Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin

What four words would you use to define success? Not what your parents expect, not what social media projects, but your own, unfiltered answer. Olivia Atkin posed this exact question to 40 people connected to the podcast to celebrate four years of Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin, and what came back was far more revealing than anyone anticipated. The most common words weren't money or status, and the patterns that emerged quietly challenge everything we assume about what people are actually chasing.Some people gave four perfectly chosen words. Others bent the rules entirely, and their answers turned out to be just as meaningful. Olivia walks through the results round by round, uncovering what happens when the same word means completely different things to different people, and why that matters more than most of us realize. By the end, she shares her own four words and asks a question that might make you rethink the ones you started with. This episode is an anniversary worth marking, and a conversation worth having with someone you trust.Want to grow your podcast, land more guest appearances, and save hours every week? The Podcast Growth Partner helps podcasters, guests, and podcast teams create stronger content, prepare smarter, and grow strategically.Start your free 30-day trial: PodcastGrowthPartner.comWant personalized podcast strategy support? Book a free clarity call: MeetwithOlivia.me Connect with Olivia Atkin & Achieving Success:Website: Achieving-Success.comFacebook Community: The Podcaster’s Powerhouse Community For Business OwnersFacebook: Olivia Atkin | Achieving SuccessLinkedIn: Olivia Atkin | Achieving SuccessInstagram: @_achievingsuccessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/achieving-success-with-olivia-atkin--5743662/support.

What if 100 feet could destroy everything you've built? Kettia Ming discovered this harsh reality when her seven-figure childcare empire, which she scaled from her basement to four Manhattan locations, came crashing down due to a surveyor's measurement she never knew she needed. Her story reveals the devastating gap between common sense distance measurement and legal terms like "as the crow flies" - a distinction that cost her everything and launched a brutal corporate legal battle. Through bankruptcy, personal upheaval, and complete life reconstruction, Kettia learned that success isn't just about building - sometimes it's about surviving the wrecking ball. Her journey from childcare entrepreneur to nonprofit executive, where she grew Black Theatre United's budget from under $200K to $1.5 million in three years, proves that resilience can reshape any story. In this raw conversation, she shares the philosophy that carried her through: "run the mile you're in" - a framework for staying present when everything falls apart.Want to grow your podcast, land more guest appearances, and save hours every week? The Podcast Growth Partner helps podcasters, guests, and podcast teams create stronger content, prepare smarter, and grow strategically.Start your free 3-day trial: PodcastGrowthPartner.comWant personalized podcast strategy support? Book a free clarity call: MeetwithOlivia.me Connect with Olivia Atkin & Achieving Success:Website: Achieving-Success.comFacebook Community: The Podcaster’s Powerhouse Community For Business OwnersFacebook: Olivia Atkin | Achieving SuccessLinkedIn: Olivia Atkin | Achieving SuccessInstagram: @_achievingsuccessConnect with Kettia Ming: Website: kettiaming.comEmail: [email protected]: kettiamingFacebook: kettia.mingInstagram: kettiaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/achieving-success-with-olivia-atkin--5743662/support.

What if everything you've been told about success is keeping you from actually achieving it? Olivia exposes the truth behind those seven-figure business promises flooding your feed and reveals why she deliberately walked away from that path twice. After leaving professional sports and then a prestigious role at Lockheed Martin, she discovered something most entrepreneurs never talk about - the revenue number that actually creates freedom isn't what you think. She shares the exact moment she realized the sponsored ads promising quick millions weren't showing the full picture, and why her $420K-$600K business model delivers more fulfillment than any seven-figure operation ever could.Inside this raw conversation, you'll uncover the three story types that make people remember you years later, the simple four-word framework that transforms how you share experiences, and the questions that create those 'no one has ever asked me that' moments in any conversation. This isn't about lowering the bar - it's about rewriting the entire definition of what success actually means.Want to grow your podcast, land more guest appearances, and save hours every week? The Podcast Growth Partner helps podcasters, guests, and podcast teams create stronger content, prepare smarter, and grow strategically.Start your free 3-day trial: PodcastGrowthPartner.comWant personalized podcast strategy support? Book a free clarity call: MeetwithOlivia.me Connect with Olivia Atkin & Achieving Success:Website: Achieving-Success.comFacebook Community: The Podcaster’s Powerhouse Community For Business OwnersFacebook: Olivia Atkin | Achieving SuccessLinkedIn: Olivia Atkin | Achieving SuccessInstagram: @_achievingsuccessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/achieving-success-with-olivia-atkin--5743662/support.

What if giving strategically could transform your impact without requiring a single dollar from your bank account? Richard Peck, founder of The Philanthropy Guy, reveals how time, connections, and intentionality often create more meaningful change than money alone. Through his two decades of philanthropic expertise, Richard shares the exact values exercise he uses with families and corporations to discover their authentic giving strategy, moving far beyond the guilt-driven check-the-box mentality that leaves most people feeling empty.This conversation takes an unexpected turn when Richard and Olivia explore how business networking, podcast guesting, and even social media engagement are actually forms of strategic giving. You'll discover why Richard gives platelets every two months as part of his life-saving strategy, how Olivia sold 300 raffle tickets by never over-asking her network, and the specific warning signs that someone is treating you like a "black hole of need." Richard's approach to generous exclusion and intentional relationship building will shift how you think about showing up for others while protecting your own energy and reputation.Want to grow your podcast, land more guest appearances, and save hours every week? The Podcast Growth Partner helps podcasters, guests, and podcast teams create stronger content, prepare smarter, and grow strategically.Start your free 3-day trial: PodcastGrowthPartner.comWant personalized podcast strategy support? Book a free clarity call: MeetwithOlivia.me Connect with Olivia Atkin & Achieving Success:Website: Achieving-Success.comFacebook Community: The Podcaster’s Powerhouse Community For Business OwnersFacebook: Olivia Atkin | Achieving SuccessLinkedIn: Olivia Atkin | Achieving SuccessInstagram: @_achievingsuccessConnect with Richard Peck: Website: thephilanthropyguy.comEmail: [email protected]: richard-peckPodcast: Money To GiveBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/achieving-success-with-olivia-atkin--5743662/support.

What happens when a competitive hockey player trades the ice for the screen? Actor Michael William Freeman reveals how his athletic background became his secret weapon in Hollywood, from landing his breakout role as Blake Sarno in Fear the Walking Dead to navigating the intense physical and emotional demands of long-form television. His journey from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts to shooting in the mountains of Mexico offers a fascinating look at how the discipline of sports translates directly into the craft of acting. Michael shares why he approaches every role with the same intensity, whether it's a major Netflix series like Pulse or a small independent film, and how the daily practice mentality from hockey helped him build resilience in an industry where hearing 'no' is the norm. His insights on staying focused on set, maintaining character over extended filming periods, and finding value in every opportunity reveal a methodical approach to creative success that goes far beyond natural talent.Want to grow your podcast, land more guest appearances, and save hours every week? The Podcast Growth Partner helps podcasters, guests, and podcast teams create stronger content, prepare smarter, and grow strategically.Start your free 3-day trial: PodcastGrowthPartner.comWant personalized podcast strategy support? Book a free clarity call: MeetwithOlivia.me Connect with Olivia Atkin & Achieving Success:Website: Achieving-Success.comFacebook Community: The Podcaster’s Powerhouse Community For Business OwnersFacebook: Olivia Atkin | Achieving SuccessLinkedIn: Olivia Atkin | Achieving SuccessInstagram: @_achievingsuccessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/achieving-success-with-olivia-atkin--5743662/support.