There’s room for everyone to grow on social media! In this solo episode, Avery breaks down exactly how she did it, and how you can, too. From filming on her days off as a PICU nurse to buying her family home at 29, she shares the real blueprint behind turning “silly little videos” into a full-time career: mindset, consistency, brand deals, and more.

Avery also opens up about the mental health toll of going viral, why she stopped reading comments, and how she protects her peace while still showing up online. If you’ve ever thought that could be me, this episode is your permission slip and your game plan.

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Layla Taylor from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives joins Avery in the Unwell studio ahead of the Season 3 premiere for a candid, zero-off-limits catch-up. Layla opens up about leaving a toxic marriage, co-parenting two little ones, and building a career she’s proud of. She reflects on how Season 1 captured her in the middle of a separation and how therapy, boundaries, and friendship helped her find her voice. Layla also shares why she keeps her kids offline and what “intentional time” with family really looks like when your job lives on your phone.

They talk about her boyfriend Mason, where things stand with her co-star Whitney, and why strong opinions don’t have to mean bad blood. Layla dives into faith, body confidence, and owning her story. Plus the three words she’d use to describe the vibe of Season 3 of SLOMW (no spoilers, promise), her modeling dreams, mom hacks, and a refreshingly honest chat about women’s pleasure.

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Avery sits down with the former Dance Moms star Kendall Vertes following the announcement of her new Unwell podcast Not So Little. They take a trip down memory lane talking about growing up on camera, the reality of 12-hour shoot days, and why the “mean girl” label misrepresented who Kendall is. 

Kendall opens up about studying political science and pre-law, the weird freedom of post-grad limbo, setting boundaries with social media, and building thick skin. Kendall shares how Not So Little got its name, the kinds of honest, relatable conversations she wants to have, and the guests she can’t wait to bring on. Welcome to Unwell, Kendall! New episodes of Not So Little drop Thursdays.

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Avery interviews content creator and media personality Joey Zauzig. Joey opens up about growing up in Virginia, making the leap from PR to full-time creator, and how he leads with warmth, humor, and real talk. They get candid about navigating The Real Friends of WeHo, the highs and lows of life online, and what true longevity in this industry actually takes.

Joey also shares where he’s at post-divorce, what healing looks like, the boundaries he’s learned to set, and dating in L.A. It’s a conversation about growth, grace, and finding your footing after big changes…proof that in a world built on likes and filters, showing up as yourself never goes out of style.

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Avery sits down with Disney Channel icon Kimberly J. Brown for the coziest kind of nostalgia trip…the kind you can watch with your kids. Kimberly looks back on booking Halloweentown at 13, what made her character Marnie feel brave and real, and why the movie still lives on repeat every October. She shares sweet, funny stories about filming, practical “movie magic” before heavy CGI, and the warmth and wisdom she learned from Debbie Reynolds.

They talk growing up in the industry with balance, stepping away for college, and reconnecting years later with her now-husband (and Halloweentown II co-star) Daniel Kountz. Kimberly also gives a peek at her new Hallmark movie Haul Out the Halloween and why it delivers maximum cozy fall vibes.

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Avery sits down with dancer-actor and now-author Nia Sioux to talk about growing up on Dance Moms and growing into her voice. Nia opens up about being the only Black girl on the team for years, setting boundaries (including why skipping the reunion was the right call for her), and what it took to reclaim her story in her new memoir Bottom of the Pyramid. 

Nia and Avery get real about body image under a microscope, internet noise vs. inner confidence, and the village that raised her...hi, Dr. Holly! Nia shares sweet behind-the-scenes memories with the girls, why she loved going to college at UCLA, and how dancing in a club on campus helped her fall in love with it again. Plus: the wildest dance costumes she wore over the years, the life lessons that stuck, and how she’s protecting her peace while stepping into this next chapter.

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Avery catches Love Island star Liv Walker in the middle of Unwell Vegas. The two girls chit chat overlooking the infamous Strip, recapping a wild weekend of live shows, pool parties, and the mountain of swag waiting in their hotel rooms. It’s giving girls’ trip energy with a side of Carbone sauce and A-list celebrities.

Liv spills Love Island tea and dishes on what it was really like to be a bombshell in Fiji. She opens up about life after the villa, her move from Sydney to LA, and how she’s building her brand beyond reality TV. They talk dating, beauty routines, and share tips and tricks for growing on social media.

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Girls night!!! Avery pops over to Scotty’s cozy LA pad for a late-night, ‘California-sober’ hang. And the besties flip the script: Scotty asks the questions as Avery answers right off the cuff. They catch you up on everything: busy schedules, the new pod studio they’re building at home, and the house-reno saga that briefly turned Avery’s kitchen into a community pool.

Avery gets candid about keeping things fun in marriage, the leap from nursing to full-time creator, scrapping impulsive tattoos, and why she’s sharing less online to protect her peace. She opens up about raising kind kids in a wild world, moving to LA for more family time, and a maybe-someday live “Cheers!” tour. Plus: Scotty’s thriving, the neighbors are hot, and he’s pulling left and right.

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Avery sits down with beauty creator Toni Bravo, whose Tower 28 collab and viral blush reviews have cemented her as one of the most exciting new voices in beauty. The self-proclaimed CEO of Blush opens up about growing up in Long Beach, finding her love of makeup through trial and error, and how roller-skating videos evolved into the beauty reviews that built her loyal community.

Toni shares the story behind becoming Tower 28’s first-ever creator collaborator, the year-and-a-half process of developing her two blush shades, and why inclusivity and honesty drive everything she posts. She and Avery also connect over the thrill of big career leaps, buying their first homes, and creating healthy boundaries online. From interior-design obsessions to her twin sister in med school to her current Five Finger Favorites, Toni brings her big personality and candid perspective.

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Content creators Kay & Tay Dudley join Avery for a sweet catch-up on love, parenting, and life in the third trimester. They revisit their small-town meet-cute, how filming one video a day turned into a full-time career, and why their channel feels more like a daily documentary than a performative “family vlog.” 

Kay opens up about this pregnancy, what’s felt different from her first two, wild cravings, and navigating lupus remission while she soaks up work and travel. Avery and Tay also connect over blended-family life as stepparents, and what’s shaped the kind of parents Kay and Tay are to their daughters and soon-to-arrive “Baby Bug.”

The trio get candid about showing kids online and how the Dudleys will adapt as the girls grow. They talk mental health around comments, real-time posting vs. batch filming, and making space for their marriage amid nesting and nursery plans. They also get into Invisalign tray confessions, a Backstreet Boys surprise, Taco Bell orders, and Avery’s spray-tan plug that Kay immediately bookmarks.

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