Aveline

Aleks Arwood

Aveline is a space for the season of life that no one really prepares you for, the in-between. The season where you’re dreaming, discovering, building, and becoming… all at once. Where you feel the pull toward something more, but you’re still figuring out what that looks like. Through honest conversations and meaningful stories, Aveline brings together young women who are doing brave, meaningful things with their lives, even as they’re still figuring it out. You’ll hear what this season actually feels like, the questions they’re asking, and the steps they’re taking anyway. Becoming isn’t linear. And sometimes, all it takes to move forward is knowing someone else took the leap too. If you’re somewhere between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming… You’re not alone. You’re not behind. You’re becoming.

Episodes

  1. APR 9

    2. The Sweet Side of Business: Building A Brand at 22 with Sophie Snyder

    How do you turn a childhood passion into a thriving business—while still in college? In this episode of Aveline, Aleks Arwood sits down with Sophie Snyder, founder of Sophie Cheffy, a luxury wedding cake brand that started as a simple Instagram page in middle school. Now at 22, Sophie is not only running a successful business but also preparing to scale across Auburn University’s campus after winning a major entrepreneurial pitch competition. Sophie shares her journey from baking with her childhood best friend to building a brand rooted in intentionality, excellence, and service. She opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship as a young woman, including setting boundaries, overcoming overwhelm, navigating business logistics, and trusting God’s timing in uncertain seasons. This episode is for aspiring entrepreneurs, creatives, and anyone feeling behind or unsure of their next step. Sophie’s story is proof that you don’t need a perfect plan—you just need the courage to begin. In this episode, we talk about: Starting a business as a teenagerTurning a passion into a profitable brandLearning how to set boundaries in businessNavigating college and entrepreneurship at the same timeThe power of mentorship and communityFaith, timing, and trusting the processScaling a business while maintaining quality If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind or unsure where you’re headed, this conversation will remind you: you’re exactly where you need to be. Subscribe for more conversations that remind you that you are still becoming. Connect With Sophie: https://www.instagram.com/sophie_cheffy/ Learn More about Sophie Cheffy: https://www.sophiecheffy.com/ Connect with Aleks: https://www.instagram.com/aleks.arwood/ Follow Aveline: https://www.instagram.com/avelinemagazine/ Explore more at: https://www.avelinemagazine.com/ If this episode stayed with you, share it with a friend who’s in her becoming too.

    20 min

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
5 Ratings

About

Aveline is a space for the season of life that no one really prepares you for, the in-between. The season where you’re dreaming, discovering, building, and becoming… all at once. Where you feel the pull toward something more, but you’re still figuring out what that looks like. Through honest conversations and meaningful stories, Aveline brings together young women who are doing brave, meaningful things with their lives, even as they’re still figuring it out. You’ll hear what this season actually feels like, the questions they’re asking, and the steps they’re taking anyway. Becoming isn’t linear. And sometimes, all it takes to move forward is knowing someone else took the leap too. If you’re somewhere between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming… You’re not alone. You’re not behind. You’re becoming.