Flirting With Fall – Why Rushing Pumpkin Spice Ruins the Magic
You know what time it is the internet has decided it’s fall the moment August hits. Pumpkin spice is invading shelves, social feeds, and our sanity. But here’s the truth: if we dive into the deep end of autumn too soon, we burn out before the best part even arrives.
This week on The Leal Legacy Podcast, I’m taking a hard stance: save pumpkin spice for mid-September. Early August through early September? That’s what I call Flirting With Fall. It’s a sweet little seasonal crush, ruled by apples, caramel, and a whisper of sweater weather not a pumpkin blitz.
Why the Slow Burn Matters
Jumping headfirst into the season steals the magic. Fall deserves its own spotlight, and if we flood it too early, the excitement fizzles before the leaves even turn. Think of it like your favorite song you love it, but play it too much and suddenly… meh.
So let’s stretch the season. Let it breathe. Let apples and caramel have their time to shine before we summon the pumpkin spice army.
Keep It Fun or Forget It
I also took a detour in this episode because this seasonal rant ties to something bigger: keeping your passions fun.Whether it’s podcasting, art, or building a brand, the moment it becomes an obligation instead of joy? You lose the magic.
I share my own reflections on balancing creative work so it doesn’t feel like a grind because the second you start forcing it, you’re setting yourself up for burnout.
Legacy By Leal Update – Neo-Traditional Disney Park Icons
And speaking of keeping it fun… the latest Legacy By Leal drop might be my favorite yet: our Neo-Traditional Disney Park Icons collection. In true Leal Legacy style, I also share some totally questionable (and probably controversial) commentary on each park. Because why not?
Bonus: The 80s Teen Pop Anthem You Didn’t Know You Needed
To top it all off, I channeled my inner TGIF energy and wrote an original 80s-inspired anthem called Flirting With Fall.Think mall tour vibes, bright synths, and enough nostalgia to make a Trapper Keeper jealous.
You can hear it in the episode and spoiler: it slaps.
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