Where The F#!k Do You Think You're Going?

This week, Ava sits down with Logan Church, a driven freshman at  North Carolina State University , for an honest conversation about starting over, finding your people, and redefining what success looks like. Logan opens up about his challenging transition from high school to college, the loneliness no one warns you about, and how simply talking to strangers can change everything. They dive into h...

This week, Ava reunites with her former middle school chorus classmate, Madison Mintegui, for a heartfelt and uplifting conversation about passion, purpose, and the unpredictable path from adolescence to adulthood. Together, they dive into Madison’s lifelong love of musical theater and her exciting plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to pursue Speech-Language Pathology....

This week, Ava sits down with her former statistics classmate, the fashionable and driven Heidi Lewis, for a conversation that every college student-in-the-making will relate to. Originally from Charlotte, Heidi opens up about her decision to attend Cape Fear Community College instead of a traditional university—and why that choice makes the most sense for her goals and her future. Together, they...

This week, Ava sits down with her birthday twin, Ashtyn Ganey, for a conversation every soon-to-be college student needs to hear. Together, they dive into the whirlwind transition from high school to college—finding the right roommate, facing the pressure of life-changing decisions, and learning to embrace uncertainty when everything feels like it’s happening at once. Ashtyn opens up about her fut...

This week, Ava sits down with Paul Bryan— a talented debater, impressive speaker, and master guitarist. Together, they dive into everything from their favorite books and the joys of photography to the chaos of school, motivation, and navigating a job market that feels more unpredictable than ever. Paul opens up about his passion for photojournalism, why he’s choosing a less traditional academic pa...

This week, Ava chats with the sweet Brooklyn Baker, a Eugene Ashley High School graduate and current Cape Fear Community College student, as they dive into her journey from a challenging high school experience to finding confidence, purpose, and momentum in college. From reminiscing about their days in theater to exploring how Brooklyn rediscovered her passions—including becoming a self-taught fig...

This week, Ava chats with the Student Body President of Eugene Ashley High School, Mary Paige Mott, as they dive deep into the journey of senior year, college ambitions, and future dreams. From reminiscing about shared chorus and yearbook days to unpacking a jam-packed schedule of leadership roles, Mary Paige shares what it’s like to balance school, cheerleading, and student government, all while...

This week, Ava sits down with her fellow senior and “almost birthday twin,” Kayleigh Armstrong, for a conversation every stressed-out high schooler needs to hear. Standing on the edge of graduation at Eugene Ashley High School, Kayleigh opens up about the uncertainty, and excitement, of still deciding where she wants to spend the next four years. She shares her passion for  Psychology , her backup...

This week, Ava sits down with the podcast's youngest guest yet, high school junior  Brinkley Gulledge . While she still has a year left before graduation, Brinkley is already making big moves toward her future in  film  and  sports broadcasting . From her love of rom-coms (and introducing her mom to  To All The Boys I've Loved Before ) to her passion for volleyball and theater, Brinkley is...

This week, Ava is joined by the multi-talented Giada Martucci, a fellow theater kid turned aspiring filmmaker. As they wrap up their senior year at Eugene Ashley High School, the duo reflects on their chaotic high school theater experiences, the pressure of college decisions, and the uncertainty that comes with standing on the edge of a brand-new chapter. Giada opens up about her love for film-mak...

This week, Ava is joined by a yearbook editor , math survivor, and volleyball star,  Abby Tolhurst . As they navigate the final stretch of their senior year at Eugene Ashley High School, the duo discusses the unique pressures of student-athletes, the reality of college recruitment, and the difficulty of making life-altering decisions at 18. Abby opens up about the grueling volleyball recruitment p...

This week, Ava sits down with her friend  Rachel Holley , a fellow Class of 2026 grad with big dreams and an even bigger personality. In this candid conversation, Rachel opens up about the reality of college rejections, pivoting her life plans, and why not getting into your "dream school" might just be a blessing in disguise. From her love of  Tyler, the Creator  and  Sleep Token  to her...

This week, Ava is joined by her fellow senior, photography enthusiast, and Waffle House co-conspirator,  Taylor Stancil . As they navigate the confusing "finish line" of senior year at Eugene Ashley High School, the duo dives into the chaos of college decisions, niche hobbies, and the existential dread of becoming an adult. Taylor opens up about her plans to attend  UNC Charlotte  (maybe...

This week, Ava is joined by the incredibly positive and bubbly  Brennan McRedmond . As they navigate the "home stretch" of senior year at Eugene Ashley High School, the duo reflects on the chaos of middle school, the stress of college applications, and the bittersweet feeling of impending graduation. Brennan opens up about her decision to attend  NC State University  this fall, sharing w...

In this episode of Where the F#!k Do You Think You’re Going , we’re sipping our usual Alani Nu as we reconnect with Maranda Allen : former yearbook editor, Wilmington native, and tour support staff.  We discuss Maranda’s unconventional path from NC State to life on the road. She shares why she left a traditional four-year university to pursue online college and travel work, along with a few memora...

In this episode of Where the F#!k Do You Think You're Going , we sit down with Dylan Graf (Eugene Ashley High School senior) to discuss his acceptance to NYU, the brutal reality of college applications, and his plans for a future in political science. Dylan opens up about the pressure of the college admissions process, why he chose New York University over in-state options like UNC Chapel Hill...

Elizabeth Saffo is a freshman at UNC Chapel Hill double majoring in political science and business administration, and she hopes to go on to law school. In this episode, we talk about her big plans for the future, the challenge of financing college on her own, and the added responsibility of supporting her father through health issues. Through it all, Elizabeth shares how she’s learning to keep pu...

Mia Agrillo just got into UNC Chapel Hill and is ready to take on this next chapter. She hopes to go on to dermatology PA school, and is passionate about growing her favorite sport, flag football, in college. This episode is filled with laughs as we dive into staying positive, teaching as a back up plan, and why even being scared about the future can feel exciting. Follow the podcast on Instagram...

Kelly Bracken dreams of moving to NYC to pursue a career in tech theatre, but the hardest part is taking the leap. In this episode, we talk about community college, her creative interests, and chasing big ambitions even when you don’t know if they’ll work out. Follow along as Kelly gets real about fear, passion, and betting on yourself. Follow the podcast on Instagram | @wheretfpodcast Find Kelly...