Oléa was created as a response to constant noise and endless scrolling. Rooted in community, nature, and wellness, it’s a place to pause and turn inward.
Whether you’re reading our magazine, learning a new hobby, or joining one of our events, Oléa encourages a slower, more intentional way of living. We’re cultivating a space that feels rooted, thoughtful, and genuinely human.
Meet the Team
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Mari Diaz
CO - FOUNDER
Mari Diaz is the Co-Founder of OM and Oléa, helping shape the vision and values that guide both brands. Her leadership is rooted in intention, community, and a deep respect for creating spaces that feel thoughtful, grounded, and human.
With a natural ability to see the bigger picture, Mari approaches brand building with clarity and purpose. Through OM and Oléa, she plays a central role in cultivating a culture centered on trust, meaningful connection, and work designed to endure.
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Melissa Diaz-Ash
MARKETING & EVENTS DIRECTOR
Melissa Diaz is the Marketing and Events Director at OM and Oléa, where she leads brand growth and experiential initiatives with a people-centered approach. A multi-passionate creative, she brings together strategy, storytelling, and connection to shape meaningful moments and intentional experiences.
Her work focuses on cultivating authentic relationships, building purposeful partnerships, and creating events rooted in clarity, trust, and long-term impact. At OM and Oléa, Melissa approaches marketing and events as an extension of community, guided by creativity, presence, and care.
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Samantha Diaz
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Samantha Diaz is the Creative Director for OM and Oléa, where she leads brand vision, storytelling, and design with intention and clarity. Her work lives at the intersection of wellness, culture, and thoughtful design, guided by a belief in creativity that feels grounded, human, and purposeful.
Through carefully considered visual language and narrative, Samantha shapes brands and experiences that invite presence rather than noise. Her approach balances artistry with strategy, creating work that feels refined, enduring, and deeply connected to the people it serves.
