Victoria Olson's guest appearances

Victoria Olson

EduAllStars

Success is Subjective: Helping parents of college students accept that dropping out is okay

John Cohen

Andrew Chapman

Matt Johnson

Julie Lythcott-Haims

Tom Williams

Seth Perler

Sarah Thomas

Steven Anderson

Jessica Allen

Tom Murray

Shannon Miller

Dave Burgess

Derek McCoy

John Spencer

Steve Mesler

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Whether it’s mental health, drugs, alcohol, negative people, a toxic environment...Through perseverance, it is possible to get past what’s holding you back and create the life you desire. Things get better when you choose to persevere through the blockers. Victoria Olson, founder of Expand Mentoring, LLC, found herself on the ‘right’ career path in college but lacked the drive buried inside due to many distractions such as drugs and partying. It wasn’t until her husband intervened when she had to make the decision to face what was holding her back in life and make a change. It was then when her life transformed and she found a drive for her career that she didn’t have before.On this episode of Success is Subjective, Victoria joins Joanna to share her journey going from an alcoholic struggling to get past her addiction, to graduating with a masters and starting her own business in the mental health space. Victoria’s perseverance is proof in the pudding that you can get past whatever is holding you back, no matter what stage of life you’re in. Listen in for Victoria’s insight on how she managed to get past the hurdles in her life holding her back and how life radically changed when she did.What You Will LearnGrowing up with college not even being an option but just what you didHow we’re trained to think that going to college is the only option.  Not going to college is an option!Starting out college at home Having a boyfriend who lived 4 hours away during college causing Victoria to not be invested in college. Dating in college has its challenges! Transferring colleges without getting treatment can lead to more strugglesGetting into an older group of friends in their late 20’s as a 19 year oldDropping out of school as a Junior to primarily party insteadTaking a break from college is okay.  Not having a plan is not okay! Moving from Austin to Atlanta to get away from the drug scene. Moving locations doesn’t always help!One degree from coursework at multiple colleges is more common than we knowWorking in the mental health industry even while being caught up in self medicatingWhat it looks like to be a high excelling alcoholicHow it is never too late to get soberHow getting sober really turned around Victoria’s life and gave her a drive for her careerPerseverance will get you through whatever life throws at youConnect with Victoria OlsenVictoria Olson of Expand Mentoring in Boulder, COCall 303.945.3007Email hello@expandmentoring.comConnect with Joanna LilleyLilley ConsultingLilley Consulting on Instagram Lilley Consulting on Facebook Sponsored by: www.ParentTrainers.comEmail joanna@lilleyconsulting.com

Whether it’s mental health, drugs, alcohol, negative people, a toxic environment...Through perseverance, it is possible to get past what’s holding you back and create the life you desire. Things get better when you choose to persevere through the blockers. Victoria Olson, founder of Expand Mentoring, LLC, found herself on the ‘right’ career path in college but lacked the drive buried inside due to many distractions such as drugs and partying. It wasn’t until her husband intervened when she had to make the decision to face what was holding her back in life and make a change. It was then when her life transformed and she found a drive for her career that she didn’t have before.On this episode of Success is Subjective, Victoria joins Joanna to share her journey going from an alcoholic struggling to get past her addiction, to graduating with a masters and starting her own business in the mental health space. Victoria’s perseverance is proof in the pudding that you can get past whatever is holding you back, no matter what stage of life you’re in. Listen in for Victoria’s insight on how she managed to get past the hurdles in her life holding her back and how life radically changed when she did.What You Will Learn<ul><li>Growing up with college not even being an option but just what you did</li><li>How we’re trained to think that going to college is the only option.  <a href="https://lilleyconsulting.com/articles-5/2020/6/29/not-going-to-college-is-an-option?rq=college" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Not going to college is an option</a>!</li><li>Starting out college at home </li><li>Having a boyfriend who lived 4 hours away during college causing Victoria to not be invested in college. Dating in college has its challenges! </li><li><a href="https://lilleyconsulting.com/blog-1/2019/8/6/without-treatment-transferring-colleges-wont-save-a-student?rq=transfer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transferring colleges without getting treatment</a> can lead to more struggles</li><li>Getting into an older group of friends in their late 20’s as a 19 year old</li><li>Dropping out of school as a Junior to primarily party instead</li><li><a href="https://lilleyconsulting.com/articles-2/2020/1/7/not-returning-to-college-is-okay-not-having-a-plan-is-not-okay?rq=college" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taking a break from college is okay</a>.  Not having a plan is not okay! </li><li>Moving from Austin to Atlanta to get away from the drug scene. Moving locations doesn’t always help!</li><li><a href="https://lilleyconsulting.com/articles-5/2020/5/20/one-diploma-comprised-of-coursework-from-eight-colleges" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One degree from coursework at multiple colleges</a> is more common than we know</li><li>Working in the mental health industry even while being caught up in self medicating</li><li>What it looks like to be a high excelling alcoholic</li><li>How it is never too late to get sober</li><li>How getting sober really turned around Victoria’s life and gave her a drive for her career</li><li>Perseverance will get you through whatever life throws at you</li></ul>Connect with Victoria Olsen<ul><li>Victoria Olson of <a href="https://expandmentoring.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expand Mentoring</a> in Boulder, CO</li><li>Call 303.945.3007</li><li>Email <a href="mailto:hello@expandmentoring.com">hello@expandmentoring.com</a></li></ul>Connect with Joanna Lilley<ul><li><a href="https://lilleyconsulting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lilley Consulting</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lilleyconsulting/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lilley Consulting on Instagram </a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LilleyConsultingLLC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lilley Consulting on Facebook</a> </li><li>Sponsored by: <a href="http://www.parenttrainers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ParentTrainers.com</a></li><li>Email <a href="mailto:joanna@lilleyconsulting.com">joanna@lilleyconsulting.com</a></li></ul>

Episode 29 — Getting Past What’s Holding You Back —with Victoria Olson

Victoria Olson is a grade 3/4 teacher and technology coach at West Langley Elementary in Langley, British Columbia.  She co-founded #bcedchat, EdCamp35, and the EdTech Mentorship Network to increase networking between BC educators and to enrich the focus on professional development within the province.

EduAllStars Session 42 - Victoria Olson