We’re looking forward to introducing you to Olivia N/A. Check out our conversation below.
Good morning Olivia, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
I try to honor a steady sleep rhythm, and it always takes me a moment to fully wake up in the morning. I’ve trained myself to wake up at 4:00 AM, and now it feels easier as it has become a ritual. I begin with a glass of lemon water, then a cup of mushroom coffee. I check emails or do a bit of research—whatever is sitting at the front of my mind—usually with a cooking show playing in the background.
Once I feel settled, I head to the gym for my morning workout. Movement sets the tone for my entire day. I always say the gym saved my life. After that, if I’m teaching, I go straight into my Pilates classes. Movement is my favorite thing to incorporate for the first 90 minutes of my day.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
House of Body is a space where ritual meets rebellion. Where we guide strength with softness and blend botanical living with the cathartic release of intense movement. House of Body exists to honor the connection between nourishment, movement, and mental well-being. Through thoughtful food, mindful practices, and simple rituals, we help people cultivate strength, balance, and beauty from the inside out. I am a certified Yoga and Pilates instructor with a passion for home cooking and nutrition.
My path has been anything but linear. I come from years in the arts and event production, where I learned how to create worlds—spaces that make people feel something. Eventually, my work in mental health, my love of movement, and my fascination with the healing power of food all began to weave together. House of Body was born from that intersection: part wellness education, part creative expression, part personal pilgrimage.
What makes this work unique is the blend of energies behind it. I teach Pilates with a darker, rhythmic edge—sometimes with techno—because I believe slow and controlled precision can feel fierce and expressive. I teach yoga with a gentler, devotional tone, grounded in breath and subtle strength. And I share recipes that celebrate nourishment as ritual, not restriction.
House of Body is becoming an online home for all of this: a place to learn, to move, to eat beautifully, and to feel supported in the slow becoming of one’s strongest self. I’m building it piece by piece—classes, long-form writing, recipes, and eventually online offerings that help people find steadiness, power, and joy in their daily rituals. And hopefully events.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who taught you the most about work?
My dad was a businessman. He worked for several companies before eventually starting his own, which he ran for more than twenty years. He has always been incredibly good with people—warm, approachable, and able to talk to anyone. When my sister and I played sports growing up, we’d be ready to go home after practice, and he would still be at the field, deep in conversation with someone new. It’s simply who he is.
Whenever I need work-related advice, he’s the person I turn to. He understands sales, he understands business, and he approaches both with integrity. That principle is something I deeply value and carry with me.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I would tell myself to listen more—listen to others, yes, but also to the quiet truth within. Lean into what you love now and pursue it with unwavering devotion. You are resilient; you always have been. It lives in your bones. Don’t hesitate to make bold decisions. And learn when to stop taking in the noise around you. When someone’s energy fades, it’s often a sign that your attention is meant to shift toward a different path.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
The greatest lie is the promise of a quick fix. Strength and fitness are not born overnight—they unfold slowly, shaped over years. Muscle takes time. Transformation takes time. Consistency, not urgency, is what changes a body.
I do believe the conversation is shifting; people are beginning to understand this. Many give up around the second or third week, right when the body is moving through inflammation and water retention. It feels discouraging, as if you’re gaining weight, but it’s only a temporary phase.
What helped me most was having a clear intention. I needed to feel well physically, but even more so mentally. And I wanted a strong, beautiful physique. Holding that goal, while accepting with honesty that it would take time, made the path easier.
Now my goals have evolved. I want to feel vibrant as I grow older. This is no longer a phase. It is a lifelong devotion.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most at peace when I’m creating. I’ve always loved art, and cooking is one of my favorite forms of it. There’s something soothing about gathering ingredients, following a recipe, and bringing a dish to life. I love plating food beautifully, knowing that the way it looks can inspire you to enjoy it even more.
I’ve always been drawn to art, crafts, and décor, anything that allows me to shape beauty with my hands. I love when a space feels intentional, tidy, and inviting. Creating beauty in my environment supports my mental health; an inspiring space has a way of lifting your spirit. Art makes you think, music makes you feel, and cooking nourishes you from the inside out. These are my favorite pieces of life right now.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://houseofbodyunion.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/houseofbodyunion
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@houseofbodyunion
- Other: https://tiktok.com/@houseofbodyunion
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