The UNSOLICITED Podcast Taylor Spragling

In this episode, we explore the challenge of creative hesitancy among content creators, delving into the underlying factors such as the desire for validation, originality, imposter syndrome, competition perception, and saturation perception. We uncover practical strategies to boost creative confidence and overcome hesitancy, empowering creators to share their work authentically and with conviction. Join us as we navigate the complexities of creativity hesitancy and unlock newfound content con...

Taylor welcomes a very special guest, Dareus, a talented Neo-soul musician and producer. The two embark on Dareus' musical journey and explore the essence of his sound. Dareus shares the story of his musical evolution, from the early inspirations that ignited his passion to his journey as a producer in the industry. The two dive into the art of songwriting and gain insight into Dareus' creative process when collaborating with other artists, exploring the dynamics of collaboration and th...

Kieran Davis, founder and owner of Contagious Collection, joins Taylor to share his story of personal challenge, personal growth, and resilience. The brand Contagious Co, was created to spread awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. Join the conversation as the two speak on struggles, his mission to make self-love contagious, the importance of investing in yourself, mindset, influence, and much more.

On this week's episode, we're joined by Marriage and Family Therapist Aaliyah Maura. Fellow content creator and blogger, Aaliyah shares her expertise in the field of marriage and family therapy. She hits on the topic of trauma, the body and its response to stress, healing, what healthy communication looks like, and even the importance of sacrifice. Tune in to this hour of therapy!

This week we're joined by creator of the I Am Me: No Excuses, No Regrets brand, TJ Mitchell. TJ opens up about his life, experiences, and how he became so self-assured as a proud gay, black man in America. We share our thoughts on church and Christian views of homosexuality, self-assurance, negative self talk, evil eyes, the importance of chasing your passions, and how Todrick Hall and his music has helped him to overcome so much.

This week, we're joined by fellow creative, business owner, and style coach, K. Scott. Scott shares the scoop on her personal experience with domestic violence. She reveals how the relationship came about, the abuse she suffered through, the signs of an abuser, why and how things ended.