#243 - The Importance of Building Authentic Relationships with Olivia Hollaus

Olivia Hollaus is the Founder and Creative Director of Protect My Shoes, a patented line of shoe stuffers and other fashionable shoe care essentials. Her brand is sold online, in specialty boutiques, and the private label division is growing with an impressive mix of emerging and established luxury brands. As a big believer in supporting other women entrepreneurs and creatives, the brand has launched several capsule collections in collaboration with other female powerhouses.

Olivia is also the Style Contributor for Boca magazine. After graduating from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts and fluent in Mandarin, Olivia moved to Beijing where she worked for nearly 10 years in marketing and ran a research institute at renowned Peking University. Olivia is very involved within the local community through various nonprofits including as Board Chair of the Boca Raton Historical Society, Board Member of the Festival of the Arts BOCA, and other important causes. Olivia's proudest accomplishment is being mom to her two young boys who definitely keep her on her toes.