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Episode 11 Not Just For Hippies
Season 1, Ep. 11
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In this powerful and vulnerable episode, Kelly O’Neill shares the real story of how she discovered her soul-aligned purpose—after hitting rock bottom. What once seemed like “hippie fluff” became the foundation for everything in her life and business. She walks listeners through the spiritual awakening that redefined her identity, business model, and leadership—and gives a practical, step-by-step process for anyone ready to uncover their own purpose. Whether you’ve ignored the idea of “purpose” or you’re actively seeking deeper alignment, this episode delivers both inspiration and clear guidance.
Key Talking Points:
- Why Kelly initially rejected the concept of “purpose” as fluffy or irrelevant
- The moment that shattered her old life and brought her into alignment
- Her shaman’s channeling that revealed Kelly’s true purpose of liberation, disruption, and acceleration
- How purpose isn’t just about clarity—it’s a daily compass for action
- Why living in alignment with your purpose changes your business and legacy
- A practical guide for listeners to begin uncovering their own purpose (including journaling prompts and rituals)
- Why Kelly integrated purpose mapping into her business and is launching the “Energy Core” certification
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- The Epic AF Book - Get a Copy of Kelly’s Epic AF Book
EPIC Truths:
- When you experience it though, I will tell you from being on the other side, when you experience living from your purpose, you are gonna realize that it is the bedrock of everything that matters. It is the 'Why' behind what you do, it is the fuel that powers you, and it is the anchor that keeps you steady even in the storms.
- Purpose only has power when you put it into practice.
- When you're in alignment with your purpose, there is a clarity and a flow that can't be faked. It can't be hustled, guys. You're no longer forcing things to work. You're allowing your purpose to pull you forward.
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17. Episode 17 Guardrails for Greatness
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16. Episode 16 Integrity Also Isn’t Optional
24:22||Season 1, Ep. 16In this episode of the Epic AF podcast, Kelly drops some serious truth bombs about integrity—not the fluffy, buzzword kind, but the deep, alignment-at-your-core kind. From defining your non-negotiable values to cutting ties with anything (or anyone) out of sync, Kelly walks you through the radical power of living in truth. She shares personal stories, throws down about boundaries, and gives you the real-deal blueprint for designing a life and business that actually feels like yours. Spoiler: integrity isn’t optional—it’s the whole damn foundation. Get ready to rethink how you show up, who you allow in, and what you’ll no longer tolerate. Because epic isn’t about being liked—it’s about being real.Key Talking PointsIntegrity = Full Alignment: It’s not just honesty—it’s when your values, beliefs, and actions match. Anything less is a betrayal of self.Check Yourself Before You Wreck Your Standards: Living epic starts with ruthless self-inquiry. What are you tolerating that’s out of alignment?Misalignment Costs You Everything: Relationships, energy, trust—it all leaks energy when you're not tolerating something out of alignment.Speak the Truth, Even When It's Hard: Real integrity means saying what needs to be said with clarity and love, not sugar and silence.Integrity is the Foundation: Every epic life and business is built on truth. Without it, everything crumbles—eventually.Subscribe to EPIC AF PodcastWebsite | Spotify | Apple | YouTubeFollow Kelly on SocialInstagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTubeGuest ResourcesConnect with Kelly | Leave Mediocre, Enter Extraordinary: Join our VIP List | The Epic AF BookEPIC Truths“Integrity is the purest form of alignment. It's the space where your values, your beliefs, and your actions meet.”“It's not about choosing these nice to have values. Like, "Oh, I wanna say kindness because that sounds like something that's nice to have." No. I want you to find the things that you are willing to live and die on the sword by.”“These values for me, they're not just a list. They are the compass that guides me in every single thing I do.”
15. Episode 15 Healing Isn’t Optional
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13. Episode 13 Stop Settling
19:00||Season 1, Ep. 13Why settle for a life that’s just “fine” when you can design one that’s epic AF? In this powerful episode, Kelly O’Neil reminds us that it’s not selfish to want more—it’s necessary. Whether your dream involves a houseboat, helipad, or just a life filled with peace and freedom, your desires are not random. They're your soul’s compass.Kelly dives deep into the idea that true success isn’t just about the money—it’s about creating a fulfilling, freedom-filled life aligned with your truest desires. This episode is full of tough truths, playful stories (hello, MTV Cribs dreams!), and real talk about designing a business and lifestyle that actually lights you up.So, what do you really want? Let’s figure that out—together.Key Talking Points:Why settling is a learned behavior—and how to unlearn itHow your true desires act as a life compassThe difference between wants driven by ego vs. soulBusiness planning that starts with lifestyle—not just profitJournal prompts to explore your vision, ideal day, and dream businessCreating clarity on your good, better, best income goalsReverse engineering your dream life into a strategic action planThe importance of mindset shifts and letting go to growSubscribe to EPIC AF Podcast:Website | YouTube | Spotify | AppleGuest ResourcesConnect with KellyLeave Mediocre, Enter Extraordinary: Join our VIP List Follow Kelly on Social: Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube The Epic AF Book - Get a Copy of Kelly’s Epic AF BookEPIC Truths:You wouldn't have a desire if you didn't also have the capacity to manifest it into your life right now.I'm not chasing a lifestyle to impress anyone. I'm building a life that feeds my soul.Our epic lives are built day by day, decision by decision.
12. Episode 12 Ditch the Hustle, Own Your Genius
33:19||Season 1, Ep. 12Ready to stop burning out and start leveling up? In this high-vibe episode of the Epic AF Podcast, Kelly O’Neill unpacks the second part of her Epic Trifecta: unlocking your Genius Zone. She shares her own wild journey of discovering her factory-installed gifts (yes, she said “warrior plan!”), the real deal behind flow, and why leaning into your genius is the ultimate power move for impact and income. If you've ever wondered what makes you epic, this one’s a must-listen. Spoiler: your superpowers are hiding in plain sight.Key Speaking Topics• Why purpose isn’t enough—you also need flow to thrive• How to identify your unique talents (journaling prompts included!)• The 4 working zones: Fusion, Excellence, Mediocre, and Drain• How operating in your Genius Zone = higher income + more ease• Real talk on trusting your intuition, even when others doubt you• Using your strengths as leverage—not just for life, but for business strategySubscribe to EPIC AF Podcast:Website | Spotify | Apple | YouTubeGuest ResourcesConnect with KellyLeave Mediocre, Enter Extraordinary: Join our VIP List Follow Kelly on Social: Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube The Epic AF Workbook - Get a Copy of Kelly’s Epic AF WorkbookEPIC Truths:When you're working from that place of your gifts, it's going to feel naturally. It's gonna feel like you're in flow and you're able to make an impact without burning out.These gifts aren't just your superpowers in life. They're your biggest leverage points in your business.The idea is to get every CEO into their Fusion Zone where they are operating in their purest gifts. That is where the magic happens.
10. Episode 10 Not Their Game, Not Their Rules
13:18||Season 1, Ep. 10In Episode of the Epic AF Podcast, Kelly O'Neil shifts from mindset to action, guiding visionary entrepreneurs to redefine success by designing a life and business that aligns with their purpose, gifts, and deepest desires. She challenges the traditional blueprint of success and introduces a powerful framework for uncovering what “epic” truly means—unique to every individual. With clarity as the ultimate superpower, this episode is your invitation to reject one-size-fits-all goals and build a life that actually feels like yours.Key Talking Points:Why society’s definition of success is broken and outdatedThe power of clarity as a tool for alignment and decision-makingThe Epic Venn Diagram: purpose, genius gifts, and personal desiresReal-life shifts in defining success, including Kelly's personal storyCreating a vision of life and business rooted in joy and authenticitySubscribe to EPIC AF Podcast:Website | Spotify | Apple | YouTubeGuest ResourcesConnect with KellyLeave Mediocre, Enter Extraordinary: Join our VIP List Follow Kelly on Social: Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube The Epic AF Book - Get a Copy of Kelly’s Epic AF BookEPIC Truths:So when you know what this success means to you, your distractions will start to lose their power. I mean, it really becomes as simple as that.Success in the epic world isn't measured by titles or revenue goals or social media followers. It's measured by alignment, right? It's measured by the intersection of your purpose, your genius gifts, and your personal desires.Getting to a million dollars in revenue is not the hard part. Actually keeping any money doing that, that's the challenge, right? That's the gift.