Orianna Schliefert (Edmonds)

Orianna Schliefert (Edmonds) is an award-winning young entrepreneur, dairy farmer, business owner, respected advisory board member, and former Youth Mayor of Nillumbik Shire.

Orianna began her entrepreneurial journey at just 15 years of age when she founded Naturally Goat, an award-winning wellness-focused skincare brand. Using milk from her own herd of dairy goats and combining it with premium botanical oils and butters, Orianna personally formulates all product recipes. What began with a single bottle of milk has organically grown into a globally recognised brand, now selling internationally with continued expansion into export markets. Naturally Goat is driven by a mission to help people care for their skin, the environment, and their inner health.

With a strong passion for regenerative agriculture, ethical farming, and holistic living, Orianna is committed to driving positive change within the dairy industry and beyond.

A dedicated advocate for youth leadership, Orianna is passionate about empowering young people to embrace their creativity, leadership abilities, and individual talents. Through sharing her own experiences, challenges, and successes, she inspires young people to pursue their goals and turn their aspirations into reality.

Building connections within community, instilling confidence and nurturing young women, Orianna is a strong believer that mental health matters and the importance of community support and young people in leadership is key.

Orianna is deeply committed to community connection, mental health awareness, and the empowerment of young women. She strongly believes that community support and youth leadership play a vital role in building confident, resilient future leaders.

Through public speaking engagements, educational programs, and large-scale community events, Orianna has made a meaningful impact, inspiring individuals to strive for excellence and purpose.

In 2019, Orianna undertook a significant charitable challenge, cycling 500 kilometres over five days in extreme conditions exceeding 50°C in Thailand, raising over $5,000 for an orphanage supported by Hands Across The Water. This life-changing experience continues to fuel her passion for empowering young girls and supporting their dreams.

At just 18 years of age, Orianna was featured on Bizversity’s Young Entrepreneurs Show, which has since been viewed by millions of business owners worldwide.

Orianna was home educated throughout her schooling and demonstrated exceptional initiative by pursuing international studies from the age of 16. She completed short courses through leading institutions including MIT, Massey University, RMIT, Swinburne University, and Griffith University, with studies spanning entrepreneurship, agriculture, business, and chemistry.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Orianna is an animal and nature enthusiast. Her interests include horse riding, music, cooking, and photography.