Taylor Mackenzie Mieszkuc on Anxiety, Authenticity, and Trusting Your Own Voice

In Part 2, Jessica Curtis and Rob Sermerano dive deeper into Taylor Mackenzie Mieszkuc’s story and songs.

Taylor discusses her hardest chapter: a senior year defined by broken friendships and targeted mind games. This period triggered an anxiety disorder and frequent panic attacks. She explains how family support helped her heal and move forward. This experience eventually led her to her current best friend. It also inspired her recent track, “Glimmer and Gold.”

Rob compares being targeted to a ballplayer being booed by the crowd. He notes that loud boos usually mean you are a threat. Jessica reflects on how she stopped caring about the perceptions of others. Taylor finally found her community through five supportive roommates in college. They attend every open mic and promote her music on TikTok. For those afraid to share “imperfect” work, Taylor has simple advice: just do it. She even used ChatGPT to create cover art in the car with her mom. This episode is for artists, those managing anxiety, and anyone forging their own path.

🎶 Find Taylor on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube as Taylor Mackenzie Mieszkuc (M-I-E-S-Z-K-U-C)

🖼️ Instagram: @taylormieszkuc_ | TikTok: @taylormackenziemieszkuc

The Progress Report blends optimism with action as hosts Jessica Curtis and Rob Semerano highlight the innovations moving America forward. Each episode explores personal stories of resilience and grit, focusing on progress rather than politics. By celebrating local heroes and national figures, the show proves the American story continues.