Ayla and Potato3s: A Nightly Message From Your Best Friend

In this episode, I talk through my first vendor fair and how it turned into a learning experience instead of the outcome I expected. I also get honest about family tension, financial stress, and why I’m still choosing not to give up on what I’m building.

In this episode, I talk through a day that didn’t go quite as planned, from last-minute changes to vendor fair prep to baking a batch that didn’t all turn out the way I hoped. I also share how I’m trying to stay flexible, make things work, and keep moving forward even when the logistics get messy.

In this episode, I juggle sleep deprivation, final vendor fair prep, and a full day of errands while still getting my coloring books ready to launch. I also talk through the stress, the excitement, and the little wins that are keeping me moving forward.

In this episode, I push through a hard day of prep, nerves, and burnout while still getting a lot done for the vendor fair. I also remind myself that I’m proud of how far I’ve come and that showing up for myself is progress, even when I’m tired.

In this episode, I’m moving things along even though everything takes longer than I expect. I talk through finally getting my new kids’ coloring book organized, figuring out pricing, and juggling all the little logistics that come with bringing something new to life.

In this episode, I’m a little delirious from being up all night, but I still manage to get things done and push forward. I talk about a new kids’ coloring book idea, cleaning my room, and the feeling that even when I’m tired, I’m still moving toward my goals.

In this episode, I talk honestly about feeling stuck in the hallway, where life feels like it’s waiting without moving. I also share the business updates, emotional ups and downs, and the cleaning-and-reset energy I need to get myself ready for what comes next.

In this episode, I slow down, paint again, and let myself feel how much emotion can live inside one creative project. I also talk through the logistics I need to handle this week for my vendor fair, my business, and the next steps I’m trying to keep organized.

In this episode, I talk about how a small conversation can have a big impact, both for me and for someone else. I also share the mix of business wins, family tension, and personal reflection that keeps reminding me why I’m building what I’m building.

In this episode, I let myself be exactly who I am while I sort through a late night, a busy day, and a few emotional reminders that I don’t have to be anything else. I also share some of the logistics, family moments, and creative thoughts that keep shaping the life I’m building.

In this episode, I slow down, take a much-needed day off, and realize that even “unproductive” time can still be useful in its own way. I also share my thoughts on Toy Story, my cookie experiment, and the little life skills I’ve picked up that don’t always seem important until they are.

In this episode, I step outside my comfort zone to drop off a sample of my coloring book at an assisted living center and make a few meaningful connections along the way. I also share the small wins that kept my business moving, from selling another copy of my book to getting encouragement on my audio and figuring out my next steps.

n this episode, I’m proud of the progress I made with my updated coloring book, especially seeing how much better it looks with the new cover and darker lines. I also share the little wins from my day, from getting a 100 on my assessment to sending out books, bedazzling my AirPods case, and keeping the momentum going with my business.

In this episode, I work through a tough day of business logistics, a disappointing insurance claim rejection, and the emotional ups and downs of building something new. I also talk about compassion for myself, my products, and the bigger purpose behind why I’m doing this in the first place.

In this episode, I take a much-needed rest day, run errands, and start facing the reality of my finances and the logistics I need to figure out this week. Even with the stress, I’m still moving forward with my books, my business, and the little wins that keep adding up.

n this episode, I finally figure out the real reason my business exists: I want to bring joy, compassion, and grace to the healing process and make it feel fun instead of heavy. I also share a full day of work, school, packaging, and planning while trying to give myself permission to rest.

In this episode, I talk about finally getting a lot of my to-do list done, from publishing my coloring book on Etsy to setting up for my first vendor fair. I also reflect on how I naturally think in terms of logistics and contingency plans, even when it feels like I’m juggling too much at once.

In this episode, I get through a long travel day, a much-needed nap, and a pile of business tasks waiting for me back home. Even with all the stress and uncertainty, I keep reminding myself that I’m in the building phase and that it’s all going to be okay.

In this episode, I talk about my goals, my final day in New York, and the reality of trying to carry home 99 books while still keeping up with everything else. I also share the excitement of a new sale, a sweet thank-you note exchange, and the big dreams I’m building toward one step at a time.

In this episode, I spend the day balancing family, creative work, and business planning while also dealing with a disappointing rejection and a few unexpected wins. I talk through the questions I’m still figuring out about my company, my sales goals, and why I need to stop waiting for everything to feel perfect before I move forward

In this episode, I reflect on how much I’ve built and why I’m proud of the progress I’ve made toward my goals. I also talk about updating my files, working on ads, and making my own table as I keep moving forward with my business

In this episode, I reflect on how much I’ve built over the last six weeks and how time keeps showing me that I’m making progress, even when it doesn’t always feel fast. I also talk about my updated offer, my coloring book changes, and the ways I’m learning to trust the process and keep moving.

In this episode, I make sense of a lot of moving pieces, from updating my website and TikTok strategy to checking in with myself about rest, joy, and what I actually need right now. I also talk through the tension between wanting everything to work out and learning to trust that I’m doing enough.

In this episode, I feel frazzled and emotionally tired as I move through a slow day in New York, a few wins with my coloring book, and the pressure of trying to keep everything moving. I also talk about support from friends, my upcoming plans, and the reality of feeling disoriented while still trying to stay grounded.

In this episode, I have a quiet, reflective day where I mostly rest, think, and sort through ideas for my business and creative projects. I also talk about my progress with the coloring books, my TikTok Shop plans, and the small steps I’m taking to bring more structure into my life.