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Hi, I’m Nel-Olivia - author, influencer, and strategic brand consultant with over 15 years of experience across luxury, health & wellness, and arts & culture. I help companies and founders grow with clarity and purpose through tailored strategies, creative direction, and thoughtful concepts that connect meaningfully with today’s evolving audience.

I specialize in crafting approaches that cut through the noise, elevate brand identity and positioning. I know how to turn values into action - whether through strategy, content, campaigns, partnerships, or experiential events. What drives my work is the balance between innovation and timeless values: using new technology like AI and embracing cultural shifts while staying grounded in holistic thinking, heritage, and the wisdom of nature.

On a personal note, I’m a certified holistic nutritionist and have completed several mental health and well-being programs at Yale University. I continue to stay actively engaged in these fields because I believe true impact begins with a healthy foundation.

Prior to launching my own ventures, I worked as a model during my studies, followed by corporate roles in fashion and private banking. I hold academic degrees in business management, marketing, and communication. Born in Germany, I’ve lived and worked across Europe and North America. I speak English, German, and Polish fluently. I’m based in Zurich and work globally.

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My international lifestyle blog has grown from its 2014 debut into a go-to resource on forward-thinking luxury. It tracks the pulse of longevity science, cutting-edge wellness, and next-gen beauty while staying rooted in sustainability. Expect deep dives into healthy breakfast culture, farm-to-table-dining, regenerative travel, time-saving innovations, and art-driven philanthropy, all told through a lens of conscious optimism and practical insight. In partnership with pioneers across health, hospitality, and design, the blog highlights people and places proving that refined living and positive impact can - and should - evolve together.

YMPACT LAB is a consultancy specializing in strategic marketing and brand advisory services for the luxury, health & wellness, and cultural sectors. A collective led by me and supported by a trusted network of collaborators in business, culture, and sustainability.

Since 2015, I have been contributing to Forbes.com, sharing insights on all things travel, the beauty of nature, contemporary art, and holistic well-being. Headquartered in New York, Forbes is one of the world’s most influential economic magazines.

THE ARTWELL JOURNAL is a guided workbook series that brings together art, color, and mental well-being. Through journaling, drawing, and coloring, each edition helps the reader access what we call the museum of their subconscious mind - a space to uncover patterns, process thoughts, and form new beliefs. Rooted in the idea that creativity is a form of care, the journal supports quiet, personal exploration and emotional clarity.

Beyond the core series, THE ARTWELL JOURNAL collaborates with museums, artists, and selected brands to create limited editions.

CHARITY & SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES

From the very first days of my entrepreneurship in 2014, I've been supporting, promoting and raising funds for various charity entities of the United Nations, especially UNICEF and WHO.

In 2019, I became a #TOGETHERBAND ambassador for SDG Goal #3 "Good Health and Well-Being". Backed by the UN Foundation, world-leading companies and cultural figures, Togetherband.org is a global initiative that raises funds and addresses issues for each of the 17 UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development (SDGs). It also provides significant on-site support to those in urgent need by partnering with numerous NGOs.

Since 2023, we are partnering with GROW MY TREE to plant certified trees in the name of our clients for each of our completed projects, actively contributing to global reforestation efforts.

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