college girl in a digital world | avery kroll

Content creator and founder Victoria Garrick Browne stops by the Unwell studio for a warm, honest convo about mental health, body image, and building a life that actually feels good. Victoria shares how playing D-1 volleyball at USC led to performance anxiety, why she gave her TEDx talk as a sophomore, and how that moment grew into her nonprofit The Hidden Opponent. She opens up about healing her relationship with food, advocating for being transparent about procedures, and learning to set boundaries online.Victoria also talks love, meeting her husband Max Browne in college, juggling two student-athlete schedules, and dreaming about a family one day. She and Avery swap stories about the creator community, protecting your peace when you live online, and the power of showing up as your authentic self. Plus: Taylor Swift and Beyoncé tangents, the genius of Instagram broadcast channels, and lessons from her podcast Real Pod. 

Digital creator, entrepreneur, and YouTube OG Jackie (Aina) Asamoah sits down with Avery for a convo that’s authentic, uplifting, and fun! Jackie opens up about her journey from Army Reserves to beauty mogul, and how she’s built a career around confidence, gratitude, and staying true to herself.The two connect over fitness routines, coming from modest beginnings, and the thrill of designing their dream homes. Jackie shares the reality of breaking barriers in the beauty industry, pushing brands to be more inclusive, and the love story behind building FORVR Mood with her husband Denis. They also get real about misogyny and the double standards women still face in the military, online, and even at home. From early YouTube usernames to fragrance walls and pistachio martinis, this episode is all about the hustle, the heart, and finding joy in the small stuff. The girls can yap for hours!

Creator and podcast host Becca Moore joins Avery at the Unwell studio for a convo that’s equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. They laugh about arch-nemesis drama, the randomness of internet beefs, and the early TikToks that turned Becca into everyone’s favorite sarcastic storyteller. Becca also opens up about growing up in Ohio, moving to LA, and how her online persona differs from the vulnerable side she shares on her podcast For the Girls.The two talk about dating horror stories, Becca coming out in her mid-20s, and what it really feels like to record a breakup episode in real time. Becca shares why she’s leaning into acting classes, the lessons she’s learned from therapy, and how she’s finally finding her voice as both a creator and a “girl’s girl.”

Two Averys, one podcast. This week, Avery sits down with TikTok creator and University of Arizona student Avery Kroll to talk about balancing college life with a viral social media career.They swap stories about growing up with the name Avery, what it’s like to be in a sorority, and get real about breakups, rumors, and staying grounded while everyone’s watching. Avery K shares how she keeps school a priority, what she’s learned from love and loss, and why she’s proud to live life on her own terms.

Fashion creator and DIY queen Madeleine White Fedyk comes on fresh off her dreamy Santorini wedding to DJ Andrew Fedyk of Loud Luxury. She and Avery swap stories about their first run-in at Unwell Spring Break in Miami, shopping splurges, and honeymoon highlights on the Amalfi Coast.Madeleine opens up about growing up in England, her modeling years, and how teaching herself to sew in her twenties turned into viral fashion moments. She spills tea about hand-making her bridesmaids’ dresses and landing a Vogue wedding feature. She also shares what it was like to have Natasha Bedingfield perform at her reception and how she’s navigating newlywed life with a touring DJ.

Beauty YouTuber, CEO, and podcast host Laura Lee stops by the Unwell studio fresh off a flight from a music festival with glowy skin, no sleep, and all the stories. She and Avery dive into everything from going viral on YouTube to Laura raising her niece and building brands from scratch.Laura opens up about her Southern roots and what it took to go from broke in Alabama to bossed up in LA. She reflects on navigating cancel culture, staying grounded through the chaos, and the lessons she’s still learning. Plus, she gets candid about her 15-year relationship with her husband, the secret to keeping their marriage strong, and the real reason she once quit her job at Texas Roadhouse.

Ave steps into the role of your wise older sister—offering heartfelt, no-BS advice for anyone navigating their glow-up era. From the real deal on plastic surgery—pros, cons, and what no one tells you—to the freedom that comes with cutting out toxic energy, she gets real about what it means to protect your peace and embrace your power. Whether you’re fresh out of school or in the middle of a major life shift, this episode is your reminder: you’re allowed to evolve, redefine beauty on your own terms, and say goodbye to what no longer serves you. 

Jane Olivia—aka Earthy Jane— visits Avery at the Unwell studio in LA. The two go way back to Arizona days, and what starts as a sweet reunion turns into an honest convo about building a business from scratch, setting boundaries online, and going viral while staying grounded.Jane shares the story of how she became a self-taught chef, the moment she realized she could actually do this for real, and why she swears by almond milk, avocado oil, and a good spicy marg. She opens up about navigating burnout, saying no to bachelor parties, and the joy of feeding people, whether it’s picky toddlers or vegan-curious adults. From her first TikTok meal-prep video to managing a team of nine, this episode is all about balance, hustle, and doing it your own way.

Avery finally sits down with content creator and jewelry founder Victoria Paris. What starts as two internet girlies comparing lives quickly turns into a real convo about identity, queerness, boundaries, and growing up online. Victoria opens up about her East Coast roots, her Depop-to-TikTok rise, falling in love with her partner Nico, and how a burglary reshaped her sense of privacy. She also shares the story behind her brand TenFour and the moments that shaped her most.

They also get real about Botox, breast implants, Ozempic, and THC vs. alcohol. Wellness talk, but make it evidence-based and actually useful!