Hello! I'm Dr. Marianne Olaniran

The Comeback Doctor™

I'm a wife, mother, award-winning social and behavioral scientist, confidence, prosperity & joy strategist, published researcher, international speaker,  bestselling author, and successful entrepreneur. I'm here to guide you through an extraordinary transformation.

Empowering Women 

My mission is to guide high-achieving women out of the shadows of self-doubt, regret, and shame—and into the brilliant light of who you were always meant to be. You were not designed to shrink, second-guess yourself, or settle for a life that feels   smaller than your dreams.

Having witnessed the impact of self-doubt, burnout, and identity loss, especially after life's inevitable setbacks, I stand by one unwavering belief: every  woman deserves to reclaim her power and rise with confidence, prosperity, and joy. Your setbacks are not the end of your story; they mark the beginning  of your most powerful chapter. 

Joyfully Transcend™ LLC

 I founded Joyfully Transcend™ LLC to help accomplished women rewrite their narratives, reclaim their joy, expand their prosperity, and boldly step into   the lives they were destined for. With nearly two decades of multidisciplinary research and practice experience in behavioral science, health and well-   being, leadership psychology, and business, I have identified the patterns that keep brilliant women stuck—and more importantly, the interventions that   set them free.

Research & Impact

 My extensive research on behavior change, motivation, and psychosocial factors that influence behaviors and outcomes has driven transformative   advancements across diverse sectors. My career includes impactful roles at multinational organizations, including Deloitte and UNICEF, renowned   academic medical centers, including Harvard-affiliated hospitals, and the U.S. federal government. My work has been published in peer-reviewed journals,   featured in media outlets, and presented on global stages.

Credentials & Recognition

• Doctor of Public Health with Delta Omega Honors, University of Texas
• Master of Public Health, New York University
• Master of Science in Health Sciences, George Washington University
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Utah
• Graduate Study, Johns Hopkins University
• International Graduate Study, University of Geneva

 I've received numerous awards and honors for academic excellence and leadership from prestigious institutions, including the United   Nations, Albertsons, New York University, University of Texas, Johns Hopkins University, The Obesity Society, Delta Omega Honorary Society, the U.S.   Department of Health and Human Services, University of Utah, Weight Watchers, and more.

Personal Transformation & Coaching

For over a decade, I've coached and mentored high-achieving women, helping them to rebuild from the ground up, reclaim not just clarity and confidence,   but a sense of purpose so authentic it transforms everything.

This work isn't just my profession—it's my calling, forged from my journey through the fire of transformation.

Born in the United States and raised primarily in Nigeria, I learned early that life rarely follows the script we write for ourselves. I've navigated profound personal losses, watched loved ones battle severe illnesses that tested every fiber of their being, experienced heartbreak that left me questioning everything, and wrestled with insecurities that whispered I wasn't enough. Each challenge could have been a dead end. Instead, they became doorways to a deeper understanding of resilience and transformation.

Through these experiences, I discovered something powerful: transformation isn't just possible—it's inevitable when you have the right framework, the right support, and the courage to trust the process. I channeled this discovery into academic excellence, professional success, and entrepreneurial ventures that reflected my authentic self rather than society's expectations.

Today, I also celebrate 15 years of a vibrant marriage with my husband, an award-winning Harvard-trained physician-scientist. Our partnership stands as powerful proof of what becomes possible when two people commit to continuous growth, both individually and together. We've built a life overflowing with joy, purpose, and deep connection while nurturing our family and scaling our respective careers.

Our story proves what I help my clients discover every day: You don't have to choose between success and fulfillment, between ambition and joy, between professional excellence and personal happiness. You can create a life where all of these flourish together.

Inside you lies the woman you are destined to be. With the right guidance, she will gracefully step into the light, ready to shine.

Your Journey to Transformation

With a doctorate in behavioral science, nearly two decades of research and applied leadership experience across top global organizations, and lived experience navigating personal and professional reinvention, I work at the intersection of corporate strategy, human psychology, and transformational growth. My approach combines neuroscience, behavioral change science, and real-world business acumen—shaped by a background in finance and advisory services—to support accomplished women in stepping into lives of elevated confidence, prosperity, and fulfillment.

Grounded in both evidence and embodiment, my proprietary, multidimensional framework reflects not only what the science proves, but what real transformation requires. This work is not about doing more, but becoming more. As self-trust and personal authority expand, income, influence, and ease naturally follow. What emerges is not overexertion, but strategic discernment, aligned achievement, and a life infused with joy, purpose, and inner peace—elevated, embodied, and unapologetically owned.

What Sets This Work Apart

Distinguished by a rare convergence of social and behavioral science, neuroscience, and universal growth principles—elevated through lived experience—this work is refined into a proprietary roadmap that enables high-achieving women to embody confidence, expand prosperity, and live with cultivated joy.

 Ready to transcend what's been holding you back?