The Creative Key

hey! let's dicsuss the impact of social media on our everyday lives and 3 ways that i distance myself and disconnect from the digital world, as a creator and as someone who works in influencer marketing. Try Lingoda out for yourself here: https://try.lingoda.com/GlowGrind_Sprint & use my code GLOW2023 for a discount! happy learning!!  new ep's every wednesday to fill that slump of the week :) let's chat on the @growandgrindpod instagram! Thank you to Lingoda for sponsoring today's episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

hey hey - happy 2023! let's dicsuss the january blues, slumps and searching online for motivation Try Lingoda out for yourself here: https://try.lingoda.com/GrowGrind_LanguageWins & use my code WINWITHGLOW for a discount! happy learning!!  new ep's every wednesday to fill that slump of the week :) let's chat on the @growandgrindpod instagram! Thank you to Lingoda for sponsoring today's episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

hey hey - happy 2023! let's dicsuss what i've learned from spending intentional time alone, because it's completely changed my life and perspectives new ep's every wednesday to fill that slump of the week :) let's chat on the @growandgrindpod instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

hey hey! so what's delayed gratification... & how can it help you achieve those shiny goals of yours? new ep's every thursday to fill that slump of the week :) let's chat on the @growandgrindpod instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

hey!! i heard you're ready to discuss setting boundaries and exiting your people-pleasing era! new ep's every thursday to fill that slump of the week :) let's chat on the @growandgrindpod instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey! Welcome back friends - thank you for being here. Today's episode is all about *self-growth* and in the same breath, the scaries I feel for turning 20 this week. How do we adult? How do I react to bad news? Where have these responsibilities come from? Enjoy the episode!! I've also introduced a new segment this time around... introducing #foodforthought - let me know if you take anything away from this week's thought, I'll be posting over on the podcast Instagram about this, let's chat! Instagram: @bymedley @lauramedleyy

Happy Wednesday, friends! How is your week going? I hope you are doing well & looking after yourselves! I'm back (after a few weeks off!) with an episode allll about self loveee! Focusing on self deprecating humour, social media toxicity & what you can do to change your mindset around, well, yourself, this episode's aim is to spark thoughts about conscious thinking! I hope it can keep you company however and wherever you listen to it! Take a pic of yourself listening (or of your surroundings while doing so!) & tag me on instagram! I'd love to see!! Instagram: @bymedley @lauramedleyy Mentioned: • Goes Without Saying - Sephy & Wing • Jade Darmawangsa video • Cole Hastings - 'Self Deprecating Humour is Toxic'

Welcome back, friends! I'm SO happy to be back at the mic (with a coffee of course) recording for this podcast! I've missed connecting with you all! I hope you enjoy today's episode, it's a bit of a chatty and honest first episode back, where I talk all about navigating adulthood and how i'm finding post-uni life! I hope it can keep you company while you go on a walk, study or drive! Get involved over on instagram!! @bymedley @lauramedleyy this episode focuses on the following topics: - navigating adulthood/my late teens - finding your way career-wise and creatively - mental health + productivity mentioned: Goes Without Saying (Sephy + Wing) Deep Dive (Ali Abdaal + Unjaded Jade)

Welcome back friends! I hope you enjoy today's episode, it's a bit of a chatty and deep one but I hope you enjoy it! I hope it's somewhat useful and thought-provoking for you :) Check out the podcast instagram: @growandgrindpod This episode focuses on the following topics: - the aesthetic/money priviledge of content creation - can we actually be authentic online? Mentioned: Amazing Creators: @unjadedjade @meggghughes @c0nstellate Podcast Ep: Anything Goes by Emma Chamberlain

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H'Hello! Welcome back to the new (and improved) podcast! We're starting of this new era strong! I took a month off and.. well.. a lot changed for me! Listen as I chat about how my life has moved in a different direction, friendships & mental health. FAVOURITES: - My Favourite Murder episode here - Acting My Age With Rohini Elyse episode here - Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn - Ukelele - Dominic Fike's Music GET INVOLVED WITH THE POD & BE FEATURED IN FUTURE EPISODES! email me at creativekeypod@gmail.com (with a review of the podcast or with your highlights of the week! something you're grateful for/have achieved recently!) leave a review of my podcast here Is there anything you need advice on? Ask me here and I may feature it in a future episode: https://tellonym.me/laurmedley MY SOCIALS: YouTube Channel  (Laura Medley) Second Channel (lauramedley) IG: @laurmedley / @bymedley Check out my Etsy business here Twitter: @itslauramedley My Spotify Account + Playlists Are you interested in sponsoring this podcast? - enquire here: creativekeypod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laurmedley/message

Hello! Welcome back to the podcast! I took a couple of weeks off (as mentioned at the beginning of this episode) but I'm back and I decided to do a Q&A episode for this week! I really enjoy this style of podcasting so let me know if you do too! Timecode To Skip To (as mentioned): 17:43 MENTIONED: - Emma Chamberlain's podcast episode here - Disney+ / Hannah Montana - Netflix / Good Girls - Dominic Fike + Avenue Beat - coffee by quinn XCII featuring Marc E. Bassy - Studio Vlogs via YouTube Is there anything you need advice on? Ask me here and I may feature it in a future episode: https://tellonym.me/laurmedley MY SOCIALS: YouTube Channel  (Laura Medley) Second Channel (lauramedley) IG: @laurmedley / @bymedley The Noun Project Collective Page Twitter: @itslauramedley My Spotify Account + Playlists Are you interested in sponsoring this podcast? - enquire here: laurmedleybusiness@gmail.com (Theme Song - 'A Melody' by Maddox.) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laurmedley/message

Hello! In today's episode, I wanted to have a chat about perfectionism, something that has had such a big impact on my life. I will be doing episodes that go into more depth on this topic. This is more of an introduction episode! MENTIONED: The Noun Project Collective Page My Media Instagram Account - @lauramedleywork ‘Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.’ - Oprah Winfrey Bow Anderson Outspoken The Podcast Nile Wilson Nintendo Switch The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell ‘Down To Earth With Zac Efron (Netflix) The Perfectionism Project Podcast Is there anything you need advice on? Ask me here and I may feature it in a future episode: https://tellonym.me/laurmedley MY SOCIALS: YouTube Channel  (Laura Medley) Second Channel (lauramedley) IG: @laurmedley / @lauramedleywork TNPC: @nounprojectcollective Twitter: @itslauramedley My Spotify Account + Playlists Are you interested in sponsoring this podcast? - enquire here: laurmedleybusiness@gmail.com (Theme Song - 'A Melody' by Maddox.) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laurmedley/message

Hello! In today's episode, I wanted to have a chat about YouTube, social media, the cultures online & ultimately, the toxicity of being in the public eye. I also address some changes I've decided to make to the podcast itself & overall just have a conversation about how I'm feeling towards youtube. Timestamps: 12:05 - Thoughts on YouTube 20:45 - Cancel Culture 23:18 - What I've Learned/Advice For Creators 30:24 - Social Pressures As An 'Influencer' 35:20 - 'The Age Problem' + Stereotypes 41:10 - Views Don't Matter. MENTIONED: The Noun Project Collective Page “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” by Walt Disney Growing Up & Sometimes Down Podcast JP Saxe's EP DAngelo Wallace: Youtube + Podcast This Lie Will Kill You - Chelsea Pitcher The Imagineering Story - Disney+ Is there anything you need advice on? Ask me here and I may feature it in a future episode: https://tellonym.me/laurmedley MY SOCIALS: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYICQReRkSlpBiTquuXTTqQ  (Laura Medley) Second Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG7OK-IQR3WurpNarIfrr5w? (lauramedley) IG: @laurmedley TNPC: @nounprojectcollective Twitter: @itslauramedley Spotify:  laurmedley Are you interested in sponsoring this podcast - enquire here: laurmedleybusiness@gmail.com (Theme Song - 'A Melody' by Maddox.) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laurmedley/message

Hello! Welcome back to the creative key! Today's episode is the first guest episode of this podcast with the lovely Jada Jones! We talk all about social media, along with career aspirations & advice we have for other creatives! I featured on an episode of Jada's Podcast 'HighKey AdulTeen'! Check it out here Jada's Social Medias: YouTube + Instagram BLM Resources: This article links many useful resources/charities/petitions. I would highly recommend reading it through and choosing to make a conscious effort to support this movement:  MENTIONED: 'We rise by lifting others' - Robert Ingersoll 'If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan and guess what they have planned for you? not much.' Musicians to check out: Post Malone, Ed Sheeran, Dermot Kennedy & Thelma Plum Podcasts to check out: The Real Reel & Teenager Therapy Influencers to check out: Michelle Choi, Renee Amberg & Natacha Océane Random Favourites: Online Classes + 'Women Don't Owe You Pretty' book by Florence Given GET INVOLVED IN FUTURE EPISODES! Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativekeypodcast/ Is there anything you need advice on? Ask me here and I may feature it in a future episode: https://tellonym.me/laurmedley MY SOCIALS: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYICQReRkSlpBiTquuXTTqQ  (Laura Medley) Second Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG7OK-IQR3WurpNarIfrr5w? IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurmedley/ (@laurmedley). Twitter: https://twitter.com/itslauramedley (@itslauramedley) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/laurmedley?si=0v994BuSSBqpgLRwWJhLIw (laurmedley) For business enquiries, sponsorships or if you're interested in guesting on the podcast, email me via: laurmedleybusiness@gmail.com (Theme Song - 'A Melody' by Maddox.) Sponsorships: off for this episode --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laurmedley/message

Hello! In today's episode, I decided to answer a few of your advice questions, sharing things I've learned during my time at school/online to help you! From toxic friends to my top 5 habits that help me manage my mental health, I cover a lot of different topics within this episode - maybe some that you can relate to! I talk all about university, business & coming out of your shell! MENTIONED: 'you have to change your thinking first, and then the evidence appears. our big mistake is that we do it the other way around. we demand to see the evidence before we believe it to be true' You Are A Badass - Jen Sincero Casey Neistat/Phillip DeFranco Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/44nHImyFef6DqEBZpMXbHa?si=Sv89pURhTNyusOkVmLNztQ Dua Lipa/Rolling Stone Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7iqPKOetyY1EOg3CREriol?si=nY6_jXU9SOKjE00xvlDPMg James & Carys' Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZzBZZvEOEhxmqRZ_rVzCWQ Magic Stars Reckoning - Netflix Fleabag - BBC GET INVOLVED IN FUTURE EPISODES! Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativekeypodcast/ Is there anything you need advice on? Ask me here and I may feature it in a future episode: https://tellonym.me/laurmedley MY SOCIALS: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYICQReRkSlpBiTquuXTTqQ  (Laura Medley) Second Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG7OK-IQR3WurpNarIfrr5w? IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurmedley/ (@laurmedley). Twitter: https://twitter.com/itslauramedley (@itslauramedley) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/laurmedley?si=0v994BuSSBqpgLRwWJhLIw (laurmedley) For business enquiries + sponsorships: laurmedleybusiness@gmail.com (Theme Song - 'A Melody' by Maddox.) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laurmedley/message

Hello! In today's episode, I talk all about value and mindset - two topics that are really important to me. We tend to put other people's opinions of us on a pedestal...why? In this episode, I go into depth about the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset and how we can control how we let outside influence affect us and our view of ourselves. MENTIONED: 'if you find yourself constantly trying to prove your worth to someone, you have already forgotten your value' The Mantra Co: https://www.instagram.com/themantraco/ GET INVOLVED IN FUTURE EPISODES! Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativekeypodcast/ MY SOCIALS: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYICQReRkSlpBiTquuXTTqQ  (Laura Medley) Second Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG7OK-IQR3WurpNarIfrr5w? IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurmedley/ (@laurmedley). Twitter: https://twitter.com/itslauramedley (@itslauramedley) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/laurmedley?si=0v994BuSSBqpgLRwWJhLIw (laurmedley) For business enquiries + sponsorships: laurmedleybusiness@gmail.com (Theme Song - 'A Melody' by Maddox.) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laurmedley/message

Hello! In today's episode, I talk about a topic that I'm honestly very passionate about - perfectionism. I have been dealing with perfectionism for a long time now and I really want to bring my thoughts about the topic into this podcast. In this episode, I go into depth about how we value 'perfect' and the differences it can have person-to-person. I further talk about mindset and how you can take control of the situation by changing your perspective. MENTIONED: 'strive for progress, not perfection' Melodrama - Lorde: https://open.spotify.com/album/2B87zXm9bOWvAJdkJBTpzF?si=ef1qoMqOSXekz4tmw1jvKQ Tara Michelle Vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/user/taramichellevlogz Coffee Syrups: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simply-French-Vanilla-Syrup-Litre/dp/B0058GXPJO/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3TDYXZKV2SY41&dchild=1&keywords=vanilla+coffee+syrup&qid=1589833862&sprefix=vanilla+coffee+%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-6 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tate-Fairtrade-Caramel-Syrup-750ml/dp/B07VFHR6MN/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1QBFC7581O60B&dchild=1&keywords=caramel+coffee+syrup&qid=1589833890&sprefix=caramel+coff%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-3 GET INVOLVED IN FUTURE EPISODES! Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativekeypodcast/ MY SOCIALS: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYICQReRkSlpBiTquuXTTqQ  (Laura Medley) IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurmedley/ (@laurmedley). Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurmedley1 (@laurmedley1) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/laurmedley?si=0v994BuSSBqpgLRwWJhLIw (laurmedley) For business enquiries + sponsorships: laurmedleybusiness@gmail.com (Theme Song - 'A Melody' by Maddox.) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laurmedley/message

Hello! In today's episode, I talk about the topic that's become all too familiar with us all recently… change. I talk about how I have been handling change during times of uncertainty and share my 5 main tips that will allow you to begin to change your mindset around this topic. I go into depth about learning to treat change as an opportunity of growth & how a slight change in mindset can completely alter the way you view a situation/yourself. MENTIONED: ‘they always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself’ - Andy Warhol May Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4XQAJNlzUu5sZHbn3RAUDe?si=LLRfAuTlRLqkTZVYFIt-Rg Maisie Peters: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2RVvqRBon9NgaGXKfywDSs?si=tFoBG06lSJai5nE0iee9pA Rachel Catherine: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN_umhHPplEwQ0K9BGRpJQQ Instant Influencer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSC2q1Q-7KM GET INVOLVED IN FUTURE EPISODES! Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativekeypodcast/ MY SOCIALS: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYICQReRkSlpBiTquuXTTqQ  (Laura Medley) IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurmedley/ (@laurmedley). Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurmedley1 (@laurmedley1) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/laurmedley?si=0v994BuSSBqpgLRwWJhLIw (laurmedley) For business enquiries + sponsorships: laurmedleybusiness@gmail.com (Theme Song - 'A Melody' by Maddox.) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laurmedley/message

Hello! In today's episode, I speak all about the topic that's looming over all of us recently...productivity! I talk about what productivity means to me, my opinions on 'hustle culture' and share some results from an interesting Instagram questions box! I also delve into how unattainable the standards of productivity we see online are & how we can adjust our mindset to focus on growth and progress! REMINDER: share something you love today! MENTIONED: May Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4XQAJNlzUu5sZHbn3RAUDe?si=LLRfAuTlRLqkTZVYFIt-Rg Pip Millet: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QfEfvB62EEl4upf2ANKkR?si=Bgayckz3SkSQTSuwEySTIA Lilly Ann: https://www.instagram.com/allthingslillyann/ 'Nailed It' - Netflix Forbes Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianscudamore/2019/06/21/antidote-to-hustle-culture/#5c7188cb407f The Perfectionism Project Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QAsL8roKR67O1GO2LiXvS?si=K-ZGA1AFTvm8lSPkoObB8w GET INVOLVED IN FUTURE EPISODES! Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativekeypodcast/ MY SOCIALS: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYICQReRkSlpBiTquuXTTqQ  (Laur Medley) IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurmedley/ (@laurmedley).  Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurmedley1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/laurmedley?si=0v994BuSSBqpgLRwWJhLIw For Business Enquiries email: laurmedleybusiness@gmail.com (Theme Song - 'A Melody' by Maddox.) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laurmedley/message