{"id":287774,"date":"2025-10-08T23:46:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T23:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/287774\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T23:46:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T23:46:11","slug":"dallas-based-singer-ren-galera-brings-her-mexican-heritage-and-mental-health-advocacy-to-the-national-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/287774\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas-based singer Ren Galera brings her Mexican heritage and mental health advocacy to the national stage"},"content":{"rendered":"

EDITOR’S NOTE:<\/strong> CBS News Texas celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and the importance of the culture in North Texas and across the country. Today, we spotlight a local singer making her mark on the national stage while bringing attention to mental health.<\/p>\n

Less than four seconds. That’s how quickly a coach turned their chair during Ren Galera’s blind audition on The Voice\u2014one of the fastest in the show’s history.<\/p>\n

“My reaction to Kelly turning, I’m not going to lie, I blacked out entirely,” Galera said.<\/p>\n

The Dallas-based singer made an instant connection with coach Kelly Clarkson, a Burleson native. Galera finished in the top 28 on Team Kelly in Season 16. But that was just the beginning.<\/p>\n

Bilingual roots and rising career<\/p>\n

“I did La Voz U.S. on Telemundo right after The Voice. I was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. My interest in music kind of started very young,” Galera said.<\/p>\n

She and her family moved to Dallas when she was 4. Galera says she loves sharing her Mexican heritage through every note.<\/p>\n

“It’s just what I grew up with, and I hope that people hear the culture,” she said.<\/p>\n

Opening up about mental health<\/p>\n

Highlighting her mental health journey is just as important to the 26-year-old.<\/p>\n

“I’ve dealt with anxiety for a very long time,” Galera said. “Growing up and obviously going to therapy and talking about it more, I’m learning a lot about myself and why I feel a certain way.”<\/p>\n

She encourages open conversations about mental health and wants to break the stigma.<\/p>\n

“I think talking about it more, not making it seem like a hush-hush, ‘Oh, don’t tell people that you’re anxious right now,’ like it’s okay and having that balance,” she said.<\/p>\n

Using her platform to help others<\/p>\n

Galera is also becoming an advocate for Amplified Minds, a Dallas-based nonprofit that supports creatives with mental health resources.<\/p>\n

“Another thing is that she’s going to be is an advocate representing for Amplified Minds, which is a nonprofit that helps creatives with mental health,” said her manager.<\/p>\n

Galera wants her fans to know it’s okay not to be okay.<\/p>\n

“For example, last week I was so overwhelmed with everything I had on my plate. I was okay with knowing I need the day to just gather myself and put myself first, so then I can do all my tasks with excellence,” she said. “I feel like it’s so important just talking about it with others and not being ashamed of it.”<\/p>\n

Looking ahead with purpose<\/p>\n

Galera hopes to win a Grammy one day, but her mission goes beyond music. She’s determined to keep shining a light on mental health while staying true to her roots.<\/p>\n

Her new single is out now and available on streaming platforms. You can listen to it and more of her music by clicking HERE<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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