Ep 65: Deep Dive on Social Wellbeing with Olga Gabris - Part 1

In a world where our connections are increasingly digital, how do we define (let alone measure) true social wellbeing—beyond likes and followers? What if the metrics we've chosen to value are missing the most meaningful aspects of human connection?

This week, we’re doing Part 1 of a deep dive into social wellbeing. Mike, Helena and Jamie are joined by none other than the wonderful, insightful and creative Olga Gabris. We’ll be diving into alignment, purpose, fulfillment and positive boundaries; we’ll explore the highs and lows of social media; and Olga shares her powerful story of leaving a successful career in tech to leap into the pursuit of her passion and purpose: Bringing awareness to mental health through screenwriting and filmmaking. 

 In the Episode:
🎧 Making big life changes and starting over; knowing yourself and accepting who you are 
🎧 Balancing self-awareness, purpose and the realities of your financial, career and life experiences. The importance of asking yourself, “Does it make me feel alive?”
🎧 Happiness versus fulfillment 
🎧 Social media perception versus reality; the need to posture and present, jealousy, and faking it until you make it 
🎧 Expanding perspectives with global connections and collaboration; finding connections across communities to find solidarity and not feeling alone (or stigmatized) in struggle  
🎧 Finding positives in the negatives of social media 
🎧 The necessity of social media, especially in certain careers, fields, and cultures   
🎧 The importance of boundaries 
🎧 Balancing boundaries and unplugging with the need to communicate and set “away”/out of office messages
🎧 Do Not Disturb settings as the secret superhero of setting boundaries … also it’s Olga’s fav productivity app 

Olga Gabris is a Writer, Producer, and Film Director based in the San Francisco Bay. Her short film script, Effervescence, won in the Best Screenplay category at One-Reeler Film festival. A Linguist - turned Tech Manager - turned Filmmaker, she creates stories with a focus on mental health and the meaning of life. Her other passions include learning new languages, travel, poetry, and gothic minimalism. Olga finds her inspiration from getting lost in graveyards with a cup of black coffee. Connect with Olga through Coffee Cup Productions. 

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