Achieving Success
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Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin

Redefining what it really means to win in life, business, and beyond. Hosted by TEDx speaker, author, and former New York Football Giants PR pro Olivia Atkin, this globally listened-to show, heard across all seven continents, takes you inside the pivots, pressure, and breakthroughs of celebrities, athletes, entrepreneurs, and everyday leaders. Each episode is a reminder that there's no single path to success, only your own.

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Ep. 192

Ep. 192 How The 3 Level 'If You Really Knew Me' Exercise Ditches Elevator Pitches with April Bell

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

June 30, 2026Listen →
Ep. 191

Ep. 191 The $18 Million Dollar Mistake That Saved His Business with Scott Buell

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 c

June 23, 2026Listen →
Ep. 190

Ep. 190 Why Podcasting Is Both A Gift And A Responsibility: The Truth About Your Voice's Impact

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 abo

June 16, 2026Listen →
Ep. 189

Ep. 189 Why He Stopped Cold Calling And Hit 4x His Quota Instead with Ronald Bolden Jr.

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

June 9, 2026Listen →
Ep. 188

Ep. 188 From BMX To NCIS To Changing Hollywood's Disability Narrative with Actor Kurt Yaeger

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

June 2, 2026Listen →
Ep. 187

Ep. 187 From To-Do To Get-To: How Your Body Signals Business Misalignment with Sunita Kumar

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 o

May 26, 2026Listen →
Ep. 186

Ep. 186 How Real Connection Creates Unexpected Opportunities In Business And Podcasting

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

May 19, 2026Listen →
Ep. 185

Ep. 185 Why Mental Health Law Saves Lives: From Prosecutor To Family Advocate with Mark Astor

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 t

May 12, 2026Listen →
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