Marianne Olaniran, DrPH, MS, MPH

I attribute my success to alignment between my inner power and the power above me, which for me is God. When I honor the strength God placed within me and trust His guidance, everything shifts. I no longer move from fear, comparison, or self-doubt. I move from purpose.

Self-acceptance has been foundational. When I fully embraced who I am, I gained the courage to move forward even when I could not see the entire path. That acceptance built self-efficacy, an unshakable belief that I am capable, adaptable, and equipped for my calling.

I am also very intentional about my environment. Success is not just about mindset, it is also about who you surround yourself with. My husband, family, close friends, and mentors support my vision and keep me grounded, encouraged, and focused.

This is my power source. God’s strength flowing through my resilience, confidence, and discipline. Because I know I am supported from within and held from above, I move boldly. I take calculated risks. I keep going.

That is what makes me unstoppable.

The best career advice I've ever received is that momentum doesn't come from certainty, it comes from believing in yourself and taking bold action before you have all the answers.

I used to think I needed perfect clarity before making a move. But what I've learned is that clarity doesn't lead, it follows. Every time I've trusted myself enough to step forward with confidence, even when I couldn't see the full path, that's when things started to click into place. Progress has never waited for me to have it all figured out. It shows up when I choose courageous action over waiting for perfect conditions. That shift changed everything for me. It's what allowed me to leave corporate positions to build my own business, to write and publish, to speak on stages I once thought were out of reach. And now it's what I teach the women I work with: your breakthrough is on the other side of the action you're afraid to take.

My advice to young women entering this industry is to believe in yourself fiercely and seek out mentors who've walked the path before you.

Confidence in your abilities isn't arrogance, it's recognition of the value you bring. Too many brilliant women downplay their expertise or wait for permission to step into opportunities. Don't do that. Trust what you know, own your accomplishments, and speak up even when your voice shakes.

And find mentors, plural. Look for people who've navigated the challenges you're facing, who can see your blind spots, and who will tell you the truth with kindness. The right guidance can help you avoid unnecessary detours and accelerate your growth in ways you can't do alone.

Most importantly: take action before you feel ready. Your career won't unfold perfectly, and that's okay. The women who succeed aren't the ones who wait until everything is perfect, they're the ones who move with purpose despite uncertainty. Build your confidence through doing, not just thinking about it.

You belong here. Act like it.

One of the biggest challenges and opportunities in my field right now is breaking through the noise to reach the women who need this work most.

There's no shortage of content about confidence and personal development, but so much of it is surface-level. It doesn't serve the accomplished woman navigating a real setback—a career disruption, major loss, or a season where what used to work isn't working anymore. The challenge is cutting through generic advice to deliver transformational, science-backed solutions to women ready for genuine breakthroughs.

The opportunity is enormous. More women than ever are refusing to settle. They're ready to rebuild with intention, and my work meets them in that moment with a proven framework and real support, not just inspiration, but implementation.

The values that guide me in both my work and personal life are integrity, transformation, joy, gratitude, abundance, and optimism.

Integrity means I show up authentically and honor my commitments to myself, my family, and the women I serve. I don't promise what I can't deliver, and I don't teach what I haven't lived.

Transformation is at the heart of everything I do. I believe deeply in people's capacity to change, grow, and recreate their lives. I've witnessed it in my own journey and in the lives of the women I work with. Real transformation isn't about surface changes, it's about fundamental shifts in how we see ourselves and what we believe is possible.

Joy isn't a luxury; it's a priority. I build my life and business around what brings genuine fulfillment, not just what looks impressive. And I help women do the same.

Gratitude keeps me grounded. Even in challenging seasons, I recognize the gifts—the lessons, the growth, the support I have. That perspective changes everything.

Abundance and optimism work together in how I view the world. I believe there's more than enough. More than enough opportunity, success, love, and prosperity for all of us. And I approach every challenge with the conviction that things can get better, that solutions exist, and that setbacks are setups for something greater. Operating from optimism and abundance allows me to celebrate others, collaborate generously, and trust that my breakthrough doesn't require someone else's setback.

These values aren't just ideals I aspire to. They're the foundation of how I make decisions, build relationships, and show up every single day.