Ava's Arena

What happens when your first sideline interview takes you straight to the elements—wind, chaos, and all? In this episode, Ava sits down with Jonas Williams , one of the top quarterback recruits in the country, for a raw and revealing conversation during his very first practice of the 2025 season. With nearly 3,000 passing yards and 42 touchdowns as a junior, Jonas is more than just a stat line. He...

How does a high school football practice become a masterclass in legacy, leadership, and the unique magic of Division III? In this episode, Ava brings you inside Lincoln Way East, where legendary head coach Rob Zvonar, a leader who always brings his Illinois Wesleyan Titan family together, has turned tradition into something unforgettable. Coach Z invites his fellow Titan alums back to the field,...

How does a kid from Waterloo, Iowa end up in the heart of Formula One, and eventually shaping the next generation of business leaders? In our premiere episode, Ava welcomes Joe Sulentic—a man whose journey goes from quiet Midwest classrooms to the world’s fastest racetracks, and now, to the front of the lecture hall. Joe shares the remarkable story of how a single study hall set off a lifelong obs...