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In a world where so many decisions seem like they are made for us, Michael Vlamis joins us today to break-down how to take your power back and make it by being as authentic as possible.

Michael is an actor, writer, and filmmaker currently starting in The CW’s Roswell New Mexico. He joins Olivia in today’s episode to fill us in on his hustle, the 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. The conversation also dives into mental health, dating during a pandemic, and advice for ‘staying in your own lane’ when pursuing a life true to yourself.

“My main goal in life is to get rid of every single gatekeeper there is'”.

In this episode we cover: 

• Michael shares the story of going from a collegiate baseball player to pursuing his dream of acting.
• Learning the game and making it his own – 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. 
• Michael talks about 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 for the CW’s Roswell New Mexico.
• The moment that changed everything when he took a risk during his audition. 
• The importance of doing what you love but at the same time not tying your self-worth to your work.
• Coping mechanisms that help him overcome periods of unhappiness. 
• How important it is for your mental health to focus on your happiness and inner fulfillment.
• 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.
• How to stay in your lane and stay true to yourself. 
• Michael talks about navigating the feelings of perfectionism. 
• The impact Michael hopes to make and continue to make through his work on Roswell New Mexico.
• How to navigate the fine line of saying ‘No’ or ‘Yes’ when opportunities come around (especially when fear is involved!)
• Michael fills us in on what he is currently working on and what’s next on the horizon.

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

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Reese Evans is a Mindset and Abundance Coach and creator of the YES SUPPLY™ METHOD. She is on a mission to teach the world the power of the subconscious mind and universal laws to create the life you’re meant to live. 

Reese has a knack for helping people discover their purpose and uncover their passion, and achieves this through a unique process that involves Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Hypnotherapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques Tapping, and Energy Work.

After doing Reese’s work, watching her Youtube videos, and seeing the positive change in her own life, Olivia is excited to chat with Reese in today’s episode of The Rad Livin podcast. Reese and Olivia discuss overcoming fear around money, reprograming your subconscious beliefs, and standing-tall in what you want and the ways you can answer the question, “What would you ask for if you knew the answer would be YES?”

“Just by taking one step at a time, making mistakes, and doing it messy… it was from taking those steps that I was able to see further along on the path that I was meant to walk on.” 

– Reese Evans

In this episode we cover: 

• Reese walks us through her personal journey and how a simple blog led to the creation of the YES SUPPLY™ METHOD.
• The importance of reprogramming your subconscious mind to create a life that is abundant. 
• Why following your heart and intuition is so important. 
• Why connection is more important than perfection. 
• Limiting beliefs around money and their link to old generational thought patterns. 
• Techniques you can use to reprogram your subconscious mind.
• Examples of positive money affirmations and advice on how and when to say them.
• Why it’s your duty to make money by doing something that you love and you know you are good at.
• Reese reminds us that there is “no one rule for success”. 
• Spiritual laws of the universe and how Reese utilizes them in her life. 
• How most people are using their most powerful tools — mind and imagination — against them.
• A simple question to ask yourself when you are not feeling abundant.
• Scripting methods and how gratitude forms such an important role in the scripting process.
• Why having a clear goal and sending specific information to the universe is an important part of the manifestation process.
• Why you should never say to yourself, “I want to get out of debt” and what you should rather say instead.
• Reese shares her vision and the impact she ultimately hopes to achieve.

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 are 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.
• If you haven’t yet read the classic, Think Grow Rich, it is available for purchase on Amazon.

Connect with Reese:

Instagram: @yessupply

Website: yessupply.co

Connect with Olivia:

Instagram: DontTellSummer

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Sam Parr is the epitome of what it means to be an entrepreneur. He started his first company at the young age of 20 and has since launched and sold multiple companies. He is the founder of one of the fastest-growing media companies in America, The Hustle, and the creator of the popular business conference, Hustle Con. He is also a co-host on the My First Million podcast. A firm believer in adopting a balanced approach to life and having a ton of fun along the way, Sam is an entrepreneurial force to be reckoned with. In today’s episode, Sam walks us through his journey of entrepreneurship, building a cult-following and engaged community, bootstrapping business, and advice for creating a holistic approach to life where you can be successful and enjoy the journey along the way.

“The fun part about business is… it’s not really the money that’s cool. It’s the fact that you dreamt up something and it’s actually being pulled off.” 

– Sam Parr

In this episode we cover: 

• Sam walks us through his entrepreneurial journey and how it all began.
• How Mike Wolfe, host of American Pickers, was the catalyst for the launch of Sam’s first business.
• Sam’s life motto when facing a setback.
• Sam fills us in on how he started Hustle Con and what it is all about.
• What spurred Sam to travel across America on his motorcycle and the insights he gained from his travels.
• Sam shares about the business model behind  The Hustle. 
• How Sam grew The Hustle’s email list to over 1.5 million subscribers.
• Sam speaks to transparency and helping other people succeed in business.
• How Sam’s fascination with history and his knack for research led to the creation of Trends.
• The power of community and how to build a strong one.
• How Sam connected with the founders of some of the biggest and most successful companies — something Sam believes might not be readily available in 50 years.
• Sam’s advice for what to do when you don’t receive a response from a cold email.
• Advice for someone who wants to start their own company but does not have any funding.
• Sam fills us in on his balanced approach to life and what is most important to him.
• Sam’s ultimate goal and vision with The Hustle
• How to grow a successful business and enjoy the journey along the way.
• An important thing to note when starting something for the first time.

Resources from this episode:

• For FREE business and tech news in 5 minutes or less, subscribe to The Hustle. 
• Expand your network and discover the next big business idea before it explodes by joining the Trends community. It will cost you $1 to join and then $300 per year thereafter.
• You can listen to the My First Million podcast on Apple Podcasts, Castro, or Spotify.
• Book mentioned: Autobiography of John Rockefeller

Connect with Sam:

Twitter: @theSamParr

Website: The Hustle

The Hustle’s Instagram: @thehustledaily

Connect with Olivia:

Instagram: @DontTellSummer

Website: DontTellSummer

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Welcome to the first episode of The Rad Livin! The Rad Livin is 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.

Have you ever felt the pull to go somewhere and do something that feels so authentic to your heart? Author & Entrepreneur Riley Costello joins Olivia in today’s episode to share about her journey of taking risks, writing her best-selling book Waiting at Haydens, and creating a deep belief in herself that allows her to go for dreams that may be different from the world around her. She is passionate about following her own unique path in life and in love, and encourages others to do the same. 

“I’m going to take the risk on myself and I’m going to figure out a way to bring this to life.” – Riley Costello

In this episode we cover: 

• Riley talks about experiencing this pull to do something different as a freshman in college.
• Navigating fear when pursuing your dreams and how following your gut is so important.
• Riley talks about confidence and shares an important question she asks herself before pursuing something different.
• The importance of aligning yourself with what excites you and not being afraid of doing something that has never been done before. 
• How things tend to fall into place when pursuing something that is from the heart.
• Riley speaks to the importance of commitment.
• Riley talks about her writing style and her motive behind writing Waiting at Hayden’s.
• Believing in yourself, your dreams, and love in the modern age. 
• Riley walks us through her writing process.
• How to find a dream that you are NOT going to give up on.
• Riley talks about the unique process of self-publishing Waiting at Hayden’s and how it led to the creation of a unique reading experience called shopfiction™.
• Riley shares all the positive things that were attracted to her life during her unique writing journey.
• The magic behind creating something that is positive for everyone involved.
• What to do if you want to do something different and follow your heart, but are not sure if it’s going to work out. 
• Advice on what to do when you find yourself veering off your path in the pursuit of your dreams. 
• The one question Riley wishes everyone would ask themselves. Hint: it’s the same question Riley asks herself before embarking on something new.

Resources:

• You can grab your copy of Waiting at Hayden’s anywhere books are sold or you can purchase it on sale through Amazon.
• To learn more about shopfiction™ read this blog post by Riley.

Connect with Riley:

Instagram: @rileycostello

Website: Sincerely, Riley

Connect with Olivia:

Instagram: @dontttellsummer

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