We recently had the chance to connect with Lauren Reno and have shared our conversation below.
Lauren, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: What is a normal day like for you right now?
A normal day for me may be surprising to some, but I am a stay at home mom to two of the best kids out there. We wake up, I go get eggs from the chicken coop, make breakfast, get them ready for school, and head out the door. Then later, it’s taking them to all of their activities, every once in a while I’m able to sneak away to our studio and work on some music. That’s my day, simple, yet extremely satisfying.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Lauren Reno, a singer/songwriter in Nashville, TN. I love country music and a lot of my music pulls from growing up around the classics like Johnny Cash, Buck Owens, and Patsy Cline. A lot of people say I’m country with a little bit of an Americana sound in my songs.
Currently, I’m working on a new album. We are in the very beginning stages, but I’m so excited to bring people some new music. My last album, Gold Rush, that I released in 2022 was such a fun ride. The new music I’m working on feels so right, and I’m so happy I waited a little bit to come out with a new album after Gold Rush to get some inspiration and let something take shape because that’s when something can really come together.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
A moment that really shaped how I see the world is when I got married. Some people were really happy for my husband and I and some just weren’t. No matter what we said or did they were never going to be completely accepting of our marriage, and that’s okay. It taught me that being disliked isn’t the end of the world; it’s their issue, not mine. I learned that the world is full of opinions, but unless I invite someone’s advice, their opinion doesn’t define me. Sometimes, the problem isn’t you at all—it’s the other person and their own unresolved issues. And I don’t need to carry that weight. That mentality has helped me so much as I’ve grown older, and frankly, praying to God and meditating on something is far more beneficial than having a bunch of different opinions floating around my head.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
One kind thing I would say to my younger self would be “don’t be in such a rush.” When you’re young everything feels like it all needs to happen. The excitement of college, the nerves of starting that awesome job, getting married, and kids. It’s all such a whirlwind and so exhilarating, and then when it all happens you look back and wish you could have really spent time in that moment. I would just want my younger self to be a little more patient and give everything a little time.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What truths are so foundational in your life that you rarely articulate them?
Truths that are so foundational in my life are that Jesus is the way the truth and the life. It’s not something I have to prove to myself or anyone else. Jesus is a part of me, and when I talk about Him, it’s like I’m talking about a friend that I converse with daily and who knows me deeply.
Another is that my family is my home no matter where I go. If you invite me to something, assume I’ll want to bring my husband and kids. A lot of people think kids can put a hold on your dreams, but they enhance your dreams in every way. I would never be where I am today without becoming a mother and a wife.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
100% I could give my best, and I would expect no praise. Actually, that’s what being a mother has taught me. You do everything for those little humans, and they are the light of your life, but something I’ve come to realize is that my children will not feel that way about me. I won’t be the light of their lives. I’ll be important, and the biggest lesson is that I shouldn’t be the light of my children’s lives. They’ll grow and have their own families. In general, the best thing anyone can do for themselves is to do your best and set your standards for you, and for no one else. It will never be satisfying enough to get praise from others.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://laurenrenoofficial.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenrenomusic?igsh=MWFjb2k5dHE5MjEzZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://Facebook.com/laurenrenomusic
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@laurenrenomusic?feature=shared
Image Credits
The Abasto Co.
Chaz Mazotta
