Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin

Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin

Redefining what it really means to win in life, business, and beyond. Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin isn’t just a podcast. It’s a wake-up call for anyone chasing a version of success that doesn’t quite feel like their own. Hosted by TEDx Speaker, author, and former New York Giants PR professional Olivia Atkin, this globally listened-to show, heard across all seven continents, brings you inside the minds and moments of people who have faced it all—the pivots, the pressure, the breakdowns, and the breakthroughs that shaped who they became. From celebrities and professional athletes to entrepreneurs, creators, and everyday leaders, each episode reminds you that there’s no single path to success, only your own. Through candid interviews and raw solo episodes, Olivia doesn’t just inspire you; she challenges you. You’ll walk away with stories that shift your perspective, tools you can use today, and a renewed belief that your next chapter is already waiting. Success isn’t one size fits all. It’s personal, it’s powerful, and it’s yours to define. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/achieving-success-with-olivia-atkin--5743662/support.

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August 4, 2026 65 mins
What if the work you thought would be punishment became the thing that completely transformed how you show up in life? Actress Kathe Mazur shares how falling into audiobook narration accidentally cured her of decades of perfectionism and self-criticism, teaching her to trust her instincts in ways that changed everything about her creative process. Known for her nine-season run as DDA Andrea Hobbs on The Closer and Major Crimes, Kat...
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The woman who worked international flights while everyone slept thought she was better than everyone else, until she realized her brain was rewarding her for being miserable. After three burnouts climbing the corporate ladder at global giants like Lindt and Kraft Heinz, Nadja Fromm discovered the shocking truth: we're all comfortable with being uncomfortable when it should be the complete opposite. Her revelation about the brain's ...
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She was working with 60+ clients, hitting revenue milestones month after month, and everyone told her she was underpricing herself-so why did something feel so wrong? Olivia's business was the definition of success on paper: completely referral-based, continuously growing, with 10-12 hour days that felt like badges of honor rather than warning signs. But when she finally took 30 days off and looked at the math with fresh eyes, she ...
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What if everything you've been told about taxes is keeping you from building real wealth? Nick Savoy, founder of SAM727 and self-described 'lifestyle general contractor,' reveals why most entrepreneurs are unknowingly playing what he calls 'societal gambling' with their finances. Through his unique approach as a financial architect, Nick shows how the tax code isn't a rigged system designed to drain your bank account-it's actually ...
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Former NFL Player Tyrone Smith reveals the shocking truth about professional sports that no one talks about - and how it became his blueprint for life success. Picture this: a 13-year-old boy so devastated by his parents' divorce that he stops bathing for two and a half weeks, fighting at school and spiraling out of control. That same boy would later tackle 320-pound linemen in the NFL while weighing just 185 pounds. The transforma...
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What if the very stories you think are 'just ordinary' are actually your greatest superpowers? April Bell, wisdom story alchemist and founder of innovative storytelling methodologies, reveals why the moments we dismiss as obvious to us are often amazing to others. After spending nearly two decades helping everyone from corporate leaders to community elders uncover the wisdom embedded in their life experiences, April discovered she ...
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What happens when everything you thought you wanted starts destroying everything you actually need? Scott Buell built Drone Legends into a multi-million dollar education company, staffed up with twelve people, and was living the entrepreneur dream-until September 2024 changed everything. The government funding that fueled his explosive growth vanished overnight, leaving him staring at payroll he couldn't make and bills he couldn't ...
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What happens when you realize your voice carries more weight than you ever imagined? Olivia pulls back the curtain on the hidden responsibility that comes with speaking into a microphone, sharing the profound moment she discovered podcasting isn't just content creation-it's stewardship. When she was laid off from Lockheed Martin at 4 PM and still showed up to record at 6 PM, everything changed about how she understood the relations...
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The engineering student who spent three summers doing door-to-door sales training with Zig Ziglar just revealed the system that generates four times normal revenue quotas without a single cold call. Ronald Bolden Jr. built his entire business around one controversial belief: don't buy leads, buy systems. After watching corporate America push cold calling strategies that made him uncomfortable, he developed an entirely different app...
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What happens when a life-altering accident forces you to completely reimagine your future? Actor Kurt Yaeger discovered that sometimes the most devastating moments become the catalyst for extraordinary transformation. After a BMX crash led to the amputation of his left leg, Kurt didn't just pivot his career-he revolutionized how disability is represented in Hollywood. From professional athlete to acclaimed actor appearing across al...
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What happens when getting a client order feels like a burden instead of a celebration? Business strategist Sunita Kumar shares the exact moment she knew her successful health product business had to end-despite still making money. Her story reveals how our bodies send us signals long before our minds catch up, and why pushing through friction isn't always the answer. Sunita brings a unique blend of Cornell engineering, MBA credenti...
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What happens when a guest who's been interviewed dozens of times looks you in the eye and says, 'I've never shared that before'? Olivia reveals the moment that reminded her why authentic connection trumps perfect questions every single time. From celebrities to business leaders, she's heard this line more than she can count, and it's taught her something powerful about creating spaces where people feel truly seen and heard. This is...
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What happens when a prosecutor realizes the criminal justice system is failing the very people it claims to serve? Mark Astor discovered this harsh reality after seeing the same faces cycle through courtrooms over and over-all struggling with untreated mental health and addiction issues. His journey from "lock them all up" prosecutor to founding the only law firm in America dedicated exclusively to mental health and addiction law r...
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What if the secret to creative success isn't perfection, but actually daring to suck? Brandon Firla, series regular on Suits and award-nominated screenwriter, reveals how embracing failure transformed his multi-faceted career spanning acting, writing, and restaurant ownership. From his breakout role as Jonathan Sidwell to co-owning a Pasadena restaurant for over a decade, Brandon shares the mindset shifts that helped him navigate u...
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After 13 years of chronic migraines that sent her to the ER monthly, Edna Ness stumbled upon a therapy so powerful it eliminated her pain permanently in just one month. But that was only the beginning of her incredible journey. When doctors told her husband he had less than a week to live with stage four cancer, she pulled from years of alternative healing experience to guide his recovery using the same revolutionary treatments. Wh...
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What happens when everything you planned goes completely off track, but in the best possible way? Olivia thought she was building a career development business, but within weeks of launching her podcast, she discovered her audience wanted something entirely different. Eight countries, countless questions about podcasting strategy, and zero requests for resume advice later, she faced a choice that would redefine everything. This epi...
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What if the problem isn't your marketing, but something else entirely? Phil Whitebloom, a nationally respected sales coach with over 40 years of experience who led teams generating $1.5 billion in sales at Sony Electronics, reveals why most business owners completely misdiagnose their sales problems. Through his work with CEOs and entrepreneurs, Phil has discovered that when companies get 60 qualified leads and close zero deals, th...
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The coach laughed and told him to forget it. Nine out of ten people quit this brutal sport. He'd need ten years of experience, and kids in Europe start at five years old. But when Ruben Gonzalez heard those statistics, he started smiling. This was exactly what he'd been looking for. Olympic Athlete Ruben Gonzalez was the ultimate underdog who turned his biggest weakness into his competitive advantage, deliberately choosing the hard...
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What if the secret to building a profitable business wasn't working harder, but working with more joy? Arliss Dudley-Cash discovered this truth the hard way after performing over 5,000 autopsies as a deputy coroner, burning out in a PhD program, and being diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that doctors said would give her only one year to live. Her journey from forensic pathologist to neuroscience researcher to soul-centered b...
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What happens when you stop chasing revenue and start chasing value instead? Jeff Harnois, founder of iBridge, discovered this shift transformed everything about his business approach and client relationships. After building a successful executive coaching practice that became referral-only, Jeff made a bold pivot that quadrupled his annual revenue while serving clients at an entirely different scale. His journey from individual con...
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