Ayla and Potato3s: A Nightly Message From Your Best Friend

I’m feeling supported in ways I did not expect, from a possible weekend dog-walking opportunity and new PR ideas to progress with my illustrator and a deeper reflection on my relationship with my mom....

15 Sep 15min

I’m reframing my so-called problems as reminders that I am supported, cared for, and allowed to receive help without making it mean something is wrong. In this episode, I share a quiet New York day wi...

14 Sep 14min

I’m spending a quiet, restful day , letting myself receive love, support, and the reminder that there is no need to measure my life against anyone else’s timeline. I share the unexpected kindness that...

13 Sep 15min

I’m choosing rest, preparation, and peace before I travel, and I’m proud of how much I completed without forcing myself to do everything. In this episode, I share my five-task approach, packing early,...

12 Sep 15min

I’m choosing to believe the worst is behind me, even while I’m still tired and figuring things out one day at a time. In this episode, I share publishing my website and my friend’s site, adding a book...

11 Sep 14min

I received my first no today, and even though I’m tired, discouraged, and feeling the pressure of a short financial runway, I still sent the emails and kept building. I’m sharing an honest late-night ...

10 Sep 15min

I’m allowing myself to have ridiculous dreams while also facing the very real decisions behind building a sustainable creative business. In this episode, I share a nonprofit partnership and podcast in...

9 Sep 15min

Today I had to make a difficult founder decision: stop fighting with AI illustrations and have an honest conversation with the artist my intuition told me to trust from the beginning. I’m sharing what...

8 Sep 14min