The Story
Olanna
A women's health platform rooted in lived experience, built for every woman
Olanna was created from a deeply personal place.
As a Black woman in my twenties, I spent years navigating symptoms that did not have clear answers. I was eventually diagnosed with PCOS and endometriosis in my mid-twenties, after a long process filled with uncertainty, repeated consultations, and information that often felt disconnected from my lived reality. Even with access to healthcare and education, I struggled to find resources that reflected my experience.
My late mother, a brilliant health science professional, was a major influence in shaping how I understand women's health. Through her example, I learned that knowledge is a powerful form of care. Yet even in a scientifically minded household, I saw the complexities and challenges of women's health — and how often women's symptoms go unheard, misinterpreted, or unexplained.
Olanna was born from this gap: the gap between medical knowledge and lived experience, between access and understanding, and between what exists and what women truly need.
"Olanna is built on the belief that women deserve clear, contextualised, evidence-based information — because our stories, symptoms, and experiences matter."
While Olanna is rooted in personal experience, it is built for any woman who wants clear, well-explained health information — wherever she is in the world.
Olanna reflects lived experience, a mother's legacy, and a broader vision for a future where women's health information is inclusive, relevant, and empowering for everyone.
Founder's Note
A Letter from Our Founder
Olanna is both my personal journey and my professional commitment. I know what it feels like to search for answers, to sit with uncertainty, and to feel that your body is not being fully understood. I also know the power of clear information, compassionate language, and care that actually sees you.
Olanna is my way of turning lived experience into something useful for other women. It is a space where you are believed, where your questions are valid, and where your health is treated as something worth understanding deeply.
If you see yourself in this story, you are in the right place.
Our Position
What We Stand For
Olanna is a women's health platform that delivers evidence-based, accessible reproductive health information — rooted in lived experience and designed for every woman who wants clarity about her body.
Health inequities that are too often left unaddressed
Gaps in contextualised reproductive health information
Barriers to early diagnosis for conditions such as PCOS and endometriosis
The need for women's health communication that actually reflects real life
Olanna combines lived experience, scientific insight, and thoughtful communication to support better health outcomes and more equitable access to information.
Our Audience
Who Is Olanna For?
Olanna is for any woman who wants clear, honest, well-explained health information. Whether you are navigating a diagnosis, trying to understand your cycle, or simply curious about your body — you belong here.
Our content is evidence-based and designed to make every woman feel seen, regardless of where she is from or what she looks like.
Why is cultural context important to you?
Context makes health information more useful. Women's experiences of pain, diagnosis, and care differ depending on geography, culture, and background. Acknowledging those differences — rather than ignoring them — makes our content more honest and more helpful for everyone.
Is Olanna welcoming to all women?
Yes — completely. Olanna is open to any woman seeking trustworthy, well-explained women's health information. Our roots in lived experience strengthen our content; they do not limit who it is for.
Is Olanna partner-friendly?
Yes. We collaborate with organisations committed to advancing women's health, health equity, and accessible digital health solutions. Our approach aligns with global gender and health equity priorities.