Ayla and Potato3s: A Nightly Message From Your Best Friend

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.

In this episode, I talk through a day that didn’t go quite as planned, from last-minute changes to vendor fair prep to baking a batch that didn’t all turn out the way I hoped. I also share how I’m trying to stay flexible, make things work, and keep moving forward even when the logistics get messy.

In this episode, I juggle sleep deprivation, final vendor fair prep, and a full day of errands while still getting my coloring books ready to launch. I also talk through the stress, the excitement, and the little wins that are keeping me moving forward.

In this episode, I push through a hard day of prep, nerves, and burnout while still getting a lot done for the vendor fair. I also remind myself that I’m proud of how far I’ve come and that showing up for myself is progress, even when I’m tired.

In this episode, I’m moving things along even though everything takes longer than I expect. I talk through finally getting my new kids’ coloring book organized, figuring out pricing, and juggling all the little logistics that come with bringing something new to life.

In this episode, I’m a little delirious from being up all night, but I still manage to get things done and push forward. I talk about a new kids’ coloring book idea, cleaning my room, and the feeling that even when I’m tired, I’m still moving toward my goals.

In this episode, I talk honestly about feeling stuck in the hallway, where life feels like it’s waiting without moving. I also share the business updates, emotional ups and downs, and the cleaning-and-reset energy I need to get myself ready for what comes next.

In this episode, I slow down, paint again, and let myself feel how much emotion can live inside one creative project. I also talk through the logistics I need to handle this week for my vendor fair, my business, and the next steps I’m trying to keep organized.

In this episode, I talk about how a small conversation can have a big impact, both for me and for someone else. I also share the mix of business wins, family tension, and personal reflection that keeps reminding me why I’m building what I’m building.

In this episode, I let myself be exactly who I am while I sort through a late night, a busy day, and a few emotional reminders that I don’t have to be anything else. I also share some of the logistics, family moments, and creative thoughts that keep shaping the life I’m building.