Olga Dvoryanskaya: It all started with a hobby and the courage to choose something that pleases the heart

Olga Dvoryanskaya is an artist and designer of the D.OLYA brand of designer gifts and silk accessories, the creator of the DOLYA PRINT lab print agency, a mother of three.

In an interview with VITAGURU Olga spoke about the balance of life and energy sources, about personal wellness rules, as well as how important it is to do what pleases the heart.

Olga, tell us about yourself, what are you doing now?

At the moment, I continue to develop the brand of silk accessories, launch new product lines, and prepare for an exhibition timed to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the D.OLYA brand.

How did you come to your business – the D.OLYA brand?

It all started with a hobby and the courage to choose what initially pleases the heart, not the wallet.

The brand was developed gradually and very deliberately. At first, I tried the capsule collection of silk paintings, as I was looking for a canvas of self-realization that was comfortable for me. Silk conquered me at once, and the first collection acquired fans. I began to develop, investing a lot of effort, time and love. Two years later, I had a dream with a name that gave the foundation to the deeper values ​​and mission of the brand.

What’s the hardest belief you’ve overcome on the road to building your brand?

All the way I have made I doubted my abilities – first creative, then – stress-resistant.

Today I understand how important it is to believe in yourself and your success, without trying to find confirmation in others. They, to a large extent, care only when you have become successful.

From a talented confident person comes such a force of energy that is able to turn mountains and lead others.

How do you manage to combine business, creativity, family, and succeed in all areas?

In fact, it is very difficult and I do not always manage to be 100% involved and responsible in these areas. I try to balance like on a water board. As you know, for this you need to maintain internal balance and be bold.

They say a happy demanded mother is a happy family. My priority, of course, is my family, but without work I will simply wither.

Family is my lagoon and foundation, my source of energy and inspiration. They really supports me and respects my work. And work is my yoga, air and water, flora and fauna.

Self-discipline and clear goals give me the ability to allocate time between family and work as much as possible. I removed from my lexicon “I do not have time for anything”, replacing it with “I am doing as much as possible at the time”

What do you think is the most important on the road to success?

Charisma, sociability, originality, persistence, flexibility – these are the qualities that help to break through in a complex world. But also – to protect your reputation. This is your bank of trust for life.

My previous activities have given me quick fruits of growth in the current one, thanks to my reputation and trust.

What inspires you in creativity, helps you to be productive?

Creativity itself inspires: from the emergence of an idea to the final result, from the first lines to the first compliments. Opening the doors of creativity and completely trusting myself, I felt a completely different taste of life and the level of consciousness. My environment is cleaner and my time is more productive.

The process of creating something new calms, “combes thoughts” and aligns the inner barometer.

What helps you in other areas of your life?

What helps me? Love and harmony with neighbors, reviews and compliments from fans of the brand, support from friends, previous experience and a clear “picture” that makes me happy!

What does the energy of life mean to you?

The energy of life is when you still have something to surprise, and you still have something to say and show to the world!

Children taught me to rejoice in simple things, and nature – to be surprised at each of her masterpieces!

What has become a stepping stone for growth in business, creativity, personal life?

First of all – the realization that only I and no one else are responsible for the result, that the Universe is open for those who are thirsty and listen, that yours will become yours, and it is better not to attach someone else’s, that talent alone cannot break through without perseverance and hard work. Everything that I have and love today did not come into my life on a silver platter …

At all crucial turns of fate, I accept responsibility for my choice!

How do you manage to achieve balance in all areas of life?

The balance looks to me like something fragile, subtle!

Balance and happiness are synonymous in my vocabulary.

So many external circumstances can actually disturb them… The balance cannot be preserved or hidden in the bank, unfortunately. And everyone should have their own recovery secrets.

I write a lot, especially in moments of happiness, in order to tune the wave to my best states in difficult moments…

What does a holistic, mindful lifestyle mean to you? Do you have personal wellness rules?

Mindful lifestyle because with age and experience. Holistic because your inner world is assembled from selected bricks. We do not come into this world with established rules and we comprehend everything gradually.

I am in peace with my age and appearance – this is my main wellness rule!

Where one can you see and purchase your works?

We are always glad to welcome guests at our main point of sale, Villa Gross on Vladimirskaya st. 89/91 in Kiev, and of course, we are open and available online: on the D.OLYA website and on Instagram.

Olga, share your plans for the future

Recent events have shown that plans do not always coincide with the plans of the Universe. Therefore, my plans are to continue to live in joy and harmony, to bring up children, to establish comfort and surprise new clients and fans with my creative fantasies.

Photo – Andrey Boke

Read more on our Facebook & Instagram pages.