About Olivia
“My career in wellness began in 2013 when I started a raw food company, called The Raw Kitchen. I was fascinated with the energetics of food, and how what we put into our body affected our mind and mental wellbeing. What started as a humble raw cake kitchen, quickly grew into a wholesale operation, followed by a multi retail-site operation across Auckland, with various retail products and a cult local following.”
Off the back of The Raw Kitchen’s success, in 2016 Olivia wrote an internationally sold cookbook, called The Raw Kitchen (Beatnik Publishing), and was featured in other print titles such as The Great New Zealand Baking Book (PQ Blackwell), and WHOLE by Bronwyn Kan (Beatnik Publishing).
Over the years, Olivia has worked with brands including Topshop, Loreal, Karen Walker, Les Mills, Lululemon, Maybelline, RUBY and Miss FQ (see below for press).
In 2018 and after working with Maybelline as a guest mentor for young entrepreneurs, she began business coaching. After selling her business in early 2019 she continued working as a coach and gained her qualification as a Reiki Master teacher, to further strengthen her understanding of intuition and energy.
Olivia has worked with women across many age groups and industries from beauty, wellness and fitness to media & design and is passionate about using and sharing the skills she has learned and developed as a both a business owner and energy healer.
“I have worked with many healers over the years, completed countless leadership and personal development trainings - to help me through hurdles to get to where I needed to go - and I wouldn’t have been able to do it without them. I have learned so much and now want to share what I have learned.”
Credentials
Author, The Raw Kitchen, Beatnik Publishing
Feature in Great New Zealand Book of Baking, PQ Blackwell Ltd
Feature in Whole by Bronwyn Kan, Beatnik Publishing Ltd
Bachelor of Commerce & Administration, Victoria University, Wellington, 2012
Diploma in Nutrition, Wellpark College (Completed 15 of 16 months), 2016
Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hour, Vyasa Yoga Peeth, Rishikesh, India, 2017
Raw Food & Desserts Training, Matthew Kenney Institute, L.A., 2015
Press
Viva - Jan 2021
In this article Olivia features up first in ‘Six Treatments That Evoke That ‘Holiday’ Feeling’
“A well-timed pivot saw The Raw Kitchen founder Olivia Scott switch from holistic nutrition to healing, and now the qualified reiki therapist has opened her own studio.”
Denizen - Dec 2020
Rosie Herdman shares her experience of what a healing with Olivia entails - “I tried a Reiki session and this is what happened”
The AM Show
In this quick segment, Olivia shares health and wellbeing tips for summer.
“The first things that come to mind when someone says "healthy snacks" tend to be raw vegetables or a lonely piece of fruit. But apparently there are ways of snacking that are healthy whilst tasting really good. Wellness expert Olivia Scott spoke to The AM Show with her easy ideas.”
Sauce Mag
In this article, Olivia speaks with Zeenat from Sauce Mag about the benefits of using Reiki as a regular self care ritual.
Bailey Nelson
In this article, Olivia speaks with the team from popular Australian Sunglasses Brand, Bailey Nelson about how she has built her company from scratch, written a cookbook, and what her daily habits are.
Les Mills NZ
In this article, Olivia shares her recipe for Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio. “Light, fresh, seasonal and tasty - Olivia Scott’s new recipe will add colour, texture to your next tablespread.”
The Oh Nine
‘Aucklander’s Killing It’ - in this article, Olivia chatted about her new shop opening at City Works Depot.
The New Zealand Herald
Featured is Olivia Scott’s famous Chocolate, Vanilla Bean & Boysenberry Gateau.
Renee Naturally
In this ‘Wellness Influencer’ series, Olivia speaks to Renee about holistic wellness, business and writing her book.
Newshub - Feb 2021
In this article, Newshub Reporter Sarah Templeton tries a Reiki healing and shares her experience.
“Auckland Reiki healer says 'guided energy healing' on the rise for stressed, burnt-out Kiwis”.
Self Love Club Podcast
In this podcast episode, Olivia speaks to Bel Crawford from The Self Love Club.
“Girl boss Olivia Scott changed her lifestyle while studying at uni and started making raw cakes in a borrowed kitchen. This quickly turned into a much bigger business and The Raw Kitchen spread to multiple stores. Olivia now coaches businesses, has written a book and is a reiki healer.”
Homebody Club
In this article, Olivia speaks to Lucy from Melbourne based Homebody Club.
“We asked Olivia Scott, Intuitive Healer and Reiki Practitioner, to give us a run through on the basics of Reiki, what we can expect in a session and how Reiki is a tool for self-care.”
I Am Co
‘A Morning In Her Shoes’ - In this article, Olivia speaks with the team from local wellness company, I Am Co, about how she stays inspired, healthy, and energised. She also shares her recipe for Salted Caramel Muesli.
Dish Magazine
In this article, Olivia talks to journalist Alice Harbourne about her journey of creating a business fuelled with passion and determination.
Xero
Olivia featured in the Nationwide campaign with Xero, across NZ billboards, bus stops, and posters. Read more about the business journey of The Raw Kitchen and what lead to her success.
The Boyd Clinic
Featured in this ‘Local Wholesome Hero’ series Olivia shares her tips on staying healthy. “We discover how she incorporates techniques like meditation and yoga into her daily routine and how she uses a plant-based diet to stay energised and recharged.”
Stuff - Feb 2021
At home with Raw Kitchen founder, reiki healer Olivia Scott.
The Full Circle Podcast
In this podcast episode, Olivia speaks to Anna Squelch.
“From The Raw Kitchen to Reiki Healing + Everything in between.”
Viva
In this article, Olivia talks about the drive behind her cookbook. “In the book, Olivia shares her personal story, with a chapter on meditation and self-love, plus a one-week detox plan that she developed with nutritionist Annabel Roydhouse.”
Whole Wellness Co
In this article, Olivia speaks to Chelsea from Whole Wellness Co, a NZ based Naturopathy Clinic about Reiki, and the benefits of incorporating Reiki into your daily ritual.
Read here
Matakana Superfoods
In this article, Olivia chats to the team at Matakana Superfoods about health, wellbeing, rituals, and running her business. She also shares a recipe for her Protein Bliss Balls.
Read here
The Urban List
Olivia’s Elliot Street store opened and the Urban List came to visit. Check it out here.
Live Interview with Makaia Carr
Olivia chats to Makaia Carr about business, growth, and scaling a brand.
Be Good Organics
Olivia is featured in this ‘‘Plant Powered Peeps’ series, and speaks to Buffy about her business, keeping healthy, inspired, and motivated. She shares a recipe for her Goji, Citrus & Vanilla Cream marble cake.