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160: Secret Sessions, Friendship Bracelets & What Makes Swifties Different with Olivia Levin
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- May 20, 2026
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Summary
Olivia Levin, New York Times bestselling author of The Story of Us: How the Taylor Swift Fandom Changed Our Lives, joins me to explore what makes the Swiftie community one of the most powerful fandoms in the world. From meeting Taylor at a secret session to selling Eras Tour tickets at face value, Olivia shares how a shared passion can create genuine, lasting human connection. In this episode, you'll learn: Why authenticity and vulnerability are the foundation of any strong community — online or off What is Taylor Swift like in real life? How showing up unapologetically as yourself attracts the right people and creates real belonging Whether you're a longtime Taylor Swift fan or just curious about the magic behind this community, this conversation will leave you inspired to show up more authentically in your own life. OLIVIA LEVIN: IG: @swiftiesforeternity Buy her bestselling book: The Story of Us PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: 15% off o…