The Light at the End of the Tunnel
Olivia Steele is a globally recognized contemporary artist known for her provocative neon installations that fuse light, language, and landscape to explore spiritual awareness, societal illusion, and emotional truth. With works placed everywhere from Burning Man to public streets, Steele uses handwritten phrases in noble gas glass tubing to create moments of reflection and disruption—what she calls “visual mantras.” Her art challenges perception, illuminates the unseen, and invites viewers into deeper inquiry about self, soul, and the modern world.
EPISODE #027 WITH OLIVIA STEELE
In this lit conversation, Drops of Gold host Jeff Scult sits down with world-renowned light artist Olivia Steele to explore the messy, magical process of personal and creative transformation.
Olivia is known globally for her neon installations—bold truth-bombs lighting up deserts, oceans, and cityscapes. But behind the glow is a deeper story: one of loss, letting go, and learning how to trust the fire within.
You’ll hear:
✨ How to know when it’s time to burn it all down and begin again
✨ Why art, expression, and reinvention aren’t luxuries—they’re lifelines
✨ The spiritual (and brutally honest) truths behind her rise as an artist
✨ Tools for navigating grief, creative blocks, and finding your next chapter
Whether you’re stuck in a story that no longer fits, navigating a creative pivot, or aching for a more meaningful path—this episode will meet you there.
🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your gold.
Flow Stamps:
[00:05:00] — Redefining Art as a Way of Being
Olivia shares how art is not just a product but a state of awareness — a mirror of consciousness. She discusses how her life and creative practice are inseparable.
[00:10:00] — The Power of Surrender and Stillness
Olivia reflects on a time she was forced into stillness and how surrendering to it opened up her internal creativity in ways that pushing never could.
[00:15:00] — Traveling to Discover Self
She talks about her years of travel and how constantly being in motion helped her strip away external definitions and discover her authentic self.
[00:20:00] — Facing Her Father’s Death
Olivia opens up about how losing her father was the beginning of her spiritual awakening — and the gateway to deeper layers of truth and art.
[00:25:00] — The Role of Contrast in Awakening
She discusses how breakdowns, chaos, and dark nights of the soul have always preceded her biggest breakthroughs — and why contrast is necessary for expansion.
[00:30:00] — Channeling Neon Messages from the Beyond
Olivia explains how many of her well-known neon artworks are channeled messages and intuitive downloads — rather than strategic art decisions.
[00:35:00] — Finding the Magic in the Mundane
She explores how even seemingly ordinary human experiences can be transformed into sacred rituals — if we choose to show up fully.
[00:40:00] — Tuning Into the Frequency of Truth
Olivia shares how we can attune to truth in our bodies and how her process is about listening to the unseen more than making something seen.
[00:45:00] — Navigating Fame and Authenticity
She opens up about what it’s like to be recognized publicly while trying to stay rooted spiritually — and how she balances image with essence.
[00:50:00] — Living Lit from the Inside Out
Olivia ends with reflections on what it means to be truly “lit” — not from spotlight or status, but from inner alignment, integrity, and joy.
About JEFFSCULT:
A visionary in fashion, community and consciousness, embodies the essence of transformation. With a background as an Ad Man, storyteller, and five-time entrepreneur, Jeff transitioned from amplifying others' missions to birthing his own in 2016 with One Golden Thread. His multifaceted talents as an intuitive first-time fashion designer, word floet, brand consultant, writer, and igniter converge to create a brand that goes beyond clothing—it's a movement towards authenticity and regeneration.
As the founder, designer, and CEO of One Golden Thread, Jeff's mission is to harmonize fashion and functionality, urging authentic self-expression and purpose-driven living. His innovative approach has earned him recognition, including features in Forbes and invitations to speak on regeneration. Jeff's superpower resides in his ability to follow the thread, revealing the gold that resides inside every human being.
Now, with his podcast "Drops of Gold," Jeff extends his reach even further, guiding listeners along the golden thread towards their highest selves. Through his words, designs, and actions, JEFFSCULT continues to inspire and empower others to embrace their inner light and live boldly, authentically, and goldenly.