This week, Ava chats with the Student Body President of Eugene Ashley High School, Mary Paige Mott, as they dive deep into the journey of senior year, college ambitions, and future dreams. From reminiscing about shared chorus and yearbook days to unpacking a jam-packed schedule of leadership roles, Mary Paige shares what it’s like to balance school, cheerleading, and student government, all while navigating the excitement and pressures of college decisions.

We hear candid stories about senior activities (including some hilarious adventures with Senior Jeans and the infamous Senior Assassin), and get an honest look at the challenges and motivations behind Mary Paige’s aspirations to major in English and eventually become a judge. The conversation also explores the process of choosing Chapel Hill, ambitions for law school, and even a surprise Plan B as a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader!

Whether you’re looking for inspiration, practical advice on leadership and college applications, or just love Legally Blonde as much as Mary Paige does, this episode is packed with relatable anecdotes and uplifting motivation. Get ready to be inspired by Mary Paige’s drive, vulnerability, and unwavering trust in the process.

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Find Mary Paige on Instagram | @marypaigemott

This week, Ava sits down with her fellow senior and “almost birthday twin,” Kayleigh Armstrong, for a conversation every stressed-out high schooler needs to hear. Standing on the edge of graduation at Eugene Ashley High School, Kayleigh opens up about the uncertainty, and excitement, of still deciding where she wants to spend the next four years. She shares her passion for Psychology, her backup plan in Speech Pathology, and what motivated her to apply to over ten colleges in the first place.

Together, Ava and Kayleigh dive into why the current school system doesn’t always reflect real intelligence, how easy it is to fall into the trap of tying your worth to your transcript, and why it’s okay to take a breath and admit you don’t have everything figured out yet. They also explore the awkward, and sometimes chaotic, world of finding college roommates on Instagram versus going random.

If you’re feeling the pressure to “have your whole life planned out,” this episode is your permission slip to slow down.

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Find Kayleigh on Instagram | @kayleigh_armstrong

This week, Ava sits down with the podcast's youngest guest yet, high school junior Brinkley Gulledge. While she still has a year left before graduation, Brinkley is already making big moves toward her future in film and sports broadcasting.

From her love of rom-coms (and introducing her mom to To All The Boys I've Loved Before) to her passion for volleyball and theater, Brinkley is a force to be reckoned with. She opens up about the pressure to be perfect in high school, the reality of getting cut from a team, and why rejection is just redirection. Plus, she shares her ambitious college plans, hoping to attend UNC Chapel Hill or maybe even study film in Wilmington.

Whether you're a junior stressing about the future or just someone who loves a good high school comeback story, Brinkley’s positive attitude and drive are sure to inspire.

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Find Brinkley on Instagram | @brinkleygulledge