Conversations with Me, Myself, and I (Part 3)

talk to one another, which is always fun. So I've actually taken it to the podcast Instagram. If you guys don't follow it and you enjoy the podcast, please give it a follow because then you guys can be more involved in these episodes. And you can also see when new episodes I released, and that's where we also show the visual clips like this. So um yeah, make sure you're following that Instagram page. If you're not, it's Conversations with Olivia Jade. I believe it's in my Instagram bio,

so you can check it out there. But I asked you guys on there for some questions to answer, and I won't keep you for too long on this episode, but I do want to go through and answer them and just catch up with you guys. Oh my god. Side note, craziest thing happened to me yesterday. I'm currently in a foreign country and I was just minding my

own business driving on the road. I was trying to get to the grocery store because there's like where I am, it's a really really tiny town, so you have to drive like twenty minutes outside of the town for a real grocery store where you can buy like all your stuff for the week. Because here there's only one store and it's like a fresh produce, tiny, tiny, tiny store.

So I decide I'm going to take the car. Also, I was so nervous to do this because everything's on the opposite side here, so the steering wheels on the other side of the car, and then you're also driving on the opposite side of the road. But I worked up the courage. I was like, it's okay, I got this. I know how to drop a car. Things were going great.

I'm on the highway and it literally sounds and feels like I'm driving on gravel and like or like just giant rocks, like sharp pointy rocks, and I was like, what's going on? And then a woman drivers by me and she starts waving my car down and it's like you're tire, like pointing at the tire, and I was like, so I pull over to the side, I kid you, not my tire. The whole thing looked like it was

going to fall off in any second. And when I had gotten in the car that morning, I saw on like the dashboard it had said like low tire pressure. But I didn't think anything of it because I feel like when I'm home in l A. My car said that to me in the past, especially when I was a little bit younger, and I would kind of ignore it and it would be fine, which don't do. Clearly,

this is a big learning lesson. If your car says low tire pressure, it might actually be a severe problem, because I think if I drove any further, the tire would have fully flown off the car, and I don't know what would have happened. But I was on the highway and all these cars were going really fast past me, and it was just a really scary, scary, scary experience. But we're good anyway, kind of irrelevant, but that's why.

Um oh, well, I guess us don't know this, but I was supposed to record my podcast yesterday and um that happened, so now we're here today recording it. But it made for an interesting evening, I'll tell you that much. Okay, So the first question you guys asked me on Instagram was what are three things people don't know about you

that would be surprising? Three things? I think number one I don't know if this would be surprising, but three things I guess I don't talk about too often is but I'm really interested into listening to other podcasts, but specifically in the self help category, also just books in general. If you guys haven't listened to ed my Lets podcast, I listened to it on Spotify. I've listened to it every single morning while being away, I go for like a forty five to an hour walk in the neighborhood.

And I listened to any episode because he has the most amazing people on that I think are inspiring and helpful. And if you're in a creative rut, or you feel uninspired, or you're a little depressed or whatever, is there's some sort of episode for you. I listened to one the other day all about gut health, and I thought it was so fascinating. He brings on so many amazing people that specialize in these categories and they teach you so much.

So if you're in anything like any sort of clouded head, um, you guys should check out his podcast. It's been really helpful to me and it's taught me a lot, and it's something that, like, it is so inspiring where I want to make my content kind of in that direction as well, because I think for so long I've been so passionate about fashion and makeup and stuff like that, which I still love and adore, and that's what my content will probably always be about because that's what I

think I'm really good at. UM. But I feel like as I've gotten older, I've learned so much about I guess just like mental health in general, especially after going through the last few years online and dealing with stuff publicly and then how I deal with it privately hasn't always been like the healthiest and so trying to like listen to these podcasts and read these books to find ways to be a little easier on myself or um just kind of like figure out ways to minimize how

unmanageable I make my life by how tough I am on myself, if that makes sense. So I've really been loving podcasts and self help books. I think that's one thing many people probably don't know. Another thing people don't know about me is maybe that I'm a sensitive person. I am a tough person, but I'm also really sensitive. And I also think that I'm one of those types of people. I'm sure somebody else can relate to this, and if you can, god bless you, because I sometimes

feel so lone in it. But do you ever feel like something like so minimal will happen? Like it's so minimal, to the point where it's like probably a passing comment from somebody else, But I take it and I like replay it in my head and I think, like something so wrong, and it's something that I've done just recently now, and I don't know where it's coming from. But I basically like take things and I make stories up in my head that I think are a bigger deal than

they actually are. I never act upon them. They're all just like things that live inside my brain that eventually just passed, but I never act upon them. But it's just like something that kind of trips me out and trips me up. And I think that also ties into my sensitivity because I'll like overthink things and stuff like that.

I think, yeah, just me being a sensitive person is probably something a lot of people don't know because I think on the outside, especially when you see people on Instagram and social media and um, just like everybody puts out their best moments or for me, sometimes I don't put anything out at all when I'm like really dealing with stuff internally, and then I think sometimes that comes across as like, Oh, everything's great in their life, like all what you see is just the positive because I'm

not putting out like, oh, I'm having a terrible day today. Like, so I think that factors into like a whole bunch of things. But I think like sensitivity tying in with a lack of confidence sometimes is also something people don't know. So I could say those kind of go hand in hand. Um, But I think that's a long enough and I think that's a long enough answer for that question. So moving on,

what is something you are proud of? I'm probably a lot of things I'm proud of, Probably honestly, the thing that I'm most proud of is the way I treat other people. I think that would have to be my answer, because I do feel as though I'm very like, understanding and empathetic of other people. I think I'm really forgiving, and I also think that I just I'm a kind

human and I think that goes a long way. And I think also it goes with feelings secure with yourself and like getting to a point in life when you realize like that is what is the most important at the end of the day, and you're going to feel so much more fulfilled in life if you're kind to others. It's such a waste of time and energy to be a negative person. Uh um, So I think I have to say that probably my main answer. Who is your

style icon? Mm hmm. I love fashion questions. I honestly get a lot of inspiration from random things I see online. But my style icon has to be huh, this is hard. I really love how Elsa. I might bought her name host cost that model. She's got amazing style. I don't even know if that's her name, now that I said it out loud, I think it is. She's beautiful, like has such great style, as like such a classy vibe. I also have to say the Olds and Twins because

their styles fantastic. Um, but yeah, maybe those two or I guess three, since the whole things are two people. Who is your role model? My role model is? I think, God, it's hard to choose one. I think an easy answer would obviously be my mom because I think what I said earlier about something I'm proud of is being a kind person, and I owe every inch of that to her.

She is so lovely and treats people so well and with so much respect no matter who you are, Like, I mean, seriously, she she's one of the kindest people. And I actually was on FaceTime with her yesterday and I was I was talking to her. Also, it's her birthday to day when I'm recording this, so I have

a birthday. Mom, I love you. But um, I was talking to her on FaceTime yesterday and I was like, it's actually so funny because I think that anybody that knows you personally, if anybody's ever met my mom, I can guarantee they have not one bad thing to say about her. She is like so lovely and sweet and kind and compassionate and empathetic and like just the nicest woman,

like genuinely so nice. It's scary. So we were just talking about random stuff yesterday on the phone, and I was like, it's funny that, you know, sometimes we get so hard on ourselves and so down on like what people think and these perceptions and stuff, and you have to kind of sit back and go like, Okay, well, how have I impacted the people that like know me or that have met me here and there? Like what do they think about me? And if that response is

generally positive? And I'm going to say, of the time is positive with my mom, Like that's what life's about, That's what matters. Like those are the things we should be focusing on, but instead we all get in our heads of like, well, I want to appease everybody, and I want everybody to like me, and I want everybody to know this about me, And like that's a really slippery slope because at the end of the day, ay, not everybody's gonna like you. And this goes further than

anything I think. This is generally just a good thing to always remember. Now everybody's gonna like you, not everybody's gonna agree with you. Now everybody's going to see your side of things. Not everybody's going to empathize or sympathize with you. And that's okay because at the end of the day, I think we feel, especially online with people's opinions and freedom of speech and like people that can reach you and talk to you and judge you and

they don't know you. We feel like their opinions are so valid, and in my experience, I feel like they're so valid and so heard by me that it's almost shaped me to believe I'm a certain type of person. And it takes a lot of like strength and maturity sometimes to sit down and be like, no, no, no, no, that's not correct. Like your kind, you are whatever it is about yourself that you like, but just like being

a little bit nice or to ourselves. Um. And I think that that was a total rant of my My mom is my role model, but she is because she's kind and I think kindness is the most important thing in this world. I think it will never die out, it will never get old. It's just a beautiful thing, all right. What was your favorite YouTube video that you've made? I think my favorite YouTube video I've made. Uh, this is a really tough question. I think honestly, it has

to be the slang term series with my mom. But there was one year we did UM. It was me, my mom, John Stamos, and David O. Brick and it was the four of us, and I just remember that day and filming that was really fun. I don't know if it's like the best quality produced video on my channel, but I think in terms of sitting down and filming something, I had like a sore stomach the next day and sore cheeks the next day from how hard I laughed on camera and off camera. Like that day was just

hysterical to me. But I would say my favorite videos to film nowadays and to put up on YouTube are vlogs. I don't love the idea of people knowing too much about my personal life, but I like that I get to choose what I'm putting out there. I like that people love being in my life a little bit, like I think it's so cool to share that with people all over the world. And I also love like editing those types of videos because you can really get creative

with it. As opposed to just like a sit down makeup tutorial, it's a little bit harder to edit and make fun but I also want to start incorporating a lot more fashion on my channel because I think I'm slowly starting As I sit here and like a massive oversized T shirt, but I think I'm slowly starting to figure out my style and what I really love and what I think is in and what I think is me, and so I would love to start producing more videos

surrounding that in a more like artistic way. I think when I'm back home from my travels, I really want to hone in and focus on finding a videographer. I would say an editor too, but I love editing videos, so I'll probably do that for the rest of the time, but I do want somebody's help to like actually help me film. How do you maintain distant friendships was a question somebody asked. I think we're all very lucky because

in this generation it's quite easy. There's spacetime, there's eye Message, there's Instagram, There's all these different things that we can use to really feel connected to one another while we're not there. So I think something that's amazing, even if you're in different time zones or whatever it is, it's like, let's have a meal together over face so time, like

what a great way to connect. I think also the best types of friendships are the ones, you know, like we don't have to speak every day or every second, like I got you, you got me, and when we pick up, it's like nothing ever happened, because it can be really hard, especially if you're working a lot, or you're busy, or you're just tired, or you're in a new relationship, and it's harder to focus on those like you'll find your balance and you'll find your swing of things.

But I think, you know, having understanding friends and relationships and people around that are okay with that is really important. What's your life motto? This is a really big question in my opinion, and I actually think it's quite deep. Um. I think right now my life motto is if you don't regret, you haven't learned, and I think that goes with everything. But I think that sometimes we have this

idea of oh, I live with no regrets. Oh I I no regrets taha, Like it's become this kind of like saying that I think is actually kind of counteractive sometimes. And I think regret is healthy because I think that means like something in your brain went off to be like, oh, like that's not right. Do better learn from it? That feeling of that's kind of like self loath or like that negativity inside that feels sociary. Sometimes I actually think can be beneficial in life because it means like you

want to change something. You don't want to feel that way forever, you know. So I think like not regretting regrets. I think it's okay to regret. I think that's how you learn. I think that's how you live. I think that's how you move on it, and it's how you grow, it's how you become a better person. And I think

all of us are so hard on ourselves. And I was listening to another podcast this morning about self confidence, and I thought it was really interesting because the woman on at my podcast today was talking about self confidence and she was talking about this inner voice of like

the one that's so mean to her. And I kind of was sitting there listening, like this is a self confidence expert, is what she calls herself, And she can sit there and admit, like, Oh, I have that like bitch inside of me that's so mean to myself, that's constantly telling me like, oh, you can't do this, you can't do that whatever it is. And sorry this is a little jump off of my regret topic, but I

just another thought. Um, I just think it's so true, and it's so interesting that like we all feel so alone sometimes within ourselves to be like so hateful and we're so mean to ourselves and we're so so hard on ourselves. And he it was kind of comforting to hear like, oh, I'm not alone in that, and I'm sure so many people listening to this as well can relate to what I'm saying, but also knowing that, like you can recognize that and and be a little easier

on yourself. And she gave a great piece of advice which was just like reframing how you talk to yourself a little bit, so um, just saying, you know, instead of being so hard on myself and oh you're you're dumb, or like you're dumb, you're this whatever, whatever, you can just say Olivia, like you're doing okay today, or like, Olivia, that wasn't your best, but like what would what would make Olivia like kind of talk to me yourself in

a different setting. So it's easier to be a little bit more gentle because for some reason we are ourselves biggest bully. I don't know if that made any sense, but made sense when I was listening to it. Um, what's your favorite thing to distract you from stress? I honestly, I don't know if I have a way to distract me from stress. I feel like when I'm stressed, I'm just stressed. But I think it's fine to live in

it a little bit. And then I think it's important also to realize, like how to let go, like what's a waste of energy and what's a waste of stress? I think like sometimes we stress about such small things, and if you think of it in the grand scheme of life, like in two am I going to be

thinking about like what I was stressing about? I feel like nine of the time it's probably a no. And if it's a yes, then maybe we need to evaluate that situation and see, like, Okay, how can I like make a decision that you know I'm not going to stress over, or how can I like aid that certain situation because most of the time I think it's pretty minimal and unnecessary. I'm gonna end with this question ways

to overcome the fear of starting a podcast? I think if you want to start a podcast, Just start it, And I know it's easier said than done, but I also think now more than ever, is such an amazing time because so many people are trying to be in this space. What I will say though, is like, don't start and I think this has been said forever, but like,

don't do stuff just for money. And I know it's easier said than done, especially because I sit here in a massive position of privilege where I don't have to worry about like finances, which is obviously like a very rare and specific situation. But I think that a lot of people don't realize like the work, effort and load that kind of it requires to be in the podcast

space or the YouTube space. I don't really know about the other social media because I don't do it as much, but I think just starting if it's something you're passionate about, finding out what you want to talk about, what you love, what you think can help others, and then just going for it and doing it and teaching yourself as you go along with it. I taught myself how to edit all my own YouTube videos and how to film cameras and lenses and everything like that, so if I can

do it, you can do it. It's possible, um, and I think that we ended on that, So thank you guys so much for listening to this podcast episode. I hope that it helped or I don't even know what I talked about for the last twenty five minutes, but I hope you enjoyed it, and I hope everybody's having a lovely evening or morning or afternoon. And I will talk to you guys next time. Thanks by