2,678,400 seconds went by in the month of August, and I swear I lived in every one of those moments. Without rushing, without disassociating, and without spiraling out, August was pure joy. From playing weekly at our Hotel Vegas residency to traveling home to shoot commercials and videos, to celebrating my favorite person, to finishing a 5K that we trained for all summer, and ending with my favorite release EVER, there were so many moments that made me feel ALIVE.

As much as I’d like to share them all (who knows, maybe in 2025 I’ll start a podcast and release these on Spotify 🤔), here are the highlights:

FIRST! Let’s talk about the fact that we had a residency at one of our favorite venues in ATX, and we came together as a team to really establish ourselves in a new city. That alone was a huge challenge, but we did it and tackled every obstacle that came our way. After all, we moved to Austin, Texas, during the slowest, hottest time of the year.

I was honestly nervous at first because, like every artist, I did my best to get the word out about our live show that we were oh so excited for the world to see. I found myself sinking into anxiety every week, wondering if people would come. It was tough at first to battle the blazing sun and people’s desire to be in cold air, but nevertheless, people showed up! Not only did they show up, but some even came weekly. I’m forever grateful to everyone who bought a ticket each week to see the same show. 😅

BUT was it the same show?

Every week, the lingering thought of “living in the moment like it’s forever” became more and more prevalent as we prepared to release what I think know is our greatest song to date. From the live reviews to the new duo set, pushing through even though Edward was on the road to recovery with his wrist, to realizing that five years spent building in New Orleans led to this moment, we naturally gave our absolute best every night. I was surprised to see that people didn’t come just to hear music or even just to go out; they came and kept coming back for an experience. I can honestly say this residency elevated my view of what I do and reaffirmed what I’ve always thought my music and artistry would be: something of connection. Where we share moments, sing songs together, and take a moment to breathe and BE, without consequence.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED 💪🏾

Next step: PUT THIS SONG OUT INTO THE WORLD.

"Stop Overthinking" was easily the funnest song I’ve ever put together. It’s the first song that I stayed completely patient with until the end. It’s the first song that I’ve ever written that I can listen to over and over again on repeat. It speaks to me and reminds me of home, center, and being grounded where I am safe. It’s a song for the overthinkers, underachievers, overachievers, the ADHD(ers), and your typical neurodivergent forced to fit into a strange, box-shaped world.

The last night of the residency was packed, and people knew the words. I’ll never forget being given an art piece inspired by an experience a friend and I shared at a show.

In between the shows, we continued with the normal “routine” things like running as a family and team, working on music, finishing this release, and more.

There were several times I was tempted to spiral out.

But I think that’s why I wrote "Stop Overthinking," as a reminder and mantra for every time the spiral started and I found myself wanting to give up.

I’m learning the hard lessons right now, but one thing that stands out is that it’s really about keeping one foot in front of the other and understanding that sometimes the path you choose in life is a less-traveled, bushy mess. That doesn’t mean it’s not the right path. Grab your nearest hatchet and hack down those thorns because once the path is open, you can come and go, and others can now find their way through your experience.

Guess what? THAT MAKES FOR GREAT COMMUNITY ❤️

Austin is a fast-paced, tough city, but this summer reminded me that I am resilient and to make every moment count. Things are now rolling, and we have a full fall schedule. Thanks for being on this journey with me. Make sure to check my Instagram stories & TikTok for the day-to-day happenings of LeTrainiump trying to “make it.” and make sure you stream “Stop Overthinking” ato remind yourself that its all in your head. YOU GOT THIS ❤️

Glad you’re along for the ride 🫶🏾