9 episodes

Welcome to The Rad Livin! A podcast dedicated to helping you to overcome fear, be yourself, and do what you love. Hosted by Olivia O’Connor, we have conversations with guests who are pursuing their own path from founders, authors, creatives, actors, wellness leaders, and relationship experts. This is a space for you to feel free, be supported, and connect with the dreams that are in your heart. We hope you enjoy + Subscribe. @donttellsummer

The Rad Livin Olivia O'Connor

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    • 5.0 • 38 Ratings

Welcome to The Rad Livin! A podcast dedicated to helping you to overcome fear, be yourself, and do what you love. Hosted by Olivia O’Connor, we have conversations with guests who are pursuing their own path from founders, authors, creatives, actors, wellness leaders, and relationship experts. This is a space for you to feel free, be supported, and connect with the dreams that are in your heart. We hope you enjoy + Subscribe. @donttellsummer

    Your Version of The Dream with Elliott Lyons Co-Founder of The Farm Folk

    Your Version of The Dream with Elliott Lyons Co-Founder of The Farm Folk

    In the season 1 finale episode, Olivia is joined by Elliott Lyons, Co-Founder of The Farm Folk. Elliott opens up about his process of going from getting paid to travel the world, 'living the dream’, to letting it all go to pursue a more authentic lifestyle and career path. He shares his journey of letting go of old identities, the evolution of his passions and how they evolved into starting the online organic grocery store, The Farm Folk. Whether you have a dream sitting in your heart, or are searching for the clarity that will propel you forward, this episode is for you.
    In this episode we talk about:
    Elliott’s journey of traveling the world as part of The Neverland Boys, a content creation business and lifestyle dedicated to following their eternal youth and documenting the journey. Letting go of ‘the dream’ so that he could pursue what was actually aligned for him. 'Connecting the dots' along the way and seeing how each step took him closer to where he is now. Discovering his passion for farming and organic food. The process he went through of owning who he is, letting go of an old identity, and being himself.  Starting The Farm Folk and being an essential business during the pandemic. Content, strategy and why having fun leads to authentic community growth and business success. Elliott’s tips for pursuing your passions, creating a brand that’s meaningful and has a positive impact on your own life and in your community. Resources:
    Connect with Elliott @elliotttlyons
    Connect with @thefarmfolk 
    For good food + good vibes check out The Farm Folk. 
    Book mentioned: The 4-hour Work Week by Tim Ferris
    Connect with Olivia @donttellsummer

    • 51 min
    Healer Within, New Beginnings, Working with the Moon with Olivia Hemsptead

    Healer Within, New Beginnings, Working with the Moon with Olivia Hemsptead

    London-native, Olivia Hempstead, joins us today in a magical episode. Olivia shares her journey of leaving a career and industry that didn’t light up her soul to travel the world. After traveling for years, discovering the healer within, she felt called to find home and plant the seeds of her life, community, and calling. In this episode, we talk about the healer within, new beginnings, working with the moon to let go of the old and call in the new, and how to honor yourself and your journey.
    In this episode we cover:
    Discovering the healer within. Olivia’s Journey of leaving a career and industry that didn’t light up her soul to travel the world. Shadow work, illuminating the light, and Saturn Return. Feeling a call to find home and plant seeds. Working with the new moon and full moon to let go of the old and call in the new. The human journey and how it’s non-linear. New beginnings, letting go of old projects and putting yourself first. Olivia O opens up about her experience at Olivia H’s full moon ceremony in London (hint - it changed the course of her direction). Working with nature + finding the magic in every day life. Aligning with yourself and creating a business that feels more like a calling than a ‘cookie cutter’ version of what you’ve seen done. Olivia’s new project, The Enchanted Space. Resources:
    For Enchanted Guidance, Botanical Magik, and to learn more about Olivia Hempstead head to The Enchanted Space. 
    Connect with Olivia Hempstead on Instagram @theenchantedspace
    Connect with host Olivia O’Connor @donttellsummer

    • 1 hr
    Starting a Cause, The Peace Bus with Kwabi Amoah-Forson

    Starting a Cause, The Peace Bus with Kwabi Amoah-Forson

    Ever wanted to start a cause or do something to promote positive change? In today’s episode, Olivia is joined by Kwabi Amoah-Forson, Founder of The Peace Bus. The Peace Bus is a humanitarian aid organization and kid’s TV show dedicated to educating and promoting peace. Whether it's delivering socks to the homeless, feeding families in need, or educating children on the importance of kindness, Kwabi is a leader of peace and positivity. Kwabi shares his journey of starting The Peace Bus, how to create peace in our own lives and communities, and the steps he took to bring his vision to life.
    In this episode we cover: 
    + The beginnings and inspiration behind The Peace Bus.
    + How Kwabi and The Peace Bus were able to help his community in the midst of the global pandemic.

    + Universal themes of peace and what peace means to us as individuals and a collective.
    + Why implementing peace talks should be a vital part of the education system.

    + What we can do to bring more peace into our own lives and into our communities.

    + How to start your own movement or positive initiative.

    + How you can go about reaching out to like-minded people.

    + Tips on how to build and grow an authentic community.

    Resources from this episode:
    If you want to become a Patreon of The Peace Bus and help create The Peace Bus TV Show click HERE to donate.
    To learn more about The Peace Bus TV show visit The Peace Bus Facebook page.
    For more information on peace literacy go to paulkchappell.com.
    If you’re curious about #vanlife and the community check it out at @vanlifediaries
    Connect with Kwabi:
    Instagram: @thepeacebus
    Facebook: @thepeacebusorg
    Website: thepeacebus.org
    Connect with Olivia:
    Instagram: @DontTellSummer

    • 40 min
    Taking Your Power Back with Michael Vlamis

    Taking Your Power Back with Michael Vlamis

    Actor, writer, filmmaker, Michael Vlamis, joins us today to break-down how to take your power back and make it by being as authentic as possible.
    Michael shares stories of the hustle, highs and lows of going for a dream, and learning life’s lessons (like a breakup) and how that catapulted Michael into being the most authentic and 'care free' version of himself, leading to booking a lead role on The CW's Roswell New Mexico. The conversation also dives into mental health, dating during a pandemic, and advice for ‘staying in your own lane’ when pursuing a path true to yourself.
    In this episode we cover:
    +The unique ways that Michael took his power back to make it in a tough industry. 
    +The struggles of the highs and lows of pursuing your dream and how Michael overcame it.  +How a breakup was the catalyst for becoming his most authentic self in life and on the screen. + Michael walks us through the audition process for the CW's Roswell New Mexico and the risk he took that changed everything. + The importance of doing what you love, but not tying your self-worth to your work. +Coping mechanisms that help him overcome periods of unhappiness. + How meditation can be helpful in offsetting fear during times of uncertainty.
    + Advice to someone who wants to be their authentic selves and live a fully expressed version of themselves.
    + Dating during a pandemic. 
    + How to stay in your lane and stay true to yourself. 
    + Navigating the feelings of perfectionism. 
     
    Resources from this episode: Watch Roswell New Mexico now on Netflix.  For simple guided meditations, check out conniechapman.com Purely Being Guided Meditations and headpace.com. To watch Michael’s seriously funny Sun Bum prank, click here. Some of Michael’s favorite current reads: A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle Martin Scorsese: Interviews by Peter Brunette  
    Connect with Michael: 
    Instagram: @michaelvlamis
    Twitter: @michaelvlamis
    Facebook: @michaelvlamisactor
    Website: michaelvlamis.com
    Connect with Olivia: Instagram: @DontTellSummer
     

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Dating, Relationships and Self-Worth with Amanda Blair

    Dating, Relationships and Self-Worth with Amanda Blair

    Olivia is joined by Relationship and Manifestation Expert, Amanda Blair. They’ll be deep-diving into relationships, dating, attachment theory, manifesting a partner, and creating a healthy relationship not only with a partner but with yourself. 
    In this episode we cover: 
    + Amanda’s healing journey that led her to become a relationship and manifestation coach.
    +Attachment theory and the four different attachment styles.
    +Amanda speaks to that feeling of ‘I need to be perfect in order to be loved’ and how to navigate the fear of failure in a relationship.
    +How Amanda helps her clients reprogram their subconscious mind to manifest the things they desire. 
    +Best and worst practices when writing a list for the type of partner you want.
    +Amanda speaks to online dating and dispels the negative connotations attached to finding a partner through a dating app versus finding a partner organically. 
    +Red flags that might signal someone is emotionally unavailable.
    +Why it's important to be strong in your own foundation before manifesting a relationship with a partner.
    +Why the work you do on yourself is such a beautiful thing for you but also for the greater good of society.
    +How to navigate the point in a relationship when we should ask a potential partner what they are looking for.
    +How to build a more solid foundation with yourself. 
     
    Resources from this episode:
    For 1:1 coaching sessions with Amanda or another certified coach click HERE. If you want to learn more about attachment theory go to amandablair.org. If you want to explore the various ways you can start manifesting the life of your dreams go to tobemagnetic.com. You will find more information about the Pathway Membership, a la carte workshops, and the Expanded podcast. Connect with Amanda:
    Instagram: @xoamandablair
    Website: amandablair.org
     
    Connect with Olivia:
    Instagram: @DontTellSummer
    Website: DontTellSummer
     
     

    • 55 min
    Money Mindset, Overcoming Limiting Beliefs + Abundance in Your Dream Career with Reese Evans

    Money Mindset, Overcoming Limiting Beliefs + Abundance in Your Dream Career with Reese Evans

    Do you desire to make money + be abundantly successful while pursuing your passions? In today’s episode, we sit down with Reese Evans, Mindset and Abundance Coach. Reese walks us through subconscious reprograming, overcoming fears and limiting beliefs, and stepping into our power when it comes to making money by doing what we love. 
    In this episode: 
    + Reese walks us through her personal journey and how it lead to the creation of the YES SUPPLY™ METHOD.
    + The importance of reprogramming your subconscious mind to create a life that is abundant. 
    + Limiting beliefs around money and their link to old generational thought patterns. 
    + Tools for reprograming your subconscious around making money.
    + Why it's your duty to make money by doing something that you love.
    + Scripting methods and how gratitude forms an important role in the scripting process.
    +Why having a clear goal is an important part of the manifestation process.
    Resources from this episode:
    + For a bunch of FREE content on the subconscious mind head over to The Yes Supply Show on YouTube.
    + If you're interested in becoming a mindset coach, Reese has a FREE masterclass that will show you the five steps to creating a successful online coaching business. Click HERE for more information.
    + You can subscribe to Reese’s newsletter by heading over to her blog.
    + Book mentioned: Think Grow Rich, available on Amazon.
    Connect with Reese:
    Instagram: @yessupply
    Website: yessupply.co
    Connect with Olivia:
    Instagram: @DontTellSummer
     
    If you like today’s episode, be sure to Subscribe and leave a review.
     

    • 55 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
38 Ratings

38 Ratings

C Dionne ,

New fave podcast!

I’m loving this podcast so much! Olivia is amazing and I can’t stop listening. This is honestly my new fave podcast! Amazing guests, stories, insights and more.

Shannios ,

Yes!

Love Liv and everything she is all about ☀️☀️🙃

inspiredem ,

Simply rad

Grab your coffee or tea and get ready to be inspired. Liv is down to earth, curious and positive - you just can’t help but enjoy listening to the conversations she has with her guests. Excited to hear more episodes to come!

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