In Episode 050 of the #kilnroadtrip, created and produced by The Swell Pod, hosts Spencer McKeown and Josh Taylor interview Victoria Olson, Owner & Founder of Expand Mentoring. Victoria shares her extensive experience in mental health and her passion for mentoring, particularly in aiding those recovering from addiction. She discusses the hands-on approach of therapeutic mentoring, the challenges of her business, and her focus on practical steps for client progress.

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expandmentoring.com

Location: Kiln. Boulder

The Kiln Road Trip: Uncovering Deep Truths with 100 Pleasantly Rebellious Humans. 10 days. 5 States. 3,580 Miles.100 Interviews! Daily episodes starting on March 5, Monday to Friday, for the next 100 days, followed by a short documentary and a book about the journey.

Thank you to the partners and sponsors who made the kiln.roadtrip possible: KILN, MOTERRA, TORUS

And thank you to the crew who helped us document and share the journey: DENISSE LEON, TY COTTLE, NATHAN CLARK, FINDLAY MCKEOWN

Bullets:

• Expand Mentoring: Coaching and mentoring services for adolescents, young adults, and adults
• Importance of developing life skills and coping mechanisms
• Victoria Olson's personal journey in mental health and therapeutic mentoring
• Unique aspects of therapeutic mentoring, including active engagement in clients' daily lives
• Challenges in business, including working with parents and managing employees
• Approach to mentorship focusing on the present and future
• Future plans for the business and maintaining work-life balance
• Personal testimonial from a Kiln member and the value of networking in business

Timestamps:

The Kiln Road Trip (00:00:03) Introduction to the purpose of the road trip and the challenge to interview 100 people to uncover deep truths.

Victoria Olson's Background and Passion (00:01:09) Introduction of Victoria Olson, her company Expand Mentoring, and the services they offer.

Victoria Olson's Journey and Passion for Recovery (00:02:23) Victoria Olson's personal journey, her passion for recovery, and her approach to helping young people transition back into life.

Mentoring Services and Approach (00:03:28) Expand Mentoring's approach to therapeutic mentoring, focusing on practical support and life skills.

Victoria Olson's Personal Background (00:04:30) Victoria Olson's personal background, including her upbringing and her journey to recovery.

Recovery and Restoration (00:07:21) Discussion on the concept of recovery and how it can lead to a richer and more fulfilling life.

Expand Mentoring's Model and Management Challenges (00:09:03) Discussion on the one-on-one mentoring model and the challenges of managing employees in the business.

Challenges in the Business (00:12:22) Challenges of working with parents and managing employees in the mentoring business.

Approach to Parental Expectations and Change (00:15:53) Approach to addressing parental expectations and the need for change, emphasizing the importance of time and relationship.

Therapeutic Mentoring Approach (00:18:03) Comparison of therapeutic mentoring with traditional therapy, focusing on the present and future rather than the past.

Future Vision and Life Balance (00:19:36) Victoria Olson's vision for her business and the importance of building her empire around her desired lifestyle.

EDM Music and Wrap-up (00:20:21) Casual conversation about Victoria Olson's love for EDM music and the conclusion of the podcast segment.

Benefits of Working at Kiln (00:24:48) A discussion about the benefits of working at Kiln, including creating a sense of belonging and providing a vibrant and fun environment.

Creating a Movement (00:25:48) Advice on creating something new and building meaningful relationships for success in business.

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