Howdy hey and welcome to Brews with Bay!!

In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend Aaron to talk about his journey from playing college baseball to packing up and chasing the acting dream in Los Angeles. We talk about the challenges of living in LA, how the entertainment industry can wear you down, and the mental toll of a career where rejection is inevitable.

We dive deep into the concept of identity and trying new things which often requires you to stop overthinking, get out of your head, and just do the thing. Whether you’re an artist, an athlete, or just trying to figure out your next chapter, I hope this conversation encourages you to go after the things the Lord's put on your heart. "Don't think, just do" and "YOLO responsibly" (...it's an inside joke for those that listen to this episode).

💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION:Have you ever had to completely reinvent yourself or walk away from something that defined you? How do you stop yourself from overthinking a big decision? Let us know in the comments below!

🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES:

• Follow Aaron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronjmees?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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We are officially BACK for Season 2! To kick things off, I’m pulling back the curtain on everything that’s been happening behind the scenes during our break—including the upcoming release of my brand new EP, Old Fashioned! 🎵

In this intro episode, I’m breaking down the massive changes coming to the podcast format this season (think: more consistency, shorter solo drops, and bigger guest episodes) and giving you a sneak peek at what to expect next week.

Inside this episode:

• Life updates & what I've been up to since Season 1.

• Announcements of new music!!

• The new Season 2 schedule: How it works & why you'll love it.

• Listener Question: What is your "Goldilocks" podcast length?

• A teaser for next week’s exciting guest episode!

💬 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Go to the comments/Q&A section below and tell me: What is the average length of the podcasts you listen to? Are you a 20-minute commuter or a 1-hour deep-diver?

🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES:

• Save my new EP here: https://too.fm/jkg56lz
• Follow Brews with Bay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brewswithbay
• Personal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/baylorlane
• Subscribe so you never miss our new weekly drops!

welcome to Brews with Bay episode 7!! in this episode we have our first official guest, Abby Stark!! this episode is filled with wisdom, beautiful perspectives and lots of coffee chats. we talk about everything from coffee to starting creative ventures to date nights to calling… we hit it all. I hope you enjoy this episode as much I do! Abby is a wealth of knowledge and has a beautiful perspective of finding joy and beauty in the every day life moments. anyway, i'm so happy you're here! grab your favorite drink and let's have a coffee together :)

instagram: @brewswithbay & @baylorlane

website: baylorlane.com

Abby Stark: insta @abbynstark & tiktok @abbystark

links: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4ilh7bF⁠

welcome to Brews with Bay episode 6!! in this episode we're talking about what it's like to start something new: the good the bad, the struggles, the joys... all of it. i open up about my fears and insecurities around the podcast and how i'm handling that. we're also talking about knowing your why and all the lessons i'm learning as i navigate this new creative project and how to take the first steps to starting something new or something that seems scary. anyway, i'm so happy you're here! so grab your favorite drink and let's have a coffee together :)instagram: @brewswithbay & @baylorlanewebsite: baylorlane.comresources: "Start With Why" by Simon Sineklinks: ⁠https://amzn.to/4ilh7bF

welcome to Brews with Bay episode 5!! in this episode we're talking about all things singleness & dating. this week we're continuing the conversation we started last week around singleness and dating. disclaimer: these are all my personal experiences and opinions so do with that what you will, but i hope you enjoy these thoughts from a single woman. i've added some thoughts on waiting seasons and the joy i've found in them and then we dive in to part two where i'm talking about the things i've learned along the journey. and i finally share my embarassing dating story in there. anyway, i'm so happy you're here! so grab your favorite drink and let's have a coffee together :)

instagram: @brewswithbay & @baylorlane

website: baylorlane.com

resources:

"Draw the Circle" by Mark Batterson"Outdated" by Jonathan Pokluda

"Single, Dating, Engaged, Married" by Ben Stuart

links: ⁠https://amzn.to/4ilh7bF

*Watermelon Coozie Crochet design by RED WING CROCHET

welcome to Brews with Bay episode 4!! in this episode we're talking about all things singleness & dating. we're talking about the season of waiting and preparation as well as how to support (or not support) your friends who are single in part one. these are all my personal experiences and opinions so do with that what you will, but i hope you enjoy these thoughts from a single woman. tune in next week for part two as we dive into some hot (...or maybe just mild) takes on dating and things i've learned along the way. we may even have an embarassing dating story in there. anyway, i'm so happy you're here! so grab your favorite drink and let's have a coffee together :)instagram: @brewswithbay & @baylorlanewebsite: baylorlane.comresources: "Outdated" by Jonathan Pokluda

"Single, Dating, Engaged, Married" by Ben Stuartlinks: https://amzn.to/4ilh7bF

Welcome to Brews with Bay episode 3!! this episode came out of a month long "fast" from social media. In this episode we talk about all things social media and what my experience was like to be off of it for a month and what I learned from it. This part two will go into how I plan to implement these things moving forward, how you can do something similar, and my tips and suggestions if you decide to try it out. so grab your favorite drink and let's have a coffee together :)

instagram: @brewswithbay & @baylorlane

website: baylorlane.com

resources:

"The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" by John Mark Comer

"The Digital Fast" by Dr. Darren Whitehead

links: https://amzn.to/4ilh7bF

Welcome to Brews with Bay episode 2!! this episode came out of a month long "fast" from social media. in this episode we talk about all things social media and what my experience was like to be off of it for a month. we discuss the habits i realized i had (healthy or unhealthy), things i learned from being off of social media, and the things i gained from being off (which was quite a lot). Part 2 will go into how i plan to implement these things moving forward and how you can do something similar so stay tuned for part 2 next week! but for now, grab your favorite drink and let's have a coffee together :)

instagram: @brewswithbay & @baylorlane

website: baylorlane.com

resources:

"The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" by John Mark Comer"

The Digital Fast" by Dr. Darren Whitehead

The first full episode!! In this episode, I'll introduce you to the story behind Brews with Bay and my love of coffee. We're also gonna do a recap of highlights from 2024..yes, I know we're 2 months in to 2025, but I've been busy (sorta). We're also gonna talk goals for 2025. So buckle up, grab your favorite drink and let's have a coffee together :)

instagram: @brewswithbay & @baylorlane

website: baylorlane.com

youtube: https://youtu.be/l544Gtb6RYs

This episode is a teaser of sorts.. although probably not your typical teaser episode. There are tangents, random topics addressed, disclaimers made and an overall introduction made to what this podcast is going to look like... welcome. to. the chaos! As someone who has a mind that wanders and connects dots quicker than my words can catch up, there will be moments where you may feel confused at first as to where i'm going, but don't you worry, I'll make my way back to the initial point I was making eventually. So buckle up, grab your favorite drink and let's have a coffee together :)

instagram: @brewswithbay & @baylorlane

website: baylorlane.com

youtube: https://youtu.be/ZslbGvithWM