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  • Travel Talk: Natural Wine, Fresh Air, and Roses in Portland Oregon

    Travel Talk: Natural Wine, Fresh Air, and Roses in Portland Oregon
    Jul 23 2025

    Ava recounts her summer getaway to Portland Oregon, the city of roses, fresh air, and natural wine bars, and a day trip to the Oregon Coast in this travel talk.

    Her journey began with some travel woes when what could have been a 3-hour flight from LA turned into a 20-hour odyssey through Salt Lake City and Seattle. Fortunately, an urgent visit to Portland's Rose Garden provided the perfect vibe check, aura cleanse, and attitude adjustment, and the summer vacation commenced. Thank god for roses.

    Ava shares her travel tips and suggestions for spending a weekend in Portland, including an Anthony Bourdain recommended (haunted?) hotel. Her detailed day-by-day itinerary features a day of garden exploration and shopping, a Portland wine bar crawl brimming with natural wine and good times, and a day trip to Cannon Beach on the beautiful Oregon coast.

    Whether you're already planning your own Portland adventure or are just considering adding it to your bucket list now, this episode offers insights on how to make the most of a weekend in Portland Oregon, and some excellent places to pass time.

    Timestamps

    00:00 Introduction

    02:05 Exploring new U.S. cities

    04:02 Summer travel challenges

    11:41 Where to stay in Portland

    14:00 Anthony Bourdain hotel recommendation

    16:57 Perfect weekend itinerary

    26:14 Portland wine bar crawl

    34:29 Day trip to Cannon Beach Oregon

    39:40 Oregon coast landmarks allegedly?

    42:11 Portland travel tips and final recommendations

    Episode Resources

    Heathman Hotel

    Portland Rose Garden

    Portland Japanese Garden

    Heavenly Creatures

    Portland Saturday Market

    Company Wine Bar

    Nil Wine Bar

    Ecola Seafood Cannon Beach

    Ava Genes

    Connect with Ava Beilke

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avabeilke/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilke

    Website: https://theavaverse.com/
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    48 min
  • PR Power Girls: Mastering Public Relations and Media Literacy with Tiff Knighten

    PR Power Girls: Mastering Public Relations and Media Literacy with Tiff Knighten
    Jul 9 2025

    Ava is joined by PR Strategist Tiff Knighten for a critical conversation about public relations, the messages we’re communicating, the media we’re consuming, and how to best publicly position ourselves for impact in a way that authentically aligns with who we are.

    Tiff Knighten is an award-winning PR strategist, brand consultant, and Founder of Brand Curators, a public relations and management agency helping influential people and businesses build, amplify, and monetize their brands. Recognized by Business Insider as a Top PR Pro in the Creator Economy, Tiff is also the host of Main Character Energy with Tiff Knighten podcast, creating space for conversations on personal growth, mental health, and overcoming imposter syndrome.

    Ava and Tiff explore public relations and the great value it holds for brands and individuals. They cover identifying the basic building blocks of PR, how to determine your own PR-readiness, and how to best break through the noise with strategies and stories that matter - even amidst the ever-chaotic news cycle. Tiff shares why using your voice and telling your story matters more now than ever, and offers tips for overcoming hesitation.

    They also discuss strategies and tools for being a better contributor to and consumer of media. From navigating the complexities of cancel culture (and how to get "un-canceled") to the need for increased media literacy while we're flooded with propaganda, AI, and misinformation, these are conversations that matter now.

    Timestamps

    00:00 Introduction to Tiff Knighten

    04:11 Becoming a PR Power Girl

    08:26 How to leverage public relations for growth

    15:52 Indications that you’re PR ready

    19:32 Everyone has a story to tell

    22:02 Effective PR during chaotic news cycles

    27:14 Different types of media placements

    35:53 Using your authentic voice

    45:53 Navigating cancel culture as brands and individuals

    54:00 Media literacy 101: Critical consumption in the digital age

    1:08:05 Why your story matters now!

    Episode Resources

    Explore Tiff’s Public Relations Agency Brand Curators: https://www.brandcurators.co/

    Connect with Tiff Knighten

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiff_or_die

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tiffknighten

    Website: https://www.tiffknighten.com/

    Connect with Ava Beilke

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avabeilke/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilke

    Website: https://theavaverse.com/

    Rate, review, and subscribe to MORE with Ava Beilke wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Subscribe to watch @themorepod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themorepod

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    1 h et 10 min
  • Your Astrology Guide to a Rich-Bixch Summer 2025 with KJ Atlas

    Your Astrology Guide to a Rich-Bixch Summer 2025 with KJ Atlas
    Jun 18 2025
    Ava welcomes the podcast’s resident astrologer KJ Atlas back for a special three-month astrology guide to Summer 2025 in the Northern Hemisphere. Learn about the most influential astrology of Cancer, Leo, and Virgo seasons from June 20 – September 22, 2025, and how you can best use the energy to manifest rich-bixch experiences all summer long. Summer officially kicks off with Summer Solstice on June 20th. Legend has it that the Gabby Windey method of manifestation might be especially powerful on this day. If that’s not your vibe, it’s also a great time to get outside, have a dinner party, and soak up the sun on the longest day of the year. Last year was Brat summer, and this year is Manic Pixie Tradwife summer. If that sounds strange, it is. KJ speaks into the duality of this season, a time where feral girls cross paths with traditional prairie dress wardrobes, but have no fear, this is temporary. Ava and KJ discuss the major astrological moments of the season including Jupiter moving into Cancer (its giving tradwife), Uranus moving into Gemini (serving manic pixie), and Mercury Retrograde in Leo impacting the fixed signs of Leo, Taurus, Scorpio, and Aquarius. There are also many lengthy Void of Course (VOC) Moons and a Moon Wobble on the summer calendar. KJ breaks down the meanings of these events, how they impact our daily experience, and how we can work with these energies. Spoiler: You may want to plan a staycation during the Void Moon spanning the three days of July 29-31. Last but certainly not least, they talk about three New Moons, ripe for manifesting this summer. Tune in to learn about the themes of the Cancer, Leo, and Virgo new moons and the best times to set intentions so that your desires come to fruition. While the astrology of summer isn’t as intense as what we experienced during the first half of the year, there are lots of big changes in motion. As you press play on this episode, grab a notebook to jot down some notes, and think about how you can be more you throughout this period of time. While it’s not the end of the world, it may be the end of the world as we know it. So, when times are crazy, be crazier.Timestamps00:00 Introduction02:35 Reflecting on the astrology of spring07:14 Summer 2025 at-a-glance11:59 Summer Solstice – June 2017:14 Chiron Retrograde – July 3018:48 Jupiter in Cancer – June 926:07 Uranus in Gemini – July 734:45 Mercury Retrograde in Leo – July 17- August 1139:53 Moon Wobble 10144:03 Moon Wobble – September 1145:10 Understanding Void of Course (VOC) Moons54:40 Void Moon in Libra – July 29-3157:27 New Moons for manifesting this summer58:42 Cancer New Moon – June 2501:02:02 Leo New Moon – July 2401:05:14 Virgo New Moon – August 2201:14:17 End of the world as we know it?Episode ResourcesSubscribe to KJ Atlas’ Grove Almanac: https://www.kjatlas.com/the-grove-almanac Connect with KJ AtlasInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kj.atlas/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kj.atlasWebsite: https://www.kjatlas.com/ Connect with Ava BeilkeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/avabeilke/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilkeWebsite: https://theavaverse.com/Rate, review, and subscribe to MORE with Ava Beilke wherever you listen to podcasts.Subscribe to watch @themorepod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themorepodFollow @themorepod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themorepod/More at: https://www.themorepod.com/
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    1 h et 21 min
  • Travel Talk: Hometown Visits and Hangs in Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Travel Talk: Hometown Visits and Hangs in Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Jun 11 2025
    Ava Beilke dives into the complexities and emotions of returning to our roots as she shares her personal journey of visiting Minneapolis after relocating to Los Angeles. From navigating the overwhelming feelings of limited time and endless to-do lists to experiencing unfamiliar moments in formerly familiar places, this episode explores the universal experience of hometown visits.Ava reflects on both the practical aspects of planning a hometown visit and the deeper emotional impact they can have on our identity. As a love letter to her hometown of Minneapolis, she shares her favorite local spots, from the historic Lyndale Park Rose Garden to the iconic First Avenue music venue, plus a list of her favorite local restaurants (obviously!), offering both personal insights and travel recommendations for exploring this vibrant Midwestern city.Whether you're planning your own hometown visit or curious about Minneapolis's hidden gems, this episode provides thoughtful perspectives on maintaining connections to our roots while embracing the personal growth and change that comes from leaving home.Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:55 Hometown visit considerations03:38 Planning and prioritizing for your visit05:48 Balancing family obligations and personal time06:44 Navigating relationships13:35 Personal growth and relating to your hometown17:31 Finding peace with where you’re from19:10 Ava’s hometown hangs in Minneapolis20:15 Top summertime activities25:06 Concert and theater venues29:53 Best Minneapolis restaurants45:00 Weather considerations for visiting the Twin Cities47:11 Embracing the changes that comes from leaving homeEpisode ResourcesMinneapolis Chain of LakesWalker Art CenterFirst AvenueColita RestaurantMartinaYoung Joni and Pizzeria LolaBoludoBroders’ Pasta BarBar La GrassaParlour BarSebastian Joe’s Ice CreamRate, review, and subscribe to MORE with Ava Beilke wherever you listen to podcasts.Subscribe to watch @themorepod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themorepodFollow @themorepod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themorepod/More at: https://www.themorepod.com/
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    50 min
  • Magic in Messages: Practicing Mediumship with Natalia Benson

    Magic in Messages: Practicing Mediumship with Natalia Benson
    May 21 2025

    Ava is joined by astrologer, money mentor, and medium Natalia Benson for a beautiful conversation about mediumship, understanding that there is more, and how we can all connect with the other side to receive support, guidance, and love to become more of who we truly are.

    Natalia Benson specializes in money mentorship, digital course creation & online monetization rooted in astrology, personal finance & spiritual wellness. She fuses the spiritual world with practical tools for empowerment and has helped thousands of students make meaningful choices and changes in their lives. Natalia has her own Money Membership 6+ years running & has been the host of Natalia Benson the Podcast, which just hit over 1.5 million downloads. Her mission is to equip women with the power to create life on their terms thanks to the unique fusing of financial awareness, astrology & spirituality. She is currently training and practicing to become a Medium.

    Ava and Natalia explore her mediumship journey—covering everything from the basics of mediumship to overcoming fears of the unseen world. Natalia discusses what mediumship is really, whether everyone has psychic abilities, and how she discovered and developed her medium abilities. They explore the concept of spirit teams, meeting your team of guides, how to recognize signs from the universe, and more.

    The conversation takes an incredible turn when Natalia conducts a live mediumship session with Ava, bringing through her guides. This experience offers a glimpse into life beyond life and the magical messages of love and support available to us at all times. Tune in to discover who comes through for Ava during the session.

    Whether you're seeking signs from the universe or already receive signs, symbols, and messages, this episode offers valuable insights for strengthening your connection to the other side to be more you.

    Timestamps

    00:00 Introduction

    01:24 Meet astrologer, money mentor, and medium Natalia Benson

    05:20 What is mediumship?

    09:15 Do we all have psychic and intuitive abilities?

    12:23 Recognizing and strengthening mediumship abilities

    19:45 Listening to the messages around you

    22:19 Becoming less afraid of death, loss, and the other side

    29:22 Boundary setting for tapping into specific energies as a medium

    31:26 Protecting yourself from unwanted energy, like Ava’s haunted hotel experience

    41:35 Spiritual teams and spirit guides

    45:34 Creating a connection with spirit guides and asking for signs

    48:35 Let yourself believe!

    53:56 Mediumship Session: Natalia Benson connects with Ava Beilke’s spirit guides

    1:09:54 Meditation and other ways to receive signs, symbols, messages from the other side

    1:16:16 Final thoughts and words of wisdom from Natalia

    Episode Resources

    Connect with Natalia Benson

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalia_benson/

    Website: https://nataliabenson.com/

    Connect with Ava Beilke

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avabeilke/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilke

    Website: https://theavaverse.com/

    Rate, review, and subscribe to MORE with Ava Beilke wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Subscribe to watch @themorepod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themorepod

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    More at: https://www.themorepod.com/
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    1 h et 18 min
  • Your Astrology Guide to a Rich-Bixch Spring 2025 with KJ Atlas

    Your Astrology Guide to a Rich-Bixch Spring 2025 with KJ Atlas
    Mar 19 2025

    Ava 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 entering Aries, and three powerful new moon manifestation periods.

    Spring starts off chaotic as the astrology ushers us through a big transition period and according to KJ if we can make it to May, we can do anything. The good news is, thing simmer down into a nice ease and breeze before summer.

    Tune in to learn how to best navigate this timeframe – from avoiding cutting those bangs until Venus goes direct to learning a new hobby (hot girls garden) when Jupiter enters Cancer – we’ve got you covered.

    If you’re feeling like everything is a bit louder and crazier than usual, well, it is. In fact, we are currently experiencing some of the craziest astrology of our lifetime. Remember - just because its common doesn’t mean it’s normal.

    Timestamps

    00:00 Introduction

    02:24 Winter astrology review and lessons learned – Surprise parties and buying cars

    11:45 Spring equinox marks the astrological new year

    16:06 Spring 2025 astrology at-a-glance

    19:05 Aries season starts March 20

    19:22 Venus Retrograde through April 12

    26:53 Mercury Retrograde through April 7

    28:50 Eclipse season through March 29

    39:55 Saturn enters Aries May 24

    46:38 Neptune enters Aries March 30

    54:40 Jupiter enters Cancer June 9

    1:03:18 Manifesting with the new moons

    1:04:15 New Moon in Aries March 29

    1:08:08 New Moon in Taurus April 27

    1:11:35 New Moon in Gemini May 26

    1:15:31 Words of wisdom for spring – Filtering news and tangible hobbies are in

    Episode Resources

    Subscribe to KJ Atlas’ The Grove Almanac 2025: https://www.kjatlas.com/the-grove-almanac

    Connect with KJ Atlas

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kj.atlas/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kj.atlas

    Website: https://www.kjatlas.com/

    Connect with Ava Beilke

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avabeilke/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilke

    Website: https://theavaverse.com/

    Rate, review, and subscribe to MORE with Ava Beilke wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Subscribe to watch @themorepod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themorepod

    Follow @themorepod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themorepod/

    More at: https://www.themorepod.com/
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    1 h et 26 min
  • Moving to Los Angeles: What it’s Like Starting Over in a New City

    Moving to Los Angeles: What it’s Like Starting Over in a New City
    Mar 5 2025

    [Video Episode] You can now watch full video episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/@themorepod

    Six 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 in LA and everything in between, Ava shares her experiences and best advice for staring over in a new city.

    While making a big life change can be intimidating, overwhelming, and even painful at times, it's never as scary as remaining stagnant. Ava encourages you to make whatever big change is on your heart—whether moving to LA, somewhere else, or perhaps another significant life transition. Nothing changes if nothing changes.

    Timestamps

    00:00 Introduction

    00:55 First steps in moving to Los Angeles

    03:22 Thoughts on making a big life change like moving

    04:10 Why choose Los Angeles?

    05:11 Essential moving considerations: Locational astrology, weather, work, & community

    12:08 Finding short term and long term housing in LA

    19:34 Work relocation strategies - freelancing versus finding a new job

    23:20 Overcoming isolation in a new city as an entrepreneur

    26:18 Tips for building and maintaining a community

    28:28 Having patience when finding ‘your people’

    35:48 Dating and navigating relationships in a new city

    38:33 Los Angeles lifestyle: Entertainment, hobbies & opportunities

    44:04 Relocation challenges and overcoming them

    52:22 Key lessons from my first 6 months in LA

    Episode Resources

    Connect with Ava Beilke

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avabeilke/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilke

    Website: https://theavaverse.com/

    Rate, review, and subscribe to MORE with Ava Beilke wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Subscribe to watch @themorepod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themorepod

    Follow @themorepod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themorepod

    More at: https://www.themorepod.com/
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    58 min
  • Embracing the Artist Lifestyle with Actress Lorene Chesley

    Embracing the Artist Lifestyle with Actress Lorene Chesley
    Jan 8 2025

    [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 Aries Sun, Pisces Moon, and Taurus rising who loves the adventure of life.

    Ava and Lorene discuss the creative process, creative project management, and finding balance in an unconventional career. Plus, they share valuable tips for anyone wanting to tap into their inner artist, whether as a passion project or career path.

    Whether you're an aspiring artist or someone looking to embrace their creativity, Lorene's practical advice and infectious enthusiasm will inspire you to pursue your artistic dreams on the journey to being more you.

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    Timestamps

    00:00 Introduction to Lorene Chesley

    04:00 Lorene’s journey to becoming an actor

    07:33 Putting your ass where your heart wants to be

    09:22 What the life of an actor is actually like

    10:40 Day jobs and making ends meet as an artist

    15:06 Traveling for work as an artist to New Orleans and beyond

    17:25 How to stay motivated as an artist working on a show pilot

    20:36 Finding balance and making space for creativity to flow

    21:37 Starting a new creative project and learning as you go

    27:15 Is every creative project meant to be finished?

    29:25 Where to look for creative inspiration when you’re in a lull

    32:01 Travel talk: Proximity to weekend trips in CA

    37:13 Lorene Chesley’s P.I.C. pilot

    41:55 Presenting a pilot at Portland Film Festival

    44:17 Advice for embracing your inner artist

    49:24 Getting to know yourself

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    Episode Resources

    Connect with Lorene Chesley

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mschesley/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mschesley

    Website: https://www.lorenechesley.com/

    Connect with Ava Beilke

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avabeilke/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@avabeilke

    Website: https://theavaverse.com/

    Rate, review, and subscribe to MORE with Ava Beilke wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Subscribe to watch @themorepod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themorepod

    Follow @themorepod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themorepod

    More at: https://www.themorepod.com/
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    51 min