When the warreached Mariupol in 2022, OlhaVolkonskaya’s world collapsed — butonly for a moment. Havingworked with Ukrainian politicians and premiumbrandsbetween Kyiv and Mariupol, she wasforced to rethink not just her home, but her entireprofessionalpath.
“Mariupol was my home. When I lost it, I realized it was time to rebuild — stronger, bolder, smarter,” Olharecalls.
Relocating to Kyiv, she steppedonto the international stage, collaborating with clients across Europe, the U.S., and beyond. But it didn’ttake long for her to grasp a key insight: today, influencematters more thanexposure, and winningattentionmeanscontrolling the narrative.
In a noisy media world, simplybeingnoticedisn’tenough. Olha’sstrategy? Shift the conversationentirely — and bring the audience with it.
“I don’tjustcreatebuzz. I help my clients steal the spotlight and turntheircompetitors’ followers intotheirown,” she says.
Her unconventionalmethods — boldstorytelling, sharppositioning, and tactical PR — turnrisingnamesinto power players. One high-profile client securedmillions of followers and majordealswithinweeks of working with Olha. While many PR professionalsfocus on fleetingtrends, Olha plays the long game. She buildsreputations designed to last, advising public figures and business leaders on how to createinfluence that outlives news cycles.
“I don’tchasevanitymetrics. I buildcareers that leave a mark,” she notes.
Her hybridmodel — a mix of public campaigns and discreet, behind-the-sceneswork — hasopeneddoors for clients in boardrooms, governments, and international markets. Recently, she helped a Ukrainian entrepreneur break into global markets, securemultimillion-dollarcontracts, and buildcriticalalliances with investors and policymakers.
Olhaalsoputs her own name into the equation. On Facebook, she experiments with campaigns, shares insights, and buildsinfluence — using the sametechniques she offers clients.
“My social media isn’tjust updates. It’s where I test strategies, connect with leaders, and show how influence is built in real time,” she shares.
Her growingpresenceattracts not just followers, but global partners — positioning her asboth a strategist and thoughtleader.
OlhaVolkonskaya is part of a new generationreshaping global PR. By blendingstorytelling, influence-building, and audience acquisition, she crafts not justcampaigns, butlegacies.
“In this business, attention is currency. My job is to make sure my clients own it — and leverage it for realgrowth,” she says.
And while othersfocus on headlines, Olha knows: the real power is in whathappensbehind the curtain.
