Chit Chat w/ J. Avery is a vlog about the stuff people usually keep at the front desk — mental health, faith, creativity, and staying whole while building a life. No script. No rush.
James "J. Avery" Chester spends his nights running the front desk of an Atlanta hotel and his days building music, stories, and a case for men taking their mental health seriously out loud.
Chit Chat started the way most good conversations do — informally, honestly, and without an agenda. Now it's a space for guests to sit down and talk about what's actually going on: recovery, faith, creative work, boundaries, and the parts of the story that don't usually make it to the highlight reel.
13 check-ins and counting. Swap in dates and any missing details as new episodes go live.

On burnout from juggling too many creative passions at once — how to stay inspired without running your spark into the ground.

On walking away from a 9-5 to step fully into purpose — trusting God, betting on yourself, and healing out loud. Shoutout to Uncle Butch's Chicken and Waffles.

Fifteen days after Juneteenth, a trip to Michigan to visit a friend for the holiday — on why the people in your corner matter more as you get older.

Stepping out of his comfort zone at Atlanta Pride in Piedmont Park — on the closeness of chosen family and what loyalty really looks like.

As the latest Mercury Retrograde wraps up, keeping the creative mind active and the thoughts positive through it.

Members of the Good VIbez Only Band sit down to talk ordinary people, love, and what the American Dream really means — plus J. Avery gets personal about friendship and mental health.

Word of the day is FOOD — J. Avery does his very first mukbang.

Closing out a stressful 2020 — a challenge to everyone to be the best version of themselves and make the most of the year ahead.

On self-care — no one is going to love and care for you the way you can. Take care of yourself.

Comfort level rising — a conversation on the importance of friends and an honest look at depression.

One of the most beautiful things we could ever experience — a conversation about love.

Getting more candid — this one's about forgiving the people who've hurt you in past situations.

The one that started it all — trying a new thing, vlogging, because there's always something on your mind and not always a person to talk to.
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