We were lucky to catch up with Olivia Szydlowski recently and have shared our conversation below.
Olivia , appreciate you making time for us and sharing your wisdom with the community. So many of us go through similar pain points throughout our journeys and so hearing about how others overcame obstacles can be helpful. One of those struggles is keeping creativity alive despite all the stresses, challenges and problems we might be dealing with. How do you keep your creativity alive?
I love to play pretend and use my imagination! Dressing up in different outfits for modeling is so fun because I get to become different characters and tell stories with my pictures. I get lots of ideas from my favorite movies, cartoons, and books, and I love making fun videos to share on Instagram. I also like to expand my mind by creating things—my favorite is using Amazon boxes and craft supplies to build houses and amusement parks! When I go on little adventures with my mom, I take pictures of cool things that inspire me. When I’m having fun and being creative, my brain gets super excited, and I love sharing all my ideas with everyone!
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
I love living my best life and sharing it with the world! As a model, actress, and singer, I’m passionate about expressing myself through creativity. But beyond performing, I also love exploring and sharing my experiences—whether it’s reviewing restaurants and travel spots, diving into DIY projects, or cooking up something fun in the kitchen.
When I’m not creating content, you’ll find me dancing, singing, or enjoying anything water-related—I’m a true beach girl at heart! Summer at the Jersey Shore is my absolute vibe, and I feel most at home by the ocean.
What makes my journey special is not just the content I create but the positivity I strive to spread. I genuinely believe in seeing the best in people and building connections. Giving back to my community is also a huge part of who I am—I stay involved through school, church, and Girl Scouts, always looking for ways to make a difference.
At the heart of my brand is joy, kindness, and sharing the best things in life with others. My Instagram is all about spreading love, happiness, and inspiration, and I hope to continue growing a community that celebrates life’s best moments together!
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Looking back, I think the three most important things in my journey have been my mom’s support, staying positive, and being creative.
Being 7, I rely a lot on my number one supporter—my mom! She handles everything for me, from taking me to shoots to editing and posting my content. Her hard work and support have been my guiding light, and she’s my biggest role model.
Positivity is also really important because it helps bring more opportunities. When you put out good energy, good things come back to you!
And of course, creativity helps me make fun content that people enjoy. I love dressing up, trying new ideas, and sharing my imagination with the world.
My advice for someone just starting out is to never give up! Every accomplishment—big or small—matters and should be celebrated. For me, that could be booking a modeling job, growing my Instagram community, or seeing myself on a website. But the best reward is always seeing the smile on my family’s face!
Okay, so before we go we always love to ask if you are looking for folks to partner or collaborate with?
Yes! I love making fun and creative content, and I’m always excited to partner with new people. I would love to collaborate with brands that make cool clothes, fun toys, or anything that helps kids be creative and express themselves. I also love working with other kid models and creators to make awesome photos and videos together!
I really love to travel and share my experiences, so I’d love to work with hotels, resorts, and brands related to vacations and fun adventures. Exploring new places and showing my followers all the cool things to do is one of my favorite things!
I also love going to restaurants, trying new food, and having fun at amusement parks. It would be awesome to collaborate with food brands to share my cooking recipes or visit fun places where families can enjoy meals and activities together.
If you want to collaborate, you can reach out to my mom—she helps me with everything. Just send us a message on Instagram, and we’d love to chat!
Contact Info:
- Instagram: Oliviaaubreys
Image Credits
Photo heart sweater – Lilly Pulitzer credit
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