After 6.5 years of Unleash Your Inner Creative, I did something on today’s episode that I’ve never done before. This wasn’t an easy one...my brain was screaming “don’t do it!” But my gut said otherwise. So I followed it. In this solo episode, I’m getting honest about what it means to truly trust your intuition, even when it feels scary or makes no logical sense. You’ll learn: -What my body taught me about trusting my intuition -How to know when your soul is guiding you to pause, pivot, or leap -Why resting can be the most radical creative act -How I stopped letting fear of being forgotten dictate my decisions There’s also a very special announcement inside...one that signals a major shift in my creative journey. I hope it inspires you to listen to your own inner voice, too. Come with me. Something new is beginning.  🎙️ 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 told yourself you're "fine" when deep down you felt like you were disappearing? Like your life force was gone and you were just going through the motions? This conversation is for you. In this episode, I talk with bestselling author, speaker, and teacher, Jen Pastiloff. She is also the author of the brand new book, Proof of Life, which is about owning your worthiness and giving yourself permission to live. Today, we dive into the messy, beautiful process of waking up to your truth, reclaiming your voice, and finally choosing a life that feels fully yours. From divorce, to sobriety, to rediscovering her creativity, Jen shares the real story behind what it takes to stop pretending and start truly living. From our chat, you’ll learn: -How to recognize when you’re stuck in survival mode -What your body might be telling you when you’re abandoning yourself -The powerful connection between shame, people-pleasing, and self-worth -How to stop waiting for permission and take up space and live -Ways to use creativity as a tool for healing and reconnection If you've been numbing, hiding, or quietly shrinking to fit a life that doesn't fit you, this episode is your permission to begin again. Jennifer Pastiloff trots the globe as a public speaker and to host her retreats to Italy, as well as her one-of-a-kind workshops, which she has taught to thousands of people all over the world. The author of the popular Substack, also called Proof of Life, she teaches writing and creativity classes called Allow, and workshops called Shame Loss, when she isn’t painting and selling her art. She has been featured on Good Morning America, and Katie Couric, and in New York magazine, People, Shape, Health magazine, and other media outlets for her authenticity and unique voice. She is deaf, reads lips, and mishears almost everything, but what she hears is usually funnier (at least she thinks so). The author of the national bestseller On Being Human, Pastiloff lives in Southern California with her son, Charlie Mel. 🎙️ 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.

Hi Creative Cutie.!This week I’m sharing something really personal with you. I recorded this episode right from my bed, no video, no script, just me and my heart. I’ve been going through a season of deep creative grief, and I wanted to take you inside what that actually looks and feels like. It’s raw, it’s real, and honestly… It was also super healing.  In this solo episode, I open up about the changing tides in my creativity, what it means to close a long chapter, and how I’m learning (again) to make space for my inner artist to come back to life. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure, or like something in you is ending so something else can begin, you are not alone.  From this episode, you’ll learn:  -What “creative grief” really looks like (and why we need to talk about it more) -How identity and creativity are deeply intertwined -Why the podcasting industry is shifting and how that’s impacting indie creators -The cost of constant output and what it really means to take a creative break -Why your inner artist always returns when you’re ready I also read you a personal journal entry I wrote as a love letter to my artist self, and maybe it’ll speak to yours, too. Coach Dad (The children's youtube show I worked on): https://youtu.be/WrU6T_JIQT4?si=uW5k4LyJjyOkXlhD&t=256 🎙️ 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.

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.