CEO of OL CONSULTING CORPORATION & PUBLISHING, Olympia LePoint is best known for her role as an award-winning rocket scientist, science entertainer and university educator driving to help people overcome math and science fear. Through triumph over adversity and rigorous scientific training, Olympia LePoint discovered the ways for her own life experiences to add together. "Mathaphobia: How You Can Overcome Your Math Fears and Become a Rocket Scientist is her debut self-help, educational book designed to empower adults and students to ace math without doing more math problems. As an internationally-recognized leader within Math and Science fields, LePoint helped launch NASA’s Endeavour, Discovery, Columbia, and Atlantis Space Shuttles. As a specialist supporting Mission Control, Olympia LePoint was responsible for recommending real-time solutions to ensure safe rocket launches, and she authorized multi-million dollar rocket engine testing. She won The 2004 Boeing Company Professional Excellence Award, and The 2003 National Black Engineer of the Year "Modern Day Technology Leader" Award. In 2009, San Fernando Valley Business Journal viewed Olympia as one of "Top 40 Under 40" Business Leaders with the article entitled, "Age Places No Barriers to Business Ownership," and in 2010 All Things Girl Magazine claimed Olympia LePoint as "An Inspiring Woman." LePoint has appeared in countless magazines and news publications, including recognition in 2010 as "The New Face for Math Literacy" for her Mathaphobia® explanation on Oprah.com. She also appeared on Dr. Drew's Life Changers TV Show in 2012, as well as The Bret Lewis News Hour, Jump Shipp on The Halogen Network, and Christians OnDemand Episodes. LePoint uses psychology in conjunction with math’s creative thinking to help individuals "Beat the Odds." This dynamic speaker is regularly featured as a guest Math and Science expert on TV and on the Radio. As 1 of the top 5 undergraduates in a 6,500 student graduating class, Olympia holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Mathematics, and a Master’s of Science Degree in Applied Mathematics from California State University Northridge. As a CEO, keynote speaker and university educator, LePoint has channeled her passion into helping millions overcome fear and pursue Math and Science fields. She formed the national education program, Olympia’s - End Mathaphobia® Now, a system designed to promote math literacy in America. Currently, Olympia LePoint travels nationally to deliver keynote speeches and serves as a Math and Science educational expert for TV, Radio, news publications and Social Media outlets. Podcast of the interview Download:
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