Unscripted with Lauren Marie Fleming

Lauren Marie Fleming
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A podcast about the creative process, resilience, and building a sustainable artistic life. Personal reflections on publishing, filmmaking, and what it actually takes to thrive as an artist today. unscripted.laurenmariefleming.com

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  1. FEB 15

    I Don’t Know How to Come Back to America

    After a month of writing, resting, and healing in Mexico, I wrestle with how to carry that lightness back to a country in crisis. This episode explores grief, patriotism, and coming home changed. Experience the full post – with links, images and video – here: https://open.substack.com/pub/laurenmariefleming/p/i-dont-know-how-to-come-back-to-america?r=3gbzcd&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true And be sure to subscribe there and wherever you listen to this podcast. ~~~ SHARING IS CARING LINKS: * Journaling – you can get my course for free right now with code “love”. * Reading – you can see some of my favorites here. * Actively building creative resilience – and I have a free toolkit to help you do that. Get full access to Unscripted with Lauren Marie Fleming at unscripted.laurenmariefleming.com/subscribe

    8 min

  2. FEB 9 · BONUS

    This Is What Art, Language and Culture Can Do

    Dear friend, I know you just got a letter from me yesterday, but experiencing the Benito Bowl in Mexico felt like it deserved a special Monday mention. Bad Bunny’s performance wasn’t just a thing of artistic and symbolic beauty, it was a declaration: * That America is a diverse and beautiful place full of art, culture, and languages. * That together, we are America. * That love and unity is stronger than hate and division. May we all carry that feeling with us as we continue to fight against those who would try to convince us otherwise. With love, Lauren P.S. If you haven’t yet, check out my latest letter on growing up on the border, traveling to Mexico as a visitor, and learning to walk the line between appreciation and appropriation. P.P.S. Trying to figure out how to balance art and activism, life and protest? Me too. I wrote this letter for us. Get full access to Unscripted with Lauren Marie Fleming at unscripted.laurenmariefleming.com/subscribe

    4 min

  3. FEB 8

    Mexico Feels Like Home. That Doesn’t Make It Mine.

    Reflections on growing up on the U.S.–Mexico border, my long relationship with Mexican culture, and what it means to love a place that isn’t mine. This is a personal letter about privilege, borders, discomfort, and the questions that don’t have easy answers—only ongoing responsibility. For photos, links, and the full written letter, visit the full post at Unscripted.LaurenMarieFleming.com. You can subscribe there for weekly letters, and follow the podcast wherever you listen so you don’t miss future episodes. Sharing Is Caring Here are some relevant resources that you might find helpful if you liked today’s letter: * Interested in learning more about the effects of gentrification and over tourism on CDMX? Check out The Gringo Tax Solidarity Fund (GTSF), an organization dedicated to creative solidarity, coalition-building, political education, and resource redistribution. * Wondering how I’m able to have both the confidence and resources to travel around the world? The key is creative resilience, and my 33 Asks® program can help you build up your own. * One of the books that helped me learn about the literal streets of Mexico City was The Interior Circuit: A Mexico City Chronicle by Francisco Goldman. It’s a beautiful story about dealing with grief by learning to drive through this complex maze of cobblestone calles, while also exploring organized crime and the dark sides of this massive city. Order it from an independent bookstore here or get it on Kindle here. * Want to learn more about Mexican culture and practice your Spanish? Check out these shows I’ve enjoyed on Netflix: * El Niñero (The Manny) – a family-friendly drama-filled show that bridges rural rancheros and city culture * La Casa de Flores – super LGBTQ friendly and full of hilarious twists and turns, plus one very iconic accent * Club de Cuervos – think Running Point meets Ted Lasso *Some of these links might be affiliate links, but I only share resources I love, regardless of affiliate status. Get full access to Unscripted with Lauren Marie Fleming at unscripted.laurenmariefleming.com/subscribe

    14 min

  4. FEB 1

    I Don’t Want to Talk About ICE

    I don’t want to talk about ICE — and yet, here we are again. This episode is for anyone who feels reluctant, exhausted, scared of “doing it wrong,” or unsure how to keep using their voice in sustainable ways. From Mexico City, I reflect on the tension between wanting to live a soft, creative, human life and the reality of ongoing human rights violations back home. I share why activism feels especially hard right now, how overwhelm and perfectionism are often by design, and why imperfect action still matters. I also walk through three imperfect principles that are helping me stay engaged without burning out. For photos, links, and resources mentioned in this episode, plus to comment and join the conversation, head to my Substack at Unscripted.LaurenMarieFleming.com. Subscribe there for weekly letters — and follow or subscribe to this podcast wherever you’re listening so you don’t miss future episodes. Get full access to Unscripted with Lauren Marie Fleming at unscripted.laurenmariefleming.com/subscribe

    16 min

  5. JAN 25

    What Bravery Looks Like for Me Right Now

    In this voice-over letter, I reflect on my first night in Mexico City — a missed queer party, a cup of esquites in the plaza, and an unexpected lesson in what bravery actually looks like right now. I explore discernment, boundaries, nervous-system safety, and the quiet courage of trusting myself in a culture that often rewards performance over presence. If you want to see the (hilarious) photos, stickers, and links referenced in this episode, you can find the full letter on my Substack at https://unscripted.laurenmariefleming.com Subscribe there to receive new letters in your inbox, and follow the podcast wherever you listen so you don’t miss future episodes. Get full access to Unscripted with Lauren Marie Fleming at unscripted.laurenmariefleming.com/subscribe

    15 min

  6. JAN 15

    A Letter About Letters

    In this first episode, I share why I’m returning to letters — after blogs, funnels, experiments, and pivots — and why this space is now centered on writing to you, as a friend. A reflection on attention, values, and choosing connection over mass produced content. Get the full experience, including photos, bonus content, and links, visit my Substack: https://unscripted.laurenmariefleming.com/p/a-letter-about-letters. Get full access to Unscripted with Lauren Marie Fleming at unscripted.laurenmariefleming.com/subscribe

    9 min
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A podcast about the creative process, resilience, and building a sustainable artistic life. Personal reflections on publishing, filmmaking, and what it actually takes to thrive as an artist today. unscripted.laurenmariefleming.com

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