My Way to Wellness: How Storytelling Sparked My Self-Care Mission
- Dec 1, 2025
- 2 min read
By Grace Olayiwola
Writing has always been my compass—my way to make sense of the world, untangle complex emotions, and find clarity. What started as a necessary personal outlet quickly became the unshakable foundation for my entire wellness mission and the portfolio of businesses I've since built.
The true catalyst came during a period of relentless burnout. Juggling graduate school, a full-time career in health informatics, and motherhood, I was constantly striving and giving, yet rarely pausing for myself. The exhaustion was silent but consuming, forcing me to confront the fact that I was living on autopilot. Writing stopped being just an outlet; it became my essential lifeline and the first, non-negotiable act of self-care.
This inner voice and renewed focus led me to launch BitsStyleJourney, a lifestyle and wellness blog dedicated to sharing stories of balance, personal style, and intentional living. Through this digital storytelling, I rediscovered the transformative power of simplicity—how slowing down and living mindfully could shift my entire outlook.
The message I wrote to myself soon transcended the screen. My vision for holistic wellness inspired the creation of tangible self-care brands: ALGStudioStore and ALGelysianFlamesCo. Centered on rest, mindfulness, and sustainable luxury, the candle and personalized gift box lines are literal extensions of my message, reminding others that they deserve calm and beauty in their everyday life. For instance, sharing my postpartum experience helped me create the Postpartum Wellness Self-Care Collection, a line designed to support new mothers in their healing journey.
The final evolution was recognizing that wellness extends beyond home rituals. This storytelling philosophy inspired BitsStyleJourney Luxury Travel Concierge, a service curating transformative luxury wellness travel experiences designed to restore the mind and soul—not deplete them. Whether it’s a solo escape or a couple’s renewal journey, each itinerary reflects the core philosophy that travel should be intentional exploration, not just a trip.
From candles that soothe the senses to journeys that nourish the soul, every endeavor I’ve undertaken grew directly from the simple act of storytelling. Writing gave me the courage to create and to serve. It taught me that purpose doesn't arrive all at once; it unfolds one page, one idea, one experience at a time.
To anyone afraid to share their story, I say this: begin anyway. Your words hold healing.
They are the blueprints for a life built on intention, and the moment you choose to write your truth, you begin a journey of transformation—not just for yourself, but for everyone your story will touch.
Grace Olayiwola is the founder of ALGStudioStore, imperial lola, and BitsStyleJourney Luxury Travel Concierge, brands rooted in wellness, intentional living, and elegant experiences. She is also the voice behind BitsStyleJourney, a blog inspiring women to embrace simplicity, style, and self-care in every season of life.
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