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 figure skater—this conversation highlights the growth that comes from finally choosing yourself.

Brooklyn shares candid stories about balancing a job with classes, staying consistent in therapy, and navigating the highly competitive process of getting into the cardiovascular sonography program at CFCC. She also opens up about the resilience it takes to pursue such a demanding field and her long-term dream of living in New York City. Together, Ava and Brooklyn unpack the stigmas surrounding community college, the realities of working while in school, and the pressure Gen Z feels to map out their futures on a deadline.

Whether you’re searching for perspective, comfort, or just love a refreshingly honest conversation, this episode is packed with relatability and motivation. Get ready to be inspired by Brooklyn’s humor, honesty, and unwavering determination as she builds a future on her own terms.

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