The Unbridled Creative Podcast

We often think of the birth of a child as a fresh start—a blank slate of health and comfort. But what if many of the "normal" struggles we see in newborns, from colic to restless sleep, are actually cries of physical pain rooted in the womb? Today, we are joined once again by Ken Moench, author of the groundbreaking new book Every Baby Hurts. Ken shares the powerful story of how his own grandchild...

What if the path you’ve built… isn’t the one God is asking you to walk next? In this conversation, we sit with Lisa Marie Garcia—former tech CEO turned faith-led publisher—and trace the winding road that led her from control to complete surrender. From leading enterprise-level clients like Nike and NASA to standing in worship with open hands, asking God a risky question—“Which path do You want for...

If you’ve ever felt like your marketing is a constant cycle of trying, stopping, and starting over again… you’re not alone. We’ve seen it time and time again—business owners caught in the noise, chasing the next best thing, wondering why nothing seems to stick. In this final Creative Spark of our How Marketing Works series, we invite you into a different way. Because the truth is, marketing was ne...

We know how easy it is to sit in that tension—spending money on marketing and quietly asking, “Is this even working?” If you’ve ever felt that, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we gently challenge the way most of us have been taught to measure success. Because the truth is, when we only look at sales, leads, and revenue, we’re only seeing the tip of the iceberg. We miss the quiet, fa...

Have you ever told yourself, “I tried that… and it didn’t work”? We get it. We’ve been there too. In this episode, we sit with that tension—the space where effort feels invisible and results feel delayed. It’s the place where doubt creeps in and fear gets loud. And more often than not, it’s where people quit. But what if the problem isn’t your marketing… it’s your timeline? We unpack the truth mos...

We hear it all the time: “I just need more leads.” But what if that very pursuit is what’s quietly holding your business back? In this first Creative Spark of our series, we slow down and take an honest look at what’s really happening beneath the surface. Because chasing leads without clarity often leads to frustration, distraction, and a calendar full of the wrong people. And over time, that does...

This episode explores how Disney's approach to creating magical moments can inspire businesses to elevate customer experiences. Learn about the power of moments, insight, pride, and connection to build memorable interactions that grow your business. Key topics : The importance of creating memorable moments in business Walt Disney's journey from failure to success The four key elements of magic mom...

We’ve been sitting with so many conversations lately—business owners doing “all the things” and still feeling frustrated, stuck, or disappointed with their marketing. And if we’re honest, we’ve been there too. Expecting marketing to produce something it was never designed to do. In this episode, we gently pull back the curtain and reset what marketing actually is—and what it isn’t. Because marketi...

Last week, we talked about what happens when life throws you over the fence. This week, we’re exploring a different moment — the one where you know it’s time to jump. For many of us, that moment comes quietly at first. A growing tension. A whisper from God that something isn’t aligned anymore. Maybe the work is successful on the outside, but deep down you know something needs to change. In this co...

Sometimes life doesn’t gently invite us to change — it throws us over the fence. In this deeply personal episode, we share what happens when the life you thought you were building suddenly disappears. Laura opens up about a moment that changed everything: discovering her husband and best friend in a betrayal she never saw coming. In an instant, her marriage, her business, her identity, and the lif...

In this episode of Be Locally Loved, host Laura Capes Terry sits down with co-host Trent Soles to unpack the inspiration and impact behind BeLocal — a platform designed to proactively welcome new homeowners and connect them with trusted local businesses. Together, they explore how BeLocal was born from a simple but powerful need: new homeowners often move into a town with no clear roadmap to its p...

There are moments in life when it feels like everything is falling apart — when the visa is denied, the job is on the line, and the dream feels out of reach. This week, we sit down with David Chabukashvili, founder of L-Card, and his story reminds us that what feels like the end may actually be the beginning. David grew up in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia, where freedom wasn’t assumed — it...

On today’s episode of The Unbridled Creative , we sit down with Freddie Mitchell , owner of Patriot Animal Hospital in Georgetown, Texas — a military veteran turned entrepreneur who traded tanks, structure, and a guaranteed pension for a calling God placed on his and his wife’s hearts. Freddie shares his journey from serving 14 years as an Armor Officer to building a family-run veterinary practice...

Some seasons of leadership feel like standing in the rubble, wondering if what you’re building will ever stand again. In this episode, we sit with Tori Clark as she invites us into one of those seasons—the acquisition and turnaround of a struggling med spa, and the slow, sacred work of rebuilding culture, trust, and human connection. Tori walks us through what it really takes to lead people out of...

On today’s episode of The Unbridled Creative , we sit down with Tori Clark, founder and CEO of SpaLux in Georgetown, Texas — an award-winning entrepreneur whose journey was shaped by loss, resilience, and a deep trust in God’s leading. Tori takes us back to a defining childhood moment: watching her family home be foreclosed on and seeing defeat on her father’s face. That moment planted a quiet but...

For many of us, the fear around AI isn’t really about technology — it’s about identity. It’s the quiet question underneath the noise: Will this make me invisible? Will I lose my voice? Will I be replaced? In this episode, we sit right in that tension. Laura shares her journey from being the quiet observer to finding her voice — and now feeling called to help others protect theirs in a rapidly chan...

What if clarity isn’t about doing more—but about asking better questions? In seasons of growth, opportunity, and overwhelm, we’ve learned that alignment with God often begins by slowing down long enough to listen. In this episode, we walk through a simple but deeply grounding alignment framework that emerged from a season of overwhelm, health challenges, and hard decisions. Together, we explore ho...

At the end of this year, what outcome would make you pause and say, “Wow — that was all worth it”? In this conversation, we slow things down and ask the deeper questions beneath the goals, the grind, and the plans. Not to pressure ourselves — but to align our lives with God’s calling and learn how to move forward in faith, even when the path isn’t clear. In this episode, we reflect on what it trul...

“I had no confidence, no certainty — just prayer, focus, and the willingness to keep going.” In this episode of The Unbridled Creative, we sit down with Christina, founder of Path Personnel, to talk about what it really looks like to move forward when fear is present and clarity is missing. Christina shares her journey of stepping into a male-dominated industry without feeling qualified, learning...

In this episode, we welcome Lenny Frazzitta — a man whose life reflects what it truly means to live unbridled. Lenny grew up in Detroit with a single dream: to become a professional jockey. Despite being told he was physically disqualified and watching others doubt his future, he carried an unshakable belief that this was his calling. And that belief carried him through more than 13 years of racin...

In this episode of The Unbridled Creative , Laura and Trent sit down with Guido Del Re, owner of da Vinci Pools, whose life proves that an unconventional path can still lead to extraordinary leadership and business success. Guido shares his journey from Mozambique to South Africa, Europe, and eventually Texas, where competitive sailing pulled him out of school and into a life of discipline, risk,...

After a powerful interview with body-mechanics innovator Ken Mensch, Laura draws a parallel between physical pain and business pain: both are signals that something deeper needs attention. Together, Laura and Trent walk through a faith-first, systems-focused way to interpret the “it’s not working” moments in your marketing. Highlights:  • Pain is a pointer, not a verdict—slow down and diagnose the...

In this powerful and deeply insightful episode, Laura and Trent welcome Ken Moench , founder of The Moench Method , a revolutionary approach to bodywork that has helped thousands of people move from chronic pain to restored mobility, hope, and wholeness. Ken has spent more than 30 years specializing in deep corrective work—combining myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and movement—to get to...

On today’s episode of The Unbridled Creative , Laura and Trent talk with beauty and wellness pioneer Megan DiMartino , a lifelong entrepreneur whose journey began with childhood “salon” play and grew into 30+ years of innovation in skincare and spa. Megan shares how she discovered glycolic acid before it was mainstream, launched her first line Glycolique in 1992, and built Novita Spa Clinicals int...

When faith becomes the business plan: Theo Thurston shares how prayer, obedience, and small brave steps built Get Age Fit—an 8,000-sq-ft movement of strength, freedom, and community. Certified personal trainer Theo Thurston, founder and CEO of Get Age Fit, joins The Unbridled Creative to share how faith, discipline, and community turned a prayer into a thriving business. At 47, Theo completed a 12...