I’m Olivia Adriance—recipe developer, soon-to-be founder, cookbook author, and someone who’s endlessly curious about how we care for our bodies, our businesses, and ourselves.
Extra Scoop began as a space to go beyond surface-level wellness. Each issue is where I share what I’m genuinely exploring in this season of life—whether that’s the meals keeping me grounded, the beauty rituals I swear by (especially as my skin and hormones evolve), or the unfiltered story behind launching a business and writing a cookbook while preparing to become a mother.
I write about joyful things: delicious protein-rich breakfast ideas, a business mindset shift that actually worked, the journey of finding a truly great tinted SPF that won’t break me out. But I also share the harder stuff: learning how to build confidence, creating my own definition of leadership, and the emotional rollercoaster of making something from scratch—be it a business, a book, or a family.
Every Thursday, you’ll receive a full-length issue. Paid subscribers also get two very honest Sunday letters per month—including the real juicy details of my cookbook and my business, my vulnerable and real thoughts about being a new mother, and the opportunity to weigh in on some big creative and business decisions. If you want a sneak peek, you can read this transparent post about how much I pay everyone on my team.
I’ve always believed leadership can look many different ways, and I want to be part of a new era of female leadership: women who are ambitious and nurturing, grounded and visionary, career-focused and deeply devoted to building meaningful lives outside of work. This is where I’ll be real about all of it. The wins, the failures, the things I’m proud of and the ones I’m still figuring out.
Recipes that are deeply nourishing (gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free—but always full of flavor)
Transparent insights into content creation and entrepreneurship: what I invest in, how I structure my work weeks, what I pay collaborators
Behind-the-scenes moments from my cookbook journey (you’ll even help shape parts of it)
Beauty deep-dives
Notes on identity, self-worth, growth, and the surprising intersections between food and confidence
What It Really Costs To Build This Business
When I left my corporate career to pursue content creation, I had no investors, no financial backing, and no roadmap. I had a lot of conviction and a clear vision, and a desire to create something on my own. I also had an instinct that there was a different way to build a business—one that honored creativity, integrity, and longevity over shortcuts and scaling at all costs.
How to Grocery Shop for Your Skin
It’s easy to think of skincare as something that lives solely in the beauty aisle. Rows of serums, masks, and moisturizers promise glowier, clearer, more youthful-looking skin. But the truth is that great skin starts in the grocery store.
Behind the Scenes of Making a Clean Beauty Product
Throughout my years-long quest to find natural, clean solutions for healing my acne-prone skin, I’ve tried hundreds (maybe thousands) of skincare products. I’ve committed myself to being the guinea pig that will put pretty much anything on my face in an effort to figure out what works for me–and then sharing my results with you. Eating a gluten-free, da…
The Secret's Out: I Got a Book Deal
Today I get to share a secret I’ve been keeping for many months now. It’s the kind of news you want to shout from the rooftops and also savor quietly, it means so much. And now, I finally get to tell you:
Do I have to be gluten-free or dairy-free to enjoy this newsletter?
Not at all. While every recipe I share is free from gluten, dairy, and refined sugar, they’re designed to be inclusive, flavorful, and nourishing for everyone. Many readers simply appreciate how these meals make them feel.
How often will I hear from you?
Free subscribers receive one full issue every Thursday. Paid subscribers also receive two Sunday newsletters per month—more intimate, detailed posts—as well as access to the community chat and exclusive content.
What kind of business are you starting?
More to come on that soon. It’s the most ambitious thing I’ve ever built—and you’ll be part of the process from the beginning. Paid subscribers will get early updates and opportunities to help shape it.
Can I reply to your newsletters?
Yes! I love hearing from you. Just hit reply. I read every message, and while I can’t respond to all of them, they mean a lot.
