Olesia is an international fashion model, certified health coach and wellness/beauty expert. Hailing from South Russia, a local modeling agency first discovered Olesia at the age of 15. From there, her career took off, moving her to Europe for work in countries including Spain and Italy, and then various countries in Asia—living in one country to the next represented by leading modeling agencies over a five-year span. Olesia’s career brought her to New York City where she was signed a leading global modeling agency. Olesia has modeled for many brands including Maybelline, Van Cleef & Arpels, Old Navy, and Brooks Brothers; and appeared in many advertising campaigns including Morgan Stanley, Coach, and Crate & Barrel. She has appeared in numerous fashion magazines including Vogue, Grazia, Elle, Cosmopolitan, and Bazaar. Olesia has walked the runway for major labels such as Alice & Olivia, Michael Costello, Carol Hannah, and Zana Bayne.
Olesia has always been passionate about wellness, skincare, and nutrition. She is an accredited Ayurveda expert and certified yoga instructor.
Olesia lives in Brooklyn, NY.
What does wellness mean to you?
To me, wellness means waking up in the morning feeling refreshed and excited to do things I love and feel passionate about, to be in a good mood, and to have the energy to run around with my daughter.
What advice would you give your younger self about wellness?
I’d tell my younger self that self-care is essential and even selfless because the more you fill your cup, the more you can help others fill theirs. I would also tell my younger self to sleep as much as possible!
How do you get back on track once you fall off the wagon?
I believe there is really no wagon to fall off from. It’s life and it’s OK not to be perfect every time. I love pizza but I try to put arugula on top of it, for example (balance!) and if I do fall off the wagon, I just return as soon as I can, with love and compassion towards myself.
