Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin

What networking mistake are 90% of small business owners making that's costing them real relationships and long-term success? Susie Moon has spent 25 years watching people get this completely wrong, and she's not holding back. After planning corporate seminars and recruiting speakers for major events, she discovered the shocking truth about why most networking efforts fail spectacularly. The secre...

What happens when an adrenaline-addicted war correspondent has a life-altering breakdown in the middle of a Vietnamese battlefield? John Graham, Executive Director of the Giraffe Heroes Project, shares the raw moment during the 1972 Easter Offensive when he realized his entire life had been built around selfish adventure-seeking rather than meaningful purpose. His journey from Foreign Service risk...

Picture this: you're at the top of your game, earning life-changing income, with awards covering every surface of your office-and you feel absolutely empty inside. That's exactly where Tony Jalan found himself before one pivotal evening changed everything. This six-time number one division sales manager was about to discover that his definition of success was completely wrong, and what happened ne...

What happens when an 18-year-old basketball phenom recognizes your work from microscopic photo credits on bedroom posters? Andrew Bernstein discovered the answer would shape the next two decades of his career and lead to one of sports history's most documented partnerships. As NBA Photos co-founder and the man behind countless iconic basketball moments, Andrew spent 20 years capturing Kobe Bryant'...

What do Wall Street professionals, remote workers, and scattered friend groups all desperately need but can't seem to find? Lisa Snow cracked the code after witnessing the devastating toll of 14-hour workdays in corporate America and discovering what really keeps people committed to their wellness goals. Spoiler alert: it's not what fitness experts think it should be. When Lisa surveyed clients wh...

What if the most powerful question in leadership isn't "why" but something completely different? Mark Wigginton discovered this game-changing approach after 40 years in coaching and consulting, and it transformed how he helps executives break through surface-level thinking. His journey from working night shifts at a psych ward to becoming a premier business coach reveals the profound difference be...

What if everything you thought you knew about LinkedIn was limiting your success? Tony Silver, a LinkedIn expert with over 15 years of experience, reveals why most professionals are essentially invisible on the platform despite having thousands of connections. His shocking revelation that LinkedIn only shows your posts to 8-10% of your network will change how you approach the platform forever. Ton...

A simple observation about gamers led to a health revolution that's changing how we think about hydration forever. Gary Kleinman noticed elite gamers were suffering from severe dehydration symptoms because they couldn't take bathroom breaks during competitions, and this sparked an impossible mission: deliver electrolytes without water. After a grueling year-and-a-half with multiple labs and scient...

What if the thing you're most afraid of is exactly what you need to unlock your next level of success? Actor Ricky He discovered this truth when he stepped into a Muay Thai ring, terrified but committed, only to walk into his breakthrough audition for The Good Doctor days later with unshakeable confidence. His journey from the goofy class clown to starring in hit shows like The Good Doctor, Arrow,...

What happens when a corporate attorney trades her law firm for military service and discovers her true calling in disaster management? Erika Andresen shares how losing $59,450 in potential business became a marker of success, not failure. Her unique journey from defending banks during the 2008 financial crisis to advising generals on NATO operations reveals why traditional business thinking fails...

The electricity was off. The open house was empty. And Chastin Miles was on his knees crying, convinced his real estate dreams were over. But what happened next would shock even him-and it started with the most embarrassing story he never wanted to tell. Today, Chastin leads over 150 agents and has built multi-million dollar companies, but the secret wasn't in sales techniques or market knowledge....

What if the key to building a billion-dollar business was never picking up the phone to sell? David Steele, co-founder and CEO of One Wealth Advisors, reveals how he grew from washing dishes as a teenager to managing $1 billion in assets without doing any marketing for 15 years. His journey from being a struggling stockbroker to creating a wealth management empire happened through one counterintui...

Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin Episode 106 "Achievement Quest: A 2 Year Anniversary Celebration Of Success And Adventure" Join Olivia Atkin in a special “Achievement Quest” as she marks two years of Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin. This milestone episode celebrates the podcast’s incredible growth, now reaching listeners in 35 countries and making history as the only show to be heard on al...

A federal judge reading your private work messages isn't a nightmare scenario-it's Taffi Schurz's daily reality. As Managing Director at Casilo, she leads the team that can find any digital communication you've ever sent, and what she's discovered about workplace behavior will shock you. From the Slack message that seemed innocent to the email chain that revealed everything, Taffi has seen how car...

What if someone told you that 92% of students in one of America's most affluent cities don't eat dinner after school lunch? Dr. Latame Phillips discovered this staggering reality in Dallas and decided to do something unprecedented about it. From growing up food insecure in San Diego to serving in combat zones in Iraq, Latame's journey led him to create a revolutionary approach that goes far beyond...

What if the most challenging student behaviors are actually desperate attempts at communication? Susan Pence, an assistant principal with 20 years of teaching experience, reveals the hidden messages behind classroom disruptions and why traditional approaches to student discipline are missing the mark entirely. Through her unique perspective working with students from elementary through high school...

What happens when a young male interior designer decides to break industry stereotypes and build something bigger? Eric Dillman, founder of Eric Dillman Designs and host of Pro Series Podcast, shares how he transformed early career challenges into multiple thriving business streams. Rather than letting age-based skepticism hold him back in the traditionally female-dominated interior design world,...

The moment Darren Keyton's kneecap started decaying, his NFL dreams didn't just end-they transformed into something he never expected. After losing all blood flow to his kneecap during what should have been a comeback season with the Detroit Lions, this former NFL player faced a choice that would define the rest of his life. What he did next will completely change how you think about setbacks and...

What happens when you have all the qualifications but can't get past the in-person interview? Emily Purry, founder of Purry Consultants, shares her raw journey of job hunting with a visual disability and how it sparked a mission to transform workplace inclusion. Despite having a master's degree, Emily faced rejection after rejection once employers met her face-to-face, leading her to discover the...

What if the key to transformation isn't adding more to your life, but having the courage to subtract what doesn't serve you? Stephan K Thieringer, founder and CEO of SKT Global, reveals why self-awareness is the number one growth catalyst and shares his unconventional approach to personal and professional alignment. Through his unique methodology combining neuroscience, behavioral analysis, and co...

Randy Sutton was having the stroke of his life in his police car at 2:30 AM on the Las Vegas Strip, and his own department's response would shock you to your core. After 24 years of service, surviving multiple gunfights, and nearly dying for his badge, they told him to 'make us' pay his medical bills and spent taxpayer money fighting him in court. What they didn't expect was that their betrayal wo...

What would you do if you had YouTube fame but couldn't pay your bills? Actor And Producer Arkie Kandola faced this exact dilemma when his viral Punjabi content brought millions of views but left him financially struggling. His raw honesty about the gap between perceived success and reality will shift how you think about digital fame forever. The industry didn't respect YouTubers when he started, y...

What if the secret to turning around a failing business wasn't working harder, but changing how you think about paying bills? Arielle Leavitt was drowning in red numbers when she took over her father's struggling practice after his stroke. The bank account was empty, the bills were piling up, and she was writing checks with anger and resentment. Then she tried something that seemed almost too simp...

A geopolitical crisis turned Jorge Toledo's business trip into a five-year nightmare that would test every limit of human endurance. The former Citgo VP thought he was attending a routine meeting in Caracas-instead, he found himself accused of being a CIA agent and thrown into Venezuelan military detention. What happened next will challenge everything you believe about survival, success, and the s...

What happens when your podcast co-host decides they want out, or worse, claims they own everything you've built together? Entertainment attorney Gordon Firemark has seen too many friendships and business partnerships crumble over these exact scenarios. With over 30 years in entertainment law and 15+ years as a podcaster himself, Gordon reveals the critical legal blind spots that could derail your...