To the average digital drifter, it looked like a goldmine of high-definition content. To Sarah, it was a digital beacon.

Ava's rise to fame was rapid. In 2012, her talent was recognized by the industry with an . She became a regular and top performer for major studios like Brazzers and Naughty America, renowned for her professionalism and willingness to push boundaries. Later in her career, she demonstrated her ambition by transitioning into directing and producing, with the goal of creating more natural, authentic performances. In her own words, she wanted the scenes to "let sex be sex."

Her entry into the industry was gradual. At 18, she started by posing for nude and fetish photoshoots. She initially worked as a stripper and glamour model before officially entering the adult film world in 2008, where she began by performing in solo and girl/girl scenes. It wasn't until the summer of 2010 that she began working in boy/girl scenes.