Episodes
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...
Published 02/28/23
Published 02/28/23
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.
Published 01/18/23
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.
Published 01/11/23
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.
Published 10/06/22
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.
Published 09/15/22
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...
Published 03/30/22
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...
Published 11/03/21
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...
Published 10/06/21
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
Published 07/06/21
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Published 06/29/21
hey hey, welcome back to the creative key! thank you so much for taking the time to tune in 3 here's the first guest episode of season 2 - i hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed recording it! we chat all about our university experiences right now, balancing creativity + youtube, as well as chatting about other casual topics too & having a laugh! thank you so much to Louise for taking the time to record this episode with me -check out her socials here...
Published 02/22/21
hey hey, happy monday! welcome back to the pod! thank you so much for taking the time to tune in today 3 to kick off the new series (and the new year), i thought it was about time i did a little catch up on the last few months of my life and talked through where i've been! i chat all about creative pressure, giving yourself time out, university and more - i hope you enjoy! i would love to hear your thoughts on the ep. over on the podcast instagram @creativekeypodcast and feel free to leave a...
Published 01/25/21
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...
Published 09/21/20
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...
Published 08/07/20
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...
Published 07/17/20
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' +...
Published 07/09/20
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...
Published 06/24/20
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...
Published 05/26/20
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...
Published 05/24/20
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...
Published 05/19/20
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...
Published 05/12/20
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:...
Published 05/06/20
Hello! Welcome to the first-ever full episode of the creative key podcast! In today's episode, I talk all about loving yourself and discovering your self-worth (& my journey to doing so!).  I talk about growing up in school and how negativity I received during this time affected me, versus how I now deal with hate comments or negative situations. I also include a bit about my youtube journey and how it's helped me start to love myself. I feature a few things that I have been taught that...
Published 04/28/20
Hello hello!!! Welcome to The Creative Key podcast! I am Laura Medley, a content creator, freelancer and media student and I am SO excited to have another platform as an extension to my youtube channel! I can't wait to show you what I have planned for the future of this podcast!!  To keep up to date with the podcast and to get involved with future episodes (including the first one!!), make sure to follow the podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativekeypodcast/ My Social...
Published 04/15/20