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

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.

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.