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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May 5, 2026 • 51 mins
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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April 28, 2026 • 56 mins
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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April 21, 2026 • 11 mins
Nobody tells you that the business you start might not be the business you're meant to build long-term. When Olivia Akin's podcast exploded to eight countries in 30 days, her audience revealed something that changed everything about her direction. They weren't asking for what she thought she was an expert in at all. Instead, they were demanding insights she never planned to share, forcing her into a complete pivot that would either...
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April 14, 2026 • 52 mins
What happens when you think you know why your sales are stalling, but you're completely wrong about the root cause? Phil Whitebloom, who's generated over $1.5 billion in sales throughout his career, reveals the shocking truth about why most CEOs and entrepreneurs misdiagnose their sales problems. Through decades of real-world experience, including his time as VP of Sales at Sony Electronics, Phil has discovered that the issue is ra...
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What would you do if you had no clear path forward and then made a decision that most people would never even consider? At 21 years old, Ruben Gonzalez chose to pursue luge with zero experience, stepping into one of the most physically demanding and high-risk sports in the world. But what started as an unconventional decision quickly became a powerful lesson in belief, resilience, and redefining what success actually looks like. Th...
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March 31, 2026 • 50 mins
What if everything you've been taught about success and working hours was holding you back? Arliss Dudley-Cash, founder of Soullutions LLC, shares how her journey from forensic pathologist to business mentor revealed a powerful truth: sustainable success comes from aligning your work with your authentic self, not from grinding yourself down.
Through candid conversation, Arliss reveals the exact tools and mindset shifts that transfor...
Through candid conversation, Arliss reveals the exact tools and mindset shifts that transfor...
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Most entrepreneurs are taught to chase revenue but what if that mindset is actually what’s holding your business back? In this episode, Jeff Harnois shares the powerful shift that transformed not only how he defines success, but how he scales it. As the founder of iBridge, Jeff reveals why creating real value not just closing deals is the foundation for sustainable growth, stronger client relationships, and long-term business succe...
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March 17, 2026 • 7 mins
Many podcasters believe the only way to make money from their show is by landing sponsorships. But what if that belief is actually holding your podcast back? The reality is that sponsorships are only one small piece of the monetization puzzle and often not the most powerful one. In this solo episode, Olivia Atkin pulls back the curtain on the real ways podcasts generate revenue, sharing the exact strategies that helped her show beg...
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March 10, 2026 • 47 mins
What actually makes a company culture work and how do you know if you're truly in the right one? In this episode of Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin, Olivia sits down with Matthew Person, founder of Town Square Advisors and creator of the Square Management System, to explore what alignment inside an organization really looks like. Too often, “culture” and “alignment” are treated as buzzwords, but Matthew explains why they should...
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What does success really look like when you strip away perfection, comparison, and external validation? In this powerful conversation, Actor Ryan Robbins shares the journey behind his evolution from experiencing homelessness to building an award-winning career in Hollywood and how redefining success changed everything. Together, we unpack the pressure of comparison, the danger of bringing a “dark cloud” into the room, and why letti...
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February 24, 2026 • 41 mins
Supply chain certifications are often seen as a credential a line on a resume or a box to check. But what if the real transformation isn’t the certificate itself, but who you become in the process? In this episode, Maryanne Ross, founder of Supply Chain Mavens, shares how certifications like CPIM and CSCP do far more than validate knowledge they reshape how professionals think, lead, and show up in their organizations.
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February 17, 2026 • 7 mins
Most entrepreneurs are chasing visibility the hard way posting more, creating more, pushing more while completely overlooking one of the fastest ways to build authority and real relationships. What if the smartest growth strategy isn’t launching something new… but stepping into someone else’s space strategically? In this solo episode, Olivia pulls back the curtain on why being a podcast guest isn’t just about exposure it’s about bo...
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February 10, 2026 • 45 mins
What if sharing your big idea too early could quietly cost you everything you’re building? In this episode, Olivia sits down with patent attorney Austin Bonderer to unpack the mindset every founder needs before talking about their innovation. With experience securing over 700 U.S. patents, Austin breaks down what patents really are, why timing matters more than most entrepreneurs realize, and the costly mistakes he sees founders ma...
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February 3, 2026 • 57 mins
In this episode of Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin, Olivia sits down with former NFL player Paul Perkins to explore what it really looks like to reinvent yourself when the game you built your identity around comes to an end. From his years in the NFL playing for multiple teams and navigating constant transitions to redefining success beyond the playbook, Paul shares honest reflections on identity, loyalty, relationships, and st...
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January 27, 2026 • 46 mins
What does it take to lead when the mission that defined a generation must come to an end? In this powerful episode of Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin, Olivia sits down with Dorothy Rasco, a former senior leader at NASA whose career helped guide one of the most complex and emotional transitions in spaceflight history the retirement of the Space Shuttle program. This conversation goes far beyond aerospace, revealing what leadersh...
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January 20, 2026 • 8 mins
Most people don’t fail at podcasting they never actually start. In this solo episode of Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin, Olivia breaks down the real difference between wanting a podcast and having one, and why the next 90 days matter more than the next five years of planning. If you’ve been sitting on an idea, waiting to feel ready, or telling yourself you’ll start “when things slow down,” this episode is your wake-up call.
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January 13, 2026 • 51 mins
We tell ourselves we’re “just busy,” “just checking one thing,” or “just staying connected.” But what if our constant pull toward our phones isn’t about productivity or distraction at all what if it’s about avoiding ourselves? In this episode of Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin, Olivia sits down with Eddie Truong, founder of ERA Coaching, to unpack the hidden reasons high achievers struggle with stillness, rest, and presence eve...
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Success doesn’t always look like momentum, noise, or constant visibility. Sometimes, it looks like presence, self-trust, and the quiet choices no one else sees. In this episode of Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin, Olivia sits down with actress Sofie Kane for a grounded and deeply human conversation about what it really takes to build a meaningful career without disconnecting from yourself along the way. From redefining success t...
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December 30, 2025 • 47 mins
What if saying no to big opportunities was the very thing that moved your life forward? In this powerful episode, Neeraja Ganesh shares the untold story behind her bold decision to walk away from a high-level corporate career not for burnout or backlash, but to stay aligned with what mattered most. Through honest reflection and raw storytelling, she reveals how intentionally slowing down led to an entirely new path: one fueled by p...
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December 23, 2025 • 45 mins
Nightlife safety isn’t about big egos or brute strength it’s about psychology, presence, and the human connection happening at the door. In this powerful episode of Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin, Rick Bistline returns to uncover the unseen world behind security work. He breaks down why the industry is shifting from “bouncer culture” to emotionally intelligent leadership, how mental health impacts every decision made in high-p...
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