Have you ever felt like life's obstacles are blocking your path to success? Imagine if those very challenges were the stepping stones to achieving your dreams. In the world of entrepreneurship, resilience isn't just a trait—it's your superpower.

In this episode of "Hawke Talk," we feature Oliver Trevena, who shares his remarkable journey from a challenging upbringing in South London to becoming a successful actor, TV host, and entrepreneur. Trust me, you won't want to miss this one.

Oliver opens up about his early passion for the arts, ignited by his mother, and candidly discusses the tough times he faced, including bullying and a traumatic attack at 18. He shares his healing journey, exploring various therapeutic methods, and how he transitioned from acting to TV hosting and, ultimately, entrepreneurship. Co-founding the health drink brand Cali Water with Vanessa Hudgens, Oliver emphasizes the importance of resilience, persistence, and self-belief in overcoming challenges and achieving success.

Oliver’s story offers valuable lessons and actionable advice for anyone pursuing their dreams despite facing adversity. Tune in now to be inspired!

In this episode: 

(00:22 ) Oliver Trevena's upbringing and early interest in the arts

(06:45 ) Traumatic attack and its aftermath

(09:11 ) Uncovering and dealing with trauma

(14:28 ) Transition to TV hosting

(16:13 ) Acting ambitions and challenges

(20:26 ) Struggles with mental health and addiction

(26:02 ) Importance of  believing in self and persistence

(27:18 ) Transition to acting and persistence

(27:46 ) Oliver's experience filming "The Rising Hawk" in Ukraine

(29:57 ) Investing and business ventures

(35:05 ) The challenges of launching a beverage brand, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic

(38:06 ) Oliver's belief in persistence

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About Our Guest

Oliver Trevena, born and raised in East Sussex, England, is a TV host, actor, and passionate advocate for the performing arts. His career began early, starring in William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at just four years old. Under the guidance of manager Dick Scott, Oliver transitioned to the US at 20, entering the music industry as Oil de Oliva-T. After returning to acting, he appeared in films like The Long Road (2008) and Ready? OK! (2008), and TV shows, including The Good Guys and Leverage. Oliver has hosted Young Hollywood since 2007, models for brands like Allsaints, and supports Not For Sale against human trafficking.

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