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I equip parents, educators, and organizational leaders with the tools, stories, and strategies to develop the next generation of resilient, purpose-driven leaders.

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Lead Last by Olaolu Ogunyemi. Pre-sale currently underway. Publishing June 2, 2026.

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Olaolu Ogunyemi is a leadership development speaker, award-winning author, and U.S. Marine Officer on a mission to build resilient, purpose-driven leaders. As founder of Parent-Child-Connect, he equips parents, educators, and organizations with the tools, stories, and strategies to develop the next generation.

Known since childhood as the “life of the party,” Olaolu pours his exuberant energy and imagination into everything he does, and it shows on every stage, in every book, and on every page of this site.

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The “Family and Friends” Discount on Leadership

“$28?! No family and friends discount??” Why looking for a clearance rack shortcut to personal growth holds leaders back—and a 1-day-only solution.

by Olaolu Ogunyemi

Lead Last Is Here — A New Blueprint for People‑First Leadership | Olaolu Ogunyemi

Lead Last officially launches today — a people‑first leadership book built on twenty‑one counterintuitive principles that challenge outdated leadership norms. In this launch‑day reflection, Olaolu shares why he wrote the book, what leaders will gain from it, and how readers can support the mission to redefine leadership for the modern world.

by Olaolu Ogunyemi

Heal Last: Why Your Healing and Your Purpose Are Not Separate Paths

Heal Last is a new 14‑day YouVersion Bible Plan I co‑authored with my brother, Dr. Daniel Ogunyemi. It’s a practical, faith‑rooted journey for anyone carrying invisible wounds—PTSD, moral injury, grief, or identity loss. This article shares the heart behind the plan and why serving others is one of the most powerful pathways to healing.

by Olaolu Ogunyemi