My Story

Hi, I’m Yolanda and I’m so excited to share a bit of my journey about how and why I began this blog. As mentioned at the top of this page, this site is named after our two daughters, Alexandria, who is 20, and Olivia, soon to be 19 (Those are actually their middle names. When I put them together, it just clicked). 

I’m a wife and mom of three, living in beautiful North Carolina. Our youngest is TJ, our lively 9-year-old and an absolute light in our family. TJ came into our lives during a bittersweet time.  He was born just months after my husband lost his mother. In so many ways, TJ became my husband’s saving grace, giving him a new purpose and a lot of love to pour into.

My husband has been an entrepreneur since before we met, and I have always worked a corporate “9 to 5”.  I stayed at my last job for over 17 years and it felt secure and steady, which is what I thought I needed.  Meanwhile, my husband started a transportation business and ran it solo. He was doing so well! But in January of 2020, right before COVID turned the world upside down, we decided to incorporate the business, and I started helping out more. 

The business was successful, even during Covid, at least for a while.  But when a major contract fell through unexpectedly, everything changed. Suddenly, our business needed a complete overhaul, and I had to take on a much bigger role. Balancing that with my corporate job became impossible, and I had to make a choice. After a lot of late night conversations and prayers, I decided to take a leap of faith. I left my steady job to focus on our business full-time.

At first, it felt like the right decision—until it didn’t. Business slowed down, and some months we were barely breaking even. I was hit with every emotion you can imagine: fear, frustration, sadness, doubt. I even thought about going back to my old job, but deep down, I knew that door had closed for a reason. Still, I had to figure something out.

My husband and I had grown so close and really enjoyed spending each day together, something that it didn’t even think that we would be able to do!  Also, we had built something together that I wasn’t ready to walk away from.  So, while we kept pushing forward with the transportation business, I started looking for other ways to earn an income.  I decided to start searching for a ‘work from home’ job, thinking it could be the perfect balance; earning an income while still being home every day.  That’s when I discovered Affiliate Marketing.  

It felt like a spark of hope; something new and exciting!  As I learned more, I realized that becoming successful was going to require a little money and a lot of time OR a little time and a lot of money, and I certainly had more time than money!  I also realized that I needed to build an on-line presence through social media.  That’s how this blog was born! It’s a space where I share news, articles, and products that I hope bring you as much joy as they’ve brought me.

Thank you for being here. WELCOME to Alex and Olivia’s! I hope you’ll stay awhile, explore, and maybe even share this space with your family and friends.

Yolanda D.
Yolanda is the creator of Alex and Olivia’s, a dynamic platform that delivers top news, health insights, and unique products to enrich everyday life. With a passion for innovation and storytelling, she strives to keep readers informed, inspired, and engaged. When not curating content, Yolanda] enjoys exploring creative ideas and spending time with her family.