Thursday, November 7, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

From Stage 4 to Centre Stage Bec Olsson Hitting Life’s High Notes!

Bec Olsson is a mix of country grit and indie spirit, part small-town hero, part music mentor on a mission to heal.  As one half of the powerhouse sister duo Innocent Eve, Bec’s as likely to be found belting out an anthem as she is serving up a backhand and some belly laughs in a pickleball match.  She’s all about juicing life for every drop and she does it with her own rules, her own rhythm and a style that’s totally her own.  
Bec’s story isn’t just a tale of cancer survival, it’s about showing up, singing out and redefining what it means to live life at full volume. Even as a self-proclaimed lover of solitude, she’s fiercely connected to those around her - with a knack for protecting her peace, setting boundaries and diving into one-on-one conversations that keep her grounded.  
When she’s not leading a classroom or lighting up a stage with stories of hard-won truths, Bec carves out space for the simple joys - coffee on the sand, deep dives into a good book, solo sunset walks and a dose of soul-nourishing best friend moments.
Fuelled by a fierce determination to reclaim her life, Bec’s all about crafting a personalised roadmap to wellness, championing a health-promoting lifestyle while trusting her body’s incredible ability to bounce back. For her, it’s not merely about the fight against cancer - it’s about living boldly, sharing wisdom and igniting that same fire in others to take charge of their own journeys.
“I'm passionate about empowering people to take charge of their healing with confidence,” says Bec, reflecting on her mission.
“I also want to leave a legacy of music that brings comfort, but also a trail marked by faith, compassion and love.”
Olsson believes that everyone’s got their own mixtape of experiences - some tracks are upbeat, others a little off-key. Instead of critiquing the song list, she encourages us to hit play and enjoy the entire album of humanity.  After all, it’s the unexpected notes that make the journey of life worth listening to.
And what’s on her bucket list? Learning to sail - something about the water, she says, feels like freedom.
Catch Bec and her sister, Rachel at Sorrento this Saturday at 10.30am, followed by Karen Jacobsen, Ben Evolent and Jackson Dunn. It’ll be a morning that celebrates resilience, connection and the beauty of a voice.

Rachel and Bec, Innocent Eve is playing at Sorrento this weekend. Image: Facebook

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