Vivian Olodun
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| Organization | Flourish Media Co. |
Vivian Olodun is an American entrepreneur, marketing strategist, author, and public speaker. She is best known as the CEO and co-founder of Flourish Media Co., a Miami-based marketing firm that specializes in branding, visibility, and funding strategies for women-led businesses. Olodun is also the Managing Director of the nonprofit organization Behind The Leaf, which hosts the annual Flourish Media Conference.
Early life and education
Vivian Olodun was born in Fulda, Germany, to Aderemi Olodun and Alicia Elena Olodun. She grew up with two older brothers while her parents served in the United States Military. Due to frequent relocations, she attended nine schools in twelve years. Olodun holds three degrees from Barry University in Political Science, Public Relations, and Public Administration.
Career
Marketing and entrepreneurship
Olodun has over 18 years of experience in marketing, working with clients ranging from financial institutions and real estate professionals to product-based businesses. She has managed digital marketing platforms for brands including Capital One Bank, Samsung, FedEx, and TradeStation.
In 2016, she co-founded Flourish Media Co., a full-service marketing agency franchise that offers services such as social media architecture, email marketing strategy, content management, and video marketing. The firm helps small businesses increase revenue through strategic digital marketing.
Behind The Leaf and Flourish Media Conference
As Managing Director of Behind The Leaf, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Olodun organizes the annual Flourish Media Conference in Miami, Florida. The two-day event connects minority women business owners with angel investors, banks, and alternative funding sources. The conference has helped facilitate over US$15 million in funding for women-led businesses.
Authorship
Olodun is the author of Stumbling Through Adulthood: A Guided Journal for Failing Forward, an interactive journal that combines short stories with prompts to help readers navigate failure and personal growth. The book has been noted for its candid and humorous approach to life’s challenges.
Personal life
Olodun is of Afro-Latino and Nigerian heritage, with a Panamanian mother. She is married with two daughters and resides in Miami, Florida. She frequently speaks on topics related to entrepreneurship, marketing, and diversity.
Media appearances
Film and television
Vivian Olodun appeared as Karina Jackson in the film Frenemies and was featured on NBC 6 South Florida in an interview with Rhochanda McAdams discussing Behind The Leaf and the Flourish Media Conference.
Podcasts
- Candid Conversations with Phenomenal Executive Women – Olodun discusses her entrepreneurial journey and client work.
- CharactersHere Podcast – Episode 47: "Welcome to Adulthood" covers her book and personal growth.
- VoyageMIA Podcast – Season 2, Episode 2 features her insights on business scaling and work-life balance.
- Live Life Out Loud Conversations – Season 2, Episode 2 highlights her authenticity in business and writing.
Articles and features
- "An Interview with Vivian Olodun: Boss Notes & Gems for Business, Character, and Culture"
- "Behind the Screens: The Publicist’s Dilemma—Balancing Visibility, Privacy, and Family"
- Various media appearances, including the Miami Book Fair and business conferences
References
External links
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