{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/606f3c365e2cd575e4466c69/65b822342ed1750016e8924c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Freedom in Music - With Oly","description":"<p>In this conversation, Sarah interviews Oli, an independent artist, about her background and music career. They discuss the challenges of being recognized for artistic brilliance, navigating the music industry, and setting boundaries. Oli shares her early musical influences and the role of music in her family. They explore the power and definition of love, the path to love, and the role of love in music creation. Oli also talks about her breakthrough song 'Bring Back the Summer' and how music has been a cathartic and healing journey for her. In this conversation, Oly discusses the importance of self-acceptance and finding one's tribe. She shares how she has learned not to take rejection personally and to love herself and her creative process. Oly also emphasizes the need to lighten up and have fun, as it enhances creativity. The impact of social media on self-fulfillment is explored, highlighting the need to focus on genuine connections and community. The conversation delves into the power of love and partnership in inspiring music and creativity. Oly shares her journey of trust and breaking down walls in her relationship. The importance of shared values in a partnership is emphasized. Oly discusses her new album and the themes that inspired it. She also shares her future plans and the exploration of new sounds. The conversation concludes with Oly giving advice to her younger self to have more fun.</p><p><br></p><p>Find Oly here:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/olysounds/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://linktr.ee/olysounds\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Background</p><p>03:00 The Challenges of Being Recognized for Artistic Brilliance</p><p>06:23 Navigating the Music Industry and Setting Boundaries</p><p>07:28 Early Musical Influences and Childhood</p><p>09:13 Sister's Influence and Collaboration</p><p>11:51 Family Life and Love for Music</p><p>12:48 Pursuing Music as a Career</p><p>15:27 The Creative Process and Writing Songs</p><p>18:03 The Power and Definition of Love</p><p>20:32 The Infatuation with Love and True Love</p><p>22:25 The Path to Love and the Human Experience</p><p>25:37 The Role of Love in Music Creation</p><p>30:07 The Creative Process and Emotional State</p><p>34:15 The Breakthrough Song 'Bring Back the Summer'</p><p>40:12 Music as Catharsis and Healing Journey</p><p>41:32 The Importance of Self-Acceptance and Tribe</p><p>42:59 Not Taking Rejection Personally</p><p>43:56 The Importance of Lightening Up and Having Fun</p><p>44:28 The Limitations of Taking Oneself Too Seriously</p><p>45:07 The Impact of Social Media on Self-Fulfillment</p><p>46:30 The Power of Community and the Irrelevance of Social Media</p><p>47:36 Finding Love and Partnership</p><p>48:36 The Journey of Trust and Breaking Down Walls</p><p>49:46 The Influence of Love on Music and Creativity</p><p>52:32 Balancing Work, Artistry, and Relationship</p><p>57:24 The Importance of Shared Values in a Partnership</p><p>01:00:08 Inspiration and Themes of the New Album</p><p>01:05:52 Future Plans and Exploring New Sounds</p><p>01:08:23 Advice to Younger Self: Have More Fun</p><p>01:09:21 Where to Find Oly and Her Music</p><p><br></p><p>New to me?</p><p>➡️Follow me on Instagram or Facebook</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/sarah_sparkmalone/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/SarahSparkFLC/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>👂Listen &amp; Subscribe on</p><p>➡️Spotify</p><p>https://open.spotify.com/show/2297XXoewgv98U3tnLIjYf?si=bd1f30e3a17f477c</p><p>➡️Apple</p><p>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ignite-the-spark-within/id1564674650</p><p><br></p><p>☯Apply for Our Upcoming Retreat in Sedona!</p><p>➡️Retreat - Reignite in the Red Rocks</p><p>https://www.sparkflc.com/retreat</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>➡️My Website</p><p>www.sparkflc.com</p><p>Email me : Sarah@sparkflc.com</p>","author_name":"Sarah Malone"}