wu-Tang and Nas in 2022, Being on the front lines of COVID in 2020 and 2021 and releasing first song to premiere from outer space in 2023 with chief scientist of NASA James Green.-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.

Do you have a deep connection with your culture? If so, do you strive to embrace individual and communal histories, ancestral traumas and gifts, nurture creative expressions, and advocate for a more equitable and compassionate world? Today’s guest brings us her journey of pursuing healing across generations, healing her younger self, the resilience of the human spirit, and the unbreakable bonds of community through her Native American ethnicity. Her name is Roxy Sprowl. More below!From this conversation you’ll learn:How to embrace your cultural identity.How to advocate for change & overcome adversity.How to begin healing the inner-child.The transformative power of creative endeavors.How to use laughter as medicine.The importance of ancestral gifts & healing.The difference between activism and advocacy & why they both require creativity! And Much More!On Roxy: Roxy Sprowl is a proud citizen of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. She’s also a graduating senior at Michigan State University studying social work, Indigenous studies, and race and ethnicity in the United States. Roxy serves several leadership roles inside her campus community, including leading a research lab regarding racial and ethnic representation in U.S. history textbooks and leading the North American Indigenous Student Organization. Outside of campus, Roxy serves as a board member on the Michigan Indian Education Council, is a 2023 National Udall Scholar, and is a national Building Communities of Hope Fellow for the Center for Native American Youth.-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.

Have you ever dreamed of starting a business of your own? Often when thinking about going into entrepreneurship, it feels overwhelming, like you just don’t know enough and like it’s just too daunting to even start. But it IS possible and you can do incredible things when you put belief and hard work behind your vision. Today’s guest is the CEO and Founder of ZolliCandy and she will share tools on how to do just that--revealing her journey of starting a company at just 7 years old, turning it into a thriving business and eventually becoming the youngest person ever to grace the cover of Entrepreneur magazine. From this conversation you’ll learn:-Why she chose to go to college at Michigan State, even though she was already running a multi-million dollar company -What goes into creating a good pitch-How to move past self-doubt-Ways to tend to your mental wellness-How to maintain a positive mindsetAnd Much More!More on Alina:  Alina Morse is an entrepreneur and CEO and Founder of ZolliCandy—the clean teeth candy. Not only is she a freshman at Michigan State University, but she has continued to make history by being the youngest Inc. 5000 CEO and the youngest person to grace the cover of Entrepreneur Magazine. With a line of over 10 products and distribution in 20,000 stores in the US as well as in over 12 countries, Alina continues to drive growth and innovation in the candy space. She has earned over 300 million media impressions including a Ted Talk, GMA, Dr. Oz, as well as being a verified influencer.Check out Zollicandy: https://zollipops.com/ Vote for Unleash in the Webby Awards HERE: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/podcasts/shows/creativity-marketing -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.

What’s your biggest dream? Today’s guest’s biggest dream was to write. On the show we will reveal how she achieved that dream after many years of envisioning it, working toward it, getting close and then finally taking the leap and getting her big break. For the past several years she has made her living writing for TV on shows like  KIPO AND THE AGE OF WONDERBEASTS, JURASSIC WORLD: CAMP CRETACEOUS, and MY LITTLE PONY: MAKE YOUR MARK. She's also explored younger audiences, writing for shows, such as Nickelodeon’s BOSSY BEAR and Mattel's THOMAS & FRIENDS: ALL ENGINES GO!  Leore’s story is one I wanted to tell because once we moved to LA, I learned that I actually had a significant impact on her creative journey. It’s an important reminder that one sentence of encouragement can really change the course of someone’s life, and then when you see a talent in someone, you should never be afraid to reflect it back to them. It’s also just a testament to what belief in YOURSELF and your creativity can do. From this conversation you’ll learn:-The power in complimenting ones creative work-How to keep your creative passions alive while working a day job-The behind-the-scenes process of writing for the screen-How to build your connections & get your start in Hollywood -How to overcome imposter syndrome & build unwavering faith in yourself and your talent Also, a little reminder that In the month of April, Unleash Inner Creative is collaborating with Michigan State University’s (My Alma Mater's) student-run radio station, Impact 89FM. Each week this month, you’ll hear from a remarkable MSU student or alumni who is doing great, creative work out in the world and/or on campus. These episodes will air on both the Impact radio station, 89FM, as well as on the usual Unleash Your Inner Creative podcast feed.Vote for Unleash in the Webby Awards HERE: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/podcasts/shows/creativity-marketing -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 @LaurenLoGrassoCheck out The Impact: https://impact89fm.org/Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you ever had a mentor? How about a mentee? As a student, recent grad or anyone, really, it can be feel daunting to find someone in your field of interest to take an interest in you…Likewise, as a mentor, it can be hard to find someone with the passion, work ethic and heart to take your lessons and use them to build something great. Today’s guest is my mentee and podcast AP/editor. From this episode, you’ll learn how our Mentor/mentee relationship came to be and how you can find and cultivate one of your own, too!In the month of April, Unleash Inner Creative is collaborating with Michigan State University’s (My Alma Mater's) student-run radio station, Impact 89FM. Each week this month, you’ll hear from a remarkable MSU student or alumni who is doing great, creative work out in the world and/or on campus. These episodes will air on both the Impact radio station, 89FM, as well as on the usual Unleash Your Inner Creative podcast feed.From this conversation you’ll learn:The value of mentor-mentee relationships + how to find one The power of networking and connection-buildingHow to be your most authentic self in your work environmentThe necessary steps to prep for a major life or career change And Much More!On the Guest: Kicking off the first week of our collab, today’s guest is Rachel Fulton- she is our editor and associate producer on Unleash!  She is currently a junior at MSU studying broadcast journalism with the goal to pursue a career in radio or podcasting after she graduates next spring. She found her love for radio and all things audio in high school, where she was the News Director and a DJ for 89.5 WAHS Avondale Community Radio. She has been with the Impact since her freshman year where she has continued as the News Producer for The State podcast and the Podcasts Director. Rachel is also our Associate Producer and Editor of Unleash!-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 Check out The Impact: https://impact89fm.org/Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you ever worked a nine to five or a day job and struggled to keep your creativity going? It can be really hard when you're in one of these situations to make sure you maintain your creative energy and keep your spirit open to life, inspiration and working toward your bigger dreams. Luckily today, I have a guest who has managed to do just that.He also happens to be my boyfriend. It’s Timmy, professionally known as Timothy Michael Blewitt!  Timmy recently got a 9to5 after living the past 10 years working as an actor/freelance artist. He’s doing amazing work with his new job but it can be hard to find time for your creative passions outside of that.In today’s episode, we talk about the challenges of maintaining artistic pursuits alongside a 9 to 5 job, an easy tactic to make progress toward your creative goals outside of work, and the many transferable skills that artists bring to traditional employment.We Also give you a juicy update on our relationship and what the move in process was like for us in the first 15 minutes of the pod- you do not want to miss that! Can’t wait!!-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.