Ayla and Potato3s: A Nightly Message From Your Best Friend

In this episode, I’m reflecting on abundance in all its forms, from angel numbers and good food to creativity, timing, and trust. I talk about the small signs that remind me I’m supported, the big dreams I’m still building toward, and why I believe there is already so much more than enough around me.

In this episode, I’m reflecting on how it all started with a wish and how writing down my dreams is helping me stay aligned with the life I’m building. I talk about boundaries, unexpected blessings, and why I feel more certain than ever that I’m becoming the person I was meant to be.

In this episode, I’m reflecting on my ambitions, dreams, and hopes while juggling a very full day of work, travel prep, and big-picture planning. I talk about the goals I’m writing down, the life I’m building toward, and why I believe it matters to keep dreaming even when the present feels messy.

In this episode, I’m juggling a lot of moving pieces, from travel plans and recordings to business decisions and last-minute changes. I talk through what it looks like to stay grounded, trust the path, and keep moving forward one piece at a time.

In this episode, I’m unpacking the trip home, the conversations that reminded me why I keep creating, and what it looks like to work toward my first 6-digit month. I talk through school, voice work, writing, and the challenge of balancing what I’m good at with what actually makes me happy.

In this episode, I talk about becoming the better version of myself, and how I’m learning to focus less on “the best” and more on growth, purpose, and progress. I reflect on why I keep making things, who I’m really making them for, and how my work might help someone feel less alone

In this episode, I take you through a very long travel day with airport snacks, a screaming baby, good luck with my dad, and a well-earned nap after we finally made it to Sacramento. I also share the little logistics that come with being my dad’s travel helper, from finding food and hotels to making sure the Wi‑Fi and supplements are all set.

In this episode, I share a packed, productive day where I got my assessment done early, recorded more chapters of The Secret Garden, filmed TikToks, and still managed to squeeze in a movie trip and all the travel prep. I talk through the logistics of leaving town, my Vegas opportunity in September, and what it feels like to keep moving when I’m running on very little sleep.

In this episode, I dive into the logistics of potentially moving to Florid a: money, rental, furniture, flights, and even getting engaged , while also mapping out my school, content, and travel plans for the week. I share my “how I got here” TikTok idea, a new kids’ coloring book concept, and all the tiny details I’m sorting before we head to California.

In this episode, I walk through all the “options” I can imagine for moving to Florida: lottery tickets, book sales, job offers, contests, prayer while also being honest about how it feels to doubt and almost lose faith. I share my prayer, the signs I’m asking God to show me (Merkaba vs. Poland Spring), and how I’m trying to stay open instead of forcing an outcome

In this episode, I share an inspirational story about Anthony Von Mandel, the man behind White Claw and Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and how he turned rejection into a $360M+ beverage empire without taking outside money. I also reflect on my own build phase, my struggles with sleep, family boundaries, grant applications, and the reminder that the people who laugh at your idea can end up chasing you.

In this episode, I share a quiet day that turned into a full-blown rant about a TikTok follower who refused to comment or repost to help someone in need, and why I finally blocked him. I also reflect on deserving boundaries, happiness, and the right to run my life the way I choose, even when I’m broke.

In this episode, I slow down after finishing my coloring books and finally let that win land instead of jumping straight into the next project. I share my new 45‑minute “no phone” reset, a content calendar built around public domain books, and a fresh way of measuring my work by quarters instead of hours.

In this episode, I redefine what “enough” means to me and start tracking my “added bonus” days instead of feeling guilty about what I didn’t do. I also share a content project I built around a public domain book and the reminder that anything beyond my minimum is a gift, not a burden

In this episode, I take a day off, process being told I’m “too emotional,” and reframe that as a gift instead of a flaw. I also share small wins like finishing a book, making a TikTok, and getting reminded not to quit on my promise during the process

In this episode, I reflect on a long, messy day and get honest about how self-aware I am , while also being painfully self-critical. I share weird moments like an unidentifiable song, referral wins, budget spice hacks at H‑E‑B, and the choice to keep trusting myself even when I feel scattered

yawn warning. Lots of yawns. this episode, I let myself get completely absorbed in finishing a kids’ coloring book, learning how to resize images properly, and realizing that perfectionism is less the issue than professionalism. I also share exhaustion, self-doubt, and the choice to let go of TikTok Shop and focus on what feels right for my books right now

In this episode, I share an untraditional day that started with early-waking, quiet, and self-love, and ended with me crying in the shower but still choosing to believe in myself. I talk about marketing, grants, new vlog ideas, and the reminders I’m using to stay grounded when progress feels slow

In this episode, I slow down and give myself credit for the small wins; painting, journaling, mailing a thank you note, and grounding myself in the future I’m building. I also talk about rest, logistics, and why I’m choosing to trust that life improves slowly versus overnight.

In this episode, I give myself a real day off for the first time, talk through my finances, and reflect on how life keeps balancing out even when I feel behind. I also share my thoughts on content, vulnerability, and why I’m choosing to trust that things will come in the way they’re supposed to

In this episode, I walk through a day that was full of calls and small wins even though my vlog got deleted and my coloring book didn’t come out the way I hoped. I share the doubts, the exhaustion, and the reminder that I’m still learning and building, one messy step at a time

In this episode, I reflect on how a good interview pushed me to see my whole story—past and present—as one layered, creative journey. I talk about sleep struggles, rethinking my brand, and choosing to keep moving because I can, not because I’m supposed to.

In this episode, I barely start July with a migraine that knocks me sideways, but I still manage to paint, publish, and keep showing up in small ways. I share the messy day, the surprising moments of help, and why I’m still trying to “jump jubilantly” even when my body is screaming no.

In this episode, I talk about all the little pebbles I’m laying down as I keep building my life and business, even when I feel off track. I share the stress, the surrender, and the small wins that remind me things are still moving forward.

In this episode, I’m trying to surrender to timing, trust, and the messy reality of entrepreneurship while juggling money stress, travel plans, and two coloring books that still need to be finished. I also open up about how hard it can be to know whether I’m being patient or just pushing through burnout.