Mask-off

In April, I decided to head back to a recording studio I know and love from earlier in my career, Engine Room Audio. I had the honor of recording my singles and EPs at this incredible studio with my previous record label and management. I don’t regret a minute of my journey to this point, and consistently feel incredible gratitude for all the mentors who helped shape who I am as an artist. It was because of this team, I achieved momentous goals early in my career and I won’t ever forget a minute of their work and dedication. I had a truly blessed ride, charting on billboard twice and getting to perform on such beautiful stages and festivals in every major (and not so major) city in the USA with dancers, a band, and my own touring manager. 

For the past seven or eight years since having children, I put my dreams of writing and performing aside. I threw myself into raising my young family, believing that my time on stage had passed; like you can just age out of passion and destiny. When people would ask me if I missed music, I’d answer that I took my music as far as I could and was proud of it. I told everyone that now I was OK letting it go to reach new milestones. Nothing could be farther from the truth. The truth is music and singing are apart of my DNA and denying that, is denying my entire identity. This year in Winter 2024, I had a powerful clarion call. Why was I denying myself of the pleasures of my gifts? What did I have to loose by embracing my talents? In the past, I depended on everyone else to hand me success. Don’t get me wrong, I have always worked my absolute hardest and I never took no for an answer. I have always just given power of my success to a record label or a booking agent or an A-list songwriter. Now, I am embracing my highest excitement and removing any inauthentic masks. No longer do I fear failure or people’s indifference and will not people please my way to success. 

Now as I sit here and analyze my career to this point, I’m thrilled to reach a point where I know that all the magic and success will always come directly from me. Now is my time, and it will come straight from me. It will come from the deep passion in my belly, that drives me to sing my heart out and lay all the lyrics on the table. The magic that fills me with incredible excitement when I nail a new song. Pulsating energy is what occurs every time I complete a studio session. For the first time in my life, I realize the destination just doesn’t matter as much as following my heart every day without any expectations. I firmly believe my music will be heard by all those who need and love it. I am so excited to be living mask-less and all that lies ahead. Thanks for following along; I so deeply appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. ♥️