Izzy Stevens is a successful actor, director, and filmmaker who decided to move beyond the traditional acting career to build her own business rooted in authenticity. Known for her roles in a Netflix trilogy and other successful, award-winning projects, Izzy has a unique perspective on the power of being true to oneself. During our in-depth conversation, she shares how expressing her true self led to unimaginable success and formed the cornerstone of her professional and personal growth.

In this episode, Izzy delves into the dramatic shift from pursuing acting in Los Angeles to establishing a business that aims to empower other creatives. Inspired by a meditation session, Izzy eventually ended up founding "Freedom Creator Collective", a program focused on building sustainable businesses and brands through authentic visibility. Her transition was fueled by a strong desire to stop working in uninspiring jobs and to create more meaningful opportunities for herself and others.

Izzy also provides valuable insights into overcoming personal struggles with visibility and the importance of mindset and identity work. She articulates the significant role of acknowledging one's small successes and positive self-talk in achieving long-term goals. Our discussion touches on the reticular activating system (RAS) and its impact on perception and attention, emphasizing how mindset shifts can lead to significant changes at any stage of life.

Beyond her business endeavors, Izzy opens up about her spiritual journey and the role of early-life experiences in shaping her path. Her reflections on self-advocacy, personal challenges, and the continuous process of reinvention offer inspiration and practical advice for anyone seeking to build an authentic and fulfilling career.

Website: https://www.izzystevens.com/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/izzystevens/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izzy-stevens-434181ab/

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Avon Collis is a military veteran who successfully transitioned into entrepreneurship. During our conversation, Avon reflects on the stark differences between military and civilian life, sharing his journey from managing a coffee shop to founding Relevate, a consulting firm with a global reach. He discusses the importance of trust, relationships, and networking in business, along with the emotional impact of his personal challenges. Avon's story offers valuable insights into resilience and the non-linear paths many entrepreneurs navigate.

Throughout the episode, Avon emphasises the role of an internal locus of control, the lessons learned from his military service, and the significance of genuine connections. Avon has an incredibly proactive approach to business and life and we delved into how early-life experiences shaped his entrepreneurial spirit. This episode is a testament to the power of perseverance and consistent effort, revealing Avon's vision for global recognition in the consulting industry, and explores the complexities of Avon's journey and his dedication to creating opportunities and building meaningful relationships.

Relevate Consulting

Website: https://relevate.com.au/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Relevate

Relevate Community: https://join.relevate.com.au/

Social Media

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avoncollis/

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Samantha Bennett is an actress, entrepreneur, coach and has supported some of the most famous people you've ever met. Starting a life in comedy in Chicago, she would never have expected to be a successful author, trainer and advocate for a life that empowers everyone around her.

This week, I had the pleasure of talking with Sam about the zigs and zags of her life that led her from Comedy to Acting to Entrepreneurship, all the while managing her mental and physical health challenges that literally left her confined to bedrest.

Learn about how resilience, optimism and seizing opportunities has helped Samantha become the amazing person she is today, and why I am thankful to have her as an inspiration in my life.

Find out more about Samantha Bennett

Book links

1. "Get It Done" by Samantha Bennett

2. "Start Right Where You Are" by Samantha Bennett

3. "The 15 Minute Method" by Samantha Bennett

Website

https://therealsambennett.com/

Social Media

https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealsambennett/

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Welcome back to 'not a straight line' with Peter Daly-Dickson; the show that explores the non-linear journeys of artists and entrepreneurs to inspire you as you zig-zag through your own non-straight line life.

This episode is a bonus, just for you! Episodes 1 to 5 preceding this episode are what we call 'Pillar Episodes' - topic-based foundational content to build trust and comfort with the host of a show. This 'Podcast Activation' is derived from a longer conversation hosted by a Story Engineer - in this case, the fantastic Rob Drummond.

Here you're getting a unique look into that complete conversation. This is also your 'behind the scenes' introduction to the Activate Your Podcast service, founded by Peter Daly-Dickson, where growth-minded entrepreneurs can activate their own podcast. So if you haven't heard Peter's five Pillar Episodes yet, make sure you jump back in the feed and give them a listen!

Links:

Find out about the "Activate Your Podcast" service: https://activateyourpodcast.com/tellmemore.

Find out more about this podcast: https://podcast.notastraightline.life.

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Welcome back to the foundational episodes of Not a Straight Line with Peter Daly-Dickson.

Many of us struggle to find purpose in this world, but it's important to listen to your inner voice when trying to find your guiding star. In this last foundational episode, Peter talks about how he was pulled in many working directions, trying to find the purpose of his life, about how he followed his internal compass, and accepting yourself for who you are and what you will become.

Enjoy foundational episode number five, "The Internal Compass: Authenticity and Self-Acceptance."

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Welcome back to the foundational episodes of Not a Straight Line with Peter Daly-Dickson.

In our world of safety and privacy, there is nothing more risky than stepping outside of our comfort zone.

Peter does this regularly and shares his opinion on schooling and its effect on risky behaviour, how ADHD contributes to his approach to risk, and how making small risks can lead to big gains. This is Risk Stepping Out of our Comfort Zones.

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Welcome back to the foundational episodes of Not a Straight Line with Peter Daly-Dickson.

We might wander through our entrepreneurial life solo. We might be very individual and alone as we complete these things, but there's nothing more important than community and nurturing connections with other people. And that's something Peter is brilliant at. He is great at creating supportive, nurturing networks to make things happen.

Enjoy this episode, "Nurturing Connections and Building Supportive Networks".

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Welcome back to the foundational episodes of Not a Straight Line with Peter Daly-Dickson.

Reflecting on our life, sometimes it's easier to think of it like a story, and many stories share a three-act structure. In this episode, Rob outlines a little bit of that structure, and Peter reflects on his journey, and how the fractal components of a three-act structure give us an opportunity to reflect. Enjoy this episode, "The Fractal of the Three-Act Structure".

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