Once Upon The Podcast

About Once Upon The Podcast

I'm Liv Davick, a Los Angeles entrepreneur (long before it became a buzzword). Inspired by my own personal & professional journey, ONCE UPON THE PODCAST is a destination for thought-provoking, in-depth, honest conversations with many of the most successful, resilient, innovative, & creative people in culture, entertainment, lifestyle, sports, business, & philanthropy. Each episode unpacks their climb to success; their mindsets, characteristics, & habits; their challenges & strategies for overcoming them; & how they have cultivated meaning in their lives. As a woman in business, I also place a special focus on the stories & experiences of female entrepreneurs & creatives, how they have pursued their passions, built their businesses, crafted their brands, & learned & evolved along the way. I share my own knowledge & insight into entrepreneurship, specific hurdles faced & my approaches to navigating them, & my experiences operating a woman-owned business. My goal is to empower you via the valuable lessons of high-achieving women & men - providing you with practical, actionable strategies; grounded solutions; tactics proven by real world experience; & the tools & inspiration to help you succeed in work & in life. A new episode of ONCE UPON THE PODCAST drops every other Thursday.

Publisher

Liv Davick

Category

news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Feb 2026

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

18 of 18 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Working With PRINCE: Inside a Hollywood Director's Years Collaborating with The Purple One

   Director Scott McCullough shares exclusive stories about his years collaborating with music icon Prince Rogers Nelson on iconic music videos and filmmaking.

2. 

   1 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Airbnb Strategy No One Tells You

   Real estate entrepreneur Erin Hawksworth shares her unique Airbnb strategy, revealing operational secrets and essential skills for profitable short-term rental success in this interview.

3. 

   17 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Skills That Took Her from Sports TV to Luxury Real Estate

   Host interviews Kelli Johnson, luxury real estate advisor and former Emmy award-winning sports anchor, about her career pivot and transferable skills.

4. 

   3 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Why This Successful TV Anchor Left Her Career to Sell Luxury Real Estate

   Host interviews Emmy award-winning former sports anchor Kelli Johnson about her strategic career pivot into luxury real estate and navigating industry challenges.

5. 

   20 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   She Swapped the Crown for Sports TV (The Career Blueprint)

   Sports broadcaster Julie Donaldson shares her career blueprint, detailing her transition from pageants to sports TV and offering insights on success, communication, and navigating professional challenges.

6. 

   6 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   CNN Anchor & Correspondent Carolyn Manno

   CNN Anchor & Correspondent Carolyn Manno shares her inspiring career journey, overcoming insecurities and navigating a male-dominated industry to achieve broadcasting success.

7. 

   23 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   From Professional Burnout to Purpose-Aligned Success

   Host [Host Name] interviews certified John Maxwell coach Lyn Scales Gholston about her CLEWS Framework for transitioning from burnout to purpose-aligned entrepreneurial success.

8. 

   9 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   NewsNation National Correspondent Elizabeth Prann

   NewsNation National Correspondent Elizabeth Prann shares her career journey and insights on media evolution, authenticity, and balancing high-profile careers in this interview.

9. 

   25 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Empowering Women in the Workplace with Former Fortune Global 500 Executive

   Host interviews former Fortune Global 500 executive Maria Johnson about navigating career challenges, leveraging personal resilience, and transforming perceived weaknesses into strengths.

10. 

    11 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Shattering the Glass Ceiling with Former Fortune Global 500 Executive

    Host interviews former Fortune Global 500 executive Maria Johnson about her career ascent, navigating challenges, and key qualities for professional success.

11. 

    28 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Former MLB All-Star Bip Roberts

    Former MLB All-Star Bip Roberts shares his remarkable baseball journey, reflecting on career highlights, mentorship from Tony Gwynn, and his impactful work with youth in Oakland through Better In Person, in this interview.

12. 

    14 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Entertainment Tonight Co-Host Kevin Frazier - Part 2

    Host [Host Name] interviews Entertainment Tonight co-host Kevin Frazier about his memories of Prince, Memphis's civil rights legacy, and the future of free speech in Hollywood.

13. 

    30 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Entertainment Tonight Co-Host Kevin Frazier - Part 1

    Host [Host Name] interviews Entertainment Tonight co-host Kevin Frazier about his career transition, the evolution of reality TV, and the impact of social media.

14. 

    16 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

    From ESPN Radio to Barrett Media Founder & CEO

    Host interviews Jason Barrett, founder and CEO of Barrett Media, about his transition from ESPN Radio to media consultancy and the evolving media landscape.

15. 

    2 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Restaurant Mogul Kenney Moore

    Host (Host Name) interviews restaurant mogul Kenney Moore about his journey from diner owner to founder of the Highway 55 chain, sharing insights on success through belief and hard work.

16. 

    19 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

    FOX News Channel Anchor & Correspondent Mike Emanuel

    Host interviews FOX News Channel anchor Mike Emanuel about his career path, FNC's success, and impactful global stories.

17. 

    5 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

    From the NBA to Silicon Valley Founder & CEO

    Host interviews Dave Benz, former NBA announcer and Emmy winner, about his transition to Silicon Valley founder and CEO of TIXSCAPE, sharing insights on entrepreneurship and risk-taking.

18. 

    10 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Once Upon The Podcast Trailer

    Host Liv Davick interviews inspiring individuals about their journeys to success and fulfillment, offering valuable lessons for listeners.

Inside a recent episode

Working With PRINCE: Inside a Hollywood Director's Years Collaborating with The Purple One

Published 15 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Did he have an antenna for that? And if so, how did you notice that? Yeah, it's really just, you know, either, you know, you feel and you sense Prince before you even see him. So like you'd be at a location or on a stage or something and you would have this vibe. And this is well documented by everyone that's worked with him. It's like all of a sudden, you know, he's around, but you don't necessarily know he's around. You know, he's just, you sense he's there, but he has a presence about him that is, you know, he knows what he is and he, can take advantage of that in certain things. But as far as people working with him, I do see, or I have seen that sort of, I don't know what you call this sort of, you know, positioning themselves and trying to get themselves in better positions. […]

Who has been a guest on Once Upon The Podcast

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• Scott McCullough
• Erin Hawksworth
• Kelli Johnson
• Julie Donaldson
• Carolyn Manno

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

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