Breathless

A Memoir of Courage, Faith, and Unstoppable Determination

By Oglah Gatamah

From Hotel housekeeper to franchise owner. From emptiness to empire. From survival to legacy.
From emptiness to empire.
From survival to legacy.

This is my journey—raw, real, and proof that your past doesn’t define your future.

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What's Inside

Part One: Eldoret to Orlando

From a small Kenyan town where dreams stayed small, to becoming a part of the theme park opening crew, to navigating corporate America as an immigrant woman.

Part Two: The Corporate Climb

Hospitality management at the hotel. Retail leadership at a well known retail store. The promotions, the recognition, the exhaustion. And the moment I realized I'd lost my 'Big Why.'

Part Three: The Leap

Walking away from a promotion to to oversee a group of stores doing over $1 billion in revenue to start over in real estate at 40. The fear. The doubt. The decision to trust myself anyway.

Part Four: Building Legacy

From real estate agent to franchise owner in three years. Creating a culture where 160+ agents from 30+ countries thrive.

Part Five: Leadership Under Fire

February 11, 2025—the day a gunman walked into my office. The 45 minutes that tested everything I believe about leadership.

Part Six: God, Family, Business & Legacy

How I integrate the four pillars of my life. Oglah's Hope Foundation. And the legacy question that drives everything.

AND MORE!

Why I Wrote This Book

I wrote this book for YOU.

For the corporate professional who feels stuck in golden handcuffs. For the immigrant entrepreneur who's been told their accent disqualifies them. For the woman of color who's tired of being the "only one" in the room. For the parent who's choosing between career and presence. For the leader who's lost their purpose and doesn't know how to find it again.

I wrote this book because I WAS you.

This Book Is For You If...

You've achieved success on paper but feel empty inside

You're stuck between the safety of your corporate job and the calling to build something of your own

You're tired of being underestimated because of your background, accent, or identity

You want to build wealth that impacts your community and homeland

You're ready to stop playing small and step into fearless leadership

You've lost your purpose and need to find your 'Big Why' again

What Readers Are Saying

Jessica Williams

Reviewed in the United States on January 2026Verified Purchase

Breathless by Oglah Gatamah is a powerful reminder that growth doesn’t come from comfort — it comes from resiliency, persistence, and the willingness to keep going when things feel uncertain. This book isn’t just motivational fluff; it’s a mindset and coaching guide that challenges you to slow down mentally, push through stagnation, and regain clarity when life or your career feels stuck. The author does an amazing job of inspiring readers to stay disciplined, remain consistent, and trust the process even when progress feels slow. I’d highly recommend this book to anyone who feels stagnant in their career or life, or anyone searching for clarity, direction, and the motivation to keep moving forward. If you’re in a season where you need a mental reset and a reminder of your own resilience, this book delivers.

David Williams

Life Changing

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2026Verified Purchase

What a wonderful book. I highly recommend it. It changed my outlook on life.

Amazon Customer

Such a good book read it !!

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2026

This author is such an incredible mother and author !! I highly recommend purchasing this book you will absolutely love it !!

Your Transformation Starts With One Decision

Where you start doesn't define where you finish.

Your background isn't a disadvantage—it's your superpower.

Your "Big Why" is your wealth.

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