S01: Helping Others When No One is Watching with Olivia Lin

Olivia Lin is the founder of a paper goods company called Atiliay. She specializes in hand lettered paper goods and greeting cards. Each card gives back to a non-profit that she’s partnered with.

Olivia is a lover of people and a lover of dogs. There is purpose to her work that goes beyond just giving to multiple non-profits. She really does care about where the money goes to and what her cards are used for. But whether it’s money going to a starving child or a card sent to a friend having a bad day, everyone is benefiting.

Olivia's goal has always been to make a difference. In a small loft in her home she sits down and goes to work on helping others. This is something sustainable for her because it comes from the heart and gives meaning to her work. It’s more than just making cards. For Olivia it never really mattered how big Atiliay got or where it went, because it was getting accomplished either way.

Find Olivia Online:

Website - http://www.atiliay.com/

Facebook - @atiliay

Instagram - @atiliay

Twitter - @atiliay

Some Questions I Ask:

• Where have you reached out to learn how to properly run a business? (14:57)
• How important is it for people to know that you may not be able to support yourself with your passion for a long time? (17:40)
• How have you created your place to help your work flow? (20:33)
• Is there a process to deciding when to update your work equipment? (22:36)
• What are some of the added benefits for a business to donate to non-profits? (26:10)

In This Episode, You Will Learn About:

• The benefits of a space that is dedicated to your work
• How to get the information you need to succeed 
• The importance of updating and having high quality work “tools”
• Why you should have experiences with people less fortunate than you
• Caring about your stress and the things that cause it

Music Composed by John Zarcone