My Story
Hello hello, I’m so happy you’re here!
I’m Katie Lolas (or Lady Lolas over on Instagram), and over the years I've built the most inspiring, supportive and genuinely kind community. I hope you'll love it here as much as I do. My goal has always been simple: to help you feel empowered, encouraged, and a little less alone as you navigate the beautiful chaos of life.
A little about me: I'm a Sydney-based high school teacher, content creator, recipe developer and aspiring author, busy mum to Harper and Eli, proud pet-parent to our cavoodle Rupert, and wife to the love of my life, Scott Grant (or "SG" as you'll often hear me call him). I absolutely love to cook, thrive on organisation, and firmly believe that wellness should enhance your life, not consume it. You'll never find restriction, perfectionism or unrealistic expectations here. Instead, you'll find practical, achievable ways to feel your best while still enjoying life along the way.
Lady Lolas began as a small online space where I documented my own health journey and held myself accountable. Following a feature in Women's Health Magazine highlighting my strong-over-skinny approach to wellness, my platform grew organically into something much bigger: a community where people could connect, share their experiences, and support one another through life's many seasons.
Over the years, that journey has opened doors I never could have imagined. I've had the privilege of appearing on The Cook Up with Adam Liaw and The Morning Show, sharing my passion for food, family and wellbeing with audiences across Australia. I'm also currently working on my first cookbook and cultural memoir, set for release in 2027. It's a deeply personal project that weaves together recipes, family stories, culture, identity and everything food means to me beyond what appears on the plate.
The heart of this community, however, was shaped by something far more personal.
Several years ago, my beautiful sister Nadia passed away just as my daughter Harper entered the world. Experiencing profound grief alongside the joy of becoming a mother changed me forever. It forced me to reassess my priorities and taught me that wellness is about so much more than food and exercise. It's about our mental health, our relationships, our sense of purpose, and finding joy in the everyday moments we so often overlook.
This community held space for me through that season of grief and growth, and I'll never be able to fully express how grateful I am for that support. Together, we also honoured Nadia's legacy through a collection featuring her vibrant artwork, with all proceeds donated to Studio A and Studio ARTES, organisations that were incredibly important to her.
Today, Lady Lolas is a place where I share honest conversations about family, motherhood, marriage, food, culture, travel, teaching and home life. Food has become one of the biggest ways I connect with this community. Through simple family meals, Palestinian recipes, budget-friendly ideas and the stories that sit around our table, I've discovered that food has a unique way of bringing people together and preserving the stories that matter most.
More than anything, I hope you'll feel seen here. My promise is that I'll always remain grounded and never pretend to have all the answers. I'll simply continue sharing what works for me, the lessons I've learned along the way, and the things that bring value to my life and family's life. You can then take what serves you and leave what doesn't.
So welcome. Thank you so much for being here. I genuinely love hearing from this community, so please don't be shy. Reach out, say hello, share your thoughts or simply let me know you're here.
Here's to supporting one another through the crazy, beautiful wonder that is life.
Katie x
WHERE YOU CAN FIND ME:
Instagram: @lady.lolas
Threads @lady.lolas
TikTok: @lady.lolas
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