At Oluma, our leadership development efforts focus on nurturing a shared community-rooted approach to leadership—one that empowers individuals to lead not just by title but by impact. We believe leadership is not a solo journey; it thrives on collaboration, mentorship, and lived values. Through workshops, storytelling, and digital resources, we create space for emerging leaders, especially from underserved communities, to grow by learning from one another, sharing experiences, and building the confidence to lead with purpose. Our goal is to cultivate leaders who listen deeply, act with integrity, and drive positive change from the inside out.

We help leaders cultivate self-awareness, empathy, and emotional resilience. By understanding themselves and others, they’re able to lead with compassion, navigate conflict wisely, and stay grounded under pressure.
We train emerging leaders to speak clearly, listen deeply, and connect meaningfully across cultures and generations. Strong communication builds trust, inspires action, and fosters collaboration in every setting.
Leadership thrives through service. At Oluma, we guide individuals to lead by giving back—identifying needs, organizing impact-driven initiatives, and becoming agents of positive change in their communities
“It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory… You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.
Nelson Mandela

““If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”
John Quincy Adams

““”I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Maya Angelou

“A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything.”
Malcom X

“The past resembles the future more than one drop of water resembles another.”
Ibn Khaldun

“A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus.”
Marthin Luther King


Are you a leadership professional? Or someone who believes in learning by sharing, guiding, and lifting others?
We’re building a movement to nurture grounded, purpose-driven leaders—especially from underrepresented communities. Whether you bring years of leadership experience or simply a passion for mentorship and growth, your voice matters. Help us shape leaders who lead with integrity, empathy, and impact.
Let’s work together, Let’s rise together.
Oluma is committed to cultivating strong, values-driven leaders by providing the guidance and support needed to grow from within. We believe leadership is not just about positions—it’s about fostering a community that learns, shares, and rises together to create lasting positive change in an ever-evolving world..
3622 Camelot Dr. SE
Kentwood, MI, 49546
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612 226 4457
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