In this episode, they chat about:
how singing can be used as a tool for personal growth, not just performance
Lauren's holistic approach to voice coaching and creativity
the connection between the voice and challenges like imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and stress
why striving for perfection creates tension and leads to more mistakes
letting go of outcomes and focusing on breath, presence, and process
the "high note" example and how fear directly impacts performance
building self-trust and resilience through creative expression
why mistakes are part of the process and how to recover in real time
tapping into creativity to feel more aligned and fulfilled in everyday life
Resources + Links:
Lauren will be hosting a creative retreat in Austin, Texas, alongside her one-on-one coaching and creative work. Visit her website at www.yourauthenticvoice-studio.com
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Show Notes:
In this episode, Sara talks with Lauren Urso Gray, a Dallas-based voice teacher, creative coach, and founder of Your Authentic Voice. Through her work, Lauren helps women tap into their creative energy and reconnect with their true selves, primarily through singing. Her clients range from professional vocalists and actors to doctors, marketing executives, and accountants, reflecting her belief that everyone is inherently creative and can use that creativity to feel more fulfilled in all areas of life.
Lauren shares her holistic approach to voice coaching, explaining how challenges like imposter syndrome, perfectionism, emotional suppression, and stress-induced tension show up in the voice and can be worked through in real time. She breaks down how obsessing over outcomes, like fearing a vocal crack, actually creates the tension that leads to mistakes, and how shifting toward breath, relaxation, and a more open mindset often leads to better results.
Together, they explore how singing becomes a powerful tool for building self-trust, resilience, and creative confidence, both on stage and in everyday life.
00:00 Welcome to the Show
01:18 Meet Lauren Urso Gray
02:21 Singing as Self Work
04:58 Let Go of Perfectionism
07:25 Resilience Through Mistakes
09:35 Connect With Lauren
