Olaolu Ogunyemi
Core Services
1. Inspiring Schools & Communities
Engaging read-alouds and interactive writing workshops that spark creativity, confidence, and character in the next generation.
2. Leadership Speaking & Training
Dynamic keynotes, workshops, and podcast interviews that challenge and equip audiences to lead with purpose and impact.
3. Thought Leadership Writing
Clear, compelling leadership articles that provide fresh insights and practical strategies for professionals and organizations.
Speaking and Conference Topics
- Fatherhood
- Leadership
- Mindset
- Overcoming Adversity
- Parenting
- Personal Development
- Personal Growth
- Youth
- Writing workshop
Introduction
Inspire. Connect. Empower the Next Generation.
Olaolu Ogunyemi is a proud U.S. Marine Officer, award-winning author, and passionate leadership mentor on a mission to build strong leaders from the boardroom to the living room. As the founder of Parent-Child-Connect, Olaolu empowers parents, educators, and mentors to bridge the gap with the next generation through practical, purpose-filled strategies. His children’s book “Crow From the Shadow” earned critical acclaim and introduced thousands of families to healthy conversations around emotions, choices, and self-worth. Olaolu has also contributed to Forbes, YouVersion, Military Families Magazine, and other national outlets on topics ranging from fatherhood to leading with empathy and discipline. Whether speaking to emerging leaders, podcast audiences, or classrooms full of children, Olaolu delivers an energizing blend of military precision, parenting wisdom, and soulful storytelling.
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Call to Action
Link to send listeners to: https://Parent-Child-Connect.com/free-resources
Whether leading at home or in the workplace, you’ll find practical, free resources to help you build stronger connections, lead with purpose, and raise the next generation of resilient leaders. I created this hub to serve parents, mentors, teachers, and emerging leaders with tools like conversation guides, worksheets, and leadership reflections, rooted in my experience as a Marine, father, and children’s book author. There are no strings attached—just actionable insights to help you thrive where leadership matters most.
About Olaolu Ogunyemi
I didn’t expect to become a Marine Officer, an award-winning author, or a leadership mentor. I grew up in a loving, imperfect home that reflected the strength and the struggle of many families trying to make ends meet while raising strong children in a world that often works against them. As a young Black man, I had every opportunity to become a statistic.
I’ve seen firsthand how easy it is for young people to be misled by the wrong voice, whether from the streets, social media, or even their insecurities. That’s why I’ve committed my life to making sure they have the right voices speaking into them, starting with their parents, teachers, mentors, and community leaders. I share practical, experience-backed tools to help people lead at home, in the workplace, and within themselves. Everything I teach is rooted in lessons I’ve learned through personal failure, insecurity, and hard-fought resilience as a Marine Officer and a father of three (and one furry child). Whether guiding a child through an emotional storm or coaching a new leader through self-doubt, I equip people to live purposefully and leave a legacy. My mission is to empower the next generation of impactful leaders. I do this by inspiring them and providing actionable frameworks that help them rise above adversity and build something that outlives them.
That’s why I founded Parent-Child-Connect, wrote my award-winning children’s book Crow From the Shadow, and will soon launch my new book, “Lead Last.” To see lasting change in our communities, we must build leaders who care more about service than spotlight. If your audience is hungry for honest, faith-driven conversations about growth, grit, and God-given purpose… If they want to raise confident, compassionate, and equipped kids for life… If they’re ready to lead differently and live with legacy in mind… I’d be honored to share this mic with you.
Links
Ideas For Episode Titles / Main Focus
“Lead Last: Twenty-One Counterintuitive Principles for Becoming an Effective Leader”
“How One Father Is Rewriting the Narrative for the Next Generation”
“Crow From the Shadow: Teaching Kids to Rise Above Insecurity and Embrace Their Identity”
“Faith, Fatherhood, and the Frontlines: Lessons from a Marine Officer on Raising Resilient Kids”
“Build Better Leaders at Home: The Missing Link Between Parenting and Workplace Leadership”
Questions Olaolu Is Always Ready To Answer
You talk a lot about “leading last.” What does that mean, and why is it so important in today’s world?
Your children’s book Crow From the Shadow was born from a very personal place. What inspired it, and how has it impacted your own parenting journey?
You’ve mentioned that you could’ve easily ended up in prison or worse if it weren’t for key influences in your life. What turned things around for you?
What practical advice do you have for parents who want to raise resilient, emotionally healthy kids in a chaotic world?
How did your experience as a Marine shape the way you lead at home and in the community?
Let’s talk about insecurity. How can leaders—or even parents—grow through insecurity instead of being ruled by it?
What role does faith play in how you raise your family and lead others?
You’ve worked hard to provide practical tools, not just inspiration. Can you walk us through one of your favorite tools or frameworks from Parent-Child-Connect or Lead Last?
You’re passionate about keeping kids out of the penitentiary system and equipping them to lead. What do you believe is the community’s role in this mission?
If there’s one thing you hope listeners walk away with after this conversation, what is it?
