Bare Reality with Taylor Spragling

In this episode, we explore the challenge of creative hesitancy among content creators, delving into the underlying factors such as the desire for validation, originality, imposter syndrome, competition perception, and saturation perception. We uncover practical strategies to boost creative confidence and overcome hesitancy, empowering creators to share their work authentically and with conviction. Join us as we navigate the complexities of creativity hesitancy and unlock newfound content confidence.

Taylor welcomes a very special guest, Dareus, a talented Neo-soul musician and producer. The two embark on Dareus' musical journey and explore the essence of his sound. Dareus shares the story of his musical evolution, from the early inspirations that ignited his passion to his journey as a producer in the industry. The two dive into the art of songwriting and gain insight into Dareus' creative process when collaborating with other artists,  exploring the dynamics of collaboration and the magic that unfolds when talented minds come together. 

This episode serves as an inspiring exploration of the power of music, its ability to evoke emotions, and its role as a timeless form of artistic expression. Whether you're a music enthusiast, aspiring artist, or curious soul, this conversation with Dareus will ignite your passion for soulful sounds and leave you with a renewed appreciation for the art of music production.

Kieran Davis, founder and owner of Contagious Collection, joins Taylor to share his story of personal challenge, personal growth, and resilience. The brand Contagious Co, was created to spread awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. Join the conversation as the two speak on struggles, his mission to make self-love contagious, the importance of investing in yourself, mindset, influence, and much more.

Taylor kicks off the Vlogtober Series about her recent move and why she believes that everyone should move to a new city while they're young. She shares on the importance of internal validation, sense of self, being self-reliant, and working on the relationship that matters the most... the one with yourself. 

On this week's episode, we're joined by Marriage and Family Therapist Aaliyah Maura. Fellow content creator and blogger, Aaliyah shares her expertise in the field of marriage and family therapy.  She hits on the topic of trauma, the body and its response to stress, healing, what healthy communication looks like, and even the importance of sacrifice. Tune in to this hour of therapy!

This week we're joined by creator of the I Am Me: No Excuses, No Regrets brand, TJ Mitchell. TJ opens up about his life, experiences, and how he became so self-assured as a proud gay, black man  in America.  We share our thoughts on church and Christian views of homosexuality, self-assurance, negative self talk, evil eyes, the importance of chasing your passions, and how Todrick Hall and his music has helped him to overcome so much.

This week, we're joined by fellow creative, business owner, and style coach, K. Scott. Scott shares the scoop on her personal experience with domestic violence. She reveals how the relationship came about, the abuse she suffered through, the signs of an abuser, why and how things ended. 

On this week's episode, we're joined by mental health advocate and content creator, Keke Jackson. Ladies, tune in because these two are spilling the tea. This is your trigger warning. Taylor and Keke open up about their toxic relationships, breaking up with friends, narcissism, love, and finding peace at the end of all of it. This will be one of the realest conversations you listen to!

On this week's episode, Taylor is back to discuss the repeated patterns of behavior of a narcissist. She dives into the stages of love bombing, mirroring, devaluation, and the infamous discard. This time she's back sharing her own personal stories of her dealings with narcissism. Taylor shares on what a narcissist is thinking and what empowers them. Get into the conversation! 

On this week's episode, Taylor dives into Nate and Maddy's toxic relationship on Euphoria. As an empath, she shares her personal experience and knowledge of a trauma bond, and what dealing with a narcissist looks like. Join us next week, for Part 2, as Taylor shares more about a narc's pattern of love bombing, idealization, mirroring, devaluing, discard, and her personal experiences!