🧗 💪Don’t Quit: Music, Beating Cancer & the Power of Being a Late Bloomer w/ Monty Criswell episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 4, 2025 · 1H 3M

🧗 💪Don’t Quit: Music, Beating Cancer & the Power of Being a Late Bloomer w/ Monty Criswell

from Unleash Your Inner Creative with Lauren LoGrasso (A Creativity Podcast) · host Lauren LoGrasso Productions LLC

Have you ever felt like giving up on your dream?  Like it’s taking too long, or like  maybe you missed your shot? Today’s guest is a Grammy-nominated hit songwriter and public speaker, Monty Criswell. He got his first big break at age 39, after more than a decade of rejection. He’s also a colon cancer survivor whose story is a masterclass in perseverance, purpose, and the power of the late bloomer.If you're a creative, feeling stuck or wondering if it’s “too late,” this conversation will remind you why you can’t quit now and HOW to keep going.From this episode, you’ll learn:-Why success later in life can be a blessing-How to stay creative when life gets hard-What to do when doubt creeps in-The antidote to writer’s block -AND the surprising power of community, faith & love💪 This one is for the dreamers still climbing.🎙️ 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 :)  Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me: @LaurenLoGrassoHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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Have you ever felt like giving up on your dream?  Like it’s taking too long, or like  maybe you missed your shot? Today’s guest is a Grammy-nominated hit songwriter and public speaker, Monty Criswell. He got his first big break at age 39, after more...

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