Episodes

  • Are you tired of grinding away, feeling burnt out, and wondering why success still feels so far away? What if the key to abundance wasn’t in doing more but in doing less—and shifting your mindset instead?

    On today’s episode, I sit down with abundance coach, Petia Kolibova to uncover the secrets to manifest abundance, heal your money story, and break free from the grip of hustle culture. Petia shares her transformative journey from overworking and burnout to creating a life of freedom, joy, and financial success and how you can do the same!

    From this episode, you’ll learn:

    How to find, connect with and manifest your inner vision

    How to uncover and rewrite your money story and build a relationship with money for lasting abundance

    Why chasing clients, money, or opportunities is holding you back—and how to start attracting them instead

    Practical tips to embrace ease and step into alignment with your truest self

    If you’ve been craving a life where success and fulfillment coexist, this conversation will inspire and empower you to take the first step toward soulful success. Let’s ditch the hustle, heal our relationship with money, and create a life of unapologetic abundance—together.

    Follow Petia at @PetiaKolibova and visit her website,PetiaKolibova.com.

    Stream “Genie in a Bottle” here: ffm.to/genieinabottlecover

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  • Do you ever feel like there’s no time left for your creative passions? Or maybe you dream of a big, bold goal but aren’t sure how to make it happen? If so, this episode is for you! In today’s Minisode, I’m sharing the power of small, consistent actions and how they can help you move closer to your dreams than you ever thought possible. Inspired by my latest obsession—belly dancing!—I dive into how breaking down your goals into manageable steps can help you show up every day, build momentum, and make real progress. 🌈

    ✨ From this episode, you’ll learn:

    -Why starting small can lead to huge results

    -How to schedule mini creative sessions that actually stick

    -Tips for staying consistent, even with a busy schedule

    -A simple way to find more time for your passion and avoid burnout

    Stream Genie in a Bottle here: ffm.to/genieinabottlecover

    Remember: even the tiniest steps can lead to giant leaps. Tune in, and let’s get one step closer to those creative dreams together! 🎧

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  • Ever feel creatively blocked or struggle to connect with your intuition? Imagine having a tool that helps you access your creativity, gain clarity, and overcome mental roadblocks. Today’s guest, author, tarot reader, and shadow work practitioner Chelsey Pippin, is here to introduce you to the world of Tarot for Creativity! With her guidance, we’ll explore how the tarot deck can be a game-changer in your creative journey and why it’s not about fortune-telling but finding new ways to know, trust, and love yourself.

    From this conversation, you’ll learn:

    -How tarot can help you break through creative blocks and trust your intuition

    -Practical ways to integrate tarot into your creative practice for inspiration and clarity

    -Ways to tune into your intuition to access higher guidance and clarity

    -What ‘scary’ tarot cards really mean

    More on Chelsey Pippin: Chelsey is the author of Tarot Spread Yearbook, Tarot for Writers, and her newest release, Tarot for Creativity, a guide to using tarot for self-reflection and creative expansion. Connect with her at @PipCardsTarot or at tarotforcreativity.com. Get her book Tarot for Creativity now wherever good books are sold and HERE!

    Stream Genie in a Bottle here: https://ffm.to/genieinabottlecover

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  • Today I am revisiting one of my FAVORITE conversations from all of Unleash. It is with the Grammy Award Singer/Songwriter, Ledisi. If you're FIGHTING for your creative dream right now and struggling to be seen...This. Episode. Is. For. YOU! My guest today is a truly special human being, artist, writer, producer, advocate and business woman and I’m so honored to share her story with you. Her name is Ledisi, and some of her accolades include being a Grammy Award Winning powerhouse vocalist, her three Soul Train Music awards, an NAACP Theater Award and 6 NAACP Image Award nominations. Ledisi and I sat down just over two weeks ago, the day before her most recent album, The Wild Card, came out. I wanted to have her on the show because of her incredible talent and unbreakable spirit. She is also one of the warmest people I've ever met and proof that you can have a very successful creative career and maintain your kindness/heart.

    From our conversation you’ll learn:

    -How to stay true to yourself on your creative path

    -How to recover from creative monsters

    -The importance of healing yourself first

    -How to develop stronger boundaries

    -How to keep going when the odds are against you

    -Craft a truly powerful cover song (and some great insider tips about singing, in general)

    -How to take activism into your art

    -The importance of self-care for creatives

    -How to own your greatness

    -The power of “no” & “I am”

    -Recycle your fear!

    -Stream my cover of Genie in a Bottle here: ffm.to/genieinabottlecover

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  • ✨ Do you ever feel like life is passing you by or that your dreams are just out of reach? What if the secret to living a truly fulfilling life lies in embracing your creativity, no matter your circumstances? Today’s guest, Elissa Kalver, is here to inspire you to do just that. Elissa is a stage four metastatic breast cancer thriver, storyteller, and founder of WeGotThis.org, a nonprofit supporting cancer thrivers and their loved ones. She's sharing her journey of turning pain into purpose and redefining success on her own terms and why it's important to remember we're all terminal in order to LIVE!

    From this conversation, you’ll learn:

    -Why embracing creativity and living fully is essential, even when facing life's toughest challenges

    -The mindset shifts that will help you claim your dreams and live with a sense of urgency

    -How to stop comparing yourself to others and create your own metrics for success

    -The power of sharing your story authentically and making a lasting impact

    More on Elissa: Elissa Kalver is a keynote speaker, advocate, and founder of WeGotThis.org, a nonprofit that creates a gift registry for cancer thrivers and their supporters. Her mission is to redefine what it means to live a successful life by inspiring others to embrace their authentic selves and pursue their dreams without hesitation. Elissa's journey is a testament to living with purpose, humor, and a whole lot of heart.

    Pre-Order Elissa’s book here: https://www.elissakalver.com/

    Donate to WeGotThis: https://wegotthis.org/

    Get more info on Cicospace: https://www.cicospace.com/

    Download my cover of "Genie in a Bottle": ffm.to/genieinabottlecover

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    Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative

    Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso


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  • Do you struggle with self-blame, often feeling like every setback in your life or creative career is your fault—even when it’s out of your control? If so, this episode is for you.

    In today’s solo episode, I share a surprising self-compassion hack I learned while playing a game of Monopoly with my family. We’ll dive deep into how luck, chance, and timing impact your creative journey, and why it’s time to stop beating yourself up for things beyond your control. I’ll also walk you through how to let go of self-blame, embrace your best efforts, and start being kinder to yourself, even when things don’t go as planned.

    ✨ From this episode, you’ll learn:

    A fresh perspective on self-blame and how to release it

    Why luck plays a bigger role in success than you might think

    How to cultivate more self-compassion on your creative path

    And, of course, the valuable life lesson Monopoly taught me about all of this!

    Plus, I share exciting personal news—Timmy and I are officially engaged! 💍❤️

    If you’re tired of being your own worst critic, tune in and start embracing more kindness toward yourself and your creative journey today. 🎧

    Listen to my new single, "Genie in a Bottle" Here: https://ffm.to/genieinabottlecover

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  • Do you ever wonder what it takes to succeed in the music industry (or any creative industry, really) and build a decades-long creative career? It might surprise you, but there is a very special key to achieving your biggest dreams--and it all lies in that gorgeous creative imagination of yours! Today’s guest is Billboard-charting music producer and my producer, David P. Stevens. He’s sharing the mindset and strategies that have helped him stay at the top of his game—and how you can apply these lessons to your own creative journey.

    From this conversation, you’ll learn:

    -Proof of why being "delusional" about your dreams can fuel long-term success

    -The mindset shifts needed to build a sustainable creative career

    -How to balance artistry with the business side of the industry

    -Practical tips for putting yourself out there and overcoming self-doubt

    More on David: David is a Billboard-charting jazz and R&B artist, songwriter, and producer who’s worked with top artists like Latoya London. He’s been a prominent figure in the music industry for over two decades, performing at festivals worldwide and producing hit songs for a variety of artists. David’s latest single "Go" is out now, along with my new single, a rock cover of "Genie in a Bottle," produced by David himself!

    Pre-save Genie in a Bottle Here: https://ffm.to/genieinabottlecover

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  • 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

    -Presave my new single, "Genie in a Bottle" Here: https://ffm.to/genieinabottlecover

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  • Have you ever poured your heart and soul into a creative project only to feel consumed by self-doubt and fear just before sharing it with the world? You’re not alone. In this deeply personal episode, I dive into the rollercoaster of emotions that come with releasing new work, especially when it’s not your first rodeo. Whether it's your first, second or tenth release, navigating the vulnerability of "what if" is never easy.Join me as I share my journey of releasing new music after three years and the emotional growth required to face this moment.

    Together, we’ll explore:

    -The emotional rollercoaster before a project launch

    -How to deal with perfectionism and fear of failure

    -Why self-compassion is key to creative success

    -Tips for boldly asking for support and sharing your dream

    -How to return to the joy of creating, even when it feels scary

    This episode is for anyone struggling with self-doubt or perfectionism as they prepare to put themselves out there. Remember, creativity is your birthright, and you deserve to be proud of your work—regardless of the outcome.Tune in, feel empowered, and take that next step to unleash your creativity.

    -PRE-SAVE GENIE IN A BOTTLE: https://ffm.to/genieinabottlecover

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    Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative

    Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso


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  • Do you feel stuck in your creative process or struggle with self-doubt? What if you could access proven techniques to unlock your full potential and discover new levels of self-expression? Today’s guest, Marilyn Horowitz—an award-winning author, filmmaker, and former NYU professor—has guided Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award-winning students with her groundbreaking storytelling method and today she'll do the same for YOU! She shares transformative practices for overcoming barriers, enhancing creativity and healing which you can apply immediately.

    From today’s chat, you’ll learn:

    How to use the Self-Acknowledgment Hug to instantly boost your creativity and happiness.

    Insights from Marilyn’s Word of the Day method to help you find and express your authentic voice.

    Tools to get into and embrace the physicality of creativity!

    Practical tips for overcoming self-doubt and embracing your creative potential.

    Tools for personal healing and emotional well-being.

    And much more! Tune in to discover practices that will elevate your creative journey and enhance your overall well-being.

    More on Marilyn:

    https://www.marilynhorowitz.com/

    Book: https://www.amazon.com/Word-Day-Transform-Writing-Minutes/dp/1803415169

    Pre-save my version of Genie in a Bottle:

    https://ffm.to/genieinabottlecover

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    Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative

    Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso


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  • Have you ever found yourself pouring your heart, soul, and wallet into your creative work, only to feel drained, frustrated, and stuck in a cycle of financial strain? What if I told you that the secret to creating freely and sustainably lies not in your bank account, but in shifting your mindset? Today, we're diving into how to Create Like a Rich Person and why adopting the strategies of wealthy and mainstream creators can help you fund your dreams without breaking the bank or your heart!

    From This Episode You’ll Learn:

    The key mindset shift that allows wealthy creators to fund their projects

    Proven funding strategies every indie creator should know

    How to secure sponsors, grants, and investors without spending your own money

    The importance of thinking outside the box to sustain your creative journey

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  • Do you want to make work that makes a difference in the world? Work that shows the true beauty of humanity? If this sounds like you, you may fear that it might not reach the audience it deserves as the algorithm seems to reward divisive and fear-mongering content. Today’s guest is author and Vice President of Upworthy, Lucia Knell. Lucia has a depth of knowledge on how seeing and sharing stories of human goodness can profoundly impact our personal well-being and inspire positive change. Her story is proof that there’s a way forward for good.

    From this conversation you’ll learn:

    -How to create and grow your work from an authentic and optimistic point of view.

    -How to embrace the vulnerability of believing people are generally good.


    -Tips for creating better boundaries with social media that support mental health.

    -How community-driven content can foster genuine connections.

    -Why it’s important to maintain your creative passions, no matter what your job is!


    More on Lucia: Lucia Knell is the vice president of Upworthy, a media platform dedicated to sharing the best of humanity with the world. She’s spent her career championing the belief that the internet can and should be used as a tool to unite people vs. stoke division. During her tenure at Upworthy she developed the @Upworthy Instagram account, which now has 5 million followers (and counting). She is the co-author of Upworthy’s new book,GOOD PEOPLE: Stories From the Best of Humanity, published in partnership with National Geographic Books. A fierce advocate for mental health access, she strongly believes in the power of taking a step back from social media and engaging in the real world. She is a proud cum laude graduate of Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio with a B.A. in Spanish Literature and Dance. She splits her time between Los Angeles and New York City.

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  • Is there a creative project you’re sitting on? Too scared to put it out? Today I have a surefire way to inspire you to put the project out pronto because SPOILER ALERT: as all the kids in 2013 said: YOLO. You’ll learn the single best question to ask yourself to release self-doubt & make sure you put your creative work out now and Why We must create like it’s our last day! ENJOY!!

    -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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    Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso


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  • Do you ever feel trapped by the expectations of who you’re supposed to be? What if breaking free from these expectations could lead you to a more fulfilling and creative life? Today’s returning guest is author, content creator, tarot card read, leader in the Italian American community, former litigator, and double-ivy league graduate, Leigh Esposito. She will share her journey from good girl attorney to rebellious author and content creator. She’ll teach you how she broke (and continues to break) free from societal norms to live her truth and how you can too!

    From this conversation you’ll learn:

    -How to overcome the fear of pissing people off (including your own family)

    -Why experience matters more than credentials

    -Practical steps for pursuing a brand new passion, and

    -How to navigate the complexities of your generational trauma AND your generational gifts!

    More on Leigh: Leigh Esposito is an author, coach, tarotist, and former attorney with a B.A. in English from Penn and a J.D. from Columbia Law. Her coaching style combines the strategic acumen of a litigator with an artist’s eye for creative expansion, all informed by her trademark positivity and penchant for identifying and maximizing her clients’ strengths. Leigh also draws on the insight and intuition gleaned through her work with tarot, in which she became an expert while researching her debut novel, The Godmother. Through her popular Instagram account @msleighesposito, she explores everything from Italian culture and tarot to empowerment, feminism, and motherhood.


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  • Hi sweet creative! Today I have an incredible treat for you. You are going to hear an episode of one of my new favorite podcasts, Bewildered with Martha Beck and Rowan Mangan. Martha and Rowan are both amazing people. I've had the pleasure of meeting them in real life a couple of times. They're always insightful and inspiring, as is this podcast. I love bewildered because it has a very similar mission to unleash your inner creative. And that is to help you reconnect with your true nature and your authentic voice.

    So check out this episode of Bewildered, hand selected for you by me, about feeling like an alien aka when you're on a healing journey and you realize you've started to outgrow the people around you. Martha and Rowan give great tips on what to do should you find yourself in that situation or if you just in general feel out of place and are looking for your community, they give great tips on how to navigate that. So check it out and make sure when you leave here to give Bewildered a follow and to rate and review.

    Follow the show here:

    -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bewildered/id1498838493

    -https://open.spotify.com/show/49qaW4xxzE8JDAnvy92f4s


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  • Have you ever thought about your creative work through the lens of not only how you want to express yourself, but also, what you want to leave to the world? What is the impression you want to leave about who you are and what you care about? What do you want to leave to your family, to your friends and to the whole entire world? Well, today we're going to chat about why creativity isn't just about personal expression, but also, about your unique creative legacy.

    From This Episode You'll Learn:

    -What Creative Legacy is

    -Why creative legacy matters

    -How to make it a primary focus of your creative work and journey

    -And a surefire antidote to self-doubt!

    -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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    Follow me@LaurenLoGrasso


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  • Have you ever wanted to put a creative project out in the world in a short amount of time and actually done it? I haven't, but I have someone here today who has and can help us to do the same! He'll teach you how to stop overthinking, start trusting your instincts, creating, and putting your work out into the world. Today, my guest is my boyfriend, Timmy, AKA Timothy Michael Blewitt. He's a SAG AFTRA actor, teacher, writer, and a recently published author, thank you very much! Today he is here to discuss his brand new book, 1001 Tips for Actors and Artists in Los Angeles: The Do's and Don'ts of Making It in Hollywood.

    You'll Learn:

    -How Timmy went from idea to published author in 1.5 months (and how you can, too)

    -How to bust through creative blocks and burnout

    -Everything you need to know if you want to self-publish

    -How to move through self-doubt with compassion and get to the other side.

    Buy Timmy's book, 1001 Tips for Actors and Artists in Los Angeles Here: https://a.co/d/dAKDbB6 - Don't forget to rate and review!

    -Remember to subscribe/follow Unleash Your Inner Creative 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 Creative! Today I have a special treat for you! I want to introduce you to a show I've recently discovered that I LOVE called The Best Advice Show. Hosted by Zak Rosen. If you love the Unleash Minisodes, you'll love The Best Advice show!

    The Best Advice Show is your reminder that there are weird, delightful and effective ways to make life slightly and sometimes profoundly better. In every (very short) episode of the show, a different contributor offers their take on making life more joyful, healthful and livable and it's likely gonna be something you can try today, if you want.

    Zak puts out two new episodes per week. To rate, review and follow the show, check it out:

    -On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-advice-show/id1507811918

    -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23pHF1qhzm1gaJEc7pBzSn

    Or wherever you get your pods!

    LOVE YOU!


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  • Have you ever started a new creative venture and just relentlessly beat yourself up every single time you made a mistake? Did it help? I can speak from experience in saying it has never helped me. And in fact, I think it's often held me back. So today we're going to explore with you an alternative to self-criticism when we're releasing a new creative project out into the world. Welcome to the Unleash Your Inner Creative Minisodes! My name is Lauren LoGrasso, I am a Webby award-winning podcast host and creative coach. Every other week for the rest of summer, I will be coming on the pod to give you bite-sized Unleash episodes. Each show will contain actionable advice about creativity, working toward your dreams and self-development. They are full of tools you can implement in your life immediately.

    Today’s topic is: How to Move from “I Suck” to “I’m excited to Improve!" -a journey to finding self-compassion and self-growth instead of self-criticism.

    From today's chat, you'll learn:

    -How to recognize that you are stuck in a self-critical voice

    -A visualization for how learn what your inner-critic wants for/from you

    -How to focus on and work toward what you want to improve, and

    -The importance of self-forgiveness

    -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

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  • Are you a people pleaser? Do you find yourself constantly setting yourself aside so that you can tend to other people’s issues, avoiding yourself/your goals? Do you give unsolicited advice? I feel you and struggle with all of the above. Well, good news: today’s guest is codependency facilitator, expert, and spiritual counselor, Erika Wright. She has TONS of advice on how to stop abandoning yourself and start staying present with your emotions and desires.

    From this conversation you’ll learn:

    -How to identify and heal from codependency using spiritual and holistic approaches

    -How to navigate your emotions and develop emotional resilience

    -The difference between creativity and codependency

    -How to finally stop giving unsolicited advice and turn the mirror on yourself!

    And More

    More on Erika Wright: https://erikawright.org/

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