Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin

Ep. 187 From To-Do To Get-To: How Your Body Signals Business Misalignment with Sunita Kumar

What happens when getting a client order feels like a burden instead of a celebration? Business strategist Sunita Kumar shares the exact moment she knew her successful health product business had to end-despite still making money. Her story reveals how our bodies send us signals long before our minds catch up, and why pushing through friction isn't always the answer. Sunita brings a unique blend of Cornell engineering, MBA credentials, and human design expertise to help seasoned entrepreneurs recognize when they're operating from an outdated identity versus their authentic design. This conversation dives deep into the difference between effort that energizes and effort that drains, exploring why so many entrepreneurs get trapped in business models that work on paper but feel misaligned in practice. You'll discover Sunita's framework for recognizing when you're in a 'to-do versus get-to' mindset, her 48-hour rule for avoiding shiny object syndrome, and how she helps clients experience what she calls 'clarity that feels like an exhale.' Whether you're questioning your current path or feeling stuck despite doing all the right things, this episode offers a fresh perspective on building a business that truly fits how you're designed to operate. 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.com [https://podcastgrowthpartner.com/] Want personalized podcast strategy support? Book a free clarity call: MeetwithOlivia.me [http://meetwitholivia.me/] Connect with Olivia Atkin & Achieving Success: Website: Achieving-Success.com [https://achieving-success.com/] Facebook Community: The Podcaster’s Powerhouse Community For Business Owners [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepodcastpowerhousecommunity] Facebook: Olivia Atkin [https://www.facebook.com/olivia.atkin.3/] | Achieving Success [https://www.facebook.com/AchievingSuccess0] LinkedIn: Olivia Atkin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviaatkin/] | Achieving Success [https://www.linkedin.com/company/achieving-success-llc/] Instagram: @_achievingsuccess [https://www.instagram.com/_achievingsuccess/] Connect with Sunita Kumar: Website: linktr.ee/iamsunitakumar [https://linktr.ee/iamsunitakumar] Podcast:  Clear Signal: Unfiltered Business Clarity for Entrepreneurs Done With the Noise [https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/clear-signal-unfiltered-business-clarity-f9mBv6D5oeG/] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/achieving-success-with-olivia-atkin--5743662/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/achieving-success-with-olivia-atkin--5743662/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Ep. 186 How Real Connection Creates Unexpected Opportunities In Business And Podcasting

What happens when a guest who's been interviewed dozens of times looks you in the eye and says, 'I've never shared that before'? Olivia reveals the moment that reminded her why authentic connection trumps perfect questions every single time. From celebrities to business leaders, she's heard this line more than she can count, and it's taught her something powerful about creating spaces where people feel truly seen and heard. This isn't about having the best equipment or the most polished interview style-it's about showing up with presence and curiosity that gives others permission to drop their walls. Discover how Olivia went from a high school student watching TED talks to giving her own TEDx presentation eight weeks after being discovered through her podcast. She shares the three-step framework she uses to build genuine connections that drive real growth, including why she had to end a close friendship to create space for relationships that truly aligned with her values. You'll learn why connection is a muscle that gets stronger with intentional practice, and how leading with authenticity over highlight reels creates opportunities you never saw coming. 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.com [https://podcastgrowthpartner.com/] Want personalized podcast strategy support? Book a free clarity call: MeetwithOlivia.me [http://meetwitholivia.me/] Connect with Olivia Atkin & Achieving Success: Website: Achieving-Success.com [https://achieving-success.com/] Facebook Community: The Podcaster’s Powerhouse Community For Business Owners [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepodcastpowerhousecommunity] Facebook: Olivia Atkin [https://www.facebook.com/olivia.atkin.3/] | Achieving Success [https://www.facebook.com/AchievingSuccess0] LinkedIn: Olivia Atkin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviaatkin/] | Achieving Success [https://www.linkedin.com/company/achieving-success-llc/] Instagram: @_achievingsuccess [https://www.instagram.com/_achievingsuccess/] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/achieving-success-with-olivia-atkin--5743662/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/achieving-success-with-olivia-atkin--5743662/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Ep. 185 Why Mental Health Law Saves Lives: From Prosecutor To Family Advocate with Mark Astor

What happens when a prosecutor realizes the criminal justice system is failing the very people it claims to serve? Mark Astor discovered this harsh reality after seeing the same faces cycle through courtrooms over and over-all struggling with untreated mental health and addiction issues. His journey from "lock them all up" prosecutor to founding the only law firm in America dedicated exclusively to mental health and addiction law reveals a broken system and the innovative legal tools that can actually save lives. Mark's unique approach combines three powerful legal mechanisms-the Baker Act, Marchman Act, and guardianships-often simultaneously, to help families navigate crisis situations when traditional treatment approaches have failed. Through candid stories of his own rock bottom moments, including studying for the California bar exam three times while broke, and the family crisis that opened his eyes to Florida's "draconian" mental health system, Mark shares how personal growth must precede financial growth. His firm now helps hundreds of families annually using legal strategies most attorneys never touch, supported by their own investigation team and clinical experts. You'll discover why he believes addiction and mental health issues are diseases, not choices, and how the right legal intervention can mean the difference between life and death for families in crisis. 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.com [https://podcastgrowthpartner.com/] Want personalized podcast strategy support? Book a free clarity call: MeetwithOlivia.me [http://meetwitholivia.me/] Connect with Olivia Atkin & Achieving Success: Website: Achieving-Success.com [https://achieving-success.com/] Facebook Community: The Podcaster’s Powerhouse Community For Business Owners [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepodcastpowerhousecommunity] Facebook: Olivia Atkin [https://www.facebook.com/olivia.atkin.3/] | Achieving Success [https://www.facebook.com/AchievingSuccess0] LinkedIn: Olivia Atkin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviaatkin/] | Achieving Success [https://www.linkedin.com/company/achieving-success-llc/] Instagram: @_achievingsuccess [https://www.instagram.com/_achievingsuccess/] Connect with Mark Astor: Website: mentalhealthaddictionlawfirm.com [https://mentalhealthaddictionlawfirm.com/] Email: mark@astorsimovitchlaw.com Phone: 561-517-9405 Podcast: The Journey with Mark Astor [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-journey-with-mark-astor/id1874325636?at=1010l38Ld&ct=listennotes&itsct=podcast_box_link&itscg=30200&ls=1] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/achieving-success-with-olivia-atkin--5743662/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/achieving-success-with-olivia-atkin--5743662/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Ep. 184 How Daring to Suck Builds Creative Success with Actor Brandon Firla

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 uncertainty while juggling creative projects across continents. His insights about building trust on set, collaborating without ego, and finding success through incremental progress offer a refreshing perspective on sustainable creativity. Brandon's journey from Calgary to Los Angeles wasn't just about landing roles-it was about learning to let go of perfectionism and trust the process. Whether he's punch-up writing comedy scenes, surviving restaurant challenges during COVID and the Altadena fires, or teaching sitcom writing, his approach centers on one powerful principle borrowed from Aerosmith: dare to suck. You'll discover how this counterintuitive strategy opens doors to breakthrough moments, why becoming a parent shifts your entire relationship with time, and how building genuine trust with collaborators creates space for your best work to emerge. 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.com [https://podcastgrowthpartner.com/] Want personalized podcast strategy support? Book a free clarity call: MeetwithOlivia.me [http://meetwitholivia.me/] Connect with Olivia Atkin & Achieving Success: Website: Achieving-Success.com [https://achieving-success.com/] Facebook Community: The Podcaster’s Powerhouse Community For Business Owners [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepodcastpowerhousecommunity] Facebook: Olivia Atkin [https://www.facebook.com/olivia.atkin.3/] | Achieving Success [https://www.facebook.com/AchievingSuccess0] LinkedIn: Olivia Atkin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviaatkin/] | Achieving Success [https://www.linkedin.com/company/achieving-success-llc/] Instagram: @_achievingsuccess [https://www.instagram.com/_achievingsuccess/] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/achieving-success-with-olivia-atkin--5743662/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/achieving-success-with-olivia-atkin--5743662/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Ep. 183 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Healed Her 12 Year Migraine Journey with Edna Ness

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. What started as personal desperation became a mission to help others access therapies that most people have never heard of. Edna reveals the shocking truth about why hyperbaric oxygen therapy isn't standard care after cancer treatment, despite being FDA-approved for radiation damage. She shares the exact protocols that transformed her health, how she built a thriving healing center with her son's ex-girlfriend as business partner, and why she believes this therapy could change the future of medicine. You'll learn how oxygen under pressure works like magic in your body, why pro athletes swear by these treatments, and how to access healing modalities that could transform your health journey forever. 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.com [https://podcastgrowthpartner.com/] Want personalized podcast strategy support? Book a free clarity call: MeetwithOlivia.me [http://meetwitholivia.me/] Connect with Olivia Atkin & Achieving Success: Website: Achieving-Success.com [https://achieving-success.com/] Facebook Community: The Podcaster’s Powerhouse Community For Business Owners [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepodcastpowerhousecommunity] Facebook: Olivia Atkin [https://www.facebook.com/olivia.atkin.3/] | Achieving Success [https://www.facebook.com/AchievingSuccess0] LinkedIn: Olivia Atkin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviaatkin/] | Achieving Success [https://www.linkedin.com/company/achieving-success-llc/] Instagram: @_achievingsuccess [https://www.instagram.com/_achievingsuccess/] Connect with Edna Ness: Website: www.inlighthyperbarics.com [https://www.inlighthyperbarics.com/] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/achieving-success-with-olivia-atkin--5743662/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/achieving-success-with-olivia-atkin--5743662/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].