Aug 18, 2025
Grab your tissues -
this one will give you all the feels.
Krista's oldest
daughter Ava is back on the podcast, and honestly, it's hard to
believe how much has changed since she was here three years ago as
a 15-year-old. Now she's 18, heading to Syracuse University on the
day this episode airs, and has become this incredibly self-aware,
persistent, and frankly hilarious young woman.
They're talking about
everything - and we mean everything. The good, the bad, the moments
that made them both cry, and the decisions that completely changed
the trajectory of Ava's high school experience. If you've ever
watched your kid struggle with something that wasn't serving them
anymore, or if you're a teenager trying to figure out who you are
when everything feels uncertain, this conversation is for
you.
What they're diving
into:
- Why she walked away
from competitive dance after 11 years (and how scary that actually
was)
- Why being a student
at a culturally diverse school was so important to her
- Her car accident,
the months without independence, and how it actually made her
stronger
- The job hunt story
that might make you want to hire her immediately
- Why she thinks
"cutting the umbilical cord" is the best parenting advice
ever
Fair warning: Ava's
personality is BIG in this episode. She came with jokes, coffee
through a straw, and zero filter. Basically, it's one big audition
for her future spot on SNL.
Follow Ava's
journey:
Instagram:
@avademcher