-María Olán: Our forever icon

Why the name Olán?

Behind Olán lies a legacy of determined, enterprising women. María Olán, the company's inspiration, was born an orphan at the start of the 20th century. Despite the challenges of the Great Depression, she persevered to thrive in her era.
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María represents the kind of visionary, resilient spirit that lives on through generations of women in her family. She serves as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, anyone can achieve anything through passion and dedication.

The Olán name means embracing the past to fuel the future. It's about carrying on the legacy of visionaries who defined success on their own terms. 

Español:
​Olán está arraigada en un legado de mujeres fuertes y emprendedoras. María Olán, la inspiración detrás de la marca, nació huérfana a principios del siglo XX. A pesar de las dificultades de la Gran Depresión, perseveró para prosperar en su época con visión y tenacidad.

María encarna el espíritu innovador y resiliente que ha perdurado a través de generaciones de mujeres en su familia. Simboliza la idea de que incluso ante la adversidad, con pasión y dedicación, se pueden alcanzar grandes logros.
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El nombre Olán abraza el pasado para nutrir el futuro. Representa continuar el legado de visionarios que forjaron su propio camino hacia el éxito. La esencia de Olán honra esas raíces al tiempo que mira hacia adelante con esperanza y determinación.

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Partners and Management Team

​Iza Montalvo a 3x Founder and a force of change in the media industry.
She brings a distinct blend of journalism skills, political communication
and entrepreneurial drive to reshape the boundaries of what is possible. 

​She has been a trusted advisor to thought leaders and members
of the U.S. Congress offering insights gleaned from her deep
​understanding of multicultural media landscapes.

Oscar Morales is an entrepreneur, U.S. veteran, paralegal, and computer science professional. During his career in the U.S. Army, he proudly served one tour in Iraq.

Oscar's unique background combining military service, legal expertise, and technical know-how equips him to succeed in wide-ranging pursuits. His experiences have cultivated adaptability, resilience, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

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