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

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 Thursday – follow, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts 🙂

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Copyright: © Lauren LoGrasso

Latest Episodes:

Creative Break Ups, Stand Up & Asking For What You Want w/ Jordan Leer Dec 10, 2019

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On Jordan:

Jordan Leer is an actor, stand up comedian, musician, writer and director, best known for appearing on Young Sheldon, Amazon Prime’s Secret Agent Challenge, his frequent work as a comic at the Hollywood Improv, and for being one half of the musical Duo, LoJo and The Truth. FYI, Lauren was the other half! Jordan is her musical brother, and though they perform together a lot less frequently these days, he has been a big part of her songwriting journey.

From this conversation, you’ll learn:

The importance of having fun and playing!
How to get your start as a stand up comedian
What to do when you bomb at comedy (or in life)
Why you need to practice your craft more than once or twice a week
How to amicably have a creative separation
Why inspiration can come from unlikely places
The sacrifice you must make to achieve your dreams & how to make it through
Why it’s necessary things up every now and then with your creative outlet
The power of telling people what you want
Why having an attitude of non-attachment might help you in your creative pursuits
How what you watched as a kid affected your creative path
How to make it through if you hate networking
How to know which passion you should focus on
A creative tip to overcome anxiety
How drawing can help your creative process
How to build your fear tolerance
Why as you get better, life can get tougher
How to get back your childlike wonder
Tips for creatives from small towns

And a lot 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

You can download Lauren's debut single, "Road To Glory" HERE!

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Finish Your Project & Believe in Yourself w/ Hit Film Producer, James D. Stern Dec 03, 2019

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On James:

James D. Stern is a prolific and award-winning writer, director, producer and storyteller. Some of his best-known projects include, The Producers, Hairspray, Stomp, Academy Award-nominated films such as An Education and Hotel Rwanda and more recently, Netflix’s Murder Mystery and coming up, Amazon Studios’ Bliss.

From this conversation, you’ll learn:

How James got his start as a producer and director
Why sometimes your biggest break can come from your hometown
The power of Genuine Curiosity & Leaning in
How to talk with people who disagree with you, politically
How to NEVER EVER Give Up
How seeing objectively bad work can help you on your journey
How to believe in Yourself when no one else does
Why he never gave up on Netflix’s Murder Mystery (and how you can keep your faith in your long-stalled projects)
No one knows anything, so it’s fine that you don’t either!
How to recover from failure and how he has!
How to finance independent films (and where the money actually comes from)
Why Theatre people are special
Tips for Young Filmmakers
How to know if you have what it takes to become an actor
Why the entertainment industry is in a way closer to the old studio model than it has been in years
Why you should write a script you NEED to do
How he has taken fear out of the driver’s seat of his life
How to Stay present
Why time is our most valuable asset

And a lot 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

You can download Lauren's debut single, "Road To Glory" HERE!

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Rejection: How to Pick Yourself Back Up Nov 26, 2019

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Today’s show is all about…you guessed it…rejection. In this raw, open and brutally honest episode, Lauren discusses a recent barrage of creative disappointment, betrayal and rejection. It has certainly been a “creative crossroads moment”. She is joined by her BFF & friend of the show, Jonny Manganello to talk through what happened, how she is managing the emotions that come along with the no’s and tactics to pick yourself back up when it feels like all the doors are closing around you. The show is a mix of laughter, tears and heartfelt advice that will help you feel less alone. You’ll even hear a little guest appearance by Lauren’s Mom, Jo Ann, who gives a hilarious (and highly biased) take on what Lauren should say to those who have rejected her!

From this conversation, you’ll learn:

How to pick yourself back up after creative heartbreak
Why it’s important to take time to acknowledge your accomplishments
The importance of setting deadlines
Tips to get unblocked, creatively
Why having an accountability buddy can help (and why you might need to be your own buddy)
Tips to deal with your judgmental family at Thanksgiving
How to know when it’s time to ask for help

Plus, you’ll even a hear a heated debate on which breakfast foods are best, and so much 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

You can download Lauren's debut single, "Road To Glory" HERE!

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Not Engaged & Creative AF w/ @NotEngaged's Mary McCarthy Nov 19, 2019

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On Mary:

Mary McCarthy is an actor, writer and the face behind the left hand of the viral instagram account, @NotEngaged. Since her account’s inception, her comedy has appeared in and on media outlets such as Good Morning America, The Skimm, Rachael Ray, Huffington Post, Sunrise Australia, Elite Daily, and many more. Mary is also the creator behind the series The Goodpie Girl, which was a Network Notes selection at the HBO sponsored ITV Fest.

From this conversation, you’ll learn:

What pursuing a career in acting REALLY looks like and how to get through
Her advice for how to get specific with your career
Why rejection is important for your creative journey
Why being an actor is the biggest ripoff in the world but why it’s so worth it
How to keep your passion alive when the business part of it is beating you down
Why you need to take your creativity into your own hands
Why the word aspiring is a farce
How she got the idea for @NotEngaged
How to find your creative community
How to barter creative skills
The full story of how she created and built her viral Instagram account
The failures and pain points that led to her success
How to recover from rejection
How making a list can help you manifest
Why focus and specificity is the key to manifestation
How one creative project influences another, energetically
The importance and power of vulnerability
How to prepare yourself for the time when your creative project gets huge!
Advice on how to thicken your skin
Advice for anyone with the feeling that time is passing you by
Why if you’re not hitting traditional milestones, you’re doing great !
How to explain to your non-creative or entrepreneurial friends what your milestones mean
Plus find out if she ever gets jealous of her left hand!
How to use what’s working creatively to support your projects that need more love
Whether she’s afraid of what will happen to the content if she does get engaged
Whether she’s still single

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

You can download Lauren's debut single, "Road To Glory" HERE!

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

So You Released Your Creative Project…Now What? Nov 14, 2019

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On today’s show Lauren reflects on what it feels like in the wake of her single release and offers up some tips on how to take care of yourself mentally and physically while in the middle of a hectic moment and/or a creative release.

She weighs in on:

· The guilt about some of her other projects not getting enough attention

· Now the project is out, what her next move will be

· Why marketing is key

· Why sometimes you need to cut yourself a break

· Thinking about how she can create a world where all of her creative projects can exist under one roof

· How important it is to take care of yourself when you’re going through a hectic season of life

· Why you shouldn’t be a drill sergeant to yourself & how to practice kindness and self-care

· How beautiful it is when people support your creativity

· The struggle and importance of staying in gratitude

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

You can download Lauren's debut single, "Road To Glory" HERE!

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

The Difference Between Your Gut & Anxiety Nov 05, 2019

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On this solo episode, Lauren shares some of the thoughts, feelings and emotions, as well as the lessons she’s learning leading up to her music release this week, on Friday, November 8th! She also reveals that she is going through some significant life changes and shares some of the important revelations that those changes have brought about.

From her lil monologue session, you’ll learn her take on how to:

Give yourself Grace when you don’t know the answer
Trust your gut
The difference between gut and anxiety
Tools to make a big decision
How to not be in a personal fight club
Why your opinion is the one that matters
How to let someone go from your project
Why it’s important to enjoy the process
Find your own creative process (don't rely on what has already been set up)
Allow yourself freedom
Play to your strengths

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

Get Lauren's Debut Single, "Road To Glory" on November 8th! You can pre-save the song on Spotify and Apple Music HERE, so you'll be the first to get it as soon as it drops!

Come see Lauren play Bar Lubitsch in West Hollywood on Monday, 11/11 at 8:30pm for her single release show!

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Just Start: The Power of Deadlines w/ Zoe Kanters Oct 29, 2019

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On Zoe:

Zoe Kanters is an actor, writer and producer best known for writing, executive producing and starring in her original feature film, titled, Up There. Zoe is also a friend of my bestie, Jonny Manganello aka Jonny cakes, who you know and love from his past appearance on this show!

From our chat you'll learn:

The benefits of going to acting school (or art school in general)
Why clowning class was Zoe's favorite, what it is and why you should try it, too!
Why you MUST take creativity into your own hands and self-generate
Tactics to take fear out of the driver's seat
The need to find complimentary creative skills
Why when you’re writing it’s important to get something on the page, even if it sucks
The connection between tight deadlines and success
How to get a film distributed
Tips for working with your romantic partner
Plus why a throuple can be a huge benefit when it comes to creative life!

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

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

How to Raise a Creative Child Oct 22, 2019

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On today's very special episode of Unleash Your Inner Creative, Lauren Talks with her parents, Jo Ann and Mike LoGrasso. They talk all about what it was like to raise a creative child, their tips for parents who are raising or hope to raise creative children and tips for people who might not have had that encouraging base as a start. They also reveal the first time they realized Lauren was creative, the dreams that they still hope to achieve and the most difficult part of raising a passionate child. Check it out!

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

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Manifest Mental Health & Find Purpose w/ Analog Girl Oct 15, 2019

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On The Analog Girl:

The Analog Girl also known as LaToya D, is an anxiety awareness advocate, podcaster, and singer best known for her show, Analog Girl Podcast and for her instagram page @The.AnalogGirl.

From our conversation, You’ll learn:

The power of finding the words to describe what you’re experiencing
What depersonalization is
How to crack your anxiety code
Tips for overcoming cultural barriers
How to make affirmations work for you!
Why it’s so important to think from the end in order to manifest
Why repetitive, memorized prayers can be a helpful tool to manage anxiety
How to pick which parts of religion work for you
How to get to the bottom of your life’s purpose
How to find your life’s purpose by deconstruction what’s underneath your creative pursuit
How to be creative with religion
How to transition one mode of creativity into another
How to take your creativity off the pedestal
The power of the late-bloomer
How do deal with being in between
Advice on how to move to New York (or make any big move in your life)
How hitting rock bottom can actually release fear’s grip on your life
How to baby step your way out of fear
Why sometimes you shouldn’t overthink creative endeavors

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

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

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How to Play Through Your Mistakes & Level Up w/ Jason Land Oct 08, 2019

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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

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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