Freedom in Music - With Oly

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.Find Oly here:InstagramWebsiteChapters00:00 Introduction and Background03:00 The Challenges of Being Recognized for Artistic Brilliance06:23 Navigating the Music Industry and Setting Boundaries07:28 Early Musical Influences and Childhood09:13 Sister's Influence and Collaboration11:51 Family Life and Love for Music12:48 Pursuing Music as a Career15:27 The Creative Process and Writing Songs18:03 The Power and Definition of Love20:32 The Infatuation with Love and True Love22:25 The Path to Love and the Human Experience25:37 The Role of Love in Music Creation30:07 The Creative Process and Emotional State34:15 The Breakthrough Song 'Bring Back the Summer'40:12 Music as Catharsis and Healing Journey41:32 The Importance of Self-Acceptance and Tribe42:59 Not Taking Rejection Personally43:56 The Importance of Lightening Up and Having Fun44:28 The Limitations of Taking Oneself Too Seriously45:07 The Impact of Social Media on Self-Fulfillment46:30 The Power of Community and the Irrelevance of Social Media47:36 Finding Love and Partnership48:36 The Journey of Trust and Breaking Down Walls49:46 The Influence of Love on Music and Creativity52:32 Balancing Work, Artistry, and Relationship57:24 The Importance of Shared Values in a Partnership01:00:08 Inspiration and Themes of the New Album01:05:52 Future Plans and Exploring New Sounds01:08:23 Advice to Younger Self: Have More Fun01:09:21 Where to Find Oly and Her MusicNew to me?➡️Follow me on Instagram or Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/sarah_sparkmalone/https://www.facebook.com/SarahSparkFLC/👂Listen & Subscribe on➡️Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2297XXoewgv98U3tnLIjYf?si=bd1f30e3a17f477c➡️Applehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ignite-the-spark-within/id1564674650☯Apply for Our Upcoming Retreat in Sedona!➡️Retreat - Reignite in the Red Rockshttps://www.sparkflc.com/retreat➡️My Websitewww.sparkflc.comEmail me : [email protected] this show http://supporter.acast.com/ignite-the-spark-within. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.