Unleash Your Inner Creative with Lauren LoGrasso Lauren LoGrasso Productions LLC

Have you ever dreamed of starting a business of your own? Often when thinking about going into entrepreneurship, it feels overwhelming, like you just don’t know enough and like it’s just too daunting to even start. But it IS possible and you can do incredible things when you put belief and hard work behind your vision. Today’s guest is the CEO and Founder of ZolliCandy and she will share tools on how to do just that--revealing her journey of starting a company at just 7 years old, turning it into a thriving business and eventually becoming the youngest person ever to grace the cover of Entrepreneur magazine. 

From this conversation you’ll learn:
-Why she chose to go to college at Michigan State, even though she was already running a multi-million dollar company 
-What goes into creating a good pitch
-How to move past self-doubt
-Ways to tend to your mental wellness
-How to maintain a positive mindset
And Much More!

More on Alina:  Alina Morse is an entrepreneur and CEO and Founder of ZolliCandy—the clean teeth candy. Not only is she a freshman at Michigan State University, but she has continued to make history by being the youngest Inc. 5000 CEO and the youngest person to grace the cover of Entrepreneur Magazine. With a line of over 10 products and distribution in 20,000 stores in the US as well as in over 12 countries, Alina continues to drive growth and innovation in the candy space. She has earned over 300 million media impressions including a Ted Talk, GMA, Dr. Oz, as well as being a verified influencer.

Check out Zollicandy: https://zollipops.com/ 
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What’s your biggest dream? Today’s guest’s biggest dream was to write. On the show we will reveal how she achieved that dream after many years of envisioning it, working toward it, getting close and then finally taking the leap and getting her big break. For the past several years she has made her living writing for TV on shows like  KIPO AND THE AGE OF WONDERBEASTS, JURASSIC WORLD: CAMP CRETACEOUS, and MY LITTLE PONY: MAKE YOUR MARK. She's also explored younger audiences, writing for shows, such as Nickelodeon’s BOSSY BEAR and Mattel's THOMAS & FRIENDS: ALL ENGINES GO!  Leore’s story is one I wanted to tell because once we moved to LA, I learned that I actually had a significant impact on her creative journey. It’s an important reminder that one sentence of encouragement can really change the course of someone’s life, and then when you see a talent in someone, you should never be afraid to reflect it back to them. It’s also just a testament to what belief in YOURSELF and your creativity can do. 

From this conversation you’ll learn:

-The power in complimenting ones creative work

-How to keep your creative passions alive while working a day job

-The behind-the-scenes process of writing for the screen

-How to build your connections & get your start in Hollywood 

-How to overcome imposter syndrome & build unwavering faith in yourself and your talent 

Also, a little reminder that In the month of April, Unleash Inner Creative is collaborating with Michigan State University’s (My Alma Mater's) student-run radio station, Impact 89FM. Each week this month, you’ll hear from a remarkable MSU student or alumni who is doing great, creative work out in the world and/or on campus. These episodes will air on both the Impact radio station, 89FM, as well as on the usual Unleash Your Inner Creative podcast feed.

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Check out The Impact: https://impact89fm.org/


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Have you ever had a mentor? How about a mentee? As a student, recent grad or anyone, really, it can be feel daunting to find someone in your field of interest to take an interest in you…Likewise, as a mentor, it can be hard to find someone with the passion, work ethic and heart to take your lessons and use them to build something great. Today’s guest is my mentee and podcast AP/editor. From this episode, you’ll learn how our Mentor/mentee relationship came to be and how you can find and cultivate one of your own, too!

In the month of April, Unleash Inner Creative is collaborating with Michigan State University’s (My Alma Mater's) student-run radio station, Impact 89FM. Each week this month, you’ll hear from a remarkable MSU student or alumni who is doing great, creative work out in the world and/or on campus. These episodes will air on both the Impact radio station, 89FM, as well as on the usual Unleash Your Inner Creative podcast feed.
From this conversation you’ll learn:
The value of mentor-mentee relationships + how to find one 
The power of networking and connection-building
How to be your most authentic self in your work environment
The necessary steps to prep for a major life or career change 
And Much More!

On the Guest: 
Kicking off the first week of our collab, today’s guest is Rachel Fulton- she is our editor and associate producer on Unleash!  She is currently a junior at MSU studying broadcast journalism with the goal to pursue a career in radio or podcasting after she graduates next spring. She found her love for radio and all things audio in high school, where she was the News Director and a DJ for 89.5 WAHS Avondale Community Radio. She has been with the Impact since her freshman year where she has continued as the News Producer for The State podcast and the Podcasts Director. Rachel is also our Associate Producer and Editor of Unleash!

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Have you ever worked a nine to five or a day job and struggled to keep your creativity going? It can be really hard when you're in one of these situations to make sure you maintain your creative energy and keep your spirit open to life, inspiration and working toward your bigger dreams. Luckily today, I have a guest who has managed to do just that.

He also happens to be my boyfriend. It’s Timmy, professionally known as Timothy Michael Blewitt!  Timmy recently got a 9to5 after living the past 10 years working as an actor/freelance artist. He’s doing amazing work with his new job but it can be hard to find time for your creative passions outside of that.

In today’s episode, we talk about the challenges of maintaining artistic pursuits alongside a 9 to 5 job, an easy tactic to make progress toward your creative goals outside of work, and the many transferable skills that artists bring to traditional employment.

We Also give you a juicy update on our relationship and what the move in process was like for us in the first 15 minutes of the pod- you do not want to miss that! Can’t wait!!

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Today’s guest is Chrisette Michele. She is a Grammy Award Winning Recording Artist, Newly Crowned Ted x Talk Speaker who has just launched her brand-new podcast “Come Back Sis.” She’s weathered the journey of a 15-year career topping the Billboard Pop and R&B charts, collaborating with artists from Jay Z to John Legend and touring the world. She’s experienced cancel culture firsthand, love, marriage and divorce and the stigmas that come with adult ADHD and Bi-Polar Type 2, all in the public eye.

From this conversation you’ll learn:
How to listen to your body’s signals
The difference between a spirit and a soul
How to find safety in your voice, artistry, and creativity
How to take care of your younger self and current self
The power of setting boundaries
And Much More!

Check out Chrisette's TedX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQz9mRpjEwQ&t=717s

Try Magic Mind: https://magicmind.com/innercreative (Use Code InnerCreative20)

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Do you feel unseen or under-appreciated in your creative journey and career? Does it feel like you don’t have anyone in your corner? Today I am going to call you to remember the early investors, hold gratitude for them and to begin to see yourself. Welcome to the Unleash Your Inner Creative Minisodes! Every day this week, I am 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. Today is the last episode in the series and it's all about taking stock of everyone who HAS believed in you and how to start believing in yourself, too!

You'll Learn:

-How to find and acknowledge the early investors in your creativity and career

-The importance of feeling and sharing your gratitude for the people who believe in you

-How to begin to see yourself

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