Hey, fellow lushes! She started on piano as a kid, joined her church band, battled depression in college… and somewhere along the way, Kayley Ryan became a viral singer-songwriter who turned a Star Wars love story into a stunning original ballad. On this episode, Kayley joins us to talk about her breakout song “Forfeit,” inspired by the tragic romance of Padmé and Anakin — and the very real emotions that helped her bring it to life.

We dive into Kayley’s songwriting process, mental health recovery, and how TikTok helped launch her music to a galaxy far, far beyond Texas. She opens up about forbidden love, dressing as Padmé to meet Hayden Christensen, and writing through pain with the help of therapy, boxing, and the Force. Plus, she performs “Forfeit” live and proves that yes — the Force is strong with this one.

If this episode awakened the Force within YOU, smash that like button, subscribe for more chaos from the outer rim, and leave a comment before the Jedi Council finds out.

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