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MORE with Ava BeilkeYour Astrology Guide to a Rich-Bixch Spring 2025 with KJ AtlasAva welcomes back the podcast’s resident astrologer KJ Atlas for a special three-month astrology forecast for Spring 2025. Learn about the most influential astrological events of Aries, Taurus, and Gemini seasons from March 20 – June 21, 2025, discover how these happenings will impact you, and get tips on how to use the energy to your advantage so you can manifest rich-bixch experiences. As the Spring Equinox officially kicks off the new year, Ava and KJ talk about the astrology of spring and break down the season’s most significant astrological events: Venus retrograde, Mercury retrograde, Eclipse season, Saturn and Neptune enterin...2025-03-191h 26MORE with Ava BeilkeMoving to Los Angeles: What it's like Starting Over in a New City[Video Episode] You can now watch full video episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/@themorepodSix months ago, Ava quietly left her home of 10 years in Minneapolis and moved to Los Angeles. She drove across the country in her car with three suitcases and her mom riding shotgun, seeking a new chapter of personal growth and expansion. Over the last 6 months, she's had countless new experiences that simply wouldn't have happened had she stayed put. From finding a place to live to making adjustments at work, from building a community of friends to dating...2025-03-0557 minMORE with Ava BeilkeEmbracing the Artist Lifestyle with Actress Lorene Chesley[Video Episode] You can now watch full video episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/@themorepod Ava is joined by actress Lorene Chelsey for a conversation on embracing the artist lifestyle. They dive deep into the realities of the artist lifestyle, exploring everything from the nomadic nature of acting work to finding and maintaining creative inspiration.Lorene Chesley is an actress and creator who hails from the Washington DC metro area. She's the author of The Perfectly Imperfect Christian, which is currently being turned into a dramedy series called P.I.C. She’s an A...2025-01-0851 minMORE with Ava BeilkeYour Astrology Guide to a Rich-Bixch Winter 2024-2025 with KJ Atlas[Video Episode] New to the podcast, you can now watch full video episodes on YouTube. Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/@themorepod and watch us yap.Ava welcomes back resident astrologer KJ Atlas for a special three-month astrology forecast for Winter 2024-25. Tune in to learn about the most influential astrological events during Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces seasons—from December 21, 2024 to March 19, 2025. Discover how these happenings will impact you, and get tips on how to use the energy to your advantage so you can manifest rich-bixch experiences.Ava and KJ discuss the winter vibes (the fi...2024-12-181h 21MORE with Ava BeilkeBuilding Strength Inside and Out with Exercise Physiologist Colton HaightAva is joined by Exercise Physiologist Colton Haight for a conversation on the importance of resistance training to strengthen your body inside and out to help you live your best life.Colton Haight, the General Manager and Senior Exercise Physiologist at Discover Strength Maple Grove, brings over seven years of fitness industry expertise to the table. He earned his Bachelor's in Sport and Recreation Management from the University of Minnesota-Crookston and his Master's in Kinesiology from the University of North Dakota. As Ava's personal trainer for five years, Colton has earned a unique distinction: he's the only...2024-10-1648 min
MORE with Ava BeilkeHow to Have a Rich-Bixch Fall, According to Astrology with KJ AtlasAva welcomes back resident astrologer KJ Atlas for a special three-month astrology forecast for Fall 2024. Tune in to learn about the most influential astrological events during Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius seasons—from September 22 to December 21, 2024. Discover how these happenings will impact you, and get tips on how to use the energy to your advantage so you can manifest rich-bixch experiences.Fall in the Northern Hemisphere starts with eclipse season, which is great news for passenger princesses who love to go with the flow! If your energy is more fixed, you may need to practice letting go during th...2024-09-181h 06MORE with Ava BeilkeTravel Talk: An All-American Road TripAva shares road trip essential tips and a detailed itinerary for an unforgettable journey across the Western United States. The host recounts her recent 10-day summer adventure with her mom, starting from Minneapolis and ending in Los Angeles with a mix of practical advice and personal anecdotes. Ava covers road trip planning essentials, including creating a flexible itinerary, packing tips, safety measures and how to enhance your road trip experience (make it fun, please). She also shares a destination-by-destination breakdown of the itinerary, featuring stops in Santa Fe, Palm Springs, and L.A. with highlights from each l...2024-09-041h 06
MORE with Ava BeilkeBrainspotting Therapy for Deeper Healing with Bridget MartinsonAva is joined by licensed counselor Bridget Martinson for a conversation on Brainspotting and ketamine-assisted therapy (not your mother’s therapy) as ways to tap into the unconscious mind for greater healing and reconnect with your authentic self.Bridget Martinson, M.A., LPC, a licensed counselor and soul coach with 8 years of experience, specializing in depth psychology, Brainspotting, and ketamine-assisted therapy retreats. In other words, she’s not a regular therapist, she’s a cool therapist. Bridget is dedicated to guiding clients in discovering their authentic selves and realizing their highest potential through intuitively-led questions and subconscious explor...2024-07-2458 min
MORE with Ava BeilkeTravel Talk: Haunted Hotel Experience in New OrleansOn a rainy day back in April, Ava booked a long weekend trip to New Orleans. Her intentions were simple: explore a new city, meet up with a friend, and create content for the podcast. What she didn't expect was to bring you a travel talk about her first paranormal experience at a haunted hotel. Buckle up, it’s ghost story time!She stayed in Uptown New Orleans, avoiding the tourist-heavy French Quarter, and chose a charming (or Charmed) boutique hotel. Things turned spooky when Ava experienced unexplained events, including a haunting encounter that left her questioning he...2024-07-101h 04
MORE with Ava BeilkeHow to Have a Rich-Bixch Summer, According to Astrology with KJ AtlasAva welcomes back resident astrologer KJ Atlas for a special three-month astrology forecast for Summer 2024. This forecast includes information about the most influential astrology of Cancer, Leo, and Virgo seasons taking place June 20 to September 22, and tips on how to use the summer energy to manifest rich-bixch experiences.Just like summer itself, this episode is short and sweet. From the nostalgia evoked by Cancer season, to the main-character energy of Leo season, to the ‘get your shit together’ vibes of Virgo season, the next few months should be relatively easy breezy - offering a respite from spring, and...2024-06-261h 00
MORE with Ava BeilkeTravel Talk: Tats and Brats in BrooklynAva takes a 24 hour tattoo trip to Brooklyn with the intention of keeping it to herself. No podcasting. No recommendations. Just obligation-free vibes. But, she genuinely has the best time and needs to share it with you. She dives into the highs and lows of her journey, starting with the challenges of air travel to her ultimate arrival in the city. After a 5-hour flight delay and even less time to explore, Ava obviously makes lemonade out of lemons and emerges with a vibey 'one evening in Brooklyn' itinerary to share if you find yourself in the city with...2024-06-1939 minMORE with Ava BeilkeHow to Have a Rich-Bixch Spring, According to Astrology with KJ AtlasAva is joined by the MORE pod’s resident astrologer, KJ Atlas, for a special three-month astrology forecast for spring covering March 19 to June 20, 2024. This forecast includes information about the most influential astrological events of Aries, Taurus, and Gemini season, and tips on how to use the energy of spring to manifest rich-bixch experiences.In the official start of the natural new year, we welcome spring in the Northern Hemisphere on March 19th. In true Aries fashion, this year starts off with a bang (eclipse season) and it’s going to be a wild ride all the way...2024-03-201h 15MORE with Ava BeilkeTravel Talk: 72 Hours in Soho, New York CityWelcome to Season 3! In this first travel talk of the year, Ava Beilke shares her recent trip to Soho, New York City. Objectively one of the best and biggest cities in the world, New York City has more of everything, including shopping. Ava’s stay in Soho confirms that S is for shopping and shopping is for Soho. She provides a rundown of the shopping scene, where you’ll find every store imaginable, and discusses the pros and cons of shopping in-person. In the spirit of taking the pressure off, Ava skips the Michelin-starred French cuis...2024-03-1346 minMORE with Ava BeilkePodcast TrailerWelcome to MORE with Ava Beilke, a travel and lifestyle podcast that serves as your weekly reminder to be more you. Ava loves exploring what the world has to offer and shares the things that make her more her, so you can discover a thing or two to make you more you. Tune in every Wednesday for exciting travel destinations, inspiring guests, and rich-bixch lifestyle tips to live your best life.Subscribe now to MORE with Ava Beilke wherever you listen to podcasts and get ready to be more you.Follow @themorepod on Instagram and...2024-01-3101 minMORE with Ava BeilkeHow to Have a Rich-Bixch Winter, According to Astrology with KJ AtlasAva is joined by the podcast’s very own resident astrologer, KJ Atlas, for a special three-month astrology forecast covering the winter season from December 21, 2023, to March 19, 2024. This forecast includes information about the most influential astrological events of the season and tips on how to use the energy to manifest rich-bixch experiences all winter long.Rather than strictly obliging by the Roman Empire calendar that loves to run our lives, KJ prefers using the zodiac signs as micro seasons to help us work with, and not against the natural rhythm of time. With this in mind, she la...2023-12-201h 14MORE with Ava BeilkeGift Guide: 11 Best Luxury Travel Gifts for 2023In this episode, we celebrate the gifting season with 11 travel gift ideas to travel in style. Ava loves to give and receive the perfect gift, so who better to curate a collection of luxury gift ideas perfect for the travel lovers in your life (yourself included). This gift guide includes the perfect gift for every travel reason and season including: the best book to serve as a source of inspiration for your next adventure, a convenient and travel-friendly way to support your gut and immune system, a solution for better sleep that brings a touch of home to your...2023-12-0633 minMORE with Ava Beilke5 Lessons from Around the World with Helen Simkins (Part 2)Ava is joined by business coach and digital nomad Helen Simkins for the ultimate travel story time to hear five of Helen's biggest lessons learned during her five years of traveling around the world. TLDR: There’s enough inspiration and encouragement here to have you living your wildest travel and entrepreneurial dreams in no time. Helen Simkins is an intuitive business coach, creative director and solo wanderer. She’s created a lifestyle of freedom where she chases her dreams and builds a business while traveling the world. Through this journey she’s unlocked the secret to building stabili...2023-11-221h 22MORE with Ava Beilke5 Lessons from Around the World with Helen Simkins (Part 1)Ava is joined by business coach and digital nomad Helen Simkins for the ultimate travel story time to hear five of Helen's biggest lessons learned during her five years of traveling around the world. TLDR: There’s enough inspiration and encouragement here to have you living your wildest travel and entrepreneurial dreams in no time. Helen Simkins is an intuitive business coach, creative director and solo wanderer. She’s created a lifestyle of freedom where she chases her dreams and builds a business while traveling the world. Through this journey she’s unlocked the secret to building stabili...2023-11-151h 02MORE with Ava BeilkeTravel Talk: Day-Tripping to Joshua Tree, CAAva takes a day trip from Palm Springs, California to Joshua Tree to see what all the hype is about. She explores both Joshua Tree National Park and the town of Joshua Tree for a holistic sampling of the high desert, and shares some tips on how to do Joshua Tree the rich-bixch way. First, Ava has a quick brush with nature to see the namesake trees and nothing more at Cap Rock, the perfect trail loop for minimizing your chances of getting lost - and sweating through your pants. From there, she heads into...2023-11-0841 minMORE with Ava BeilkeChecked Baggage Smart Packing TipsTravel is the healthiest form of escapism, so off we go! Ava is escaping but not without sharing smart packing tips for checked baggage. While carry-on-only is the preferred way to travel these days, sometimes life requires a checked bag. Traveling with checked bags creates opportunities to pack the most, but Ava argues that the same level of consideration and strategy put towards packing a carry-on is required when you pack a checked bag. She shares her pre-packing planning and organization process which is honestly 2 ⁄ 3 of the battle. She also provides advice on how to choose the right bag an...2023-10-1138 minMORE with Ava BeilkeThe Reality of Being a Heart-Centered SeekerAva explores what it means to be a spiritual seeker and discusses the joys and struggles that come along with it. It’s no secret that self-discovery can be a wild ass ride, and at times, you may even question why you purchased admission. To refresh your memory, Ava delves into the joys of being a heart-centered seeker, like deepening your self-awareness and taking aligned action to manifest your dream life. She also addresses the struggles, like unexpected loss, perpetually desiring more, and battling self-doubt. Plus, she shares strategies for overcoming these struggles and staying authentic to yourself because th...2023-10-0450 minMORE with Ava BeilkeHow to Feel Confident Showing Up Online (Revisit)Ava shares five keys to feeling comfortable and confident showing up online. What initially started as a reflection on the first birthday of the podcast quickly evolved into 5 lessons for showing up online, regardless of your platform of choice, since personal growth and bravery are more important than technical skills when it comes to creating content. From starting before you're ready, to developing a creative callus, keeping your why in check and authentically embodying the things you share - these keys are perfect for any rich-bixch who desires to feel more comfortable and confident online. Tune in and take...2023-09-2735 minMORE with Ava BeilkeAirport Etiquette: Written and Unwritten Rules for Navigating the AirportAva dives into the messy world of airport etiquette. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time flier, navigating the airport can sometimes feel overwhelming…It’s giving chaos. To hell with the rhetoric that the airport is a ‘lawless’ place with no rules. There are actually lots of rules, written and unwritten, and it benefits us as passengers to follow airport etiquette.A surprising amount of this airport etiquette actually starts at home before you even step foot inside the airport, like checking in online and familiarizing yourself with the airline's bag restrictions, finding your boarding time and...2023-09-2043 minMORE with Ava Beilke12 Ways to Turn Around a Bad DayAfter a series of bad days (hello sad girl fall, mercury retrograde, road construction, etc.), Ava is ready to break the cycle and compiles her best tips for turning around a bad day. While bad days are a regular part of life, they still suck. Spiraling about them only makes it worse. It’s important to fully feel the bad days to give contrast and appreciation to the good days. But at some point, we need to take initiative to break the cycle. Ava shares 12 ways to turn around a bad day, from taking inventory of your current situation to...2023-09-1337 minMORE with Ava BeilkeTravel Talk: Santa Fe, NMAva takes a vacation to Santa Fe, New Mexico and reports back with the scoop. If Santa Fe seems like a random spot for a vacation, that was absolutely the goal. Looking for a chill spot to self-isolate, sit by a pool, and vibe - this destination fits the bill. Often regarded as a city for outcasts, misfits, and creatives of all types (slay), there’s a unique culture in Santa Fe making it a place not quite like anywhere else. An old motor court circa 1936 turned stylish roadside hotel complete with a pool, bar, and food truck was Av...2023-09-0643 minMORE with Ava BeilkeAstrology for Business: The Blueprint is in your Birth Chart with KJ AtlasAva is joined by professional astrologer KJ Atlas for a juicy conversation on astrology for business and how this ancient language can help you build a business and a life that’s in alignment with who you truly are using your unique astrological birth chart as the blueprint.KJ Atlas is a whisperer of the ancient language of time and nature: also known as astrology. She decodes its complexities into something useful, meaningful, and practical through one-on-one coaching work, using astrology to help you optimize every aspect of your life.We’ve all indulged in the...2023-08-2355 minMORE with Ava BeilkeMore Media Picks: What I've Been Consuming LatelyAva shares a roundup of her favorite media picks of the moment. While consuming content can take on many purposes from educating yourself on a subject to finding human connection, Ava is very much in an entertainment phase, consuming things for the pure joy of it. As media continues to shape-shift (video podcasts, audio books) the format lines are blurry, but the sheer volume of choices for consumers has never been better. If you’re looking for something new to watch, stream, read or follow, you’re in the right place! Tune in for MORE entertainment recommendations, including must-see show...2023-08-1640 minMORE with Ava BeilkeDefining and Defending Your Vacation TimeEstablishing the need for a vacation is fairly easy. It’s what comes after that’s more difficult. Your vacation time is precious and should be treated as such. In this episode Ava provides strategies for defining, defending, and enjoying your vacation. We absolutely have to start off by defining what counts as a vacation because the boundaries between work and life are hella blurry babes. After a vacation is defined, it comes down to defending your vacation like there’s no tomorrow aka setting boundaries. All of the hard work pays off so long as you can get into A...2023-08-0938 minMORE with Ava BeilkeSelf Love: 3 Steps to Reconnect with YourselfThis week Ava shares a loving reminder that self-love is not a linear journey, it’s a cyclical one. On occasion, life asks us to recommit to the practice of self-love, and it’s easier when you have the right tools in place. Ava explores the definition of self-love, its importance in our personal and professional lives, and includes tips for checking in with your self-love score, increasing self-love through awareness, positive self-talk, and fundamental self-care, and tips for success on the self-love journey. If you find yourself drifting away from your heart-center, this episode is full of reminders and...2023-07-2636 minMORE with Ava BeilkeSigns it's Time for a VacationWhat are the signs that it’s time for a vacation? Asking for a friend… It’s no secret that Ava’s been in need of a vacation, and chances are you do too. To all of the chronic Girlbosses putting it off until ‘after the next work project’ and people pleasers waiting for ‘the right time’- we love you dearly but enough is enough! It’s time to prioritize yourself and take a well-deserved break to avoid hitting burnout. In need of a sign? Ava has a list of 11 signs that it's time for a vacation including physical signs lik...2023-07-1934 minMORE with Ava BeilkeCreating a Capsule Wardrobe with Amanda BusbyAva is joined by The Lifestylist, Amanda Busby, for a conversation on developing your personal style, the benefits of a capsule wardrobe, and how to create a wardrobe you’ll love to wear. As the Lifestylist Amanda Busby works with her clients to develop their signature style and transform their lives through confidence coaching, wardrobe editing, personal shopping, and intuitive styling – helping clients feel empowered, aligned, and owning a sense of self. She’s also the Editor-In-Chief of The Circle Magazine, and Host of the Always Ask podcast, on a mission to bring you the most influential minds t...2023-07-1251 minMORE with Ava BeilkeKeeping a Routine While TravelingFrom morning routines to bedtime rituals, Ava shares her favorite tips for how to stay consistent with your routines while traveling. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, it’s no secret that being away from home provides lots of opportunities to pivot away from the routines and rituals that support your wellbeing. And while Ava is quick to point out that consistency is not synonymous with rigidity, there is a way to have your cake and eat it too while you’re on the road. So, rather than trashing your entire gluten-free lifestyle overseas, or compromising your health...2023-07-0532 minMORE with Ava BeilkeHow to Feel Confident Showing up OnlineIn this episode Ava shares five keys to feeling comfortable and confident showing up online. What initially started as a reflection on the first birthday of the podcast quickly evolved into 5 lessons for showing up online, regardless of your content platform of choice, since personal growth and bravery are more important than technical skills when it comes to creating content. From starting before you're ready, to developing a creative callus, keeping your why in check and authentically embodying the things you share - these keys are perfect for any rich-bixch who desires to feel more comfortable and confident online...2023-06-2133 minMORE with Ava BeilkePlane Etiquette 101Ava shares tips and advice for practicing good plane etiquette for a more enjoyable flight experience ahead of summer travel. Air travel volumes are expected to break records this summer, which puts pressure on the otherwise well-oiled system of flying, and makes for crabby passengers. Essentially, now is the perfect time to brush up on plane etiquette 101. While some may consider this basic knowledge, it’s very apparent that others have never heard of such in-flight etiquette. From boarding the plane on time - but not too soon - to how to handle abrupt seat recl...2023-06-1447 min
Main Character Energy with Tiff KnightenExploring the digital nomad lifestyle with Ava BeilkeAre you a stick to the itinerary type or do you go with the flow? In this episode, we’re exploring digital nomad lifestyle and manifesting rich bitxh experiences with social media coach and MORE Podcast Host, Ava Beilke. Tune in for travel tips and our vibe-driven Google review methodology, it could come in handy for your summer travel plans.STAY CONNECTEDYou can stay connected with our network by following us on Instagram and subscribing to #MainCharacterPod for weekly episodes:Follow Main Character Energy on Instagram @MainCharacterEnergyPodConnect with Ava on...2023-06-081h 06MORE with Ava BeilkeEntrepreneurship Expectations vs. Reality with Tiff KnightenAva welcomes fellow boss-bixch Tiff Knighten to the podcast to dish about the behind-the-scenes of entrepreneur life, the 9-to-5 to 24/7 pipeline and other expectations vs. realities of running a business. Tiff Knighten (she/her) is an award-winning publicist, entrepreneur, speaker, and lifestyle creator based in NYC. As the Founder + CEO of Brand Curators, Tiffany is dedicated to amplifying the voices of diverse creators, people of influence, and creative visionaries. Ava and Tiff started their entrepreneurial journeys at the same time, and have been relying on each other ever since because let’s face it - star...2023-06-071h 23MORE with Ava BeilkeGroup Travel: Is it Right for You?In this episode Ava explores the pros and cons of group travel along with tips for deciding if group travel is right for you. Spoiler alert: group travel is not for everyone. With group tours that cater to every interest, demographic, activity, and destination imaginable, the possibilities are endless! Sailing in Croatia? There’s a group trip for that. Hiking in Italy? There’s a group trip for that. And while there’s no doubt that group tours are an awesome way to explore the world and meet new people, it’s also a law of nature that there will be o...2023-05-2440 minMORE with Ava BeilkeSelf-Care for Busy BixchesSummer is coming and we’re all busy but never too busy for self-care. In this episode, Ava shares self-care strategies for busy bixches to prioritize and make self-care a habit even when you’re doing the most. She also shares a snapshot of her own self-care routine which started from the bottom and grew into something moderately impressive. Tune in for tips on incorporating self-care into a busy lifestyle and strategies for making self-care a regular part of your routine so you can continue to girlboss too close to the sun.Subscribe, rate, and review MORE with...2023-05-1737 minMORE with Ava BeilkeTips for First-Time Solo TravelAva shares tips and advice for travelers who want to travel solo. In this episode she covers tips in the areas of trip planning, staying safe while traveling alone, and most importantly - how to embrace the freedom and independence of solo travel. From picking a destination to finding safe accommodations, making connections with people to exploring new cultures, and leaning into the space for self-discovery that having a solo experience provides - this episode will relieve your solo-travel hesitations. In other words, you’ll be planning a solo trip in no time! Subscribe, rate, and review MOR...2023-05-1034 minMORE with Ava BeilkeThe Power of Coaching for Personal GrowthIn this episode Ava talks about the power of coaching for personal and professional growth, including the three types of coaches everyone should have. With benefits of coaching ranging from accountability to fulfilling one’s life purpose, the growth that comes from coaching is simply transformational! She shares success stories from her personal coaching experiences, along with tips for finding the right coach who is the right fit to help you reach your goals, because coaches are not one-size-fits all. Tune in to learn how you can incorporate coaching on your journey to becoming more you. Visit Ava...2023-05-0343 minMORE with Ava BeilkeLove it or Leave it: Travel TrendsAva discusses the travel trends shaping 2023 (and beyond) in this week’s episode. From set-jetting to glamping, wellness retreats to space travel, there’s lots to unpack. While she has enthusiastically participated in some of these travel trends, you couldn’t pay her to experience some of the others...Some travel trends really don’t mesh with the rich-bixch lifestyle, but others really do. Would you participate in any of these travel trends? Make your own list of love and leave its, and apply them to your next trip.Subscribe, rate, and review MORE with Ava Beilke wherever...2023-04-1936 minMORE with Ava Beilke7 Keys to Healthy FriendshipIn this episode Ava shares the keys to healthy friendship. After more trial, error, and drama than she’d like to admit, Ava finally has a handful of great friends in her life. By reflecting on what makes these friendships work while others fizzle out (or implode), she’s identified seven keys to healthy friendship. Just like those braided friendship bracelets from the playground days, most friendships have the tendency to unravel eventually, and that’s okay! Nothing lasts forever. If your friendships feel more obligatory than enjoyable, more one-sided than balanced, it may be time to take a closer...2023-04-1235 minMORE with Ava BeilkeTravel Talk: Palm Springs Part 2Ava’s back in Palm Springs, rounding out the third and final stop on her California road trip. Luckily, there are enough restaurants in this town to bring a completely fresh set of dining recommendations to the podcast. From a mouth-watering smashburger to the world’s best cannoli, there’s a meal for every mood here. Plenty of rich-bixch beverages, too! When unexpected rain hits the desert, Ava takes it as nature’s cue to go shopping. From a sprawling warehouse full of vintage clothes, art, and furniture, to a compact desert shop stocked with colorful basics, she’s got shoppi...2023-04-0534 minMORE with Ava BeilkeLiving with and Learning from BurnoutWho better to talk about burnout than the burnout queen? Ava’s not proud, just honest. This week she’s feeling burnt TF out, so let’s talk about it. How did she get here? Can burnout be avoided, or merely minimized? While burnout is defined as a work-related syndrome, it’s wider reaching. Rather than blaming yourselves for mismanaging stress, let’s look at the reality of the world we live in and understand that heightened stress is the norm. Ava shares a few of her annual burnout stories (yes, one per year), what brought on these bouts of burnout...2023-03-2952 minMORE with Ava BeilkeTravel Talk: Laguna Beach, CAAva’s tour de California continues with a stop in easy breezy Laguna Beach. If you were raised on American reality TV, chances are you’ve heard of Laguna Beach. Is it as great as MTV made it out to be? Sure, but also, it depends? Ava shares her experience at a fabulous boutique hotel, complete with morning coffee service delivered to the room, poolside champagne, and beach views, and details her dining experiences with a few of the restaurants in town that will provide a solid bite to eat. Coffee in pretty butterfly cups set the tone for a str...2023-03-2228 minMORE with Ava BeilkeUnconventional Social Media AdviceAva shares what may be considered unconventional social media advice. Inspired by her personal frustrations as a social media user in 2023, and by her role in contributing to the current collective experience as a social media coach and consultant who has worked in industry for 12+ years, sharing her unfiltered personal viewpoints feels risky, but necessary. Enough of the “shoulds” - it’s time to get realistic about expectations versus reality. Her viewpoints veer from the norm; not for lack of knowledge, but perhaps from a bit too much insight. Listen for advice on how often to post, how much value...2023-03-1547 minMORE with Ava BeilkeTravel Talk: Los AngelesThis week Ava’s sharing her honest opinion of Los Angeles, California. While LA is an iconic city, it may not be for everyone. From West Hollywood to Silver Lake, from staying in and vibing with room service on a silver platter at Soho House to touching grass and absorbing sunshine at the Silver Lake Meadows, she covered a lot of ground. While this trip was a bit more chill than previous ones, Ava obviously has a few gems to suggest for your next trip. She also learned that moving at a slower pace and taking the time to ca...2023-03-0835 minMORE with Ava BeilkeCarry-On Packing EssentialsWhether you’re packing for three days or three months, there are certain essentials that should always be packed in your carry-on. This week Ava’s packing up for a month on the road so the packing process is top of mind. She shares a run-down of everything that is (and is not) in her bag. With the overwhelm that packing can bring, it’s easy to lose sight of carry-on bag mentality, and even easier to cram too many liquids into your bag that inevitably end up in the airport trash, so tragic. In an effort to make your t...2023-03-0131 minMORE with Ava BeilkeNavigating Self-DisciplineWhat do you think when you hear the word discipline? Chances are it’s a mixed bag. Today Ava explores the topic of self-discipline. While having self-discipline is necessary to accomplish your goals in life, there’s a fine line between healthy and unhealthy levels of self-discipline. After reading Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday, Ava agrees with the author that self-discipline is critical to success and leadership, but still has reservations about too much of a good thing becoming a bad thing. She shares examples of healthy self-discipline practices that create good habits like nutritious eating and money-mindset, and...2023-02-2244 minMORE with Ava BeilkeThe Journey to Single and HappyAva the anti-cupid celebrates Valentine’s Day by sharing a guide to being single and happy in your 30’s. As someone who spent all of their 20’s in relationships, and all of their thirties (so far) single, Ava can finally say that she’s reached a point of contentment and happiness in being single. So much so that she didn’t even realize it was Valentine’s Day this week until she tried to make a dinner reservation at a booked-up restaurant. In reflecting on the journey to becoming single and happy (because if we’re being honest, it doesn’t always...2023-02-1536 minMORE with Ava BeilkeHow to Social Media DetoxDo you feel more triggered than inspired after scrolling Instagram? Do you fall into hours-long TikTok binges? Are you bored because you’ve seen everything online? These are indicators that it’s time to do a social media detox. Ava shares three ways to detox your social media consumption that will help you have a healthier relationship with social media, and improve your mental health and wellbeing. These methods are tried and true and have helped Ava maintain a 12-year career in social media marketing without completely losing her shit (okay, maybe once or twice). While consistency is important to s...2023-02-0826 minMORE with Ava BeilkeCelebrate Your Birthday, BixchIt’s Ava’s birthday week and if one thing’s certain, it’s that she’ll let everyone know it. Birthdays are an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the people we love, including ourselves! Ava reflects on how birthday experiences from childhood can impact how we celebrate as adults, and the fact that birthday parties have been noticeably flat since the pandemic started. To ensure that birthdays don’t slip away unnoticed, Ava shares 10 ways to have a rich-bixch birthday even when celebrating solo and even if you’re not a “birthday person,” starting with rule #1: No working on your birthday...2023-02-0136 minMORE with Ava BeilkeStarting Over and Embracing ChangeIt’s a new year which means it’s a natural time to start over. Whether it’s setting new intentions for 2023 or packing up and moving across the country, it seems like everyone is starting over right now at some level. Ava is starting over too and is grappling with some annoying ass resistance to doing so. She shares four reasons why people don’t like to start over and offers up a set of reminders and rewards to use in order to counteract the resistance to making a change even when you know it’s the right thing to d...2023-01-2537 minMORE with Ava BeilkeTravel Talk: Atlanta, GAAva and Najee spend 48 hours in Atlanta, Georgia for their last travel review of 2022. They make the most of their short time together by taking a stroll through Piedmont Park, escaping the gloom and rain with a visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden, and do a bit of holiday shopping at Ponce City Market. Of course, no trip would be complete without some bar and restaurant stops. While the duo tried lots of options, their food experiences left a lot to be desired. They squeezed in a rich-bixch experience, opting for a Omakase (chef’s choice) 5-course meal on Sa...2022-12-141h 02MORE with Ava BeilkeMaking Manifestation BoardsTake your manifesting of original rich-bixch experiences to the next level with manifestation boards! What’s a manifestation board? It’s like vision board, but more on-brand. Ava and Najee break down their 5-step process for creating the ultimate manifestation board and walk through their creative process of brainstorming, clipping, creating, sharing, and posting them. Now is the perfect time to identify your core values, purpose, and goals for the next three, six, or 12 months and set your rich-bixch experiences in motion. For extra accountability, be sure to share your manifestation boards with us by tagging @themorepod on Instagram. 2022-12-0751 minMORE with Ava Beilke2000’s Cult Classic MoviesNostalgia is hitting hard this week as Ava and Najee revisit some of the most iconic early 2000’s cult classic movies: Mean Girls, Legally Blonde, and The Devil Wears Prada. There’s something special about the movies that raise you, and the hosts agree that this is definitely the case with Mean Girls. Neither Ava or Najee were particularly fond of high school, but they definitely relate to many of the movie’s themes, from wanting to be in good standing with the popular kids to wearing pink on Wednesdays. They continue to stroll down memory lane with Legally Blonde...2022-11-301h 23MORE with Ava BeilkeReclaiming the HolidaysAva and Najee share their plans to reclaim the holidays this year as they head into the thick of it. Holidays are a magnifier and will amplify everything going on in your life; good, bad or otherwise. Traditions are great until they’re not. Whether you find the stretch between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve to be a bunch of bullshit or the best time of the year, the way you choose to celebrate the holidays should evolve along with you as we grow into your true self. Both Ava and Najee are sitting Thanksgiving out this year. Chri...2022-11-2343 minMORE with Ava BeilkeBucket List Travel for 2023Ava and Najee love a good travel planning moment and jumped at the opportunity to pull together their travel bucket lists for the year ahead. While the co-hosts literally want to go everywhere, they’ve each prioritized three top destinations for 2023. With a list that spans 5 continents, 7 countries, and 10+ cities, there’s something in it for everyone. Ava and Najee both love the idea of traveling slower to soak up a destination before rushing to the next one, and are feeling the metropolitan city vibes. Najee’s picks thread a theme of world-class cities by nature, while Ava’s picks ar...2022-11-1652 minMORE with Ava BeilkeBoosting Creativity: How to Generate New IdeasThis week Ava and Najee compile their favorite tips to help boost creativity. While humans are inherently creative, the burnout that results from hustle culture depletes creativity fast, leaving the hosts looking for ways to boost creativity in times of need. The tips in this roundup range from intentionally doing nothing to doing the most with a complicated 6 thinking hats framework - it’s giving unhinged. Ava has a hard time listening to music with lyrics during creative work time because the lyrics get distracting and Najee has a solution for this. And no, it’s not listening to clas...2022-11-0946 minMORE with Ava BeilkeTravel Talk: Palm Springs, CAIn this solo travel review Ava takes us on a journey through the Coachella Valley to recap her time spent in Palm Springs California. The weather and landscape are undeniably gorgeous, with ample blue skies, sunshine, palm trees, and mountains everywhere. However, the vibes overall present a mixed bag of emotions. The arguably aging population of Palm Springs had the co-hosts wondering where the millennials are at? Relaxing proved difficult for Ava so she headed to a wellness resort for a few days to experience the rejuvenating waters of the area’s famous hot springs, rich-bixch vibe unlocked. No tr...2022-11-0246 minMORE with Ava BeilkeTop Tier Zodiac SignsThis week Ava and Najee are taking the conversation back to the podcast’s Virquarius roots by talking about their favorite zodiac sun signs. While the co-hosts are not professional astrologers, they do love exploring relationships through the lens of astrology. Najee shares his top three favorite signs - aside from his own Virgo, and Ava couldn’t choose signs, so she shares her top three favorite zodiac elements. As an Aquarius Sun, Ava loves to hang out in outer space with her fellow air-signs, and anyone else who is willing to join. As a Virgo, Najee has appreciation for...2022-10-2654 minMORE with Ava BeilkePros and Cons of Digital NomadingAva and Najee explore what it means to be a digital nomad, and confirm or deny popular perceptions about the work-from-anywhere lifestyle. The co-hosts attribute working in the travel industry to their constant wanderlust and extreme interest in nomading their way around the world. They discuss the ease (or lack thereof) of digital nomadism, cost considerations, and the trade-offs to make when choosing this alternate lifestyle. For example, digital nomading often requires a simplified, minimalistic approach to wardrobe and possessions - which can pose a challenge for some. Najee loves his stuff, and Ava’s in a phase where sh...2022-10-1958 minMORE with Ava BeilkeSelf-Love JourneysIn this episode Ava and Najee share their unique self-love journeys. What they know for sure is that self-love is a necessity, preferably in ample quantities, to keep them moving along their life paths. Ava reflects on the life-coaching program and relationship break-up that drew her attention and focus to her own self-love, what she does to increase her level of self-love, and how the practice is integrated into her daily lifestyle and career today. Najee reflects on the life events and situations that have impacted his self-love journey, along with his desires to focus on discipline and consistency...2022-10-1249 minMORE with Ava BeilkeLocational Astrology with KJ AtlasAva and Najee welcome Professional Astrologer, writer, and artist KJ Atlas to the podcast to talk all about Locational Astrology. Astrology is the language of nature and KJ has made it her mission to decode its complexities into something useful, meaningful, and practical. As a seasoned nomad and travel enthusiast, she is an expert in locational astrology, which is this episode’s topic of focus. KJ joins Ava and Najee to break down what Locational Astrology is and how you can use it as a tool to support your travels, moves, and daily life on the journey of becoming mo...2022-10-0559 minMORE with Ava BeilkeWork-Life Balance: Two PerspectivesThis week Ava and Najee explore a classic millennial musing: work-life balance. What does work-life balance look like? Does it even exist? How can it be achieved? The co-hosts offer two different perspectives on work-life balance as a 9-5 employee and as an entrepreneur. Working from home and working from anywhere add additional intricacies and blurred boundaries. What they do know for certain is that work and life look different now than they did ten years ago. Technology and decentralization of work provides more opportunity to reimagine work and create the life you desire, which they love. Whether you...2022-09-2845 minMORE with Ava BeilkeNajee's Birthday ReflectionsBirthdays are officially a big deal around here because there’s no better way to acknowledge those you love than by celebrating their existence. Today we celebrate Najee, the Virgo in this Virquarius duo. In honor of Najee’s birthday, he’s sharing three major life experiences that anchored his year and the lessons learned. “Self-discovery” was the overarching theme of Najee’s 31st year on Earth - and you better believe he’s still making it happen, captain. He started off by learning to find beauty in things that don’t work out when he started the process of buying a home...2022-09-2142 minMORE with Ava BeilkeTravel Talk: Bath, UKAva and Najee’s travels take them to the historic town of Bath in the English countryside to renew themselves in the majestic, healing waters of this ancient city like any rich-bixch would. Getting there involved a two-hour train ride from London which was easier said than done as the pair encountered some major transit delays. Upon arrival, they were definitely ready for a boujee wellness spa experience which brought them to the Roman Baths and a day-spa with a rooftop pool. From fish and chips to oysters and champagne, the co-hosts were able to find some food highlights in...2022-09-1439 minMORE with Ava BeilkeTop 10 Self-Development BooksThis week Ava and Najee share their top 10 self-development books. Leave it to this Virquarius duo to bring you a reading list that’s equal parts air and earth; with book recommendations ranging from spiritual enlightenment to financial literacy. From learning to live in the present moment to learning how to give less fucks there’s something on this reading list for everyone. What’s consistent about all ten books is that underlying themes all point towards realigning your path and staying true to yourself on the self-development journey to becoming more you.Books mentioned in this episod...2022-09-0756 minMORE with Ava BeilkeManaging ConflictAva and Najee don’t love conflict but they do love managing conflict in healthy ways. In this episode the co-hosts reflect on early childhood experiences that shaped their current styles of conflict management. They share what they’ve learned from instances of unhealthy and healthy ways of handling conflict and can confirm that getting called out in a House Party family chat, and being on the receiving end of a multi-year grudge-list AREN’T IT. Rather, Ava prefers to lead with honesty and Najee prefers to lead with love. Both options sound pretty good to us. At the end of...2022-08-311h 02MORE with Ava BeilkeDiscovering the Love LanguagesIn this episode Ava and Najee are talking love languages, the five love languages to be exact, which is another helpful tool to know yourself because news flash: not everyone gives and receives love in the same way. The co-hosts go over each love language: words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service and receiving gifts, share their top love languages, and discuss how they impact day to day life. Najee would like you to do things for him, and tell him how great he is, and Ava would like an ample amount of your undivided attention...2022-08-2452 minMORE with Ava BeilkeIntro to Human Design with Kelsey EricksonThis week Ava and Najee welcome Kelsey Erickson, their first-ever guest, to the pod to talk Human Design. Kelsey is the founder of Everme + Co, an Intuitive Life Coach, and a Human Design expert. In this episode Kelsey explains Human Design, a tool to help you understand who you were before the world told you who you should be, and how to approach your unique human design chart to master your energy. She gives an overview of the five Human Design types: Generator, Manifesting Generator, Manifestor, Projector and Reflector, and the signature strengths of each. We learn that as...2022-08-1757 minMORE with Ava BeilkeTravel Talk: Summer in LondonAva and Najee give their best high-level travel review of a few days spent in London’s trendy Shoreditch neighborhood; the epicenter of hipsters, vintage shops, coffee on every corner, and a multitude of restaurants at your doorstep. Coincidentally, these queens of justifying purchases both bought bulky sweaters on their shopping adventures despite being steeped in peak summer heat - or are they ‘jumpers’? As travelers, they had to partake in at least one cringey tourist attraction, in this case the London Eye, which delivered very Instagrammable views of the city. A stroll through central London provided amazing scents at the...2022-08-1037 minMORE with Ava BeilkeSocial Media WellnessIf you have a love/hate relationship with social media this episode will feel like a free therapy session. Ava defines social media wellness and talks about how to have a healthier relationship to social media. If you find yourself scrolling and trolling on Twitter for 15 hours per week it’s okay, Najee’s been there too. Doomscrolling till 2:00am? Even a social media pro like Ava isn’t exempt from this self-torturous trap. Needless to say, this is a judgment-free zone! The co-hosts share tips and tools to help you assess your current level of social media wellness, and of...2022-08-0353 minMORE with Ava BeilkeRich-Bixch Travel EssentialsThis week travel essentials are top of mind for Ava and Najee. They break down what’s needed to have a rich-bixch experience (RBE) while traveling, including items both outside and inside the suitcase. As it turns out, the co-hosts are both miles/points obsessed, while Ava is more of the staunch brand loyalist type, read: Delta girlie, and Najee is more easy-going or “easy-peasy lemon squeezy,” to be exact. Packing cubes have changed Ava’s life when it comes to physical and mental organization and to squish 10 pairs of pants into a bag and while Najee is skeptical that his...2022-07-2750 minMORE with Ava BeilkeTop 10 Self-Care PicksSelf-care is a necessity, not a luxury – you have to be self-cared-up in order to tackle your goals and dreams. This week Ava and Najee take turns sharing all of their favorite self-care methods and tools ranging from simple daily practices to fancy monthly indulgences. The co-hosts have two different takes on journaling; with Team stream-of-consciousness-writing and Team cataloged-journal-entries in the house, and agree that journaling is a non-negotiable for overthinking millennials everywhere. From gemstone facial rolling to hiking mountains, this collection of self-care picks has range, honey. What would you add to this list?Please note th...2022-07-2050 minMORE with Ava BeilkeAdult Friendships: What it Means to be a Good FriendAva and Najee discuss navigating friendships as an adult and what it means to be a good friend in your 30’s. Spoiler alert: Friendships are difficult and take caps lock WORK. The hosts discuss how major life events like marriages and kids can impact friendships. Ava’s cool with being Auntie Ava, but thinks it sucks to only see friends twice a year. According to Najee, it’s acceptable to pull back from a friendship for three reasons and three reasons only, and shares how to deal with the feeling of being on the back burner – it’s not personal...2022-07-1341 minMORE with Ava BeilkeTravel Talk: Minneapolis, MNIt’s time for the first MORE travel review episode! Up first: Minneapolis Minnesota, which is Ava’s hometown and a great place to visit June through October. The co-hosts reunite for the first time in ages and were booked and busy all weekend with a brand collaboration with MOA Style, a boujee shopping day and overnight stay at Mall of America, a photoshoot for the podcast, and more. Ava hates shopping but loves having a personal stylist, and Najee’s perfect start to the day is with a strong cocktail because he likes to taste his liquor and it’s a...2022-07-0638 minMORE with Ava BeilkePersonal Brand Eras and EvolutionThis week Ava and Najee dive into personal branding. What’s a personal brand? It’s everything and nothing at the same time. They reflect on their own chapters of change including the process of identity selection and expression. It seems like so many people are triggered by change, but remember that evolution is natural. When in doubt, they look to Ariana Grande, the queen of new eras, to remind them that if she can do it, so can they! Change can be confusing but that’s okay. Don’t be afraid to confuse people, babes. Ava’s in the proces...2022-06-2953 minMORE with Ava BeilkeManifesting Original Rich-Bixch ExperiencesAva and Najee sit down to share how a flash of intuition and a DM prompted MORE. This podcast was not on Najee’s to-do list, but Ava’s invitation was so persuasive that he couldn’t resist. Unbeknown to them, this duo was destined to podcast. The millennials reflect on how they met on a conference call (Zoom didn’t exist yet) nearly 10 years ago, including first impressions of one another. The bottom line was that Ava is in charge of the girls, and that Najee is blessed in the realms of verbal and written communications. The hosts talk abo...2022-06-2239 min
Life Behind the Highlight Real19: Chasing your dreams in a pandemic w/ Ava BeilkeChasing Your Dreams in a Pandemic with Ava BeilkeHave you ever thought about quitting your job during the pandemic to chase your dreams? It might sound scary but that’s exactly what today’s guest, Ava Beilke did!Ava is a Social Media Coach, self-love advocate, speaker, and writer dedicated to helping people live a better life through a guided realization that unconditional self-love is the foundation of all pursuits, including marketing themselves.Ava quit her corporate job of 10 years to become an entrepreneur in 2020 - amidst the Covid pandemic. ...2022-03-0755 min