Award-winning
founder, speaker and journalist

From Journalist
to Times Square

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Iza Montalvo

Meet Iza Montalvo!

I’m an award-winning founder, speaker and journalist.

For two decades, I’ve operated at the intersection of media, politics, and business guiding Fortune 500 executives, and public figures to expand their influence, protect their reputation, and strengthen their global presence.

I help leaders be clearly understood anywhere in the world, not by changing who they are, but by refining how their message travels across cultures and markets.

Expanding your presence into new markets. deepening your influence across cultures, not to prove more, but to express what your success has already made possible.

Your past isn’t a chapter to close. It’s a powerful foundation to build from. the next level of your visibility, reach, and reputation isn’t waiting for you to find it.

It’s ready for you to define it.

Your visibility starts now GET IN TOUCH
2001
2001

When I started in journalism and media.

I began as a cop and courts reporter covering crime, breaking news and trials in NYC.

In (journalism and media)

Iza montalvo journalism and media
2013
2013

From the U.S. Congress to Global Influence.

I later started working for members of the U.S Congress as press secretary and Director of Communications.

In (U.S Congress)

Iza montalvo U.S Congress
2017
2017

I started my first business, Olán.

Olán Media started as a traditional strategic communications firm and evolved into an AI-native partner for companies navigating the transformation. We help companies adopt AI without losing the soul that made them worth listening to in the first place.

In (OLAN MEDIA)

Iza montalvo OLAN MEDIA
2025
2025

Shining as Global
Speaker on Stages.

I'm an international speaker and I've presented to executives, founders, and professional audiences. including speaking events in the Dominican Republic and across global stages where I teach how to turn expertise into influence.

In (CEO Talks)

Iza montalvo CEO Talks
2025
2025

staring at my face in Times Square.

I went from chasing LinkedIn growth to staring at my face in Times Square. With 32M+ impressions this year, I’ve proven that virality is just a byproduct of a visible reputation. I’m sharing the exact system I used to move from the shadows into the "Elite" room.

In (Times Square)

Iza montalvo Times Square
2025
2025

Featured by Forbes as a Top LinkedIn Voice.

I’m proud to have my work recognized by Forbes as a Top LinkedIn Voice You Must Follow. This feature highlights the impact of my work in strategic communication, positioning, and personal branding for leaders and founders.

In (Forbes)

Iza montalvo Forbes
Iza Montalvo

Now In ,
RANKED #1 in branding

Now In 2026, I'm RANKED #1 globally in branding and positioning and I Featured in "Forbes", "BBC", "ABC News" and NY Times.

As an executive who’s moved between boardrooms, newsrooms, and national campaigns, I’ve seen how easily influence can be misunderstood and how precisely it can be shaped.

Today, I partner with leaders who want to expand their reach across markets, building trust where others see tension and opportunity where others see risk.

True influence doesn’t rely on shared language or tradition. It’s the ability to make people feel understood, anywhere in the world.

That’s the work I lead.

My work enables me to build bridges, understanding, and empathy between cultures and that is powerful.

Let’s shape influence together Get In Touch

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