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Ava is joined by business coach and digital nomad Helen Simkins for the ultimate travel story time to hear five of Helen's biggest lessons learned during her five years of traveling around the world. TLDR: There’s enough inspiration and encouragement here to have you living your wildest travel and entrepreneurial dreams in no time.  Helen Simkins is an intuitive business coach, creative direc...

Ava is joined by business coach and digital nomad Helen Simkins for the ultimate travel story time to hear five of Helen's biggest lessons learned during her five years of traveling around the world. TLDR: There’s enough inspiration and encouragement here to have you living your wildest travel and entrepreneurial dreams in no time.  Helen Simkins is an intuitive business coach, creative direc...

Ava takes a day trip from Palm Springs, California to Joshua Tree to see what all the hype is about. She explores both Joshua Tree National Park and the town of Joshua Tree for a holistic sampling of the high desert, and shares some tips on how to do Joshua Tree the rich-bixch way. First, Ava has a quick brush with nature to see the namesake trees and nothing more at Cap Rock, the perfect trail lo...

Travel is the healthiest form of escapism, so off we go! Ava is escaping but not without sharing smart packing tips for checked baggage. While carry-on-only is the preferred way to travel these days, sometimes life requires a checked bag. Traveling with checked bags creates opportunities to pack the most, but Ava argues that the same level of consideration and strategy put towards packing a carry-...

Ava explores what it means to be a spiritual seeker and discusses the joys and struggles that come along with it. It’s no secret that self-discovery can be a wild ass ride, and at times, you may even question why you purchased admission. To refresh your memory, Ava delves into the joys of being a heart-centered seeker, like deepening your self-awareness and taking aligned action to manifest your d...

Ava shares five keys to feeling comfortable and confident showing up online. What initially started as a reflection on the first birthday of the podcast quickly evolved into 5 lessons for showing up online, regardless of your platform of choice, since personal growth and bravery are more important than technical skills when it comes to creating content. From starting before you're ready, to develo...

Ava dives into the messy world of airport etiquette. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time flier, navigating the airport can sometimes feel overwhelming…It’s giving chaos. To hell with the rhetoric that the airport is a ‘lawless’ place with no rules. There are actually lots of rules, written and unwritten, and it benefits us as passengers to follow airport etiquette. A surprising amou...

After a series of bad days (hello sad girl fall, mercury retrograde, road construction, etc.), Ava is ready to break the cycle and compiles her best tips for turning around a bad day. While bad days are a regular part of life, they still suck. Spiraling about them only makes it worse. It’s important to fully feel the bad days to give contrast and appreciation to the good days. But at some point, w...

Ava takes a vacation to Santa Fe, New Mexico and reports back with the scoop. If Santa Fe seems like a random spot for a vacation, that was absolutely the goal. Looking for a chill spot to self-isolate, sit by a pool, and vibe - this destination fits the bill. Often regarded as a city for outcasts, misfits, and creatives of all types (slay), there’s a unique culture in Santa Fe making it a place n...

Ava is joined by professional astrologer KJ Atlas for a juicy conversation on astrology for business and how this ancient language can help you build a business and a life that’s in alignment with who you truly are using your unique astrological birth chart as the blueprint. KJ Atlas is a whisperer of the ancient language of time and nature: also known as astrology. She decodes its complexities in...

Ava shares a roundup of her favorite media picks of the moment. While consuming content can take on many purposes from educating yourself on a subject to finding human connection, Ava is very much in an entertainment phase, consuming things for the pure joy of it. As media continues to shape-shift (video podcasts, audio books) the format lines are blurry, but the sheer volume of choices for consum...

Establishing the need for a vacation is fairly easy. It’s what comes after that’s more difficult. Your vacation time is precious and should be treated as such. In this episode Ava provides strategies for defining, defending, and enjoying your vacation. We absolutely have to start off by defining what counts as a vacation because the boundaries between work and life are hella blurry babes. After a...

This week Ava shares a loving reminder that self-love is not a linear journey, it’s a cyclical one. On occasion, life asks us to recommit to the practice of self-love, and it’s easier when you have the right tools in place. Ava explores the definition of self-love, its importance in our personal and professional lives, and includes tips for checking in with your self-love score, increasing self-lo...

What are the signs that it’s time for a vacation? Asking for a friend… It’s no secret that Ava’s been in need of a vacation, and chances are you do too. To all of the chronic Girlbosses putting it off until ‘after the next work project’ and people pleasers waiting for ‘the right time’- we love you dearly but enough is enough! It’s time to prioritize yourself and take a well-deserved break to avoid...

Ava is joined by The Lifestylist, Amanda Busby, for a conversation on developing your personal style, the benefits of a capsule wardrobe, and how to create a wardrobe you’ll love to wear.  As the Lifestylist Amanda Busby works with her clients to develop their signature style and transform their lives through confidence coaching, wardrobe editing, personal shopping, and intuitive styling – he...

From morning routines to bedtime rituals, Ava shares her favorite tips for how to stay consistent with your routines while traveling. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, it’s no secret that being away from home provides lots of opportunities to pivot away from the routines and rituals that support your wellbeing. And while Ava is quick to point out that consistency is not synonymous...

In this episode Ava shares five keys to feeling comfortable and confident showing up online. What initially started as a reflection on the first birthday of the podcast quickly evolved into 5 lessons for showing up online, regardless of your content platform of choice, since personal growth and bravery are more important than technical skills when it comes to creating content. From starting before...

Ava shares tips and advice for practicing good plane etiquette for a more enjoyable flight experience ahead of summer travel.  Air travel volumes are expected to break records this summer, which puts pressure on the otherwise well-oiled system of flying, and makes for crabby passengers. Essentially, now is the perfect time to brush up on plane etiquette 101. While some may consider this basic...

Ava welcomes fellow boss-bixch Tiff Knighten to the podcast to dish about the behind-the-scenes of entrepreneur life, the 9-to-5 to 24/7 pipeline and other expectations vs. realities of running a business.  Tiff Knighten (she/her) is an award-winning publicist, entrepreneur, speaker, and lifestyle creator based in NYC. As the Founder + CEO of Brand Curators, Tiffany is dedicated to amplifying...

In this episode Ava explores the pros and cons of group travel along with tips for deciding if group travel is right for you. Spoiler alert: group travel is not for everyone. With group tours that cater to every interest, demographic, activity, and destination imaginable, the possibilities are endless! Sailing in Croatia? There’s a group trip for that. Hiking in Italy? There’s a group trip fo...

Summer is coming and we’re all busy but never too busy for self-care. In this episode, Ava shares self-care strategies for busy bixches to prioritize and make self-care a habit even when you’re doing the most. She also shares a snapshot of her own self-care routine which started from the bottom and grew into something moderately impressive. Tune in for tips on incorporating self-care into a busy l...

Ava shares tips and advice for travelers who want to travel solo. In this episode she covers tips in the areas of trip planning, staying safe while traveling alone, and most importantly - how to embrace the freedom and independence of solo travel. From picking a destination to finding safe accommodations, making connections with people to exploring new cultures, and leaning into the space for self...

In this episode Ava talks about the power of coaching for personal and professional growth, including the three types of coaches everyone should have. With benefits of coaching ranging from accountability to fulfilling one’s life purpose, the growth that comes from coaching is simply transformational! She shares success stories from her personal coaching experiences, along with tips for finding th...

Ava discusses the travel trends shaping 2023 (and beyond) in this week’s episode. From set-jetting to glamping, wellness retreats to space travel, there’s lots to unpack. While she has enthusiastically participated in some of these travel trends, you couldn’t pay her to experience some of the others...Some travel trends really don’t mesh with the rich-bixch lifestyle, but others really do. Would y...

In this episode Ava shares the keys to healthy friendship. After more trial, error, and drama than she’d like to admit, Ava finally has a handful of great friends in her life. By reflecting on what makes these friendships work while others fizzle out (or implode), she’s identified seven keys to healthy friendship. Just like those braided friendship bracelets from the playground days, most friendsh...