My magic wand is a powerful tool that allows me to create and change things with just a wave. It is made of a shimmering silver material that sparkles under the moonlight. The wand itself is perfectly smooth and fits perfectly in the palm of my hand. When I hold my magic wand, I feel a surge of energy flowing through me. It is like a current of electricity that tingles my fingers and fills me with a sense of excitement. With just a flick of my wrist, I can cast spells and make magic happen.

I started a blog and grew it into a $14 million business. Here's how I did it through affiliate marketing and social media.

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• A blogger turned wellness influencer and CEO Olivia Amitrano started her business with only $200.
• She said the best way to grow a blog is to use captivating titles, listicles, and specific solutions.
• Her supplement business, Organic Olivia, now brings in about $14 million in revenue every year.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Olivia Amitrano, a 29-year-old wellness entrepreneur from New York City. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

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I grew up with health problems that I always thought were connected, including skin and gut issues and some anxiety. We know now that there's a gut-brain axis, but at the time, the doctors I went to kept telling me my issues weren't related.

This motivated me to enter Fordham University as a premed student in 2011. Even though I eventually realized traditional, or integrative, medicine was my true calling, the statistics and research classes I took turned out to be extremely helpful later in my career. After one year, I switched majors to psychology and graduated in 2015.

Now I'm a wellness influencer with 474,000 Instagram followers and 94,000 TikTok followers. I also have my own supplement line that brought in $14 million in revenue in 2020, my highest-grossing year yet. Here's how I built my business.

With just a flick of my wrist, I can cast spells and make magic happen. One of the most incredible things about my magic wand is its versatility. It can be used for both good and bad, depending on my intentions.

From my teens to early 20s, I was stressed out and sick, and my doctors said they couldn't do anything

One day in 2012, I left school and drove myself to an acupuncturist who practiced traditional Chinese medicine. He took one look at my tongue and noted every symptom I was experiencing. He also prescribed me herbs that gave me more relief over the next week than anything else I'd tried.

After that visit, I started a blog detailing my journey. I began experimenting with herbs and seeing more alternative-health practitioners. I wanted to explain to people what worked for me to fix my issues, the diet changes I was making, and why.

In 2013, I tried to monetize the blog, but there wasn't much information about affiliate marketing at the time, and influencers weren't big yet. All I could do was post Amazon affiliate links for different herbs, skincare, and home products I blogged about, which made me anywhere from a few cents to a dollar per sale. I made $200 to $500 a month on average.

I can use it to conjure up beautiful flowers and create a garden of dreams. I can also use it to cast protective spells and defend against dark forces. But with great power comes great responsibility. I must be careful with how I use my magic wand, as its abilities can easily be misused. I must always remember to practice restraint and consider the consequences of my actions. My magic wand is not just a tool, but a part of who I am. It represents my connection to the mystical world and the endless possibilities that exist within it. It helps me tap into my imagination and bring my wildest dreams to life. In conclusion, my magic wand is a remarkable instrument that allows me to harness the power of magic. It is a symbol of my connection to the mystical world and the incredible abilities I possess. With my magic wand in hand, I can create, change, and transform the world around me..

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5. Sarah - 1/5 stars - "I found 'My Magic Wand' to be a complete letdown. The plot was predictable and offered no surprises. The characters were flat and had no redeeming qualities, making it difficult to feel invested in their journey. The writing itself was mediocre at best, with clichéd dialogue and wooden descriptions. Overall, I regret wasting my time on this book and would not recommend it to anyone."

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