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 [email protected] or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call.

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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

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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 [email protected] or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call.

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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 [email protected] or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call.

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Hi Babes! I wanted to reshare one of my favorite minisodes I've done while I'm out on Mat leave. Enjoy and have a great week! MWAH

Original Description: Have you ever felt like you shouldn’t start something because “Everyone else is doing it” or “the space is too crowded?” Today we’ll discuss the Myth of Crowded spaces and what that has to do with candles. Promise it will make sense later

From This Episode, You'll learn:

-Why I believe there's no such thing as "too crowded of a space"

-The reason your idea will work

-How a story about candles gives you the ultimate retort to anyone trying to discourage your dreams!

🎙️ 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 [email protected] 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 :) 

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What if enjoying where you are didn’t mean giving up on where you want to go?

In this episode, my friend Robin Hopkins returns to Unleash for an honest conversation about ambition, success, entrepreneurship, and learning how to appreciate the life you’ve built while still dreaming big. We talk about why reaching a major goal doesn’t automatically make fear disappear, how to stop constantly moving the goalpost, how to build self-trust through uncertainty, and what it really means to define success for yourself.

From this conversation, you’ll learn:

-How to enjoy where you are while still dreaming bigger

-Why achieving your goals doesn’t automatically make you feel secure

-How to stop measuring your worth by how much you accomplish

-Why accepting that you can’t do everything can actually set you free

-How to redefine success as your life and priorities evolve

If you’re an ambitious creative who is always thinking about the next goal, this episode is your reminder to celebrate how far you’ve already come. The life you’re living right now might just be the life a past version of you dreamed 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 [email protected] 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 :) 

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What would happen if you finally took your creative dream seriously?

Singer-songwriter Sophia Galaté spent years working behind the scenes in the music industry while quietly dreaming of becoming an artist herself. In this episode, we talk about how she finally found the courage to pursue music, build an authentic creative brand, grow a loyal community, and turn her dream into a real career.

From this conversation, you'll learn:

-How to finally start pursuing your creative dream.

-Why small steps can help you move through fear and self-doubt.

-How to build an authentic personal brand without losing yourself.

-Why a niche community can be more powerful than a massive following.

-How to balance creativity with the business of being an independent artist.

If you have a creative dream you can't stop thinking about, this episode will remind you that you don't need the entire path figured out. You just need to take the next step.

🎙️ 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 [email protected] 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 :) 

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Have you ever wondered if the reason you feel stuck isn't because you don't know who you are... but because you've spent years hiding parts of yourself to make other people comfortable?

In this episode, I'm joined by journalist, editor, and author Stacey Lindsay to explore what it really means to become more of yourself. We talk about why getting older can be one of the most freeing and creative experiences of your life, how to stop living for other people's expectations, and why your 40s might just be the beginning of your most authentic chapter yet.

From this conversation, you'll learn:

-Why so many of us shrink ourselves to make others comfortable.

-How to stop living by other people's expectations.

-Why courage is built through small, everyday choices.

-How to reconnect with the parts of yourself you've hidden.

-Why your 40s can be one of the most creative and empowering seasons of your life.

Whether you're approaching 40 or simply longing to feel more like yourself, I hope this  conversation reminds you that it's never too late to become who you've been all along.

🎙️ 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 [email protected] 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 :) 

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I thought pregnancy would change my body. I didn't expect it to change the way I think about creativity, ambition, fear, relationships, and life.

In my final live episode before maternity leave, I'm sharing the five biggest lessons pregnancy has taught me so far.

From this conversation, you'll learn:
-Why you should pre-prepare, but never pre-suffer.
-Why pregnancy and Motherhood actually increases ambition.
-Why advocating for yourself is one of the greatest acts of self-trust.
-How surrender can unlock more creativity and peace.
-Why protecting your energy changes everything.

Even if you're not a parent, these lessons are for anyone navigating a major life transition, pursuing a creative dream, or learning to trust themselves more deeply. I hope this episode meets you exactly where you are.

🎙️ 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 [email protected] 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 :) 

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Hi cutie! I am reairing the first-ever episode I did on Human design with Dana and Shayna from the Dayluna Human Design Podcast. I have been thinking a lot about birth charts with my son coming in just a couple weeks, and I had this episode on the brain because of that! It's a great one to start to learn about yoru design, so pull up your chart, sit back and enjoy!

On The Guest: Shayna Cornelius and Dana Stiles, Human Design specialists and co-creators of DayLuna, are here on a mission to empower the collective towards self-love, personal freedom, and radical authenticity. Their wildly successful DayLuna Human Design Podcast has generated over 850k downloads worldwide.

From this conversation you’ll learn:

• How to navigate your life in alignment with your purpose

• The danger of comparing yourself to your colleagues

• The basics of human design

• The blueprint of your energy

• Why self-awareness is freeing

• Strategy vs authority

• The 5 different energy types

• Energy differences in couples and how to navigate them

• The ideal work hours for your energy

• Ideal careers for different energy types

• What you’re designed to feel when you are in alignment

• The importance of focus and rest for Projectors

• How to use your specific creative energy

• The danger in confusing the love of recognition for the love of the work

• The collective “crumbling” and “rising”

• 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 [email protected] 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 :) 

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Hi Cutie! Today I'm resharing an episode that changed my life! Listen to hear the advice that shifted everything in my creative career. Love this episode with Mural Artist, Patrick Ganino! Check it out.

Original Description below:

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 

🎙️ 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 [email protected] 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 :) 

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