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Lauren's Best
by Lauren Best
Lauren's Best invites you to curiously consider art and life as host, Lauren Best, reveals what has unlocked success in her own creative journey. Through healing and growth, she illuminates the creative process as an entrepreneur, mother and interdisciplinary artist. Join one-on-one reflections with Lauren, and delve into intriguing conversations with compelling creators, as together we discover unexpected connections over surprising common ground.Produced by Sam Blake and Lauren Best.
Episodes
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Oh baby: Ready or not here he comes!
I recorded this episode a few days before giving birth to my third son. Excited, waiting, until ready or not here he comes! Listen to share in my reflections on pregnancy, parenthood, and labours of love. I am filled with gratitude, as I embrace this maternal season and take time to focus on...
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Creativity and Emotional Healing: Embracing Intuition with Lesley Turner
"Creativity often gets put on the back burner because we don't see it as a priority. But it's one of the most accessible healing tools that we can use." In this episode, I had a wholehearted conversation with Lesley about the vital connection between creativity, intuition, and emotional…
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Dr. Moyo Rainos Mutamba on Innovating Education and Community Care
In this episode, I'm with Dr. Moyo Rainos Mutamba, an innovative educator and founder of the Ubuntu Learning Village in Gutu, Zimbabwe. Moyo is an artist who uses his gifts to create community and contribute to creating a world where everyone fits. In our conversation he shares his vision of...
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A pregnant pause for an update
In this solo episode, I'm diving into my pregnancy journey along with news for the podcast. We're now in our third season, and for this season I'm enjoying spotlighting conversations with parents who are also creatives. At 34 weeks pregnant, I'm reflecting on how this experience differs from my...
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Alanna Rusnak: Writing after bedtime and author inspiration
"Just be who you're meant to be on this world and don't be afraid to take up space. Just do the thing. Just try, whatever that looks like. Claim your space." -Alanna Rusnak Alanna Rusnak is a pragmatic romantic carving space in the publishing industry. I've been inspired by her award-winning...
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Rebecca Diem on Trusting Creativity in Motherhood
Season 3 of Lauren's Best features conversations with creative parents. We kick it off in conversation with someone Lauren first met way back in high school. Rebecca Diem is a writer of hopeful speculative fiction and poetry, hosts the podcast "Read The North", and has recently added 'mom' to her...
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Lauren's Best of All Guests
This week, we are celebrating the end of Season 2 of the podcast. We are grateful to our amazing guests! Today we are featuring some of the best moments from all of our guests from seasons 1 and 2. It was hard to choose just one selection for each! This round-up represents a collection of...
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When the Body Says No
In this solo episode, I get vulnerable with details about navigating health challenges and chronic pain. From recurring throat infections that led to removal of my tonsils as a teenager, to tendonitis that changed the way I play piano and led to changing career paths, I talk about how I've…
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Announcing what I'm making in 2024: my third baby!
In this week's podcast episode I make a very special announcement… I'm expecting a third boy in November! I open up about creative life and career with kids and how pregnancy affects singing. I have so much gratitude for my fiancé and my family. The excitement is building, and it's been beyond...
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Rethinking Creative Learning: Education Reform with Rée the Interdisciplinarian
Rée is a creative producer who develops and produces interdisciplinary projects impacting the next generation. As a "content" storyteller, not tied to one medium over another when it comes to creating compelling narratives, Rée has journeyed from educating to filmmaking and now into podcasting…
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Poetry Book birthday: celebrating publishing after 1 yr
In this week's episode I celebrate the one-year anniversary of the launch of my first self-published book of poems, Just Leaves. I've talked a lot about the journey leading up to the launch of my debut full-length poetry collection, and my appreciation for the support, positive reviews, and...
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The art of connection and creative success: Brie Stockwell
In this podcast episode I'm speaking with Brie Stockwell, a multi-passionate creative currently focused on nature photography. She also combines her arts experience with life coach training as a success coach for creatives. Our conversation dives into both her personal journey becoming a...
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Podcast community, coaching singers, history into poetry: Lauren's news
In this week's episode, I update you on the exciting projects I've been working on: podcasting, voice / singing coaching, and poetry. My tribute to community and podcasting has taken form in Podcast Pals, a bi-weekly community call for podcasters, podcast producers or editors, and people who want...
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Composing music career balance: Jessica Stuart on scoring a viral doc soundtrack, songwriters' series, confident competence
Jessica Stuart is a multi-instrumentalist and an acclaimed songwriter with an international fan base. Not only taking the lead on stage, she's also a skilled producer and in-demand side person working across genres. I've known Jessica for over a decade and have been inspired by her since our...
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Motherhood in song: jazz musician & educator Brenda Earle Stokes
I was excited to speak with Brenda Earle Stokes, an award-winning jazz musician and innovative music educator based in NYC, and originally from Sarnia, Ontario. I too was raised in small town Ontario and taught piano for years, and I love learning from how other musicians, especially other women...
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Best-selling voice coach Samara Bay on Permission to Speak
Before even launching this podcast, I knew I wanted to bring Samara Bay onto the show to talk about the importance of public speaking, changing what power sounds like, and creating a better world by giving ourselves permission to speak. Once I saw the impact she was having through her acclaimed...
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Wellbeing in Entrepreneurship: Lucy Cullen's burnout recovery and reinvention
I had the pleasure of chatting with Lucy Cullen - a sustainability pioneer, musician, and wellbeing-focused business coach for entrepreneurs. A doer at heart, Lucy started multiple first-of-their-kind companies to create a real environmental impact by addressing food waste. However it was this...
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Subculture scene to digital collaboration: Lauralee Sheehan
Lauralee Sheehan, founder of Digital 55, is pioneering innovative, cross-platform digital storytelling. I first met Lauralee during my indie music scene days in early 20s Toronto. We were both trying to figure out the music publishing world and dreamed of making it big in the local performance...
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Podcasting is better with friends: S1 Deep Dive Debrief
Lauren and her co-producer Sam have a celebratory debrief about the first season of Lauren's Best. Join in the laughs and groans as they relive the highs and lows of production in this behind the scenes chat, from insights into the emergent creative collaboration process, to cable mismanagement…
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Writer and literary agent Cody Caetano
I've been looking forward to interviewing writer Cody Caetano since reading his debut memoir. I read it quickly, washed with emotion and enjoying the gripping ride of comedy and compassion, carried by relentless clarity and childhood imagination. The compelling style and deeply reflective…
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Food culture creative Robin Radomski on social business
Robin Radomski is a creative soul who left her corporate job to start her own boutique agency in Toronto, where she crafts captivating stories through videos and photos with a specific focus on restaurants and food brands. She started her first food account as a graduate school project and grew…
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Playful photos & joyful expression with Sophia Lemon
"Happiness and creativity are intertwined." This conversation is with one of my first creative collaborators. Sophia Lemon photographs ridiculously happy people. We talk about how to worry less and… just go for it! Sophia shares what her clients have taught her about how to make unforgettable...
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Voice Matters: Stephanie Keiko Kong on speaking powerfully
"It's incredibly rewarding to see someone transform their relationship with their own voice and become a more effective speaker as a result." Seasoned voice coaches Stephanie Keiko Kong and Lauren dish about infinity, perfection and the transformative power of expression. With a tribute to…
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Championing Change: Beyond the finish line with Valerie Jerome
Valerie Jerome, former Olympic athlete, teacher and advocate, talks about her remarkable journey, from breaking barriers in sports to her impact through 35 years of teaching. She reveals the relief found in writing her memoir "Races: The Trials and Triumphs of Canada's Fastest Family", and gives…
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Embracing the unexpected: Rebecca Ogilvie on creating The Detour CO
Lauren talks to Rebecca Ogilvie about how embracing her life's surprising detours with humour and resilience led to the creation of The Detour CO, a natural skincare brand. From quitting her job to travel the world and blogging, to the creative side of designing experiences, she reveals her...
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New to poetry? How to start, reading tips, finding your new favourite poems
Inspired by a curious reader's first encounter with poetry, through Lauren's book "Just Leaves", and drawing from her own experiences, Lauren reassures us that it's okay if you don't immediately love or fully understand poetry. With poetry, you can pick it up or put it down when you feel like it,...
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Is embracing nervousness the key to thriving under pressure?
Stomach butterflies? Shaking hands? Negative thoughts? Lauren shows you how to take back control of your nerves with simple tools to embrace discomfort as an important part of your path to success. Even confident people get nervous before a project, performance or presentation, and now you too…
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How do influence and intuition intersect in the creative process?
Lauren explores how to recognize and harness your inner voice, while balancing external influences on your creative projects. Emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and empathy, she encourages a mindful approach to creativity and invites you to embrace your unique journey with authenticity...
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Ali Hassan on writing and good humoured advice
Lauren sits down with Ali Hassan for a candid chat about his memoir "Is There Bacon in Heaven?" They unpack the layers of his creative journey, exploring the fusion of humour and personal growth. Beyond the book, they talk about Ali's involvement in podcasts and the pair delves into the…
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Decoding creativity: how to know if your work is good and finished?
Today, Lauren Best tackles the question "How do you know when something you make is good or finished?" Sharing insights from her past and present, Lauren highlights the importance of trusting your own judgment in the creative process. Thank you to Nic Jasper for the question, and Maxine Iharosy,...
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Unveiling the inspiration and motivation behind Lauren's Best
Explore Lauren Best's creative journey in her newly minted solo podcast, focusing on personal growth, transformative creativity, and embracing your unique voice. Join Lauren's Best on Substack to be the first to comment on new episodes and receive detailed show notes with links to loads of free...
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Lauren's Best invites you to curiously consider art and life as host, Lauren Best, reveals what has unlocked success in her own creative journey. Through healing and growth, she illuminates the creative process as an entrepreneur, mother and interdisciplinary artist. Join one-on-one reflections with Lauren, and delve into intriguing conversations with compelling creators, as together we discover unexpected connections over surprising common ground.Produced by Sam Blake and Lauren Best.
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