🎤 5 Things I Learned at the Cyndi Lauper Concert

A glittery love letter to color, creativity, and showing up as your truest self—at any age.

I didn’t know the Cyndi Lauper concert was going to shake me up the way it did. Sure, I expected neon lights, funky fashion, and singalong hits—but what I got was something so much deeper.

It was part fashion show, part memoir, part electric therapy session with a side of leopard print. And somewhere between “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and costume change number eight, I found myself reflecting on my own wild ride of a creative life.

1. You’re Not Out of Your League—You’re Just in the Wrong One

If you constantly feel like you don’t fit in, maybe it’s not you—it’s the league you’re playing in. Cyndi reminded me that some of us are glitter, and we’ll never feel right in a neutral-toned world. Find your tribe. Surround yourself with people who see you, who celebrate color, creativity, and the weird, wonderful magic you bring to the room.

And oh boy, I’ve known this about myself since the day I wore bright yellow plastic helicopter earrings in high school. Yep—little flying helicopters swinging from my lobes, and I loved them... And you know what? Cyndi didn’t apologize for singing a few of her favorite songs that night… so I’m not apologizing either.

2. When Your Style Is a Little Off Beat from the Mainstream—Build a New Stage

Cyndi didn’t wait for the world to catch up—she made her own scene. If your sparkle doesn’t quite match the current trend, don’t tone it down—turn it up.

When I first dipped my brush into the world of furniture painting, “farmhouse style” was just beginning to trend—and here I was, painting with bold colors and experimenting with funky finishes... My beat still isn’t for everyone—but hey, like Cyndi says, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

3. Age Isn’t a Number—It’s a Privilege

Getting older isn’t something to hide—it’s something to own. When you know who you are, what you want, and what you stand for, don’t shrink. Don’t “act your age.”

This concert was billed as a farewell tour—which, let’s be honest, comes with a bit of a bleak undertone... I’m 55, and it’s more than okay to do what makes me happy. To respect what I’ve built. To live it fully.

4. Leopard Isn’t a Trend—It’s a Lifestyle

Style isn’t about what’s “in”—it’s about what makes you feel bold. Confidence is the real accessory, and explanation? Optional.

Gosh knows my closet could use a full-on animal print audit—but I can’t help it... maybe I need a mid-day outfit change… and an evening style swap too. Because why not?

5. Lead With Love—Always

Whether you're singing a song, building a business, painting a masterpiece, or growing a movement—start and end with love.

Truthfully? I would’ve never bought myself Cyndi Lauper tickets. But my sweet friend Kaylyn did... I’m 55, and it’s okay to do what makes you happy. (And hey, it’s also kinda fun to get smuggled into a bar when you forget your ID in a purse swap. Just saying.)

💬 Final Thoughts

Cyndi Lauper gave me more than a night of music—she handed me a mirror, a microphone, and a much-needed reminder that color, confidence, and creativity are lifelong companions.

So here’s to living out loud. To mid-day outfit changes. To leopard and laughter and legacy.

And most of all—to never apologizing for what makes you… you. 💕