Issata Oluwadare

Issata Oluwadare is an award-winning educator and dynamic leader with fifteen years of leadership experience in the private and non-profit sectors. She is also a content creator, four-time number-one best-selling author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, certified life coach, minister, and consultant for women in leadership and business. She is passionate about mobilizing historically marginalized communities through speaking engagements, leadership workshops, professional development opportunities, and conferences. As a wife and mother of two, Issata writes about infant loss and special needs parenting. She supports local organizations through her family’s organization, Manny’s Village. She uses her family's journey to encourage others to hope through a children's book named Mighty Manny, which debuted at number one and made the bestsellers list on Amazon. The book has been featured on Yahoo, Blacknews, Fox, and CBS. Issata believes in role modeling imperfect, authentic leadership. As the founder of The EZ Breezy Life, she supports a network of women spanning over 50 countries. She is also the host of "The EZ Breezy Life with Issata O.," a Goodpods “Top 15” ranked podcast in Christianity, dedicated to highlighting the experiences of everyday women striving for healthy, well-balanced lives and relationships. As the Principal of Issata O. Inc., Issata provides consulting and coaching to support nonprofit leaders and business owners through speaking engagements, one-on-one coaching, and brand consultation. Since its inception in 2019, Issata O. Inc. has engaged in over 60 invited presentations focused on leadership, business basics, and women's issues. They have hosted over 50 women empowerment and development events, engaging over 4500 participants worldwide through their Small Business Saturday series and reaching women in over 80 institutions of higher education. She has supported high-powered clients in launching their business ideas, books, and brands and has been nominated for the Entreprenista 100 Awards. Issata is pursuing her Ph .D. in Higher Education Leadership and holds a certificate in Women's Leadership from Yale School of Management and a certificate in Leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Northwestern University. When she is not working, Issata enjoys a quiet and peaceful life with her partner, two children, and a large extended family.