Ayla and Potato3s: A Nightly Message From Your Best Friend

In this episode, I walk through all the “options” I can imagine for moving to Florida: lottery tickets, book sales, job offers, contests, prayer while also being honest about how it feels to doubt and almost lose faith. I share my prayer, the signs I’m asking God to show me (Merkaba vs. Poland Spring), and how I’m trying to stay open instead of forcing an outcome

In this episode, I share an inspirational story about Anthony Von Mandel, the man behind White Claw and Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and how he turned rejection into a $360M+ beverage empire without taking outside money. I also reflect on my own build phase, my struggles with sleep, family boundaries, grant applications, and the reminder that the people who laugh at your idea can end up chasing you.

In this episode, I share a quiet day that turned into a full-blown rant about a TikTok follower who refused to comment or repost to help someone in need, and why I finally blocked him. I also reflect on deserving boundaries, happiness, and the right to run my life the way I choose, even when I’m broke.

In this episode, I slow down after finishing my coloring books and finally let that win land instead of jumping straight into the next project. I share my new 45‑minute “no phone” reset, a content calendar built around public domain books, and a fresh way of measuring my work by quarters instead of hours.

In this episode, I redefine what “enough” means to me and start tracking my “added bonus” days instead of feeling guilty about what I didn’t do. I also share a content project I built around a public domain book and the reminder that anything beyond my minimum is a gift, not a burden

In this episode, I take a day off, process being told I’m “too emotional,” and reframe that as a gift instead of a flaw. I also share small wins like finishing a book, making a TikTok, and getting reminded not to quit on my promise during the process

In this episode, I reflect on a long, messy day and get honest about how self-aware I am, while also being painfully self-critical. I share weird moments like an unidentifiable song, referral wins, budget spice hacks at H‑E‑B, and the choice to keep trusting myself even when I feel scattered

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.