Unleash Your Inner Creative with Lauren LoGrasso

On The Guest: Dr. John Demartini is a researcher, best selling author, international educator, and public speaker on the topic of human behavior. He founded the Demartini Institute and has trademarked certain methodologies in human development, the primary two being the Demartini Method and the Demartini Value Determination Process. He’s authored 9 internationally best-selling books, including The Breakthrough Experience, Inspired Destiny, Riches Within, and Stress to Success. From this conversation you’ll learn: How daily affirmations can shift your perspective of yourself A new definition of “genius” How to tackle shame talk The opportunities in a crisis The benefits of looking at the benefits How to become more resilient by letting go of the past The importance of having command over your perceptions The doors that trauma can open How to balance extreme positive and negative thinking The true definition of baggage Visual inspiration and how to get it Intuitive listening for homeostasis How to govern yourself from within Reflective vs Deflective Awareness Owning your hero and your villain How to know when your injecting other people’s values into yourself Signs that you’re not living authentically Questions you can ask yourself to learn your personal hierarchy of values And so much more! Check out https://drdemartini.com/ Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

On The Guest: Michelle Meredith is an actress most known for her recurring co-star role on the Apple TV+ series, The Morning Show. She’s also appeared on shows such as I’m Dying Up Here and Black-ish. From this conversation you’ll learn: Giving credit to yourself where credit is due The importance of having creative outlets outside of your career The skill of receiving compliments Accepting what AND how the universe gives you what you want How to navigate giving and receiving help from others Surprising types of codependency Tips for new actors The role of guilt and luck in success How to appreciate the rate at which your career takes off How to be an “early-investor” in your friends’ dreams The importance of building a community of support Behind the scenes for an actor on set How to find the joy in smaller parts Tools for dealing with creative disappointment Simple ways to get out of a mental spiral The importance of being open and vulnerable about mental health And so much more! Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

On The Guest: From professional soccer player to scientist, Leidy Klotz is a multi-passionate creative, engineer, professor, and author. His research has appeared in major publications including Nature and Science, and he has written for popular outlets including The Washington Post, Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and The Behavioral Scientist. Perhaps most notably, he’s written a fascinating book called Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less that touches on an essential tool for the creative process. From this conversation you’ll learn: The tool of subtraction in problem solving Why our first instinct is to add The biological force of displaying competence The effect of bias and neutrality in subtracting from your own work Why simplifying gives you more space for creativity How to find the courage it takes to subtract Why you should add “stop-doings” to your To Do Lists The importance and balance of reminders and rules The conceptual distinction between subtracting and “not adding” Creative parenting and changing behavior with subtraction How multi-tasking is detrimental to seeing subtraction opportunities Why subtraction is so necessary for the creative process When to break the rules Tools for consistency Proof that people value time over money And so much more! Purchase Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

Today's episode is basically a diary entry....I am asking myself all the deep existential questions. Like what is life? What is Success? What is Creativity? Do I want the path I've Chosen? If no one hears or sees your work, did it even happen? AND WHY DON'T I KNOW ANYTHING AT ALL? Light stuff. But don't worry, there definitely are some comedic moments amongst the deep honesty and hard questions. You'll also hear a guest appearance from my boyfriend, Timmy, who helps walk me/walk with me through some of this, because it's a little heavy to tackle this deep confusion alone. In the end, there are some good takeaways about how to make sense of your life and creative exploits when everything seems to be confusing and/or up-in-the-air or if you're just having a straight up identity crisis. If you're going through it or even wanting to make a change and get honest with yourself, this is for you. ENJOY!!!  Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Download my new single: ffm.to/prettylittleboy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

On The Guest: Caroline Stokes is a comedian, dancer, visual artist, musician and self-expression expert who has been lighting up the internet with over 100k followers on TikTok and over 20k followers on Instagram. She’s now entering the YouTube space to bring her audience a whole new side to her comedy. From this conversation you’ll learn: How to handle burnout when it hits The challenges and cost of internet success Why losing followers can be a great thing for your brand The importance of narrowing down what part of your creative journey bring you joy How to take creative inventory Why we need to start talking about the “messy middle” The concept of “living the questions” Why asking questions isn’t the same as trying to answer them How to know when to let go of your creative venture and when to re-invent it How to engage the power of YOU and have an intimate experience with your audience The value and necessity of taking a break How to distinguish when the pressures in your life are self-made The importance of networking and mentorship for creatives How to approach trends authentically And so much more! Follow Caroline on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Download my new single: ffm.to/prettylittleboy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

On The Guest: Shawn Gold is a marketing expert, Cannabis enthusiast and creative thinker. He has an incredible resume, including his role as the former Chief Marketing Officer for MySpace where he oversaw its growth from 25 to 110 million users worldwide. He then became the CMO of Lowell Herb Co., one of the fastest growing cannabis companies in North America. With this experience in the cannabis industry, along with advising companies like MedMen and Charlotte’s Web, Shawn founded his own company called Pilgrim Soul - an emerging lifestyle/cannabis brand focused on optimizing human creative performance both in business and everyday life. Its flagship product, The Creative Thinking Journal, is built on the belief that cannabis helps us tap into our innate creativity. From this conversation you’ll learn: Why is empathy is the secret to success in marketing How data has changed the marketing industry Cannabis and creativity Why creativity is the most important skill in an increasingly high tech future How to have fun with rejection The idea of supporting artists and art in creative digital ways Why faking it till you make it actually works The benefits of not knowing what you’re doing The 5 killers of creativity The difference between sober self-talk and self-talk on cannabis Ways to challenge default-thinking Obstacles in the cannabis industry How some of the world’s most famous writers have enhanced their creativity How drugs have been mischaracterized The difference between creativity and creative-thinking The importance of avoiding group-think Different ideation techniques The importance of the incubation period in ideation How to battle negative self-talk The type of people who will challenge your ideas in the best way And so much more! Pilgrim Soul Online Shop https://shop.pilgrimsoul.com/ Follow Shawn @shawngold Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Download my new single: ffm.to/prettylittleboy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

On The Guest: Sadie Blasucci is a former Mormon and Faith Transition Coach that helps people acclimate after leaving the church. She’s also the co-host of Missionary Podcast and co-author of a Faith Crisis Guided Journal titled My Authentic Faith. Her focus is to teach people to find faith, trust, and happiness within themselves. From this conversation you’ll learn: The origin of Mormonism Mormon lifestyles and values The process of unlearning childhood traumas The importance of finding your own path How to find happiness outside of your spiritual community and take responsibility for it How habit swapping can help in transitional phases Mormon beliefs of the afterlife The purpose of secrecy in Mormonism A deep dive into identity and religion How to tackle existential dread The difference between organized religion and finding your own spirituality Spiritual experiences through drug assisted therapy Spiritual grieving The idea of worthiness in Mormonism The importance of acknowledging your shadow self Tools for faith transitioning How to build self-trust on a daily basis And so much more! Faith Transition Coaching Services https://sadielane.podia.com/ Faith Crisis Guided Journal My Authentic Faith Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Download my new single: ffm.to/prettylittleboy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

On The Guest: Michael Jade is a singer, songwriter, and producer, signed with Warner/Chappell. He’s written songs for huge artists including Ava Max, David Guetta, G-Eazy, Little Big Town, Andy Grammer, Bea Miller, and so many more! More recently, Mike has become an author and entrepreneur outside of the music space. His new company, Renaissance Club, is a subscription service that surprises users with unique, expansive experiences in Los Angeles every month to help them reclaim their curiosity. From this conversation you’ll learn: Why you’re limiting yourself when you’re labeling yourself How regular meditation can soften how you think of yourself The importance of becoming friends with uncertainty The company that will reinvigorate your curiosity How to see the world through the eyes of a creator How categorizing your journal entries can organize your ideas The importance of treating burn-out post-covid The question every aspiring entrepreneur should ask themselves The benefits to ignoring the big picture How to see the minutia in a new light The vulnerability you face when starting a company How to think about building your visual brand Why it’s better to trust what YOU like The importance of retaining your spiritual practice How practicing boredom can unleash your creativity The best advice for starting a new venture And so much more! Support Renaissance Club igg.me/at/renaissanceclub Follow Renaissance Club on Instagram @renaissanceclub.la Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Download my new single: ffm.to/prettylittleboy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

On today's episode, my Boyfriend, Timothy Blewitt (AKA Timmy) is back on the pod with me to answer all the questions you sent in about dating and relationships. We get into it all! This is a helpful episode for those who are totally single, dating or in a longterm relationship. Lots of  We hit topics such as:  How to tell if someone is into you Whether a guy should take charge and set plans for the first date  How you can tell if someone is "the one"  What sort of communication is okay post-date (and how to set communication standards)  Whether RULES even exist or Matter When the best time to sleep together is and whether it changes things early on  How the relationship has changed us both for the better  What we're looking forward to the most in our relationship  Our favorite moment together to date  And MORE!  Follow The Pod: Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Download my new single: ffm.to/prettylittleboy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

This week, in honor of Valentine's Day, we are celebrating love! I introduce you to my new boyfriend, Timmy, share our love story, tips on how you can build self love, and talk about how you can manifest healthy romantic relationships in 2022. So excited to let you in on this very personal and vulnerable part of my journey... Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Download my new single: ffm.to/prettylittleboy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

On The Guest: Olivia Owens is the Creator & General Manager of IFundWomen of Color and a recent addition to Forbes 30 Under 30 List. IFundWomen of Color is a platform for women of color to raise capital through crowdfunding, grants, coaching, and the connections needed to launch and grow successful businesses. Thanks to her platform, women of color are now represented by 51% of the funds being raised. From this conversation you’ll learn: The importance of filtering your opportunities and goals through your purpose Why asking for help is mutually beneficial The boomerang quality of life-lessons How to support female entrepreneurs The foundation of a successful crowd-funding campaign Tips for best-practices when crowd-funding The safest way to test your business idea The importance of defining what success specifically looks like for your business Why you should figure out which funding resource is right for your goals The validation in acknowledging how the system works against you How to encourage visibility and community among women of color Financial and non-financial ways to support your friends’ pursuits Avoiding perfectionist fantasies The problem with focusing on the destination Mental health tips for entrepreneurs Hot tips for pitching your idea to investors How to get comfortable with “making the ask” Why you should map your network Identity shifts in your 20s and how to navigate them And so much more! Check out https://ifundwomen.com/woc Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Download my new single: ffm.to/prettylittleboy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

On The Guest: Shelley Brander is, in short, the queen of a knitting empire. What started as a hobby turned into Loops, a local yarn shop, then a booming e-commerce business, and eventually a worldwide knitting summit and brand. Alongside her love of knitting is the love of spreading the idea that anyone can make a living doing what they love. She spreads that message as a TEDx speaker and bestselling author of her book, Move The Needle. From this conversation you’ll learn: The difference between saying you can’t and you WON’T How to tackle the stigma of changing your career The importance of creative compromises with your partner Why there is no right time to take a huge leap - just what’s right for you How to give yourself grace instead of regret The importance of slowing down to celebrate the small wins The importance of facing your ego and accepting moments of failure as an entrepreneur When it’s time to reinvent and double down on your idea Why you have to follow your gut at a creative crossroads Blue Ocean Theory The benefits of chasing your dreams AFTER having children How being a mother can empower you in other areas of your life The basics of online marketing How to tackle the seasonality of your product/service How to connect and help communities through Craftivism The issue of guilt around asking for the pay that creatives deserve The importance of mentorship in your dream industry And so much more! Purchase Shelley’s book, Move The Needle HERE Check out Shelley's site/company: https://loopslove.com/ and  https://knitstars.com/   Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Download my new single: ffm.to/prettylittleboy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

On The Guest: Dr. Dain Heer is an internationally renowned author, speaker, YouTuber, and the co-creator of Access Consciousness - a company that teaches tools and techniques to empower you to change your mindset. Originally a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dain now hosts a radio show called “Conversations in Consciousness on Voice of America.” He’s also made worldwide TV appearances and authored more than 15 books on the topics of embodiment, healing, money, and relationships. His book “Being You, Changing The World” is now an international bestseller. From this conversation you’ll learn: Why you should stop saying you’re tired! Why your point of view IS your reality How to take control of your life and change your mindset How to identify what feels light and heavy for you The definition of consciousness What Access Consciousness does Weird words that could change your life What are clearing statements and how can they help you move past judgment How to create movement and curiosity in your point of view Practical tools for psychosomatic pain How energy manifests physically and how to get to the source of the energy The language of energy What it means to build a relationship with your body What it means to be yourself And so much more! Subscribe to Dain’s Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/DainHeer/featured Check out https://drdainheer.com/ Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Download my new single: ffm.to/prettylittleboy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

On The Guest: Dulma Altan is an entrepreneur, writer, and creative, best known for founding the company Makelanea, a one-stop shop for online courses and community built for women to start the e-commerce brands of their dreams. Dulma was also featured in Time Magazine for starting the business baby shower movement: Startup Stork. From this conversation you’ll learn: The importance of understanding how to scale your business Why talking to others in the industry can help you get a realistic looks at your costs and profit margin Tools for networking and making real connections The art of cold messaging people The right and wrong way to find a mentor How to build a community and create value before monetizing The realities of creative heartbreak How to release your identity from a failed venture The importance of knowing your own appetite for risk Startup Stork & how you can support your friend’s dreams with business showers The benefits of trusting your intuition Why leaving your comfort zone can help your creative output How to deal with social media trolls and the psychology behind why they do it How to find success with content creation and TikTok Why successful people fail the most The importance of finding a niche for long-term follower retainment Think substance, not virality And so much more! Follow Dulma on TikTok @iamdulma Check out https://www.makelane.com/ Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Download my new single: ffm.to/prettylittleboy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

On The Guest: Julia is an artist, poet, playwright, novelist, filmmaker, journalist, music composer and teacher! She’s best known for her revolutionary book on creativity: The Artists’s Way. The Artists’s Way has sold over 5 million copies, has been translated into 40 different languages and gave her the title “The Queen of Change'' for starting a movement that brought creativity into mainstream conversation. Since The Artists’s Way, she has gone on to write over 40 books, both fiction and non-fiction, in addition to music and musicals. Her brand new book: Seeking Wisdom, A Spiritual Path To Creative Connection is out now! From this conversation you’ll learn: The importance of re-defining a higher power for YOURSELF How to find answers and guidance through prayers The link between spirituality and creativity Why talking to the universe is a two way street Why we should ask for guidance and understanding instead of asking for what we think we want How to deal with disappointment and align your wants with your purpose Why accepting your feelings is the process of changing them Prayers of Petition AKA “Santa Claus Prayers” and why they don’t work Ways to communicate with the universe The power in how we respond to vulnerability How to release sadness through gratitude How to be candid with the universe and why it’s ok to be angry The questions we should be asking God Tools for getting in touch with your spirituality Julia Cameron’s personal favorite tools and tips And so much more! Pre-Order/Purchase: Seeking Wisdom: A Spiritual Path To Creative Connection Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Download my new single: ffm.to/prettylittleboy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message