Paths of Practice with Frank Olivier

About this episode

Frank Olivier discusses his journey as a comedian and meditator, blending humor with mindfulness and happiness.

Frank Olivier is a three-time world juggling champion with a comedy act that’s been seen on the Tonight Show, HBO's Just for Laughs, and America’s Got Talent. He’s entertained two presidents, British royalty, and for Fortune 500 companies as well as performing comedy live onstage with Bill Murray, Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, Jim Belushi and Dana Carvey. He's toured as a national headlining comedian, and he's clean enough that Disney trusted him for a live televised special. These shows, companies and people bring Frank in not only because of how funny he is, but even more so for the sense of play and fun he instills in an audience in any venue. And if he's available he'll come astonish and delight your group as well. He has been practicing meditation since age 11, and at 25 learned mindfulness practice from Thich Nhat Hanh. For the past 7 years, he’s been focused on the topic of happiness, blending his spiritual journey with over 40 years of spreading laughter and delight as a professional comedian juggler. For more information about Frank and the resources mentioned in the episode, please visit the following links: https://www.funnyfrank.com/ https://happinessminute.com/…

People in this episode

Host: Vincent Moore

Guest: Frank Olivier

Topics covered

• meditation
• mindfulness
• happiness
• comedy
• juggling
• spiritual journey
• grief and loss

Keywords

• Frank Olivier
• meditation
• mindfulness
• happiness
• comedy
• juggling
• Thich Nhat Hanh
• grief
• laughter

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Disney, Fortune 500, Tonight Show, HBO, America’s Got Talent, Happiness Minute, Tricks to Happiness, Mendosufi Camp

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