About LOLA

Lola Dada-Olley is an attorney, advocate, and keynote speaker whose expertise lies at the intersection of law, accessibility, and technology. She advises on ADA Title III compliance for a global organization, guiding inclusive design and technology implementation that shapes inclusive experiences. 

Beyond her legal career, Lola is a storyteller and thought leader in the neurodiversity inclusion and caregiver wellness space. She is the creator of the acclaimed Not Your Mama’s Autism Podcast, a platform blending personal narratives with interviews from global voices on topics like race and disability, mental health for lifetime caregivers, and corporate inclusion strategies.

Her advocacy has earned national recognition. Lola delivered a TEDx talk, “Your Path is Your Purpose,” and speaks across the U.S. on hope, inclusive design thinking, special education, and caregiver wellness. She has served on nonprofit boards advancing healthcare and employment for people with disabilities and received the Social Justice Award from the American Council on Rural Special Education.

In 2025, Lola and her family were featured in Sensory Overload, a critically acclaimed documentary streaming on Hulu, produced by Vox Media and Sensodyne. The film was an official selection at TribecaX and BrandStorytelling at Sundance.

Now, Lola is preparing for her next chapter:

• Unapologetically Whole Podcast (launching January 2026)
• Unapologetically Whole: A Memoir (June 2026)

Her work centers on caregiver mental health, disability inclusion, and redefining what it means to thrive unapologetically.

Lola holds degrees in Computer Information Systems (Eastern Illinois University), Journalism (Northwestern University), and Law (Howard University School of Law). 

She lives in North Texas with her husband of nearly 20 years, their two children, and an entitled Portuguese Water Dog. When she’s not speaking, writing, or advocating, Lola enjoys the simple luxury of sleeping like a baby.