In this special re-release, I’m sharing one of my absolute favorite conversations from the early days of Unleash Your Inner Creative…an episode so dear to me, it feels like a time capsule. You’ll even hear how my voice has changed, because I recorded this over six years ago, basically as a creative fetus. LOLz. This powerful episode features the incredible visual artist, podcaster, and creative entrepreneur, Amanda Oleander. If you’re not familiar with her work yet, prepare to fall in love. Amanda’s story is a shining example of what’s possible when you take a leap of faith on your creative calling—especially when life pushes you before you feel fully ready. From raw talent to becoming the most-followed woman on Periscope, Amanda’s rise is about so much more than art—it's about courage, self-belief, and embracing discomfort to create the life you’re meant for. This episode made me emotional (I think it’s the first time I ever cried on the pod!) and helped me reconnect with my own creative power. I know it will do the same for you. 💗  From this episode, you’ll learn: -What happens when you’re forced to leap—and rise to the occasion -How to build a thriving creative career after being laid off -The emotional rewards of embracing discomfort for your dreams -Why betting on your creativity (even when you're scared) pays off -The power of staying true to your voice and honoring your art 🎙️ Connect & Work with Me: If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com (mailto:Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com) or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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 (https://www.instagram.com/unleashyourinnercreative/?hl=en)    Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso (https://www.instagram.com/laurenlograsso/?hl=en) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What if the life you really want isn’t lost—it’s just buried under expectations? Today’s guest is activist, author, and founder of Moms Demand Action, Shannon Watts. On the pod, she shares what it takes to reclaim your voice, reconnect with your purpose, and live a life lit by your own desire. We talk about identity, burnout, blowback, and what it means to start a fire at any age. You’ll Learn:  -How to reconnect with your true desires (not just the ones you were taught to want) -The difference between obligation and purpose and how to stop confusing the two -The real cost of staying quiet and how to move through the fear of being seen -What Shannon’s “fire formula” is and how to use it to find purpose at any age -How to let go of an identity that no longer fits and begin to reinvent yourself  Shannon Watts is the founder and former leader of Moms Demand Action—one of the largest grassroots movements in the country, dedicated to ending gun violence and creating safer communities.  She’s also a speaker, community leader and author of the beautiful new bookFired Up: How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age.  More on Shannon (https://momsdemandaction.org/shannon-watts/) 🎙️ Connect & Work with Me: If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com (mailto:Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com) or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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 (https://www.instagram.com/unleashyourinnercreative/?hl=en)    Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso (https://www.instagram.com/laurenlograsso/?hl=en) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Are you hyper-independent? Do you struggle to ask for help, but deep down yearn for community, creative partners, and support? In this solo episode, I’m sharing the (honestly hilarious and kind of painful) story of how I finally learned the power of collaboration--and why trying to do everything alone was costing me my creativity, my energy, and yes…some of my actual hair. I’ll walk you through how to know when it’s time to bring others in, how to call in creative collaborators and community, and how to let go of the pressure to do it all by yourself. This is your invitation to release burn out, find some balance and stop white-knuckling your creative life.  From this episode, you’ll learn: -How hyper-independence may be blocking your creative growth -The signs it’s time to call in support and collaboration -How to find the right creative partners for your project or business -Tips for setting boundaries and expectations in creative partnerships -Why co-creating with your inner child or higher self also counts 💫 Plus: a calming, empowering guided reflection to help you connect with your next creative collaborator, whether they’re a person, community, or something greater. 🎙️ Connect & Work with Me: If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com (mailto:Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com) or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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 (https://www.instagram.com/unleashyourinnercreative/?hl=en)    Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso (https://www.instagram.com/laurenlograsso/?hl=en) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you ever felt like giving up on your dream?  Like it’s taking too long, or like  maybe you missed your shot? Today’s guest is a Grammy-nominated hit songwriter and public speaker, Monty Criswell. He got his first big break at age 39, after more than a decade of rejection. He’s also a colon cancer survivor whose story is a masterclass in perseverance, purpose, and the power of the late bloomer. If you're a creative, feeling stuck or wondering if it’s “too late,” this conversation will remind you why you can’t quit now and HOW to keep going. From this episode, you’ll learn: -Why success later in life can be a blessing -How to stay creative when life gets hard -What to do when doubt creeps in -The antidote to writer’s block -AND the surprising power of community, faith & love 💪 This one is for the dreamers still climbing. 🎙️ Connect & Work with Me: If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com (mailto:Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com) or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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 (https://www.instagram.com/unleashyourinnercreative/?hl=en)    Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso (https://www.instagram.com/laurenlograsso/?hl=en) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Do you ever take a break, but still feel anxious, guilty, or like you should be doing more? In this solo episode, I share a personal story about what happened when I tried to rest over Memorial Day weekend...and couldn’t stop mentally working. This experience led me to a major realization: I’ve learned how to take time off—but I haven’t learned how to actually rest. If you’ve been pushing through exhaustion, struggling with productivity guilt, or finding it hard to slow down without spiraling, this one’s for you. From this episode, you’ll learn: -Six simple, powerful steps to help you access true rest -How to identify the type of rest your body and spirit actually need -Ways to quiet your inner critic during downtime -How to reframe rest as a creative necessity, not a luxury -A powerful mindset shift to help you stop chasing “done” I also share wisdom from listeners on what changes for them creatively when they actually unplug.Rest is part of the creative process. Let’s learn how to let it in, together. 🎙️ Connect & Work with Me: If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com (mailto:Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com) or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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 (https://www.instagram.com/unleashyourinnercreative/?hl=en)    Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso (https://www.instagram.com/laurenlograsso/?hl=en) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Hello Creative Cutie! Today, in honor of our THREE Webby Wins, I am back with our third and last episode in a trip down unleash memory lane. This one is very special to me, because it's a coaching session.  I really came into myself as a coach during this episode and discovered how much I can trust myself and how my intuition is a big part of how I coach people. It's also a VERY important episode for anyone out there considering sharing a hidden dream, pursuing a new career or figuring out how to balance being a multi-passionate creative! Check it out and if you're interested in a FREE Coaching session with me on-air, reach out via my website or email below! Original Description: Today I’m taking you inside a coaching session with Caroline Stokes. Caroline is a comedian, dancer, visual artist, musician, and self-expression expert who has who has been lighting up the internet with her hilarious content for years now…Building an organic audience of 111k followers on TikTok and almost 20 thousand people on Instagram. This is actually Caroline’s third time being on Unleash! I was quite honored that she, someone who I see as a fully unleashed person, wanted to be coached. It’s a reminder that everyone needs someone to see, guide and believe in them--that often times, that’s how they got there in the first place, and that’s how they continue to grow. This coaching session helped Caroline figure out a part of her creativity she didn’t even know she desired so deeply. It also was illuminating for me, as I discovered a whole new way to guide fellow multi-passionates (and honestly, myself) on how to allocate our time and creative energy. It was honestly pretty revolutionary. From today's episode, you'll learn:  How to honor your authentic self -even if it’s uncomfortable How to discover the creative life you’ve been afraid to let yourself want The power of being an introvert  The importance of saying what you want out Loud How to introduce new endeavors to your audience How to run a relay race with yourself  🎙️ Connect & Work with Me: If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com (mailto:Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com) or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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 (https://www.instagram.com/unleashyourinnercreative/?hl=en)    Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso (https://www.instagram.com/laurenlograsso/?hl=en) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This week we continue to take a tour down memory lane with one of the best and most-listened to Unleash episodes of all time! It is with Sadie Blasucci--she shares her journey of making an extremely creative decision: leaving the religion that your parents and community have told you is the "right" one. For her, that was Mormonism. We need to use our creativity in ALL aspects of life, not just work. Questioning the script that has been given to you about life, God, love--that's part of it. Tune in for a fascinating conversation and for tips on finding yourself and spirituality when you leave the religious and/or cultural framework you were raised in. Original Description: 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 & other interesting Mormon facts The process of unlearning childhood traumas How to find happiness outside of your spiritual community and take responsibility for it How habit swapping can help in transitional phases The purpose of secrecy in Mormonism The difference between organized religion and finding your own spirituality How to process Spiritual grieving The idea of worthiness in Mormonism Tools for faith transitioning And so much more! Faith Transition Coaching Services https://sadielane.podia.com/ (https://sadielane.podia.com/) Faith Crisis Guided Journal My Authentic Faith (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B09MBCJ58Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_T6WP6AHG04NM6VSNHPEQ) 🎙️ Connect & Work with Me: If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com (mailto:Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com) or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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 (https://www.instagram.com/unleashyourinnercreative/?hl=en)    Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso (https://www.instagram.com/laurenlograsso/?hl=en) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Okay creative cutie, we did it again—Unleash just won our third Webby Award (!!), and it's all thanks to YOU. To celebrate, I’m resharing one of my absolute fave episodes with the wildly inspiring Chandrika Tandon. She didn’t pursue music until her 50s, and now, in her 70s, she’s officially a Grammy winner. She just won this year! Her story is living proof that your creative dream wants you back, no matter the timeline. Make sure to follow me on IG so you can help me pick out which Webby outfit I wear and see all the behind the scenes moments! Original Description: Today’s guest is Chandrika Tandon. She is a globally recognized business leader, Grammy-nominated music artist, and humanitarian. She recently released her new album Ammu’s Treasures which features a variety of classic songs and soothing chants for all ages. She also has been profiled in print, on radio, and on television, including in CNBC’s The Brave Ones series.I wanted to have Chandrika on the show  because of her remarkable journey into the world of music—a path she embarked on later in life, proving that it is ALWAYS the right time to pursue your passion, what’s meant for you will never miss you. Remember creativity doesn’t have an age limit. From this conversation you’ll learn: How to find the courage to break from tradition How to get started on your dream later in life How to push past being perfectionist & focus on being YOURSELF The power of music and creativity to find yourself and connect with the divine How to create truly for your own joy How to become more of a rebel  How to create from a pure place, without a thought of outcome The joy of making creative projects for children AND MUCH MORE! 🎙️ Connect & Work with Me: If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com (mailto:Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com) or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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 (https://www.instagram.com/unleashyourinnercreative/?hl=en)    Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso (https://www.instagram.com/laurenlograsso/?hl=en) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What does it mean to truly let go? How do you know when it’s time to move on, trust the journey, and step into a new chapter of your creative life? In this special episode, longtime Unleash producer, mentee, Emmy Award Winning journalist and dear friend, Rachel Fulton joins me to reflect on our three-year creative partnership as she graduates and moves into her new role as a TV reporter and anchor. We talk about the beauty and challenge of mentorship, navigating career transitions, and how leadership rooted in trust and love can change lives. From letting go to growing forward, this conversation is for any creative who’s ready to honor their evolution, embrace new beginnings, and lead with love — both for themselves and the people they create with. From this episode, you’ll learn: -How to build a mentorship that empowers true creative growth -What leadership looks like when it’s rooted in trust and collaboration -Why letting go is an essential, and often overlooked, part of the creative process -How to stay connected to your creative calling even when your path evolves -How standing up for yourself with love and integrity strengthens every creative relationship On The Guest:  Today’s guest is Unleash Your Inner Creative Producer, Rachel Fulton. She’s a three-time Emmy-nominated journalist who will be graduating from Michigan State University this week and will be pursuing a career as the weekend morning anchor and multi-media journalist for WILX, News 10, Lansing’s NBC-affiliated news station. More on Rachel (https://linktr.ee/rachelfulton?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYG9NR8sDCUQZ2QVq6mBZl4cdZ1--W9Rrc2buLWb9TcxPBXmgKPDFEFSns_aem_) 🎙️ Connect & Work with Me: If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com (mailto:Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com) or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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 (https://www.instagram.com/unleashyourinnercreative/?hl=en)    Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso (https://www.instagram.com/laurenlograsso/?hl=en) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Is there an area of your creativity that feels draining, stuck, or even overwhelming right now even though you deeply love it? Maybe you started with passion and excitement, but lately, it's felt exhausting. You might even be questioning whether it’s worth continuing at all. If so, you’re not alone. In this solo episode, I share the pivotal moment when I almost quit this very podcast…and the shifts I made that saved it (and me). The truth is: sometimes it’s not what you’re doing that’s the problem…it’s how you’re doing it. This episode will help you reimagine your creative process so you can bring back the joy, sustainability, and flow. From this episode, you’ll learn: -How to recognize when burnout is really a process problem, not a purpose problem -A creative reframe that helped me fall back in love with my work -The exact journaling prompts I used to rethink my approach -How to shift from autopilot into intentional creative flow -The truth about changing your approach and output without losing your supporters, fans or customers  Thanks to Feedspot for naming Unleash one of the top 10 creativity podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/creativity_podcasts/ 🎙️ Connect & Work with Me: If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com (mailto:Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com) or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. 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 (https://www.instagram.com/unleashyourinnercreative/?hl=en)    Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso (https://www.instagram.com/laurenlograsso/?hl=en) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.