What started out as a birthday surprise from her husband, turned into a harrowing moment of faith over fear. Near the end of a fun afternoon of zip-lining, Olalah got stuck mid-zip in the bow of the longest zip of the course. She dangled hundreds of feet in mid-air as her husband and the zip guides watched in disbelief from the safety of the platform. Olalah was stuck. Her hand break slipped and slowed the momentum of her ascend to a crawl. The zip guides yelled something, but all Olalah could make out was the words, "Come get you?". She motioned back to them. She was going to do a self-rescue; a technique she had only learned that day during the pre-zip safety check. Olalah knew it would be daunting. To ascend to the platform, she would have to turn around backward and pull the dead weight of her whole body using all of her upper body strength. Slowly, she began the trek . . . one-hand-and-count, one-hand-and-count, one-hand-and-count, she chanted to herself. Then, she felt someone tugging her gear. She had ascended to the platform - greeted by an anxious, but excited husband and zip crew.
A HUMBLE START TO A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP
Olalah founded YellowWood Group 21 years ago after being laid off from a major tech company. What began as a freelance gig at her dining room table, has evolved into a thriving consultancy. Olalah has worked alongside aspirational leaders across four continents and fifteen industries. J.P. Morgan Chase recognized Olalah as a 100 Women To Know in America.
HELPING LEADERS SEE WHAT'S HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT
As a narrator, Olalah crafts language that empowers leaders to articulate and realize their visions. As an architect, she designs robust frameworks that enable leaders to capture their purposeful visions. As a Sherpa, she clears pathways to guide leaders through the complex terrain of achievement.
PEOPLE OVER PARTY AND POLICIES OVER POLITICS
Olalah serves in national and state leadership roles advocating for small business-friendly legislation. She has the distinction of being a Lewis Shattuck Small Business Advocate of the Year awardee and has been honored three times by the National Association of Women Business Owners as a public policy advocate.
A MEGAPHONE FOR SMALL BUSINESS
As a trusted small business media source, Olalah has been featured in local and major media including BBC, NPR, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes Small Business, and others. She uses her platform to illuminate and bring awareness to policies that hinder small business viability and growth, as well as those that propel it
ATTENDEE QUOTE, "A POWERHOUSE IN A PAIR OF PUMPS"
Olalah is an effective presenter, known for breaking fire codes with attendance. Her provocative topics and thoughtful insights inspire audiences of all sizes to live as more conscious humans. Her engaging presentations draw diverse crowds, eager to see and hear her in action.
LEVERAGING INFLUENCE TO CREATE IMPACT
Olalah is a committed community steward and business leader, donating her time, talent, and financial support to a number of non-profits. She actively promotes efforts that support community strengthening and fuels dedication to creating positive impact.
EVERYONE NEEDS A CHEERLEADER
Olalah has three personal mantras - integrity first, how you treat people matters, and kindness costs you nothing so be generous with it. She chooses an integrated life where family, friends, colleagues, and clients weave a comforting mosaic of community and connection.
CONTRARY TO BELIEF, INTROVERT DOES NOT MEAN SHY
As a high-functioning introvert, Olalah turned her quiet energy into a superpower with improvisation lessons. Joining the ranks of effective, well-respected introverted leaders, she harnesses her unique strengths to lead and inspire with confidence and grace.
FLUFFY YES, FRIENDLY NOT SO MUCH
Olalah is a dog mom to a spirited ten-year-old Havanese who, despite his fluffy appearance, is not particularly friendly to strangers, which is a departure for the breed. Always anxious, yet ever-curious, he relies on Olalah as his emotional support human. He's allergic to everything except belly rubs , honey nut cheerios, and lounging.
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