Kicking off Your Year Excellenty

The Excellent Life Podcast

Bola Matel-Okoh, is an award-winning attorney and executive leader with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. Recognized as the “Super Achiever” Peak Performing Woman of the Year 2023, she is honored to be listed among Leading Ladies Africa’s 100 Most Inspiring Women 2024 and ABCD Africa’s 100 Most Impactful Voices 2024.
In 2015, she was appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Wema Bank PLC, where she continues to exhibit skills in corporate governance, risk management, and advanced strategic planning. Her directorial role has been enriched by training from globally renowned institutions such as IMD in Switzerland, INSEAD in France, and Harvard Business School in the USA.
In 2022, she founded BMO Advisory Services, a coaching and leadership development firm with a focus on women empowerment. Her certification from the GEMSTONE Leadership Institute as an Executive Coach enables her to guide women towards personal and professional excellence. This mission is embodied in the Women’s Lifestyle Hub, a vibrant community of executive women committed to living their best lives.
Her extensive experience stems from legal research, case investigation, client adjudication, and business transactions in Nigeria and USA. Admitted to both the Nigerian Bar and the New York State Bar, she has built a formidable career in law, specializing in Admiralty Law, Immigration Law, and insurance class action litigation. She began her legal journey as a Legal Assistant at United Commercial Bank in Lagos, Nigeria, and transitioned to practicing law in both Nigeria and the USA. Her roles have been marked by a strong client focus and a dedication to achieving established objectives.
As the CEO of Havilah Ventures, she oversees ventures in real estate, corporate branding, and the health and wellness sector. Her commitment to excellence is further exemplified as the owner and Managing Director of N-Lounge and Spa, where customer service and satisfaction are paramount.
She is also the host of The Excellent Life Podcast, a platform designed to inspire, motivate, and challenge individuals to live a life of excellence.
Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, she continues to dedicate her life to empowering others, fostering leadership, and making a meaningful impact globally.