Shhh Silk

What started as a simple idea in 2015 after losing her beloved silk pillowcase whilst holidaying in New York has now become a global sleep, wellness and beauty brand synonymous with doing good and giving back.

We asked Olivia why doing good was in her DNA, and this is what she shared:

"Falling pregnant at the age of 19 reshaped my young adult life. I faced years of personal struggle; I lost any sense of financial independence and stability. For me, instead, what lay ahead was over a decade of financial hardship, a fight for an opportunity in the workforce, followed by a personal battle with anxiety.

Having experienced real financial hardship so early in my life, I now use those past experiences to show compassion, empathy, and give back to others and pay it forward, as so many others did when I needed it most."

Shhh Silk exists to improve people's lives through the power of sleep and self-care and to impact the lives of people who need our support. We give back with every order.

Meet Kristy, our collaboration partner from The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows in LA.

Kristy and our founder, Olivia met by chance in January 2017 and have been business associates and the best of friends from across the globe ever since.

In her personal and professional life, Kristy is an advocate for all humans and especially loves to support and raise women up.

Recently we asked Kristy what doing good meant to her and this is what she so openly and honestly shared with us: "When I think of what doing good means to me, I reflect on the selflessness of giving to others in a way that supports and elevates joy, whether it’s being present in a moment, sharing a meal, giving in a way that makes sense and is helpful, creating thoughtful connections, taking time to nourish my own mind, body and soul so that I am well and strong to continue to do good for others and for myself. It’s cultivating a life with purpose and intention to inspire others to do good too, because doing good is a beautiful freedom and that’s something to be grateful for". - Kristy.

And Kristy we are incredibly grateful to have you as part of the Shhh Silk family.

Meet our junior graphic designer Brit. Brit joined our team in 2017 after just finishing High School as a Xmas casual. Brit fit into our family team so well, so she stayed on and, over the years, has developed into her current role as our junior graphic designer.

We reached out to Jenny in 2020 to ask if she would like to join our team a couple of days a week or whether she was enjoying life as a new retiree?

This is what Jenny told us about that phone call and why she's glad she agreed:

"A retirement short-lived, and for a good reason.  How could I not come back and work with Olivia and our amazing family team? It has given me another lease on life!  Now that I’m part of the giving team, I’m dealing with so many wonderful people involved in not for profit organisations whose mission in life is to make the lives of others so much better."

Jenny and our Founder had previously worked together over ten years ago and had remained close friends ever since.

We are thrilled Jenny joined Shhh Silk.

Meet Samantha, a very exciting new addition to the Shhh Silk family.

Samantha is not only Olivia's big sister, she is officially our new freelance trend forecaster. Having Samantha officially join our extended family now completes all 4 of the original 'Carr' women working together!

Day to day Samantha spends her time designing and styling homes across Melbourne, Regional Victoria and the Mornington Peninsula.

With over 10 years experience in the field, Samantha not only has an incredible eye for style and trends, she pours her heart and soul into every project she works on. Which is why cannot wait to share our upcoming collections with you.

If you're a brand looking for a freelance trend forecaster with an incredible eye for designs that will not only resonate with your product, but your audience too, then send Samantha a DM over at @samanthajaneinteriors

Welcome to the Shhh Silk family, Samantha.

Meet Georgia, our junior finance assistant and customer care team member. Georgia is our founder's daughter and has worked at Shhh Silk since day one. Georgia is currently studying accounting and is a valuable member of the Shhh Silk family.

When asked what doing good meant to her, Georgia answered with: “I believe that on a macro level, it means to continuously strive for the achievement of inclusion and empowerment for all, such as making sure those with privileged voices raise the voices of those who aren’t afforded the same privilege. But, on the micro level, it also includes all of the millions of personal moments within those small interactions when we have the opportunity to gift someone with love and kindness, such as smiling at someone you pass on the street during your morning walk. I truly don’t believe that there is any act of doing good that is too small. While some of the larger things may take time, we all have the power to do good everyday”.

And doing good is in Georgia's DNA too.

Meet Ramoncito, our newest Graphic Designer.

Doing good to him means being the best version of yourself and rippling that out to everyone around you.

He is also a new father to a baby boy, a yoga teacher, teacher trainer and empowerment coach - helping individuals to take the steering wheel of their life back so they can create a life that we all deserve.