

Unleash Your Inner Creative with Lauren LoGrasso (A Creativity Podcast)
Lauren LoGrasso Productions LLC
Unleash Your Inner Creative is a Webby Award-winning podcast designed to help you break free from self-doubt, embrace your creativity, and live an authentic, purpose-filled life. I’m Lauren LoGrasso, a multi-passionate creative, and I believe that repressed creativity is one of the root causes of unhappiness—which is why I’m here to help you unleash yours! Through a blend of inspiring interviews, solo episodes, and coaching sessions, this show explores creativity, mental health, spirituality, and self-development.
On the pod, you'll hear from incredible guests like The Artist’s Way author Julia Cameron, How I Built This host Guy Raz, brain coach Jim Kwik, and Codependent No More's Melody Beattie, as well as artists and performers like Chrisette Michele and Hannah Berner. Together, we share the tools and insights to help you rewire your mindset, overcome fear, and follow your heart’s deepest desires. Whether you’re a lifelong creative or just feeling a spark, I invite you to tune in, tap into your true potential, and unleash your inner creative!
New episodes are out every Wednesday - follow, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts :)
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On the pod, you'll hear from incredible guests like The Artist’s Way author Julia Cameron, How I Built This host Guy Raz, brain coach Jim Kwik, and Codependent No More's Melody Beattie, as well as artists and performers like Chrisette Michele and Hannah Berner. Together, we share the tools and insights to help you rewire your mindset, overcome fear, and follow your heart’s deepest desires. Whether you’re a lifelong creative or just feeling a spark, I invite you to tune in, tap into your true potential, and unleash your inner creative!
New episodes are out every Wednesday - follow, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts :)
Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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Oct 8, 2019 • 1h 6min
How to Play Through Your Mistakes & Level Up w/ Jason Land
On Jason:
Jason Land is an entrepreneur, music instructor, professional guitar player and wait for it, Hand model. He’s best known for founding his company, guitar ninjas, playing in a sick Led Zeppelin cover band and for hand modeling with the one and only William Shatner! Oh and he is also my guitar teacher, mentor and friend!
From this conversation, You’ll learn:
How to exit a toxic work relationship
Baby step your way to your dreams
Take fear out of the driver’s seat
How to figure out what kind of learner you are
How to level up
The best way(s) to learn
Why it’s best to always stay hungry
Why being a starving artist in your youth can actually help your relationship with money down the line
How to build it your self-worth
His unique take on setting price!
Why it’s so important to understand the struggle of the beginner
How to recognize a failure and move on
Tips for setting personal and professional boundaries
And more!
For more info on Jason, check out GuitarNinjasOnline.com or listen to his podcast at www.musicianmindsetpodcast.com
On The Unleash Your Inner Creative:
If you love the show, 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 @LaurenLoGrasso
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Oct 1, 2019 • 23min
Beat Anxiety at It’s Own Game & Release
Today on this solo episode, Lauren shares insight into her journey to put out her very first single (which is coming out on November 8th!) , and how it might relate to your creative project. She details all of the stress, anxiety and emotional breakdowns that come along with it and how to navigate the tricky waters of doing something that is at once terrifying and life-affirming.
From this episode, you’ll learn:
How to deal with the fear of investing into your dreams
Why it’s valid to feel a wide array of emotions when you’re putting out work
Why it’s so important to take care of yourself as a creator
Tips to enjoy life in the midst of a major project
Why you’re always protected
Why you need to ask for help from the right people
How to choose who to work with HINT- it goes far beyond talent!
The difference between should and want and why sometimes you need to choose what you want!
The BEST advice Lauren has ever gotten & how you can use it
Actionable tools to lessen anxiety
On 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 @LaurenLoGrasso
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Sep 24, 2019 • 1h 3min
Why Being The Underdog Can Be Your Greatest Gift w/ Don Yaeger
On Don:
Don Yaeger is an award-winning keynote speaker, business leadership coach, eleven-time New York Times best-selling author, contributor for Forbes, and longtime Associate Editor for Sports Illustrated. He’s worked with people such as Michael Jordan, Walter Peyton and basically every big name you can think of in sports and has appeared on shows such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, Nightline, CNN and Good Morning America.
From this conversation, you’ll learn:
Why coincidence can also be miraculous
The key to powerful storytelling
Why natural gifts are less important than mindset- mindset is key
Why being the underdog can be your greatest gift
The power of asking questions
Why curiosity might be your most important quality
The 16 keys to greatness
How to turn your pain into purpose
How to place value in your best qualities
Why IQ isn’t everything (and what IS)
How to shift your focus toward your strengths
Why sports are the great equalizer
Tips for seamless and compassionate marketing
How to strengthen your inner circle
How to get comfortable selling if you’re not a natural salesperson
Tips for Creative marketing
How to Play to your strengths
What greatness REALLY is
And More!
On 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 @LaurenLoGrasso
AND For Your chance to win a FREE Journey to Greatness Course with Don, visit:https://unleash.donyaeger.com
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Sep 17, 2019 • 50min
How to Innovate, Follow Your Gut & Break into Local TV w/ Maria Dasaro
On Maria:
Maria Dasaro is an entrepreneur, TV Personality, and singer, best known for owning and running her clothing store, Dawood Boutique, her frequent appearances on FOX 2 Detroit as a fashion correspondent, a feature on Bravo.com and for being one of my best friends!
From this conversation, You’ll Learn:
How to Quickly Shift Career paths without overthinking
How to become an innovator
How to take risks
How to change the family business
Why content and research are key to innovation
How to effectively translate your brand into your social media and website pages
The merit of constant creation
How to keep the voice of your business consistent
How to start getting booked as an expert correspondent on local TV & Radio
The BTS of LOCAL TV
The power of takeaway
Why being helpful is more important that “Selling”
Why if you’re meant for something, you’ll always end up there, no matter what path you take!
How to follow your gut
The power of prayer
The merit of taking an alternate route
How to know whether you’re better off in a big or small pond and what type of fish (human) you are
How to be a strong woman
How to overcome Gender-barriers in business
Why Persistence is Key
And More!
On 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 @LaurenLoGrasso
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Sep 10, 2019 • 1h 3min
The Meaning of Dreams That Don’t Come True + Finding Peace W/ Kristen Agee
On Kristen:
Kristen Agee is a multi-instrumentalist, entrepreneur, composer, songwriter and public speaker, best known for speaking at SXSW & ASCAP EXPO, and for founding her company, 411 Music Group, which provides tons of different musical services including custom score, music publishing, a music library, artist development and digital distribution for music rights holders. Other career highlights include learning bass from Darryl Jones of the Rolling Stones and getting one of her sound designs placed in a recent trailer for Game of Thrones!
From this chat, you’ll learn:
How to deal with creative criticism
The benefits of creative parenting
How another artist’s work can encourage you to believe in yourself
The best way to seek out a mentor
Why a late start is a great start
The power of setting deadlines
How to push through creative blocks
How to let go of perfectionism
Why sometimes you need a break from your creative path
How to access creativity in the face of grief
Tips to stay present
How to get grounded
How to reinvent yourself
Why planning is overrated
Why you need to read contracts
What she learned from her near death experience
How to live in light & darkness simultaneously
And focusing on spiritual accomplishments
And More!
On 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 @LaurenLoGrasso
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Sep 3, 2019 • 24min
How to Keep Your Word to Yourself & Let Go of Outcome
On this vulnerable solo episode, Lauren takes you through an array of creative check ins and emotions....With her big single release just around the corner, she is feeling all the emotions and wants to share her top takeaways with you.
From this show you'll learn:
How to keep your word and the promises you make yourself
The importance of play
The need to set up morning rituals that reflect your creative goals
An easy way to set boundaries with your "job job"
Why focusing on outcome brings anxiety (and what to put your energy on instead)
The difference between anxiety and a gut feeling
The feeling you should get when you go into a creative partnership
Why rejection has a lot less to do with you than the rejector
How to lovingly reject someone
Why it is a huge achievement just to create & share your project with the world
What would happen if you took the leap and allowed the Universe to support you!
How to take time to envision your desires
And More!
On 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 @LaurenLoGrasso
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Aug 27, 2019 • 1h 8min
Jessica Lanyadoo on Truth, Rebellion & Asking For What You’re Worth
On Jessica:
Jessica Lanyadoo is an internationally respected astrologer, Psychic Medium, Animal communicator, Author and Podcaster. She’s best known for her work on the Self-Service Podcast, being Girlboss’s resident astrologer, TLC’s Stargazing and as an astrology columnist for publications, such as The Hoodwitch, Martha Stewart's Body and Soul Magazine and Glamour Magazine.
From this conversation, you’ll learn:
How to redefine (not abolish) your relationship with fear
To harness the rebel within
Why it's so important to live for yourself
How to get into astrology work
The type of focus & commitment it takes to become an expert
How to set your price
The BEST way to build a business
The difference between materialism and capitalism
How to become more patient
How to overcome negative beliefs attached to money
What ancestral trauma is and how to begin the healing process through astrology
How to develop emotional intelligence
How to use your creative gifts to speak out against injustice
Why it is important to be cheap and save when you're young to build the life you want down the road!
Why you might have to compromise your short term happiness for long term happiness
Why and when it's okay to do something for trade
Why maybe the best way to "Manifest" is just to ask how you can best serve
How to keep yourself from going down an instagram spiral of doom
How to use astrology to enhance creativity
And More!
On 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 @LaurenLoGrasso
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Aug 20, 2019 • 55min
Release Shame & Start Doing What You LOVE Today w/ Ian Maxion
On Ian Maxion:
Ian Maxion is a celebrity makeup artist and hair stylist, photographer, and advertising/branding expert. He’s best known for working with celebs and brands like Michael Costello, Jessica Lowndes, Sarah Jones, Bebe and many more!
From our Conversation, You’ll Learn:
Why you need to release negative "FRIENDS"
What happens when you declare what you want
How to stop caring about other people’s opinions
How to Stop living a lie and go toward your truth
How to release shame & familial boundaries
How to creatively deal with death and loss
How to use your creativity to honor those you lost
A great hack to get your name in the ring to become whatever type of creative path you want
How to put yourself in the way of what you want
How he made connections with celebrities
How to start to step into Your light
Just Say Yes!
The power of ASKING!
How to use complimentary skillsets to achieve your creative goal
Tips for working for "Big Personalities" when you're a big personality, yourself
Why having the right friends is the key to your creative success
How to Release Shame and Step into Your Light
And More!
On 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 @LaurenLoGrasso
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Aug 13, 2019 • 36min
How to Turn Your Hobby into Income + Meet My BFF!
On today’s show Lauren has one of her best friends in the world on the show- his name is Jon Manganello. He’s an incredibly talented actor, writer, producer, director and cake baker/designer. Less than one year after creating his first cake, he turned a hobby into a legit money making side hustle. Today we’re getting a little creative and switching things up a bit! Just for today, we’re changing up the format from formal interview, to informal friendship chat! It’s a fun change of pace and you’ll love hearing this vulnerable, hilarious chat between two lifelong pals!
From the conversation, you’ll learn how to:
How to have a creative friendship
Turn your hobby into income
Keep yourself out of creative jail
Why it’s so important to know your worth and ask for what you want
The power of not knowing how hard something really is
What a lack of attachment can do to bring you closer to your goal
The Art of Being Bad at something
What creative stability is, and why it's a good thing to have
And More!
On 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 @LaurenLoGrasso
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Aug 6, 2019 • 60min
What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? W/ Ben Nemtin
On Ben:
Ben Nemtin is a #1 New York Times Best Selling author, Public Speaker, producer and TV personality, best known for the hit MTV show, The Buried Life, his TedX Talk, his book, What Do You Want To Do Before You Die and for being named one of Global Guru’s, Top 30 Organizational Culture Professionals in the world.
From the conversation you’ll learn:
The key action steps to achieve any dream
The BEST way to maintain creative control when working with a large company
How creativity & mindfulness can help those dealing with depression
The benefit of working with friends
Why it’s important to both ask for and give help
The power of the ripple effect
Why being young, dumb and broke is actually a good thing!
And More!
On 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 @LaurenLoGrasso
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