Fool Coverage with Manny MUA and Laura Lee Episode: Avery Woods TELLS ALL! This is a juicy one
Release Date: August 1, 2025

Introduction to Avery Woods

In this episode of Fool Coverage, hosts Manny MUA and Laura Lee welcome a very special guest, Avery Woods—a renowned TikTok star, podcaster, and former nurse. Avery dives deep into her journey from the demanding world of healthcare to the fast-paced realm of social media influencing, sharing candid insights and personal anecdotes that resonate with both aspiring influencers and those juggling multiple roles.

Avery’s Transition from Nursing to Social Media [01:19 - 03:00]

Avery begins by recounting her humble beginnings as a registered nurse (RN), balancing a full-time career with raising her children. She explains how her passion for social media started during nursing school, where she began posting about her experiences and nursing life.

Avery Woods [01:52]: "When you're in this industry, you just kind of, like, add on. Every month there's like a new role that you're doing or a new collab or whatever's going on."

Despite the initial hesitation, Avery's authentic content quickly gained traction, leading to brand deals with major companies like Cherokee Uniforms. This success prompted her to make the bold decision to leave nursing in October 2023, fully committing to her social media career.

Challenges of Influencer Life and Personal Sacrifices [03:00 - 07:00]

Avery opens up about the immense challenges she faced while transitioning careers, particularly the mental and emotional toll of managing a burgeoning online presence alongside her responsibilities as a mother.

Avery Woods [06:50]: "Every single rug in my house is from Ruggable because I love them so much. I can just throw it in the wash."

Balancing the demands of content creation with family life required Avery and her husband, David, to adopt unconventional working hours. Avery emphasizes the financial and personal sacrifices they made to support their growing family and her career.

Avery Woods [05:57]: "My peak was we ordered all of our furniture for our house."

Avery shares her experiences with high-end purchases and the backlash she faced online for spending on quality items, highlighting the often unappreciated aspects of an influencer's life.

Mental Health and Navigating Cancel Culture [25:03 - 44:37]

A significant portion of the conversation centers around the mental health struggles Avery faced amidst online negativity and cancel culture. She reveals how negative comments and relentless criticism deeply affected her, leading to thoughts of self-harm and the eventual realization of the need to set strict boundaries.

Avery Woods [44:07]: "I must cried last night because I was so mad at myself."

Avery discusses her strategies for coping, such as limiting her interaction with comments and focusing on positive engagements. She emphasizes the importance of mental health and the destructive nature of cancel culture, urging listeners to remember the humanity behind the screens.

Avery Woods [58:33]: "It's hard for me to understand. Like, when I did Stevie vlogs, people were really upset that I showed my kids. But one of my things was... I didn't want to do ads with those vlogs."

Balancing Family and Career [37:08 - 43:27]

Avery details the intricate balance between her role as a mother and her career as an influencer. She highlights the support system she and David established, including shared responsibilities and financial strategies to ensure their family's well-being.

Avery Woods [43:08]: "We worked opposite schedules because we couldn't afford childcare. I would work three days, he would work the next four."

The conversation sheds light on the often unseen efforts behind a successful influencer's facade, showcasing Avery's dedication to her children and her career.

Insights on the Influencer Industry and Genuine Relationships [51:05 - 65:02]

Avery contrasts the genuine, down-to-earth relationships she maintains with other influencers and celebrities against the often superficial and entitled behaviors seen in some parts of the influencer community. She shares anecdotes about meeting celebrities like Selena Gomez and observing the stark differences in attitudes among influencers based on their backgrounds and financial statuses.

Avery Woods [65:02]: "I was so naive to the fact that it was happening so often."

Avery emphasizes the importance of staying humble and authentic, refusing to adopt the diva mentality some influencers display despite their success.

Avery Woods [62:34]: "When people are like, oh my God. She's like, like when someone stops me... treating people like their things and not humans is something I will never be on board with."

Final Thoughts and Moving Forward [58:28 - 76:32]

As the episode wraps up, Avery reflects on her personal growth and the lessons learned from her journey. She underscores the significance of setting boundaries, prioritizing mental health, and maintaining authentic connections both online and offline.

Avery Woods [60:10]: "I genuinely want to share content that makes me happy, but like the rest of my life... 95% is offline."

Hosts Manny MUA and Laura Lee commend Avery for her resilience and authenticity, highlighting her role as an inspiration for others navigating similar paths.

Manny MUA [75:55]: "What you're doing for your work... It's about blocking out, really. I think it's the way to go to an extent."

The episode concludes on a positive note, celebrating Avery’s achievements and the supportive community she has built, while also acknowledging the challenges that come with fame and influence.

Notable Quotes

• Avery Woods [05:34]: "I had to start writing notes down where I'm like, okay. We're like, we're actually doing the reunion."
• Manny MUA [12:00]: "So I fucked up all my social media content for like the past six YouTube videos I uploaded."
• Avery Woods [35:15]: "I worked three 12 and a half hour shifts a week. He worked four 10 hour shifts a week. We would work opposite schedules because we couldn't afford childcare."
• Avery Woods [44:51]: "I've never been handed anything. It's always fallen on me."
• Avery Woods [58:33]: "It's hard for me to understand. Like, when I did Stevie vlogs, people were really upset that I showed my kids."

Conclusion

This episode of Fool Coverage offers a raw and unfiltered look into Avery Woods' life, shedding light on the complexities of balancing a demanding career, family responsibilities, and the pressures of maintaining an online presence. Avery's honesty about her struggles and triumphs provides valuable lessons on resilience, authenticity, and the importance of mental health in the high-stakes world of social media influencing.

Note: The timestamps correspond to the moments when the notable quotes were mentioned in the podcast transcript.