Olandria Carthen is a vibrant television personality and digital creator who first caught the public’s attention as a standout on season 7 of Love Island USA. Affectionately known as the Bama Barbie, her southern charm, radiant grace, and undeniable sense of style quickly made her a fan favorite.

As a keynote speaker, Olandria is passionate about authentic conversations that inspire confidence, personal growth, and connection. She’s a hit with college audiences who draw inspiration from her story as a small-town girl chasing a big dream and her empowering messages of self-worth and the importance of education. Digital creator conferences and marketing teams value her expertise on storytelling, audience engagement, and building brands that last. With a natural ability to connect with audiences on multiple levels, Olandria delivers insight that moves people to action.

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Olandria Carthen has always been strategic in her approach to life. The daughter of a young single mother, she spent her summers working back-breaking factory jobs as a reminder of her future if she didn’t finish college. Between odd jobs in her small town and the relentless pursuit of scholarships, the first-generation college student hustled to pay tuition each semester and graduated from Tuskegee University with a degree in supply chain management. She found success in elevator sales prior to reality television fame.

Since leaving the Love Island villa, Olandria has been intentional about building her presence in the lifestyle, beauty, and entertainment space. She made her runway debut at the Sergio Hudson Spring/Summer 2026 show at New York Fashion Week, modeled for UGG, and has partnered with brands including Sweetgreen, Vaseline, Aveeno, and Reebok. Her collaboration with NYX Cosmetics, the “Nicolandria” lip kit, sold out in minutes, confirming her influence in the fashion and beauty space. She used her Microsoft Copilot campaign to speak about the importance of HBCUs, cementing her legacy as a champion of higher education.

With every move, Olandria proves that she’s more than just a flash in the pan. She was named to Cosmopolitan’s Z-Stars Class of 2025 and won the People’s Choice Award at the 2025 EBONY Power 100 Gala. EBONY Magazine has deemed Olandria Carthen “an influencer on their way to icon status.”