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Your Version of The Dream with Elliott Lyons Co-Founder of The Farm Folk Oct 27, 2020

In the season 1 finale episode, Olivia is joined by Elliott Lyons, Co-Founder of The Farm Folk. Elliott opens up about his process of going from getting paid to travel the world, 'living the dream’, to letting it all go to pursue a more authentic lifestyle and career path. He shares his journey of letting go of old identities, the evolution of his passions and how they evolved into starting the online organic grocery store, The Farm Folk. Whether you have a dream sitting in your heart, or are searching for the clarity that will propel you forward, this episode is for you.

In this episode we talk about:

Elliott’s journey of traveling the world as part of The Neverland Boys, a content creation business and lifestyle dedicated to following their eternal youth and documenting the journey.

Letting go of ‘the dream’ so that he could pursue what was actually aligned for him.
'Connecting the dots' along the way and seeing how each step took him closer to where he is now.
Discovering his passion for farming and organic food.
The process he went through of owning who he is, letting go of an old identity, and being himself.
Starting The Farm Folk and being an essential business during the pandemic.
Content, strategy and why having fun leads to authentic community growth and business success.
Elliott’s tips for pursuing your passions, creating a brand that’s meaningful and has a positive impact on your own life and in your community.

Resources:

Connect with Elliott @elliotttlyons

Connect with @thefarmfolk

For good food + good vibes check out The Farm Folk.

Book mentioned: The 4-hour Work Week by Tim Ferris

Connect with Olivia @donttellsummer

Healer Within, New Beginnings, Working with the Moon with Olivia Hemsptead Oct 20, 2020

London-native, Olivia Hempstead, joins us today in a magical episode. Olivia shares her journey of leaving a career and industry that didn’t light up her soul to travel the world. After traveling for years, discovering the healer within, she felt called to find home and plant the seeds of her life, community, and calling. In this episode, we talk about the healer within, new beginnings, working with the moon to let go of the old and call in the new, and how to honor yourself and your journey.

In this episode we cover:

Discovering the healer within.
Olivia’s Journey of leaving a career and industry that didn’t light up her soul to travel the world.
Shadow work, illuminating the light, and Saturn Return.
Feeling a call to find home and plant seeds.
Working with the new moon and full moon to let go of the old and call in the new.
The human journey and how it’s non-linear.
New beginnings, letting go of old projects and putting yourself first.
Olivia O opens up about her experience at Olivia H’s full moon ceremony in London (hint - it changed the course of her direction).
Working with nature + finding the magic in every day life.
Aligning with yourself and creating a business that feels more like a calling than a ‘cookie cutter’ version of what you’ve seen done.
Olivia’s new project, The Enchanted Space.

Resources:

For Enchanted Guidance, Botanical Magik, and to learn more about Olivia Hempstead head to The Enchanted Space.

Connect with Olivia Hempstead on Instagram @theenchantedspace

Connect with host Olivia O’Connor @donttellsummer

Starting a Cause, The Peace Bus with Kwabi Amoah-Forson Oct 13, 2020

Ever wanted to start a cause or do something to promote positive change? In today’s episode, Olivia is joined by Kwabi Amoah-Forson, Founder of The Peace Bus. The Peace Bus is a humanitarian aid organization and kid’s TV show dedicated to educating and promoting peace. Whether it's delivering socks to the homeless, feeding families in need, or educating children on the importance of kindness, Kwabi is a leader of peace and positivity. Kwabi shares his journey of starting The Peace Bus, how to create peace in our own lives and communities, and the steps he took to bring his vision to life.

In this episode we cover:

+ The beginnings and inspiration behind The Peace Bus.

+ How Kwabi and The Peace Bus were able to help his community in the midst of the global pandemic.

+ Universal themes of peace and what peace means to us as individuals and a collective.

+ Why implementing peace talks should be a vital part of the education system.

+ What we can do to bring more peace into our own lives and into our communities.

+ How to start your own movement or positive initiative.

+ How you can go about reaching out to like-minded people.

+ Tips on how to build and grow an authentic community.

Resources from this episode:

If you want to become a Patreon of The Peace Bus and help create The Peace Bus TV Show click HERE to donate.
To learn more about The Peace Bus TV show visit The Peace Bus Facebook page.
For more information on peace literacy go to paulkchappell.com.
If you’re curious about #vanlife and the community check it out at @vanlifediaries

Connect with Kwabi:

Instagram: @thepeacebus

Facebook: @thepeacebusorg

Website: thepeacebus.org

Connect with Olivia:

Instagram: @DontTellSummer

Taking Your Power Back with Michael Vlamis Oct 06, 2020

Actor, writer, filmmaker, Michael Vlamis, joins us today to break-down how to take your power back and make it by being as authentic as possible.

Michael shares stories of the hustle, highs and lows of going for a dream, and learning life’s lessons (like a breakup) and how that catapulted Michael into being the most authentic and 'care free' version of himself, leading to booking a lead role on The CW's Roswell New Mexico. The conversation also dives into mental health, dating during a pandemic, and advice for ‘staying in your own lane’ when pursuing a path true to yourself.

In this episode we cover:

+The unique ways that Michael took his power back to make it in a tough industry.

+The struggles of the highs and lows of pursuing your dream and how Michael overcame it. +How a breakup was the catalyst for becoming his most authentic self in life and on the screen. + Michael walks us through the audition process for the CW's Roswell New Mexico and the risk he took that changed everything. + The importance of doing what you love, but not tying your self-worth to your work. +Coping mechanisms that help him overcome periods of unhappiness.

+ How meditation can be helpful in offsetting fear during times of uncertainty.

+ Advice to someone who wants to be their authentic selves and live a fully expressed version of themselves.

+ Dating during a pandemic.

+ How to stay in your lane and stay true to yourself.

+ Navigating the feelings of perfectionism.

Resources from this episode:

Watch Roswell New Mexico now on Netflix.
For simple guided meditations, check out conniechapman.com Purely Being Guided Meditations and headpace.com.
To watch Michael’s seriously funny Sun Bum prank, click here.
Some of Michael’s favorite current reads:
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle
Martin Scorsese: Interviews by Peter Brunette

Connect with Michael:

Instagram: @michaelvlamis

Twitter: @michaelvlamis

Facebook: @michaelvlamisactor

Website: michaelvlamis.com

Connect with Olivia:

Instagram: @DontTellSummer

Dating, Relationships and Self-Worth with Amanda Blair Sep 29, 2020

Olivia is joined by Relationship and Manifestation Expert, Amanda Blair. They’ll be deep-diving into relationships, dating, attachment theory, manifesting a partner, and creating a healthy relationship not only with a partner but with yourself.

In this episode we cover:

+ Amanda’s healing journey that led her to become a relationship and manifestation coach.

+Attachment theory and the four different attachment styles.

+Amanda speaks to that feeling of ‘I need to be perfect in order to be loved’ and how to navigate the fear of failure in a relationship.

+How Amanda helps her clients reprogram their subconscious mind to manifest the things they desire.

+Best and worst practices when writing a list for the type of partner you want.

+Amanda speaks to online dating and dispels the negative connotations attached to finding a partner through a dating app versus finding a partner organically.

+Red flags that might signal someone is emotionally unavailable.

+Why it's important to be strong in your own foundation before manifesting a relationship with a partner.

+Why the work you do on yourself is such a beautiful thing for you but also for the greater good of society.

+How to navigate the point in a relationship when we should ask a potential partner what they are looking for.

+How to build a more solid foundation with yourself.

Resources from this episode:

For 1:1 coaching sessions with Amanda or another certified coach click HERE.
If you want to learn more about attachment theory go to amandablair.org.
If you want to explore the various ways you can start manifesting the life of your dreams go to tobemagnetic.com. You will find more information about the Pathway Membership, a la carte workshops, and the Expanded podcast.

Connect with Amanda:

Instagram: @xoamandablair

Website: amandablair.org

Connect with Olivia:

Instagram: @DontTellSummer

Website: DontTellSummer

Money Mindset, Overcoming Limiting Beliefs + Abundance in Your Dream Career with Reese Evans Sep 22, 2020

Do you desire to make money + be abundantly successful while pursuing your passions? In today’s episode, we sit down with Reese Evans, Mindset and Abundance Coach. Reese walks us through subconscious reprograming, overcoming fears and limiting beliefs, and stepping into our power when it comes to making money by doing what we love.

In this episode:

+ Reese walks us through her personal journey and how it lead to the creation of the YES SUPPLY™ METHOD.

+ The importance of reprogramming your subconscious mind to create a life that is abundant.

+ Limiting beliefs around money and their link to old generational thought patterns.

+ Tools for reprograming your subconscious around making money.

+ Why it's your duty to make money by doing something that you love.

+ Scripting methods and how gratitude forms an important role in the scripting process.

+Why having a clear goal is an important part of the manifestation process.

Resources from this episode:

+ For a bunch of FREE content on the subconscious mind head over to The Yes Supply Show on YouTube.

+ If you're interested in becoming a mindset coach, Reese has a FREE masterclass that will show you the five steps to creating a successful online coaching business. Click HERE for more information.

+ You can subscribe to Reese’s newsletter by heading over to her blog.

+ Book mentioned: Think Grow Rich, available on Amazon.

Connect with Reese:

Instagram: @yessupply

Website: yessupply.co

Connect with Olivia:

Instagram: @DontTellSummer

If you like today’s episode, be sure to Subscribe and leave a review.

Creating Your Success with The Hustle's Sam Parr Sep 15, 2020

In today’s episode Olivia is joined by Sam Parr, Founder of one of the fastest-growing media companies in America, The Hustle, and creator of the popular business conference, Hustle Con. Sam walks us through his journey of entrepreneurship, bootstrapping business, building a cult-following and engaged community, and gives for creating a holistic approach to life where you can be successful and enjoy the journey along the way.

In today’s episode:

+ Sam walks us through his entrepreneurial journey and how it all began.

+Sam’s life motto when facing a setback.

+What spurred Sam to travel across America on his motorcycle and the insights he gained.

+How Sam grew The Hustle’s email list to over 1.5 million subscribers.

+The power of community and how to build a strong, engaged one.

+How Sam connected with the founders of some of the biggest and most successful companies — something Sam believes might not be readily available in 50 years.

+Advice for someone who wants to start their own company but does not have any funding.

+Transparency and helping other people succeed in business.

+How to grow a successful business and enjoy the journey along the way.

Resources from this episode:

For free business and tech news in 5 minutes or less, subscribe to The Hustle.
Expand your network and discover the next big business idea before it explodes by joining the Trends community.
You can listen to the My First Million podcast on Apple Podcasts
Book mentioned: Autobiography of John Rockefeller

Connect with Sam:

Twitter: @theSamParr

Website: The Hustle

Instagram: @thehustledaily

Connect with Olivia:

Instagram: @DontTellSummer

Website: DontTellSummer

If you liked today’s episode, be sure to Subscribe and leave a review.

Trusting in Yourself & Your Dreams with Riley Costello Sep 15, 2020

Have you ever felt the pull to go somewhere and do something that feels so authentic to your heart? Author Riley Costello joins Olivia in today’s episode to share about her journey of taking risks, writing her best-selling book Waiting at Haydens, and creating a deep belief in herself that allows her to go for dreams that may be different from the world around her.

Today’s episode covers:

Navigating fear when pursuing your dreams and how following your gut is so important.
The importance of aligning yourself with what excites you and not being afraid of doing something that has never been done before.
How things tend to fall into place when pursuing something that is from the heart.
Believing in yourself, your dreams, and love in the modern age.
How to find a dream that you are NOT going to give up on.
Riley talks about the unique process of self-publishing Waiting at Hayden’s and how it led to the creation of a unique reading experience called shopfiction™.
The magic behind creating something that is positive for everyone involved.
The one question Riley wishes everyone would ask themselves.
Advice on what to do when you find yourself veering off your path in the pursuit of your dreams.

Resources:

You can grab your copy of Waiting at Hayden’s anywhere books are sold or you can purchase it on sale through Amazon.
To learn more about shopfiction™ read this blog post by Riley.

Connect with Riley:

Instagram: @rileycostello

Website: Sincerely, Riley

Connect with Olivia:

Instagram: @dontttellsummer

website: donttellsummer.com

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The Rad Livin Trailer Sep 10, 2020

Welcome to The Rad Livin! Join Olivia O’Connor as she has conversations with guests who are pursuing their unique path and passionate about helping you to do the same. This is a space for you to feel free, be supported, and connect with the dreams that are in your heart. Subscribe + tune in weekly.

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