Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin

What happens when everyone tells you to quit your dream and become a gym teacher instead? Jonathan Bartell's pharmacy journey started with crushing rejection and a guidance counselor who insisted he wasn't smart enough for his chosen field. Two rejection letters from pharmacy school later, most people would have walked away. Jonathan didn't, and what happened next proves why persistence beats tale...

What if one conversation with an ESPN executive about a sticker could launch a revolution in sports broadcasting? Tom Fletcher, Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee and five-time Emmy winner, shares the surprising story behind every camera angle you see during NBA games, NHL matches, and major sporting events. From creating the iconic overhead basketball shot that made Michael Jordan's drives...

What if the biggest policy crisis in America is happening in your neighbor's living room right now? Toni Gingerelli watched her mom's health deteriorate as she ran home during lunch breaks to check on her grandmother, and that personal breaking point led her to uncover a staggering truth about 53 million Americans. As Associate Director of Policy and Advocacy for the National Alliance for Caregivi...

The youngest Fortune 100 general manager in company history had it all-until a single morning changed everything. Clay Worrell's 12-year spiral through 25 detox units and multiple suicide attempts led him to a shocking discovery: the entire addiction recovery industry is built on a foundation with a 4% success rate. What he found instead will challenge everything you think you know about overcomin...

What happens when your lowest moment becomes the catalyst for your greatest success? Luke Hessler, co-founder and CEO of Ace Branding, shares the raw story of how three minor in possession charges and a night in the drunk tank at 19 became the turning point that launched his digital empire. His journey from overweight college party-goer to successful entrepreneur reveals the uncomfortable truth ab...

What if the secret to lasting change isn't about perfection, but about embracing the right kind of discomfort? Cameron Schwartz, founder of The Confidence Coach, reveals why he helps clients shift from emotional thinking to logical problem-solving in their most challenging moments. Through his work with men seeking confidence in dating, fitness, and relationships, Cameron has discovered that meani...

A 12-year-old professional musician just did the math that most adults never consider, and it completely changed his trajectory toward working with the biggest names in music. 10x Grammy Nominated Music Producer Blue reveals the $40,000 question that made him skip college entirely and why that controversial decision led him straight to studios with Justin Bieber, Jay-Z, and Bruno Mars. But here's...

What happens when you spend years denying who you really are because it doesn't fit the traditional success blueprint? Natasha Nurse, D&I specialist, HR professional, and co-host of the podcast Woke and Free, shares her powerful journey from veterinary school dropout to content creator, revealing why she wished she had embraced her creative side decades earlier. Her story illuminates the hidde...

What happens when a Wall Street financier gets accidentally dubbed the 'hotel expert' and ends up building a $3 billion resort empire? Robert Heller's journey from accounting graduate to gaming industry titan reveals the unexpected paths that lead to extraordinary success. As founder and CEO of Spectrum Gaming Capital, Robert has spent over 30 years navigating an industry that transformed from sus...

What happens when life accelerates your carefully crafted timeline by seven years? Kevin Jordan, founder and CEO of Kevin Jordan Coach, discovered the answer when his wife suggested he abandon his methodical transition plan and dive straight into entrepreneurship. As an executive leadership coach and strategic advisor, Kevin had spent a decade building the perfect off-ramp from his corporate caree...

A 27-year-old selling phones for $9.28 an hour asked himself one life-changing question: "Will I have more or fewer options in five years if I keep doing this?" Former Pro Boxer Ed Latimore's answer led to one of the most remarkable transformations you'll hear. From heavy drinking during his amateur boxing days to 10 years sober, from struggling with basic math to earning a physics degree, from fi...

What happens when God tells you to pivot your entire business model, even if it means losing money and followers? Dupe Aleru, founder of Davi Creative, shares the raw truth about her journey from motivational speaking to Christian content creation. When COVID canceled her 2020 speaking engagements, she heard a clear message to create content online, leading to an explosive growth from zero to 100,...

What if the financial decisions you make in your twenties matter more than anything you'll do in your fifties? Simon Brady, certified financial planner and founder of Anglia Advisors, reveals why time is your greatest weapon in financial planning and shares the surprising math that proves it. From his journey as a London trader who moved to New York "for two years" and stayed 25, Simon brings a un...

What if the same techniques CIA operatives use to recruit sources overseas are being used against you right now? Former CIA Spy Peter Warmka spent 23 years as a case officer, mastering the art of human connection and intelligence gathering in foreign countries. Now he's revealing how criminal organizations have weaponized these exact methods to breach corporate security and steal your personal dat...

What does it take to build a top 5% global podcast in just one year? Olivia reflects on the incredible journey of Achieving Success, celebrating the milestone moments that transformed a simple idea into an international platform reaching listeners across 21 countries. From the very first episode with American Ninja Warrior Chris Wachowski to breakthrough conversations that sparked global engagemen...

The moment Jen Nash told a hiring manager "that's a great start" instead of "thank you," everything changed. This former Fortune 50 consultant who worked with Adobe, IBM, and major brands just revealed the salary negotiation secrets that most people never learn - and why women are still leaving massive amounts of money on the table. She breaks down the exact research method that uncovers what you...

Behind the badge lies a mental health crisis that's claiming officers' lives at an alarming rate. Rick Bistline was one night away from becoming another statistic when alcohol, depression, and a loaded weapon converged in his darkest hour. What saved him wasn't department protocol or peer support-it was an audiobook that completely rewired how he saw humanity. Now holding a PhD and teaching the ne...

Most inventors spend years and thousands on patents before launching their first product, but Marcy McKenna took a completely different approach that industry experts said would never work. When her family faced financial crisis 12 years ago, she made three promises to herself that seemed impossible at the time, yet led to 40 successful products and a permanent spot on HSN. Her method is so unconv...

What happens when your stable engineering career becomes a revolving door of layoffs every market downturn? Brandon Jenkins lived through three oil and gas crashes before he discovered the one investment strategy that changed everything. His transition from petroleum engineer to multifamily syndication expert wasn't smooth, but the lessons he learned about vacancy risk, tenant screening, and capit...

What happens when childhood trauma meets reality TV cameras and three hours of producers asking 'Aren't you mad, LeeAnne?' Former Real Housewives of Dallas star LeeAnne Locken reveals the raw truth about growing up on carnival circuits, developing complex PTSD, and learning to separate her survival mechanisms from her adult self. She shares how she literally talks to her inner child, telling her '...

What if every rejection you've faced was actually a redirection toward something better? Jennifer Garrett, Army lawyer turned entrepreneur with seven degrees, reveals how she transformed from a Fortune 500 executive to building a movement that impacts complete strangers. Her journey from saying no to podcasting to creating 280 episodes of Move the Ball shows how changing your mind can change your...

Jeff Harnois was watching his Apple Computer colleagues get promoted while he stayed stuck, and he knew exactly why-they were in the club, and he wasn't. As the first person in his entire extended family to pursue higher education, Jeff faced a brutal reality: starting school at 25 while working full-time and raising two children meant he had to be better than everyone else just to catch up. But w...

What if the key to better focus, stronger relationships, and peak performance wasn't another productivity hack, but something you do every single night? Jalene Szuba, founder of Happiness Anchor, discovered this truth the hard way during the Beijing Olympics when she slept sitting up against a headboard, terrified of oversleeping for a critical press event. The next day, standing at the podium, wo...

What happens when every step you take could be your last, and you're forced to reset everything you thought mattered? Todd Blyleven, son of Hall of Fame pitcher Bert Blyleven, discovered the answer during the Las Vegas mass shooting when he spent eight hours running back into gunfire to save strangers. After growing up in Major League clubhouses and playing professional baseball himself, Todd thou...

What happens when a medical professional's training completely fails in the moment that matters most? Felicia Jackson, founder of CPRWrap, shares the terrifying moment when her 2-year-old son stopped breathing in the car and she-despite being CPR certified-froze completely. Her husband, a military veteran, had to step in to save their child's life, sparking Felicia's mission to create an affordabl...