Ayla and Potato3s: A Nightly Message From Your Best Friend

In this episode, I spend the day working, reflecting, and remembering that I’m in this together with the people who support me, even when I’m still learning how to accept compliments and love myself. I also talk through resumes, LinkedIn, answer engine optimization, a sandwiched lunch with my brother, and the small moments that remind me I’m making an impact

In this episode, I’m figuring it out one task at a time—bagel-touring in New York, cleaning the apartment top to bottom, and juggling a full day of laundry, dog walks, and friend calls. I also talk about polishing my product listings and website, realizing how much I like things tidy, and trying to make sense of what my days look like now that my brother is back home.

In this episode, I have a calm day that still includes plenty of little things: walking and washing the dog, trying a new bagel spot, and getting a surprise movie invite from my sister for Mother Mary. I also talk through my cleaning plans, bagel decisions, and the quiet kind of rest that comes from not forcing the day to be bigger than it is

In this episode, I’m focused on the little things that still move my life forward such as shipping labels, TikTok shop setup, a new product listing, and a coloring book contest that’s getting way more attention than I expected. I also share the surprise of hearing my cookies are incredible, plus the very real stress of almost leaving a gas burner on and then still having a full night of dog washin...

In this episode, I’m in the middle of fixing cookie mistakes, taking a much-needed nap, and realizing that even a day without work can still be productive in its own way. I also talk about a good movie, a helpful reminder about moving through life for the better, and why I always try to give other people a good day even when I’m not having one.

In this episode, I’m in the in-between: I get a few good hugs, spend time with friends, go to the movies, and keep moving through New York while I figure out what comes next. I also talk through a cookie experiment that went sideways, new social media tests, and the ongoing process of turning mistakes into learning experiences.

In this episode, I talk about more than usual: I reflect on my giveaway results, feel proud of the engagement I got, and spend time moving pieces forward with my business partner and our big plans. I also share cookie prep, a two-hour appointment, a walk with my friend, and the growing excitement of having real momentum in multiple parts of my life.

I n this episode, I focus on moving the needle in small but real ways such as running a TikTok giveaway for my coloring book, working on answer engine optimization, and talking through the next steps with my business partner. I also share the quiet confidence that’s building as I think about Florida, my coaching calls, and how all these little actions are starting to add up.

In this episode, I’m proud of the small, steady things I did: painting my longest piece yet, making brown butter ahead of time, and serving myself a risotto dish I’d never tried before. I also talk about realizing how far I’ve come from paint‑by‑numbers to abstract art and coloring books, and how I’m starting to let my pride in myself matter more than what people think success looks like.

In this episode, I have lots to think about like applying for a remote job, sending off a resume, and deciding I can handle a few months of customer service if it gives me stability and a paycheck. I also talk through my new company name, my website plan, a surprisingly perfect cookie that inspired a new recipe, and the slow way I’m trying to move my life forward with small, intentional actions.

In this episode, I keep things in small batches: I deep-clean the kitchen and bathroom, take stock of my energy, and start thinking more realistically about work, money, and what kind of job would actually support my creativity instead of draining it. I also talk through the pressure of making big decisions, why I’m trying to be gentler with my schedule, and how I’m breaking tomorrow into a few ma...

In this episode, I spend most of the day thinking out loud about what comes next , after my mentor tells me I don’t have to choose between my current work and a bigger nonprofit idea. I also talk through the practical side of life, like cleaning, budgeting, and the possibility of getting a temporary remote job so I can keep building toward Florida.

In this episode, I spend the day baking for the doormen and staff, making gooey butter bars in a Dutch oven, and getting a sweet surprise when one of them says the bars remind him of a childhood memory. I also think through my company, my logo, my next big pivot, and all the many thoughts that come with trying to trust what’s unfolding

In this episode, I get a major unexpected twist when a late-night idea turns into a real collaboration, and my friend and I decide to write a book together. I also clean the floors, walk the dog, test two cookies from Culture Espresso, and spend the rest of the day realizing that the moving pieces in my life might be leading to something bigger than I planned.

In this episode, I’m moving pieces around, literally and mentally, as I spend the day walking the beach, taking a train to see my friend, and floating a new idea that suddenly feels much bigger than I expected. I talk through how a simple conversation turned into a six-page concept, why I think this might be something only I could build, and how all the little moving pieces are starting to point s...

In this episode, I have an ordinary day that still feels full in its own way: I run errands for my brother, grab my favorite sandwich and boba, buy a new duster, and make a little progress on my hair with sock curls and the Dyson. I also talk through a class about product pivots, a thoughtful conversation about perseverance, and the quiet work of learning to trust myself a little more.

In this episode, I’m mostly playing it by ea r: recovering from travel, sleeping in when I can, and giving myself a softer first day in New York instead of forcing a plan. I walk the dog, make simple food , wash and blow-dry the pup, and let the day stay loose while I figure out what I need next.

In this episode, I have a very busy travel day, starting with almost no sleep, an early flight check-in, and a wild airport run where I end up handing out baked goods to the ticket counter agents and the flight attendants. I also arrive in New York, walk the dog, eat Thai food, watch a sci-fi movie, and somehow still manage to squeeze in a nap, a classmate meeting, and a lot of family time before...

In this episode, I have a very busy day from start to finish: checking in for my flight, meeting with my mentor, picking up prescriptions, and spending hours baking cookies, scones, and gooey butter cake for my family and the airport and plane staff. I also deal with a mom who wants to fight, a packed suitcase, and the messy reality of getting ready for New York while trying to keep my peace.

In this episode, I talk about what “not so traditional” looks like for me—spending Good Friday in my own rhythm, booking a spontaneous trip to West Palm Beach, and rethinking how I define success. I also share a movie outing, a big feelings conversation about the difference between what people do and what they only consider doing, and all the little “yeses” that are quietly shaping my 13 months of...

In this episode, I sit with my hopes and dreams while trying to give myself more credit for the work I’m already doing like creating A+ content, baking cookies, and building journals that help people feel less alone. I also share the spark of new inspiration that came from a future glass-making lesson, and I wrestle gently with the gap between where I am now and the bigger things I still want to c...

In this episode, I set my April theme to “activating actions” and finally start moving on the things I’ve been meaning to do like setting up Pinterest, downloading Word to my phone, and making progress on my Amazon listings. I also share a slower, more practical day with my sister, a trip to Ulta and Aldi, a movie night for Avatar: Fire and Ash, and a few travel-prep wins as I get ready for New Yo...

In this episode, I spend the day thinking out loud through errands, makeup counters, and a little self-doubt and also taking my sister to work, testing out new shampoo and conditioner, and wandering the Galleria while figuring out what my products, bruised leg, and travel plans need next. I also talk through a two-week experiment with my coloring book title, a Pinterest campaign, and what it feels...

In this episode, I’m thinking out loud about a slower, more mindful day : running errands for my upcoming trip, packing little things like shampoo, toothpaste, and chocolate chips, and trying to let the day be what it is instead of forcing productivity. I also talk honestly about feeling thrown off by stress, poor rest, and the messy reality of family dynamics, while reminding myself that I can so...

In this episode, I move through my day as I am: bruised leg, bad hair day, doctor visits, and all, while trying to stay gentle with myself. I share a lunch date at a new Malaysian spot, a return trip for a sweatshirt I couldn’t stop thinking about, and a few big-picture reflections on my work, my body, and what it means to keep showing up exactly as I am.