Founder

About Lola

Lola Owolabi, FRSA, FinstLM, MA, is an accomplished leadership/transformational coach, university tutor, and Coach in Residence at York St John University. With a master’s degree in coaching from Warwick University, Lola is dedicated to empowering women and girls through organizations like Proudtobeme and Make That Move Coaching. She excels in boosting self-esteem, well-being, and confidence, offering business planning and coaching services. Lola’s passion for personal development extends to organizing ‘spa coaching’ weekends globally, and she’s a prolific author, speaker, and Creative Director of the Wearable Arts Collective, showcasing African talent on international platforms like London and New York Fashion Week. Her inspiring motto, “If she can, so can you,” embodies her commitment to unlocking human potential.

Few of her awards and recognitions are:-

  • The Baton Awards, Third Sector Award 2022 (Celebrating Women from Diverse Racial Groups)
  • Wise Women Awards-Christian Woman in Leadership 2022
  • FATE Academy Award 2022
  • Nominee for Forward Ladies Award 2022
  • Nominee for Influential Role Model and Mentors Awards (IRMM) 2022
  • Finalist for Precious Award 2018
  • Finalist for National Business Woman’s Awards 2018
  • Regional Finalist (London) for Forward Ladies National Awards 2017 sponsored by HSBC.