SPEAKER

Lola VonRoda

Unscripted. Unapologetic. Unfiltered.

Interactive & Informative Conversations

PANELS | PODCASTS | WORKSHOPS

My approach to “speaking” is interactive and adaptable.

All topics are tailored to the audience in the room, level of exposure be it entry-level or seasoned professionals

ensuring relevant takeaways and real-time insights.

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PANELS & PODCASTS

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🎙 Featured Podcast: My Identity Metamorphosis

One of my favorite conversations was with my friend & podcast host Spider Meka on her new podcast! We dove deep into identity transformation ~ from butterfly metamorphosis to the phoenix rising ~ in life and business and how my journey has shaped who I am today.

I shared all about my move to Chicago, the evolution of Iconic Details, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way.

Listen in, and let me know what resonates with you! 🎧🔥

🎤 Featured Speech: Conversation that becomes Transformation

Recently, I joined Latasha Jimerson’s Global Author Network for what began as a conversation about branding, marketing, and sales, but quickly evolved into something much deeper.

Rather than delivering a traditional scripted presentation, I created an interactive experience centered around identity, visibility, authority, and entrepreneurship. Through live conversation, personalized reflection, and strategic insight, attendees felt seen, supported, and empowered to amplify their voice and presence.

The response was immediate, heartfelt, and continued long after the session ended, reinforcing my belief that I doesn’t simply “speak”... I create transformational experiences people genuinely feel.

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Branding vs Marketing | Brand Strategy | Luxury Branding | Business Branding | Personal Branding | Women in Business | Small Business

🎤 PANEL TOPICS

  • Branding as Identity Architecture
    Humanizing our businesses and brands — and why that’s the new luxury.

  • The Art of Living Life By Design
    How to go from default to design.

  • Personified Branding: What would your iconic persona do?
    Moving past archetypes and personality tests into true identity embodiment.

  • Evolving Your Brand Without Losing Your Soul
    Navigating growth, pivots, and rebranding with clarity and integrity.

  • The New Definition of Luxury: Conscious, Intentional, Iconic
    What modern consumers are actually craving — and how to meet them there.

🎙 PODCAST TOPICS

My favorite conversations are those when we go off-script and dive deep. To get us started here are a few topics I never get tired of talking about:

  • Applied vs. Identified Branding – Basic vs. Iconic Branding

  • Persona Perspective – The Key to Intoxicating Brand Clarity & Finding Your It-Factor

  • The 3 C’s of Iconic Branding: Consistency, Cohesion, and Charisma.

  • Beyond Your Logo: Branding as a Lifestyle & How to Live Life By Design.

🙋‍♀️ CURATED QUESTIONS FOR HOSTS & MODERATORS

Here are some thought-provoking questions that have lead to engaging conversations:

  • What’s the difference between branding and marketing?

  • What are the biggest mistakes you see entrepreneurs make when it comes to branding?

  • What’s the difference between: Website designer and developer? Photographer and Brand Photographer? Social Media expert and SEO expert? PR and Marketing?

  • Tell us your process for naming companies, businesses and brands?

  • What is identity-focused branding?

  • Why do you say branding is something to be, not something to do?

  • Tell us about The iD Experience you offer clients?

No topic or question is off limits in my world so ~ Fire Away!

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Workshops & Live Experiences

I love guiding hands-on, interactive workshops where attendees can walk away with real clarity, action steps, and breakthroughs.

  • What if you could connect with the most iconic version of yourself—your future self, the one who has already achieved your dreams, built your legacy, and fully stepped into their power?

    In this immersive workshop, I guide you and your audience to meet, name, and embody this powerful identity—appointing them as the head of your internal board of directors. This isn’t just self-reflection; this is an activation of your most potent, unapologetic self.

    💡 Your audience will walk away with:

    • Clarity on their iconic persona—who they are at their fullest potential.

    • A defined visual and energetic representation of their personal brand.

    • A strategy to infuse their iconic essence into every detail of their life and business.

    • A powerful tool for decision-making—letting their future, most iconic self lead the way.

  • Ever wonder why some brands just have that ‘it-factor’? That effortless presence where every detail feels intentional, cohesive, and magnetic?

    This workshop reveals the secret behind iconic branding—breaking it down into the 3 C’s:


    ✨ Consistency – Maximizing your know, like and trust factors with repetition.


    ✨ Cohesion – Ensuring every detail aligns and reinforces your identity.


    ✨ Charisma – Making your brand not just seen, but felt and remembered.

    💡 Your audience will walk away with:

    • A deep understanding of branding as an experience, not just aesthetics.

    • A reflection of where they are now and where they want their brand to be.

    • A framework for the 3 C’s and how to apply them for maximum impact.

    • An action plan for immediate improvements and long-term brand growth.

  • Your brand is a reflection of who you are. But what happens when your business grows, shifts, or evolves—and suddenly, your branding no longer feels like you?

    This workshop is for entrepreneurs and business owners who refuse to be boxed in. It’s about designing a brand that expands with you, supports your evolution, and aligns with your most authentic self.

    💡 Your audience will walk away with:

    • Clarity on what "Life by Design" truly means—and how to apply it.

    • A process for aligning their business, brand, and personal identity.

    • Guidance on navigating brand shifts, pivots, and reinventions with confidence.

    • The tools to build a brand that supports their long-term vision—not just a current phase.

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Media Kit

  • Lola VonRoda is the founder of Iconic Details, an identity design studio based in Chicago, where branding, personal style, and environment are approached as one cohesive expression.

    Her work centers on a simple but often overlooked truth: branding isn’t something you create, it’s something you embody.

    Through what she calls Personified Branding, Lola helps founders and creatives translate who they are into how they show up, how they’re perceived, and how they’re remembered. From messaging and visuals to presence and experience, every detail becomes intentional.

    She’s known for her ability to listen beyond what’s said, identify what’s actually there, and articulate it in a way that feels both clarifying and expansive.

    Rather than teaching formulas or trends, Lola creates conversations that unlock perspective, refine identity, and shift how people think about their work, their voice, and their visibility.

  • 🎁 Free 30-Minute Brand Strategy Call
    For those who want to dive deeper into what we covered, I offer a complimentary 30-minute strategy call to explore your unique takeaways, questions, and next steps.

  • 💰 Speaking rates start at $1,000 + travel & accommodations.
    (Custom pricing available based on event scope, format, and location.)

    Travel arrangements should include:
    ✈️ Airfare (for 1)
    🚗 Ground transportation
    🏨 Hotel accommodations
    🍽 Meals & gratuities

    For inquiries, availability, and tailored rates, please reach out to discuss details

  • 📍 In-Person Events:

    ✔️ Wireless or handheld mic (for larger rooms)
    ✔️ Projector & screen for visuals
    ✔️ MacBook Pro-compatible adapter
    ✔️ Reliable internet access
    ✔️ Power source

    💻 Virtual Events:

    ✔️ Screen-sharing capability
    ✔️ Recording capability (optional, based on event needs)

  • In addition to your event promotions, Lola is happy to help spread the word and amplify audience engagement by sharing across her platforms:

    ✔️ 1 promotional post on her business Facebook page
    ✔️ 1 promotional post on LinkedIn
    ✔️ A permanent listing on the "Featured Engagements" section of her website
    ✔️ 1-3 minute video speaking directly to your audience about the event & topic (available upon request—just ask!)

    Lola believes in collaborative promotion and is happy to discuss additional ways to maximize visibility for your event.

🎤 Looking for a Speaker?

✨ Let me pamper your people. ✨

With the gift of gab and a love for interactive, unscripted conversations, I thrive on collaborating to create tailored, high-impact presentations designed specifically for you, your audience, and your event goals.

Let’s make it engaging, unforgettable, and exactly what your people need.

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