2025 - Goodbye To My Best Year

Von Tae
Dec 21, 2025
2 min read

This year really stretched me in ways I didn’t expect.

I stepped onto the Apollo Theater stage, performed on Fox 5 DC, went viral singing with Tamar, released Is You Alright?, booked acting jobs, hosted alongside Heidi Klum at the Kennedy Center, and landed a commercial with Instacart.

I even had my voice advertised on Stevie Wonder's radio station in LA. When I type all that out, it still feels a little unreal. A lot of moments where I had to remind myself: yes, this is actually happening.

Link to my 1.5+ million view viral performance with Tamar: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OIDoyiDI8UA

At the same time, this year wasn’t just wins and highlight reels. There were losses, disappointments, quiet moments, and lessons that didn’t feel good while they were happening.

I had to sit with things not working out the way I imagined and learn how to keep moving anyway. I learned that everything doesn’t need an immediate explanation, and sometimes the lesson shows up later, when you’re finally still enough to hear it.

One of the biggest shifts for me has been choosing my career over comfort. Balancing a 9–5 while chasing music and acting started to feel like I was splitting myself in half. I realized I can’t fully give to my purpose if I’m constantly exhausted or playing small just to feel “safe.” So I’m making moves, including plans to relocate again, to put myself in environments that actually support the life I’m building.

In 2026, I’m leaning heavier into acting while continuing to release more music that feels honest, grown, and intentional. I’m no longer waiting for everything to be perfect before I move. Perfection kept me stuck longer than fear ever did. I’m learning to trust myself, make mistakes publicly, and understand that messing up doesn’t mean failing—it means you showed up.

If there’s one thing this year taught me, it’s that growth doesn’t always look loud. Sometimes it’s quiet decisions, boundaries, and choosing yourself even when it’s uncomfortable.

I’m proud of how far I’ve come, grateful for what’s next, and more focused than ever. This is just the beginning—and I’m finally okay with not knowing every step ahead. Thank you to everyone who continues to support what I do! I love ya'll. 2026 will be one for the books.