We bloomed, and now we are Oléa.

We bloomed, and now we are Oléa.

Oléa is the next chapter of what was formerly Bloom, which began in 2016 as a community focused on empowering women to prioritize their self-care, originally created for women in the workers’ compensation industry.

As our community grew, so did our vision. We wanted to expand beyond one industry and place a stronger focus on wellness, health, personal growth, sustainability, time in nature, slowing down, and living with intention.

Because of this, Bloom was rebranded as Oléa.

Today, Oléa is a wellness company and a community open to all women. We continue to host curated experiences specifically for women in workers’ compensation, and we also host events for women in healthcare, insurance, and other industries. Our community is open to all.

We continue to host monthly events, seminars, and retreats. We also have a blog, a curated shop, and corporate wellness programs.

Oléa also carries forward more than two decades of corporate wellness experience through our sister company, OM. We work with employers nationwide to design and implement corporate wellness programs. Oléa provides wellness programs that help employees feel well, stay well, and work well.

Oléa is a community for women who want to prioritize their well-being. It’s a place to learn about everyday wellness, explore holistic living, support personal growth, and find simple resources to care for your health.

Whether you’re reading our blog, learning a new hobby, discovering pieces from our edit, or joining one of our events, Oléa invites a slower, more intentional way of living. We would love for you to be part of our community.

Meet the Team

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    Mari Diaz

    CO - FOUNDER

    Mari Diaz is the Co-Founder of OM and Oléa. She is an entrepreneur, wellness practitioner, and community builder with a long-standing presence in the workers’ compensation industry through OM.

    She is a holistic health practitioner, master herbalist, forest bathing practitioner, and face yoga instructor. Wellness is central to how she lives and leads. Oléa was created as a reflection of that approach, a space dedicated to women’s health, self-care, and intentional living.

    In addition to Oléa, Mari has founded and led several ventures, including OM Marketing, OM Docs, OM Magazine, MD Apothecary, and The Self Love Club. Each has been shaped by her focus on well-being, community, and long-term growth.

    Through her work, Mari encourages women to prioritize their well-being while building fulfilling careers, relationships, and lives.

  • 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.