Goldminds Taps Lauren Paley for Mindfulness-Based Princess Stories

Goldminds, a mindfulness-focused bedtime story application designed for children, is partnering with singer, voice actress, and content creator Lauren Paley on a new collection of princess narratives. The original stories will debut in October.

The collaboration marks an expansion of Goldminds' approach to children's audio content, which centers on mindfulness principles rather than traditional narrative structures. By enlisting Paley—who has built an audience across music and digital platforms—the app aims to bring a different sensibility to a well-worn fairy tale genre. Paley's involvement spans both voice performance and creative direction on the collection.

The launch will be marked by a celebration in Nashville, Tennessee, hosted in partnership with Zoe Strollers. The event is designed to introduce the new stories to families and press, positioning the product launch as a cultural moment rather than a routine app update.

Goldminds operates in a growing category of sleep and wellness applications for children, competing against established players like Calm Kids and Headspace for Kids. The app's distinctive angle—emphasizing calming techniques and mindfulness over plot-driven entertainment—differentiates it from narrative-first competitors. Adding a recognizable creator like Paley could help the platform reach parents already familiar with her work.

The princess story genre has seen considerable reinvention in recent years, from Disney's shift toward more complex female protagonists to indie creators developing entirely new mythologies. A mindfulness-based take represents yet another evolution of how publishers and platforms are reconceiving traditional children's content.

The October launch date positions the collection for the fall season, when parents typically seek new bedtime routines as school schedules resume.