Lottery Dreamer Spends £120K Winnings On Building 'Dream Job'

From Supermarket Aisles to Wedding Aisles

Meet Olivia Love, a former supermarket employee from Glasgow whose life took a dazzling turn in May 2025. After hitting the jackpot with a £120,000 payout from the National Lottery Set for Life draw, Olivia made some bold choices. Instead of splurging on luxuries or putting down a house deposit, she invested in what she calls her 'dream job'.

With monthly instalments of £10,000 for a year, Olivia didn't just sit back and enjoy the windfall. She ventured into the world of wedding content creation, quitting her job to build 'Moments by Love', a passion project turned professional career. "Money was always a source of stress," Olivia shared with Business Insider. "We were always on the breadline, so this was a chance to turn things around."

Investing in a Passion

Instead of saving for a rainy day, Olivia and her family used the money to create financial stability and enjoy life's finer things. They celebrated with a second wedding and upgraded her husband's car, but Olivia's main focus was her business. She poured approximately £7,500 into the initial setup, purchasing tech essentials and building her portfolio through free or low-cost gigs.

"In the end, I made the decision that was right for my career, for me, and for my family," Olivia explained. "I didn't save any of our winnings, but because we'd struggled for so long, I don't regret a thing about choosing to live our best lives."

Chasing Dreams Without Regrets

Fast forward to April of this year when the last payment arrived – an emotional milestone for Olivia, but not one filled with regret. Her venture, 'Moments by Love', aims at capturing the essence of weddings with a focus on candid storytelling. As her website states, it's all about documenting the 'vibe and personality' of a wedding day without disrupting its natural flow.

Olivia's story is a testimony to pursuing dreams without looking back. While the jackpot is long gone, her new career as a wedding content creator seems to be the perfect blend of passion and purpose.