Her creative work focuses on storytelling, heritage, ritual, magic, and the power and significance held in objects and stories. Olsen is a connector whose work aims to build community by holding space for others and creating a dialogue around legacy, history, and the symbolism we assign to it. 

As a Stage 4 cancer patient, Olsen hopes to create work that bridges survivors, caregivers, family members and supporters, providing perspective and education about cancer treatment and recovery to reduce stigma and prejudice. 

In 2024 and 2025, with funding from a salaried grant from WPA-inspired nonprofit Artists at Work, she worked with Ventfort Hall in Lenox on an exhibit and community activities around the experiences of young adult cancer, interviewing dozens of survivors. A longtime professional writer, she has also shared her experience in B Magazine and Oprah Daily. 

She has reached hundreds of artists via digital marketing talks for various arts and culture organizations across New England, including MASS MoCA’s Assets for Artists, Mass Cultural Council, and the Rhode Island School of Design. As a consultant, she has helped more than 60 individual artists shape their digital strategy and refine their digital presentation.