Welcome to The Soohly Edit: an exclusive series of content creators and wellness experts to help you live better — inside and out.
This week, we welcome our friend Sophia Rivera, founder of Alma Studio, to share her way of life: intentional, balanced, and authentic. From the morning habit that transformed her digestion to the Sunday routine that keeps her grounded all week long, Sophia opens up the doors of her world.
This is the push (and the inspiration) you need to start your next chapter. With calm, style, and a whole lot of inner wellness →
ROUTINE
with Sophia Rivera.
What's your favorite Soohly product and why?
Sophia Rivera: Adding Soohly Debloat + to my routine has been a game-changer. I keep it in my bag at all times, especially when I travel. I'm someone who's always on the move, and Debloat + helps me feel good and comfortable — wherever I am.
Walk us through a typical day in your life as founder of Alma Studio:
Sophia Rivera: Every day is different, but it usually starts early with a glass of water with lemon and my Debloat + capsules. After that, pilates at home — it's my sacred moment. I try to be at the studio before 9 a.m. for team meetings, creative sessions, and client calls. Sometimes I even take video calls while walking my dog Luna in the park. Evenings are reserved for a calm dinner at home and wrapping up with my skincare routine.
What's your routine for getting ready in under 20 minutes and looking radiant?
Sophia Rivera: My skincare routine is super simple: gentle cleanser, vitamin C, and SPF. Makeup takes me less than 10 minutes and I usually go for a sleek bun. The thing that's been a real game-changer is laying out my outfits on Sunday for the whole week. I'm out the door in 20 minutes, no stress.
If you could go back 5 years, what advice would you give your past self?
Sophia Rivera: "Done is better than perfect" is something I live by every day. There will always be something you want to change or a reason to wait for the "perfect moment." I'd tell my past self to just start, put it out into the world, and refine it as you go.
What inspires you when you create new collections for Alma Studio?
Sophia Rivera: Creating a new collection is never a solo process — it's always a team effort. The inspiration comes from travel, from visual references in the team's archive, and the final result is always a collaboration.
Alma Studio has such a defined energy and brand presence. What are your keys to building a memorable brand world?
Sophia Rivera: Building our community has been a priority from day one. We host meet-ups every two weeks and we're launching a new project where our community participates directly in the creative decisions. I love getting feedback and acting on it. Alma Studio has always been a collective effort, and making our community feel like part of our world is what matters most.
Your three productivity and creativity hacks:
Sophia Rivera: Long walks in the park, Notion, and my AI assistant for notes.
What mindset shift has given you the most freedom lately?
Sophia Rivera: Realizing that rest isn't a pause from productivity, it's part of it. When I let myself slow down, I create better and I see things more clearly.