At Living An Animated Life, our mission goes beyond visual storytelling—it’s about expressing the dynamic ways we, as women, navigate our roles. Whether as wives 👰🏾, daughters 👧🏽, mothers 🤱🏼, or sisters 👭🏿, we all live animated lives, full of challenges, transitions, and triumphs. These stories connect us, and Living An Animated Life is a place where we can come together—like a village 🏘️. You’ve probably heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Well, we believe it takes a village to support and inspire each other through life, and that’s exactly what this blog is meant to be: a place where we lift each other up and share our journeys 🌟.

Olivia F. Scott is a perfect example of how that village support can help us grow 🌱. As her roles in life evolved—from working in the corporate world 💼 to becoming a wellness advocate 🧘🏾‍♀️, from being a daughter and wife to a mentor for others—Olivia learned that each experience taught her something she could bring back to the village. Her story is one of transformation, resilience, and sharing those lessons with others 🌈.

In this video, “Freedom at the Mat: The Magical Journey of Olivia,” you’ll see a fairytale representation of her incredible journey. From her rise in the world of marketing to her pivotal shift toward wellness 🌿, this animation tells Olivia’s story of how she created Freedom At The Mat—a safe, healing space for women 💖.

I had the privilege of asking Olivia some key questions about her journey. When asked what inspired her to pivot from a successful marketing career to founding Freedom At The Mat, she shared:

“I went through a divorce in 2014, and during that time, yoga became a powerful healing tool for me. It was something I never expected to bring me so much peace, but it opened me up to the idea that this mat could be a sanctuary for all women.” 🧘🏽‍♀️

Olivia also reflected on the challenges she faced as an entrepreneur:

“The hardest part was believing in myself—believing that I had everything I needed to start this new chapter. It was about finding the confidence to take that first step.” 💪🏾

As an established mentor, Olivia has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including the Essence Festival 🎤 for over 10 years. Yet, she took the time to sit down with us, a growing blog, to share her wisdom and insights. I deeply admire her and am grateful to feature her story here on Living An Animated Life 💫.