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.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:00 The Challenges of Being Recognized for Artistic Brilliance
06:23 Navigating the Music Industry and Setting Boundaries
07:28 Early Musical Influences and Childhood
09:13 Sister's Influence and Collaboration
11:51 Family Life and Love for Music
12:48 Pursuing Music as a Career
15:27 The Creative Process and Writing Songs
18:03 The Power and Definition of Love
20:32 The Infatuation with Love and True Love
22:25 The Path to Love and the Human Experience
25:37 The Role of Love in Music Creation
30:07 The Creative Process and Emotional State
34:15 The Breakthrough Song 'Bring Back the Summer'
40:12 Music as Catharsis and Healing Journey
41:32 The Importance of Self-Acceptance and Tribe
42:59 Not Taking Rejection Personally
43:56 The Importance of Lightening Up and Having Fun
44:28 The Limitations of Taking Oneself Too Seriously
45:07 The Impact of Social Media on Self-Fulfillment
46:30 The Power of Community and the Irrelevance of Social Media
47:36 Finding Love and Partnership
48:36 The Journey of Trust and Breaking Down Walls
49:46 The Influence of Love on Music and Creativity
52:32 Balancing Work, Artistry, and Relationship
57:24 The Importance of Shared Values in a Partnership
01:00:08 Inspiration and Themes of the New Album
01:05:52 Future Plans and Exploring New Sounds
01:08:23 Advice to Younger Self: Have More Fun
01:09:21 Where to Find Oly and Her Music
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