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

Who are you becoming, and can you let that version of yourself emerge without rushing to figure her out? Whether you’re navigating new motherhood, postpartum identity shifts, or a creative reinvention, this episode is for you.

In my first recording since giving birth to my son, Leo, I’m coming to you straight from his nursery. Just you, me, and a mic. I’m talking about matrescence, the transformation of becoming a mother, and why this season feels less like losing myself and more like meeting myself.

From believing every cry meant I’d failed to feeling more creatively inspired than I have in years, I’m sharing what early motherhood is revealing about my self-criticism, my power, and what wants to come next. There are songs brewing, a new sense of purpose emerging, and, for once, no plan to rush any of it.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
How motherhood is putting my wounds, strengths, and creativity under a microscope.
The shift that’s helping me stop treating my baby’s cries as a verdict on my parenting.
Why I feel called to help mothers reclaim their creative gifts and recognize their power.
What I’m discovering about patience, self-compassion, and letting a new identity take shape.

No mother is ever “just a mother.” And whatever season you’re in, you deserve room to become the newest, fullest, most creative version of 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 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 
 
Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso

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Happy Italian American Heritage Month! In honor of that, I wanted to reair an incredible episode with my friend and Italian sister, December Rose aka Rosie! This episode is for anyone trying to heal generational trauma, find their voice and embrace the best parts of their roots. I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for taking this trip down memory lane with me during my maternity leave. LOVE YOU!

On The Guest:  Today’s guest is December Rose aka Rosie. She’s a singer/songwriter, Italian culture content creator, vocal coach, and founder of December Rose Studios. Some of Rosie’s career highlights include studying at the Royal Conservatory of Music, winning a New Artist Spotlight award from Blastro.com and getting awarded New Music Weekly’s Top 40 Artist of the Year on the same ballot as Billie Eilish and Shawn Mendes. I love how open Rosie is about everything: From how hard it is to stick with it as an artist when you don’t feel successful, to calling out and putting a stop to unhealthy family dynamics…Rosie’s just a really brave person and someone I am excited to share with you. 

From this conversation you’ll learn:
Why there are many ways to “make it” as a musician
How to approach your artistry as a business
How to reparent yourself and heal your inner child
How to write about your family
How to TRULY have faith
The benefits in walking through open doors
Advice for building self-love and self-trust

🎙️ 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 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 
 
Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso

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Continuing with Mat Leave! This is an episode with my spiritual teacher and friend! This episode TOTALLY changed the way I view regret. I hope it does the same for you! One more week and then I'm back with live episodes :)

On The Guest: Mitra Rahbar is an Iranian born multi-hyphenate who immigrated to the states when she was just a teenager. She’s an author, singer, artist, and a spiritual guide, healer, and teacher to stars such as Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Megan Fox, Sheryl Crow and people like you and me.

From this conversation you’ll learn:
Why falling down and staying down is progress
Why pain is such a vital part of life
How to love and accept the times you don’t know what to do
Why not knowing means you’re not ready to know
How and why to live life without expectations
Why vulnerability is the biggest sign of strength
The process of building empathy
How to stop living with regret
The strength in acknowledging pain while your experiencing it
Living in your past vs. living in your present
The problem with making goals your sole focus
Your mission vs your goal
How social media can and should be used
And so 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 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 
 
Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso

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HI cutie! My Maternity leave continues with another BEST OF from Unleash! This one is with the great Colin Bedell AKA Queer Cosmos and we're talking all about astrology! Ever since my baby Leo was born, I've been obsessed with diving into his birth chart- I have the zodiac on the brain! ENJOY this episode --both a fun and informative one! Astrology is my fave. We will be back in October. Until then, enjoy these gorgeous eppys!

On The Guest:
Today’s guest is Colin Bedell. He’s a  nondenominational, strengths-based Astrologer looking to queer the cosmos and provide secular approaches to personal, relational, and professional development. His work has been seen in Cosmo Magazine, discovery plus, his amazing Instagram, @QueerCosmos and countless podcasts, including his own, Good Risings! 
NOTE: We have an amazing discussion at the top about life, self-development, Colin’s career journey and the difference between self-acceptance and self-enabling, but if you just want the astrology deep dive, skip to minute 28!

From this conversation you’ll learn:
Why Everything is the same everywhere
The Difference between self-acceptance and enabling
What the Big Three (Sun, Moon & Rising Sign) REALLY are and what they mean about you/your journey
The best place in the chart to look for career development
Where in your chart to look to find information about your creativity and career
How to develop self-trust
How to not run away from fear but the face it and embrace it
The importance of meditation to seal off your day
Why Catholic and Italian Culture actually pairs beautifully with astrology

Follow Colin: @queercosmos

🎙️ 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 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 
 
Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso

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Hi CUTIE! I'm still out on maternity leave with my precious baby Leo. Check out my instagram to learn more and see some cute pictures of him! While I'm out, I wanted to I wanted to reshare one of my favorite episodes with my friend Nisha. In this one she shared how during the pandemic she completely started her life over- and why sometimes burning your life down is exactly what you need to get the freedom you dream of. Check it out and send me all your powerful good energy to help me be the best/most creative Mama I can be! MWAH!

Do you ever feel like you're trapped by expectations, afraid to make bold moves in your creative journey? What if the key to unlocking your full potential is to embrace burning it all down and starting fresh? Today’s guest is platinum-certified and Grammy-nominated songwriter Nisha, who has amassed over 300 million streams. She’s sharing her powerful story of artistic reinvention and how embracing setbacks and maintaining high standards has shaped her career and life.

From this conversation, you’ll learn:
-How to embrace change and navigate personal transformation
-The importance of maintaining high standards to protect your artistic integrity & creativity
-Practical advice on handling setbacks and failures as an artist
-Tips for balancing ambition with personal well-being
-The simple advice Nisha gave me that changed my life

More on Nisha: Nisha's music has been heard across the globe, from the U.S. to India and South America, earning recognition in Rolling Stone, Hulu, NBC, and Netflix. Beyond her hits, she’s a mentor helping artists navigate the ups and downs of the creative industry, while staying grounded in their true identity.

-https://thisisnisha.com/#about

🎙️ 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 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 
 
Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso

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