Podcast Summary: CHEERS! with Avery Woods

Episode: throwback | avery kroll
Date: March 30, 2026
Host: Avery Woods
Guest: Avery Kroll (young social media influencer, college student at University of Arizona)

Overview

In this heartfelt and candid episode, host Avery Woods sits down for a lively conversation with fellow Avery (Avery Kroll), a rising social media personality and student at the University of Arizona. The two Averys discuss everything from the quirks of having an uncommon name to navigating college life, social media pressures, relationships, personal growth, and future ambitions. With open dialogue and mutual admiration, the episode offers a look at life as a young influencer in 2026 and the realities behind the online persona.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. All About the Name “Avery” & First Impressions

• [01:32–02:22] The two share their experiences having the name "Avery." Avery Kroll discusses how the name was more unique on the East Coast and became common on the West.
  • "I feel less unique." (Kroll, 01:58)

2. Moving, College Choice, & College Life

• [02:44–05:31] Kroll’s journey from New Jersey to Miami to the University of Arizona (U of A).
• Why she chose U of A: seeking a classic "college town" experience, campus community, sorority life, small-group connections despite being a large school.
  • "I wanted that whole deal, so I love it for that." (Kroll, 03:44)
• Challenges of Tucson's limited scene (“one or two Pilates and yoga places… Black Rock’s the only coffee”).
• [05:33–06:53] The need for balance between social media work and school life. Kroll puts school and the authentic college experience before influencer events:
  • "I would so much rather pick a rave with my friends or a random Thursday night... I just don't think, like, I get this time period back." (Kroll, 06:46)

3. Social Media, Burnout, & Authenticity

• [07:11–08:41] Kroll feels relatable to her followers because she lives a mostly “normal” college life.
  • "None of my real friends do social media... I just get that regular experience every day."
• [09:11–09:52] Early social media posts: started on TikTok as a high school freshman during COVID, began with trendy (thirst trap) videos, storytime vlogs, and morning routines.

4. Rise as an Influencer—From Hobby to Career

• [10:15–10:49] A viral "get ready with me" video after a bad breakup led to rapid follower growth and agencies reaching out.
• [11:22–12:46] Early challenges: balancing school, social media, and peer judgment at a small private school. Kroll describes routine:
  • "I would wake up early before school, film my morning routines... editing in the hallways... bathroom break and sit in the courtyard and film my voiceovers..."

5. Dealing with Rumors & Mean Girls

• [17:43–21:36] Kroll's experience with sororities and women outside Greek life; negativity and rumors online, especially as the “social media girl.”
  • Reads a harsh post about herself on air:

    "Avery Kroll goes there and is literally so mean, thinks she’s cool, pushes at frat parties..." (19:03)

• [20:11–23:07] Navigating being a target due to visibility; needing to be “extra nice” in public because of the platform:
  • "No matter what I do or say, it will be held against me because I have a public platform." (Woods, 20:53)
  • "I learned the hard way... Like, just be extra nice, you know?" (Kroll, 21:51)

6. The Realities of Young Love & Break-ups

• [26:30–33:47] Kroll recounts a very public, emotional breakup with her high school boyfriend, long-distance, who cheated. She learned of the infidelity via TikTok comments (“I posted a super cute video... She’s like, ‘that’s not what he was texting my friend’”).
• Woods shares her own parallel experience, reflecting on learning, moving forward, and women’s worth:
  • "I feel like sometimes I look back and I'm like, wow, I wasted so much of my life, like, primal life, like, so young... but you are such a good person, and you're so confident in who you are... you're gonna come out so much stronger and also realize your worth." (Woods, 29:55)
• [33:47–35:12] Kroll’s take:
  • "Good people do bad things... It is hard because I am a relationship person, so it was comfortable for me to be with him... But being lonely is better than being with someone who clearly doesn't respect you with their actions." (Kroll, 34:36)

7. Navigating Social Media & Relationships

• [25:05–26:20, 58:22–59:12] The impact of public persona on dating; men hesitant to date influencers for fear of being talked about online.
• Snap judgments about women “changing” or using men for status; flipping the narrative that female success should be praised.

8. Career Ambitions, Passions, & Future Plans

• [38:23–42:10] Kroll is studying retail and consumer science (more creative, flexible than business).
• Interested in starting something entrepreneurial, possibly a Pilates studio:
  • "I think opening a Pilates studio would be so cool... with the sauna and the smoothies..." (Kroll, 39:02)
• Woods encourages Kroll to network, leverage LA opportunities, and considers study abroad.
• [43:14–44:02] Kroll also dreams of marriage, motherhood, and financial independence (“born to be a mom”).

9. Advice & Reflections

• [55:15–56:00] Advice for someone going through a first big breakup:
  • "If you felt this much love for that person, imagine how much you can feel for the next person who's actually right for you..." (Kroll, 55:24)
• Importance of role models: both women credit their mothers for their independence, ambition, and confidence.

Notable Quotes (with Timestamps)

• "None of my friends, my real friends, do social media... that's why I think it makes me relatable, because... I'm still the same as everyone else and I get to show that." — Kroll (07:11)
• "Social media is so consuming, especially when it's your job and it's so hard to put your phone down sometimes. But you're never going to get this time back, this college life." — Woods (06:53)
• "If you've ever been to a frat or a bar... I've left huge parties like that early because it's very overwhelming for me... You're only calling me out for, like, maybe pushing by because I have a TikTok." — Kroll (20:11)
• "No matter what I do or say, it will be held against me because I have a public platform." — Woods (20:53)
• "I feel like I'm a really bubbly person, honestly... but I'm also like, laid back and I don't know, I can just chill."— Kroll (23:59)
• "If you felt this much love for that person, imagine how much you can feel for the next person who's actually right for you..." — Kroll (55:24)
• "I always saw myself getting married young, having a lot of kids... I just think that's fun. You can live your life with kids. I think that adds to your life." — Kroll (45:23)
• "You're able to have this business on social media at 20 years old... you're setting yourself up for life to the point where someone's going to be praising a man that marries you." — Woods (32:02)
• "Being lonely is better than being with someone who clearly doesn't respect you with their actions." — Kroll (34:36)
• "I would have done so much stuff if I didn't have a close relationship with my mom. Like, thank God." — Kroll (53:51)

Important Segments & Timestamps

• 01:32 – Guest introduction & discussion on the name “Avery”
• 02:44–05:31 – Kroll’s background, move to college, why U of A
• 06:14–08:02 – Balancing social media and real college life
• 09:11 – Starting social media during COVID, TikTok journey begins
• 10:15–10:49 – Going viral after a breakup, getting management
• 17:43–23:07 – Experiences with sorority, rumors, and navigating public scrutiny
• 26:30–33:47 – Deep dive: relationships & break-up experiences
• 38:34–44:02 – Career aspirations, long-term goals (Pilates studio, motherhood)
• 55:15–56:00 – Advice for those dealing with break-ups
• 56:14–63:15 – Rapid-fire Q&A: snacks, skills, apps, and coffee orders

Rapid-Fire Q&A (56:14–63:15)

Host Avery asks the guest five quick questions to close out:

• Go-to late night snack: “Popcorn, caramel corn, anything small and crunchy."
• Skill to master: “Networking!”
• If you could keep only one app: “TikTok.” (though host Avery prefers Instagram)
• Weirdest TikTok purchase: “All the food, especially sour candy—I add it to my cart to do taste-tests.”
• Go-to coffee order: “Iced vanilla latte with almond milk, with salted caramel cold foam from Black Rock.”

Tone & Takeaways

The episode is warm, encouraging, and funny, blending real talk about insecurity, success, and self-image with motivational support across generations. Both Averys are open about struggles—college pressure, maintaining authenticity, heartbreak, rumors, and mental health—but strike a positive outlook on personal growth and future possibilities.

For Listeners:

• Use this episode to understand the not-so-glamorous side of social media stardom.
• See what it’s really like to juggle college, business, friendships, and a very public life.
• Gain perspective on resilience after breakups, how to choose yourself, and set boundaries.
• Laugh along during relatable rapid-fire moments—popcorn cravings, regretting lip filler, and the TikTok/Instagram generation gap.

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