Ayla and Potato3s: A Nightly Message From Your Best Friend

yawn warning. Lots of yawns.

this episode, I let myself get completely absorbed in finishing a kids’ coloring book, learning how to resize images properly, and realizing that perfectionism is less the issue than professionalism. I also share exhaustion, self-doubt, and the choice to let go of TikTok Shop and focus on what feels right for my books right now

In this episode, I share an untraditional day that started with early-waking, quiet, and self-love, and ended with me crying in the shower but still choosing to believe in myself. I talk about marketing, grants, new vlog ideas, and the reminders I’m using to stay grounded when progress feels slow

In this episode, I slow down and give myself credit for the small wins; painting, journaling, mailing a thank you note, and grounding myself in the future I’m building. I also talk about rest, logistics, and why I’m choosing to trust that life improves slowly versus overnight.

In this episode, I give myself a real day off for the first time, talk through my finances, and reflect on how life keeps balancing out even when I feel behind. I also share my thoughts on content, vulnerability, and why I’m choosing to trust that things will come in the way they’re supposed to

In this episode, I walk through a day that was full of calls and small wins even though my vlog got deleted and my coloring book didn’t come out the way I hoped. I share the doubts, the exhaustion, and the reminder that I’m still learning and building, one messy step at a time

In this episode, I reflect on how a good interview pushed me to see my whole story—past and present—as one layered, creative journey. I talk about sleep struggles, rethinking my brand, and choosing to keep moving because I can, not because I’m supposed to.

In this episode, I barely start July with a migraine that knocks me sideways, but I still manage to paint, publish, and keep showing up in small ways. I share the messy day, the surprising moments of help, and why I’m still trying to “jump jubilantly” even when my body is screaming no.

In this episode, I talk about all the little pebbles I’m laying down as I keep building my life and business, even when I feel off track. I share the stress, the surrender, and the small wins that remind me things are still moving forward.

In this episode, I’m trying to surrender to timing, trust, and the messy reality of entrepreneurship while juggling money stress, travel plans, and two coloring books that still need to be finished. I also open up about how hard it can be to know whether I’m being patient or just pushing through burnout.

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.