When we sat down for this interview, Ava had just parked near the cliffs of Sagres, a quiet surf town tucked into the southwestern coast of Portugal. With the Atlantic breeze coming in strong and her dog napping after an early morning beach walk, she found a sunny spot outside her van to settle in. Her laptop balanced on a folding table, coffee in hand, and the ocean just within earshot — it’s the kind of setup she used to dream about.

Now, it’s just a regular Tuesday.

▶ Favorite remote-friendly city: Lisbon

▶ Podcast on repeat: The Remote Work Tribe

▶ Current read: The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter

▶ Must-have gear: Compact tripod + Lightroom mobile