no rehearsal

episode twenty five is FULL of stories

i’m baaaack. i’ve gotta say, it’s been a while since I filmed this episode. but i’m so happy to tell you i’ll be back posting the pod weekly. i’ve missed it but i’ve needed a break. the last thing I wanted to admit was I needed a no time limit break where I could just breathe and gather my ideas and thoughts. i’m not entirely sure i’m even completely ready to be done with this break. that’s why im starting back only with posting the podcast but not putting so much pressure on myself in all aspects of my life. also, in this video I mentioned i’d be posting all the episodes i’ve missed during the week I start back being consistent. however, I realized that’d be impractical and could burn me out if I did that. not because I don’t love this, but because so much has been going on in my life. thank you so much for understanding and for those of you who have reached out. I love you. come back every week because i’ve finally got the setup figured out so we’ll have a more consistent spot to talk… and next week i’ll have a SURPRISE guest!

so.. this past week, I have felt so insecure. I just wanna talk about it with u. I love u. follow @avawillyy @norehearsalpodcast on Instagram follow @avaawillyy @norehearsalpodcast on TikTok

VIDEO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE! episode 22 is all about boarding school. I share my experience, reveal what it was like for me, and give some advice for those who want to attend! ps… the YouTube thumbnail shows u what my last boarding school dorm room looked like. each dorm kinda has a different style. I love u!!! follow @avawillyy @norehearsalpodcast on Instagram follow @avaawillyy @norehearsalpodcast on TikTok

VIDEO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE! I grew up the majority of my life with just my mom and I in the house. no full blood siblings. no one around my age to grow up with. no one to go through things with. if I'm being so honest with you AND with myself, I have always wanted siblings. full blood. same mom. same dad. in school together at the same time. in episode twenty one, let’s discuss the pros and cons of being an only child. I just want to bring awareness to the subject because I feel like only children get stereotyped often. I love you!!! follow @avawillyy @norehearsalpodcast on Instagram follow @avaawillyy @norehearsalpodcast on TikTok

VIDEO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE! episode twenty is a requested topic. this episode is not to blame anyone, only to bring awareness to the subject. if you have experienced church hurt or are currently experiencing it, you are not alone. in episode 20, I want to share my experience. then, we can talk about how to move past it and not let it warp our view on church or our relationship with God. overall, coming to your own understanding and relationship with God is a great place to start. whether you’re in church or not, it’s so important for you to not go just off of what you’ve heard, but talk to God and read His word on your own to figure it out for yourself! i’ll be working on it too. also, if you watch the video, ignore my jankkkk self tanning job. I love y’all so much. follow @avawillyy @norehearsalpodcast on Instagram follow @avaawillyy @norehearsalpodcast on TikTok

VIDEO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE! HI LADIES. today, in episode nineteen, we're going to be talking about the struggles and reality of growing up a girl. follow @avawillyy @norehearsalpodcast on Instagram follow @avaawillyy @norehearsalpodcast on TikTok

VIDEO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE! wow. episode 18 already!? AND the final part of the relationship series. it's here. it's tonight. we will be talking all about how we can make a difference in the lives of others, even in ways that may seem insignificant. I promise u, it's significant. a simple smile, compliment, or an "I'm proud of u" may be all someone needs to get that push to keep going. even if it's from a stranger. LOVE U!!! follow @avawillyy @norehearsalpodcast on Instagram follow @avaawillyy @norehearsalpodcast on TikTok

VIDEO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE! episode 17/ part 4 of the relationship series is about a topic not discussed near as often as I feel it should be. many times, people forget that we have relationships with ourselves, too. relationships are not merely external. in this week's episode, let's talk about our personal relationship with ourselves. how does it look right now? what do u want it to look like one day? what steps can we take to get to the point we dream of being at? I believe in God. when I say this, I mean I mean I believe in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. so.. we will also touch on faith and how that plays a role into our relationships with ourselves. I love u. so grateful ur here. follow @avawillyy @norehearsalpodcast on Instagram follow @avaawillyy @norehearsalpodcast on TikTok

VIDEO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE! in episode sixteen/ part 3 of the relationship series, we're going to talk about relationships with family. this one's hard. this one's complicated. but let's not stress, let's just talk about it without worry. let's talk about having an absent parental figure, a parent that's around but feels absent, witnessing fights, witnessing a parent get abused, feeling pressured by your family, being hurt by your family, being abused by your family, and feeling like you're a disappointment to your family. I just want to remind u, u can love ur family and still need to talk about these topics- especially if they're occurring or have occurred. that's what I'm here for. love u so much! follow @avawillyy @norehearsalpodcast on Instagram follow @avaawillyy @norehearsalpodcast on TikTok

VIDEO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE! episode fifteen/ part 2 of the relationship series is alllll about relationships with a significant other. dating.. or should I say talking. u know when ur in that stage where u haven't been asked to be someone's girlfriend, but it'd still be wrong to kiss somebody else? this is the talking stage, and I hear more and more about people never really getting out of the stage. breakups, heartbreak, cheating, hook-ups, saying no, commitment, getting over it, and how to leave toxicity will be discussed during this week's episode. U ARE LOVED BY MEEEEE follow @avawillyy @norehearsalpodcast on Instagram & @avaawillyy @norehearsalpodcast on TikTok

VIDEO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE! the relationship series: part 1 is all about friendships and the situations we are all bound to face at some point: making friends, growing apart from friends, how to tell if our friendships are genuine, setting boundaries, being hurt by our friends, and hurting our friends. i’m so excited for this 5 week series on 5 categories to relationships!!! hang out with me during the week!! follow @norehearsalpodcast on Insta & TikTok! follow avawillyy on Instagram and avaawillyy on TikTok!

VIDEO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE! guess what. AHHH! I launched a podcast blog! you can read all about this episode and have easy access to subscribing to my newsletter and filling out a contact form! i’d love for you to use the contact form for any video requests, advice with ava (a new social media series every Wednesday) topics/ questions, or anything else! also, my social media dms and comments are all open, too. episode 13 is titled idk my aesthetic because I really don’t. I feel like i’m a mix between almost all. in this week’s episode, let’s dive in and see that it’s ok if you don’t fully fit into a certain aesthetic… and let’s come up with our own personal one. let’s hang out during the week @norehearsalpodcast on Instagram & TikTok! my personal accounts: @avawillyy on Instagram @avaawillyy on TikTok

VIDEO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE! in this together means you’re not alone and today we’re gonna be talking about mental health. if u feel comfortable, i’d love for u to join me as we talk about some background on my struggle, the long process it was finding resources, and most of the symptoms I faced leading me to start my healing journey. I love u!! experience my internship in Texas with me on TikTok @norehearsalpodcast throughout the week!

VIDEO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE! alright tonight is a GIRL’S NIGHT. and I’m so excited. AND this is my first requested video. I’m truly so thankful that this week and next week’s episodes are both requested. keep ‘em coming!! grab your glass and let’s answer some questions. YOU ARE LOVED! let’s keep up with each other throughout the week! @norehearsalpodcast on Insta & TikTok @avawillyy on Insta @avawillingham on TikTok

VIDEO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE! this one’s for my girls who catch themselves feeling bored and even lonely often. but I want to give u a different perspective on ways to utilize the time u have when ur bored. don’t forget to follow along on @norehearsalpodcast TikTok where I’m taking u with me on my 2 months in Texas! love u, ava

VIDEO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE! do you ever find yourself questioning why some self care ideas you’ve tried may not be helping.. I’ve found that sometimes it takes a deeper understanding of self care to effectively work. so, in episode nine we will dive into how we can treat ourselves. and trust me, I need to work on it as much as anyone. but I can say I’ve tried these and when I stick to them, I notice a difference in my life. new episodes every Friday 7 PM CT follow along @norehearsalpodcast on TikTok to see my internship and moving experiences!!!

so the time has come. watch this vlog inspired episode on YouTube or listen along to our moving process!!! follow @norehearsalpodcast on Instagram and TikTok and @avawillyy on Instagram to hang out with me during the week!

for this week’s episode, I thought it’d be fun to share with u my favorite items from 2023 that I will be using going into 2024. u can think of this episode as a 2023 favorites type video. I know I always love watching similar videos, so I hope u enjoy!

Welcome to episode six: very merry getting ready! This week’s episode is like an extended get ready with me and is a bit more lighthearted as Christmas is coming up. So... come hang out and talk with me!