Ayla and Potato3s: A Nightly Message From Your Best Friend

Today was a dive into the deep end of the "multitudes," starting with a literal "Eagle-Eye" session on KDP that taught me the hard way about Amazon’s bundle rules. I’m navigating a strange, reflective headspace after watching documentaries on death and a fascinating Korean show about shamans and destiny, which led to some surprisingly dark humor about my "discount cremation" plan and the reality o...

In this episode, I’m navigating a day that started with an "out of sorts" 11 AM wake-up and spiraled into a family whirlwind. I’m getting real about the emotional exhaustion of feeling in "limbo," the sting of not being heard during vulnerable moments, and the petty-but-satisfying decision to reclaim my digital boundaries after a blowup with my sister (goodbye, ad-free YouTube!). From "Goddess of...

Today was a marathon of "moving the needle," starting with a medical scare that turned into a lesson in self-advocacy and ending with a late-night push to get my new coloring book into the hands of the world’s biggest publications. I’m diving into the "rabbit hole" of PR , from emailing Oprah magazine and BuzzFeed to signing up for HARO and sharing the powerful mindset shift of "giving it to God"...

In this episode, I’m diving into a surprisingly profound therapy breakthrough where I discovered that my ultimate "safe space" isn’t a rainbow or a movie theater , it’s a Furniture store . I’m reflecting on the day I manifested my entire apartment's aesthetic, the mystery of how "protectors" always show up exactly when I need them, and why a furniture store is actually the world's best inexpensive...

Today was a masterclass in "Sovereign Cleaning" aka I traded my school homework for a top-to-bottom room reset, from organizing the closet to purging the "socks that will never show up." Between a monumental three-meal day and navigating the "mushy" reality of 93/7 ground turkey, I’ve been deep in reflection on the feedback I received about my new journal's neurodivergent accessibility. Join me as...

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jTDxujngVs1lspoSdkdtdzK5fn8GVy8U5SMMacnKS00/edit?usp=sharing I’m celebrating the small wins today, from a record-breaking 93 on my school assessment to officially surviving two days without a five-hour nap. I’ve been deep in the weeds of "recovering perfectionism," font-tuning my journals and drafting a multi-AI-powered press release to make sure my creative vis...

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples , it’s "I Love You Day," a reminder to celebrate every soul you care about, starting with the one in the mirror. From a surprise merch gift and a "spiritual hug" at a show to the massive news that I’ve officially been accepted to the 10-day Vipassana retreat in March, today was a beautiful reminder that we are never truly alone; we are supported. Join me as I...

Today was a reminder that even "just a day" is full of growth. After a much-needed 5-hour nap and a meeting with my mentor, I’m refining my vision for the year: four coloring books, one per quarter, built on the "power of four" and the high-quality details that make an experience truly special. From discovering the world's best heat-protective mister to reaffirming my lifelong ban on crispy bacon,...

Today was a beautiful reminder of why I do what I do. I’m diving into the "tears of gratitude" I felt seeing my journals out in the world, the tactical updates I made to my Amazon listings (shoutout to "Start Here" instructions!), and why I'm officially on the waitlist for a 10-day silent meditation retreat. If you’ve ever felt the urge to hoard knowledge or spiral into comparison, this episode is...

Today was a heart-filling reminder that I am making a real impact. I woke up at 9:30 AM to a breakfast scramble that was too big for a burrito, survived a lactose intolerance "attack" at the gym, and ended the night finding out that two women in my Financial Peace class bought my journals. From helping my dad file an LLC to calculating that I’ve written 102 Substack articles in 139 days, I’m final...

Today was a testament to the "Mamba Mentality" meeting total flexibility. After a surprise 5:00 AM bedtime thanks to a midnight tech-support request from my dad, I still managed to pivot: I experimented with a new "rune-free" painting method that turned out beautiful, simplified a complicated Crunchwrap recipe into a delicious burrito, and shared my new coloring book experience with my class. I’m...

Today was a lesson in staying centered amidst the "beautiful chaos" of family life, from navigating last-minute Uber requests for my dad to handling a "mission impossible" search for my mom’s lost items. I’m leaning into my Oracle card of the month, “Get Grounded,” by experimenting with silent meditation, filing away my green hair for a fresh start next month, and planning a culinary adventure inv...

I’m talking to you after a legendary 15-hour recovery sleep to balance out my 26-hour marathon. Today was the ultimate "Executive Day Off": I woke up at 5:00 PM, had one delicious Korean dinner with my family, and spent about 45 minutes being a total boss on KDP by adding "A+ Content" to my coloring book. Sometimes, the most productive thing you can do is listen to your body and give yourself the...

I’m talking to you after a Herculean 22-hour day that started at 1:30 AM and involved three meals at Buc -ee’s , a "Safety Mission" drive to Fort Worth, and the loudest music I’ve ever heard at 8:00 AM. Between the last minute blow dry before we left and the "Tech Support" finale for my dad, this day was a masterclass in endurance, strategic parking, and the absolute necessity of a ginger ale for...

I’m talking to you with damp hair and a flustered heart as my 2:00 AM road trip just got bumped up by 45 minutes. Between a cold shower that cut out halfway and a deep meditation that turned into a "weighted blanket nap," my entire schedule is officially out of order. But even in the chaos, I’m celebrating small wins: five more days of video content filmed, a heart-to-heart with my sister about he...

Life is what happens when you’re busy making "lion-haired" plans. Today was the perfect balance of adult responsibility , like filing my taxes to get a whole $6 and spontaneous joy, like a surprise lunch with a classmate who was passing through town. I'm learning that rest isn't "making excuses"; it's the necessary grace I owe myself after a high-octane launch week. Plus, I'm celebrating a major w...

I’m coming to you with "lion hair" and sore thighs after my first real gym session since November. Today was a masterclass in the "unplanned productive" and while I might not have finished my book or my Patreon list, I resubmitted my coloring book with a new cover, taught a classmate how to speak their book into existence, and revamped my entire website. Plus, I’m getting real about my $75,000 eme...

I’m taking a deep breath today after making the executive decision to push my Patreon launch to March. Realizing that I was the one creating the pressure, I decided to choose my mental health over my to-do list, allowing me to fully show up for a powerful two-hour therapy intake and a spontaneous road trip to Fort Worth with my dad. Sometimes, the most productive thing you can do is admit you don'...

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is absolutely nothing at all. After a five-day sprint of setting up landing pages, QR codes, and KDP formatting, my brain finally hit "system overload" today, reminding me that even without a traditional job, I still need a weekend. I’m talking about the importance of mental rest, the reality of "period brain," and why I'm learning to be okay with a d...

It is 12:20 AM and I am officially a "Finisher." Today was the day the vision became a reality: the coloring book is done, the 40 days of content are uploaded across all platforms, and my school homework is in. I’m walking you through the "midnight finish line," the reality of a "turkey and nuts" diet during a production sprint, and why my new coloring book is more than just pages , it’s a high-va...

It’s 3:15 AM, and I’m coming to you after a 17-hour "marathon" of building, pivoting, and problem-solving. From chasing down my laptop charger at the office to wrestling with three different AI models to get my color maps right, I’m realizing that the "glamour" of building a digital empire is mostly just persistence in the face of burning eyes. But with my custom landing pages finally live and my...

I’m coming to you from a "midnight morning" after a legendary five-hour nap and a productive day at the office with my dad. Between teaching him keyboard shortcuts and conquering a major formatting error in my Becoming journal, I’ve realized that life is really built on the little things—like finding the perfect dumpling spot or discovering that a hairpin actually works better than a paperclip. Pl...

I’m learning that the hardest part of life isn't the hustle, it's finally being okay with being yourself. In this episode, I recap a massive day of pivoting, from filming 7 days of "stressed vs. soulful" content to realizing my mentor saw my "ideal customer" shift long before I did. I’m also celebrating the small wins, like a surprise Amazon deposit and opening a dedicated savings account for my g...

I’m celebrating a massive "win" day where I finally beat the ADD demons and finished what I started! From mastering the "Snowball Method" at Financial Peace University to successfully uploading all 40+ audios for the transformation companion, I’m sharing the secret to how I finally cracked the code on Amazon formatting. Plus, I had a total "mic drop" moment when someone guessed I was 26—tune in to...

In today's episode, I’m navigating a day that started with a major therapy mishap but evolved into a lesson on the power of "little things." From finding the perfect floss at Walmart to using AI to map out my next 28 days of content, I’m sharing how I balance the big goals with the small victories. Tune in for updates on the new Patreon "audio vault " and a behind-the-scenes look at my upcoming co...