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

TW: Eating Disorders and Body image. Today’s guest is Jessi Kneeland. They are a queer and non-binary writer, speaker, podcaster and body image coach. Jessi started off as a physical trainer-- working with everyone from celebrities to supermodels and they found something interesting -no matter the body type, their clients always thought their bodies were not enough. This led Jessi to dig into their own body image, traumas and past to finally discover what helped them start their healing journey, which is something they call, Body Neutrality.  As someone who has long suffered with a bevy of body image issues including eating disorders, disordered eating and just generally never feeling Like I have the “right” body…I can honestly say I find Jessi's work revolutionary and healing in such a deep way, it’s hard to really put into words. Between their book Body Neutral, which comes out this June (and I highly recommend you pre-order now) and this conversation, I feel like I’m finally on a path to do some deep healing and rewiring in this area. I hope this chat will do the same for you. From today’s chat, you’ll learn: What exactly body neutrality is How to stop self-objectifying How to get embodied How to build up self-advocacy and become your own protector How to find your Body Image Avatar How to get to the bottom of your body story How to distinguish body positivity from body neutrality What happens to your creativity when you take the focus off of how you look And SO much more! Pre-order Jessi’s book “Body Neutral: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues” here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/sustainable-movement-a-body-neutral-guide-to-health-fitness  Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Hello, creative cutie! As you may know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. So ALL month on the show, I will be bringing you topics and guests that have to do with mental health, in some capacity. My first guest? My gorgeous boyfriend, Timothy Michael Blewitt aka Timmy. Timmy and I are going to talk all about navigating your mental health while in a romantic relationship. The truth is: there are certain things about yourself, certain trigger points and pain you will feel and heal when you come to a romantic relationship authentically...There is healing and growth that could never happen alone, but it can also be challenging and confusing at times. In this episode, we take you through some of how we have navigated our mental health, triggers, anxiety, depression and conflict while we have been in relationship with each other. This episode is a vulnerable one and I hope it helps you feel less alone if you're in a relationship and wondering, "Is this normal?" The answer is yes. Vulnerability and curiosity can heal all. With deep love, comes deep growth. -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  Listen to Podfluencer Society: podfluencersociety.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you been through some sort of trial or trauma? When you go through something hard or heartbreaking, one of the best ways to alchemize that pain is to make something- to create. Today’s guest is Danielle McPartlin and she did just that. She faced her health crisis head on, healed herself and is now helping others do the same. Danielle is the founder, and CEO of Plate Therapy which is a meal delivery company whose menu focuses on creating delicious gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and refined sugar free meals to help those with autoimmune disease and anyone who wants to eat gorgeous whole foods! From today’s chat you’ll learn: The power of staying present Why sometimes a dream is only meant to take you on the journey How to NEVER give up on your greatest passion Tips for the benefits of not having a business plan How to eat to feel your best & heal  How to access authentic optimism AND MORE! Content Warning: we talk about food and eating disorders in this episode. Just wanted to let you know.  -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 :)  Get more info on Plate Therapy: https://www.platetherapy.com/ Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative    Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Today’s guest is Latoya Cooper. She is an MBA, Amazon best-selling author, singer/songwriter, business coach, tiktoker and podcaster. Latoya is best known for her business strategy company Think Pink Persona, Her tiktok, @alistbusinessstrategist with nearly 150k followers, and for being featured on Essence.com as "The Artist To Watch".  From today’s chat, you’ll learn: How to put trust in the universe and leap The power of sharing your story How physical transformation can help your internal transformation How to reevaluate your religion or spirituality Why you MUST learn to say no to what doesn’t serve you How to let go of your fear of pissing people off How to finding your ideal customer or audience  Tips for making a business plan And so much more! -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 :)  Check out Latoya's services here: https://www.thinkpinkpersona.com/ Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Today’s guest is Ozan Varol. He is a rocket scientist, lawyer, A leading thinker on creativity, innovation, and critical thinking, and a best-selling author, known for his book, Think like a Rocket Scientist and his new book, Awaken Your Genius. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Time, BBC, CNN, Washington Post, and more. He has also delivered many keynotes for major brands such as Microsoft, Adidas, Google X, The U.S. Department of State, and even the U.S. Navy. From this conversation you’ll learn: How to let go of false beliefs How to deeply accept all the different parts of yourself How to gently release old dreams to create space for new dreams  Why letting go is an act of love How to get internal validation  How to balance your inner drive with your major goals How to bust through writer’s block Why it’s best to separate idea generation from idea evaluation How to become the main character of your own life How to access your body’s intelligence and why it’s a wiser tool than the mind, at times  How to implement counterintuitive ways to generate original ideas The power of experimentation  The myth of shameless self-promotion  -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 :)  Find Ozan’s book “Awaken Your Genius” here!: https://ozanvarol.com/books/  Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative    Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Today’s guest is Patrick Ganino. He is an artist, author, and social media expert. He  is best known for creating absolutely spectacular murals and paintings for celebs such as Hulk Hogan, Chevy Chase, Rosie O’Donell and many more as well as his own book, ‘The Business of Faux,’ and his ability to create and curate online communities.Patrick hustled his way to become a professional artist--from the start, he approached his art as a business and was relentless in his drive to pursue it. He doesn’t let perfectionism or overthinking get in the way of creating -he always just goes for it and trusts his instincts.  From this conversation you’ll learn: What characteristics you need to redefine your relationship with fear How to bust through a creative block  The power of rest in the creative project Why Delegating is a powerful tool as a creative  What the benefits are to creating quickly and living by the moto “less think, more do” How to find ways to build up your personal business and start from the ground up The most effective To-Do list, EVER! How to figure out ANYTHING How to move past creative blocks The power of taking a break from your creativity  How to self-promote authentically How set a price for your business and work & WHEN to get paid Why it’s important to be a light in the room Advice for people who haven't made money from their passion YET  Why I believe in going where you’re not expected creatively  -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 :)  Find Patrick’s Book The Business of Faux: A Creative Evolution here: https://www.amazon.com/Business-Faux-Creative-Evolution/dp/0977896714  Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Today’s guest is Leigh Esposito. She’s an author, content creator, leader in the Italian American community,  former litigator, and double-ivy league graduate. She’s best known for her instagram following of nearly 30k where she talks all about Italian and Sicilian culture, as well as her upcoming book, The Godmother.  From this conversation you’ll learn: How to rediscover your ethnic identity The power of reconnecting with long-lost family The TRUTH about Sicilian and Italian Culture/Mysticism  How to let your ancestors guide you  How it feels to truly be part of creative flow What magical thinking is How to listen to your own soul The power of living for and with your family, those past and present How to get over the fear and go toward your dream--even if you don’t have experience, Plus, Leigh’s unique take on the spiritual/creative connection  Links for Leigh: To purchase/preorder The Godmother on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BYVMJ29B/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1679743252&sr=8-1   Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-godmother-leigh-esposito/1143226536?ean=9798987561355 Leigh’s website: www.leighesposito.com Publisher website: www.selvaticabooks.com Info for 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  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Today’s guest is Irene Walton. She’s a food-based Content creator and influencer. She has a following of over 70,000 on Instagram, over 90,000 on Youtube and is also known for hosting her popular podcast, ‘Bites of History with Irene Walton.’ Irene is someone who has turned her pain into purpose. When she was just a teenager, she lost her Dad, who was one of her biggest supporters and inspirations in life. One of the things her and her Dad loved to do together most was cook and enjoy food. So, in his honor, she now hosts a show called, Dead Dad’s Kitchen. From this conversation you’ll learn: How to not be scared to take your own path How to find spirituality on your own terms Why repressed creativity is the cause of suffering and how to keep going toward Unleashing How to take pain and suffering you have lived through and turn it into purpose How to build courage to go after something you want to do How to move past perfectionism How to truly build confidence to take action toward your goals How to move past negativity and love yourself  How to build your own brand  Why your dreams simply take you on your journey AND how to enjoy the present moment! -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  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Hi Creative! Today It's a BEST OF Unleash, with a brand new intro containing some insights on choosing ease, a thank you for FOUR YEARS of Unleash, thoughts on why your creative projects are like a time capsule, as well as insight on why I chose this episode to re-air. It's my conversation with comedian and friend of the show, Brittany Brave!  Original Description below!  CW: Domestic Violence Brittany Brave is a New York City-based comedian who has been featured on TBS, MTV, The New York Times, ELLE and was named a Best New Talent by the New York Comedy Festival in 2019. She is also the founder of We are Cat Call, a platform for women’s leadership, progress and camaraderie that does female-focused events for all. I wanted to have Brittany on the show because we are really kindred spirits and have a similar path -both Italian Catholic, both only children both huge champions of fellow women and creatives. Brittany started her professional career in PR and did comedy on the side, but her true passion was always calling her. However, it wasn’t until she found herself in a situation of domestic violence that she truly started owning her creativity as a way of admitting what was going on and taking charge of her life again. From Brittany, you will truly learn creativity’s ability to not only help, but even save your life.  From our conversation you’ll also learn: How to turn your pain into your creative purpose Tips for fellow survivors on how to start telling your story How to "come out" as a creative at your day job Some of the weird quirks of Italian culture The unique and horrifying pressures of being an only child How to make money as a comedian during the pandemic Tips to pivot your career Hear our open dialogue about mental health Advice on dating during the pandemic. -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 Listen to my single, "Like a Bomb" Here: ffm.to/likeabomb  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Hi Creative Cutie! Today is just you and me. I missed you! I am doing a solo episode all about relationships...Relationship to self, relationship to others and your relationship to your creativity and your dreams!   Through these topics, you'll learn:   What Self love REALLY is, and some ways to start to achieve it  The Power of the phrase, "I AM"   The Truth about our negative stories  Thoughts on originality   How to break negative traditions within yourself  How to nip issues with others in the bud and STOP worrying How to utilize jealousy productively   How to get negative energy off of you and back to its owner The importance of your own committee  The desert Island trick  The creative magic of walking   Why I want you to start to desire the things you think you shouldn't  And MORE!  -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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.