OUR STORY

OPTIMAL AF: BORN FROM ADVERSITY, DRIVEN BY SCIENCE, EVOLVED IN FRIENDSHIP

Hello. My name is Leif Meneke.

From Wall Street to Wilderness: A Journey of Healing

I Created Optimal AF Out of Sheer Necessity

In 2009, I left my job as VP of Talent and Leadership at a global investment bank to focus solely on my health. When a medication—and my only hope for cure—failed and nearly cost my eyesight, doctors told me I had reached the limits of Western medicine and to "go pray." I'll never forget how betrayed I felt by doctors, science, and my own body.

That's when I made a radical decision: If I was going to die, I would live fully first. I took everything I was carrying into Nature, where my true healing journey began. By blendingleading-edge science and indigenous wisdom traditions, I reclaimed my health. This experience became the genesis of Optimal AF.

Today, I continue to live with a chronic illness that invites constant optimization of my whole being. This ongoing journey informs every aspect of Optimal AF, ensuring our approach is not just theoretical, but deeply rooted in personal experience, science, ancient wisdom, and continuous refinement.

Hello, my name is Ellen Wolter.

Overcoming Adversity: A Mother's Transformation

In 2020, my world crumbled. Laid off, broke, and 60 pounds overweight, I faced a grim prognosis: My oncologist told me COVID-19 would be fatal for me.

I knew I had to hold it together for my children or they would face a stark future. I realized I had to transform—for them and for myself.

This journey wasn't just about losing weight or avoiding illness; it was about reclaiming my power and reshaping our future. I rebuilt myself from the ground up, optimizing my physical, mental, and emotional health.

Today, my quest for optimal health fuels my passion for Optimal AF. I'm committed to being a vibrant presence for my children and future grandchildren, while helping other leaders transform their lives as I did.

We've been friends since preschool.

Together we're building the next version of Optimal AF.

We met on the first day of preschool—the same day our mothers met on their first day at nursing school. Our lives have interwoven over the past 50 years; we have witnessed each other's triumphs, struggles, and transformations. We know each other as if we were siblings.

Independently, we've navigated the corridors of Fortune 100 companies and the uncertain terrains of startups. This shared experience has given us a unique insight: true leadership excellence requires more than just business acumen—it demands holistic optimization of mind, body, and spirit.

Today, we're not just building a company; we're pioneering a new movement in leadership—one that honors the interconnectedness and humanity in us all. We consider Optimal AF as a family affair. Many of our friends and family have embraced the program. We hope you'll join us on this extraordinary journey.

Collectively, we have worked or consulted for a diverse range of industries and organizations, including:

The Future of High-Performance Living

OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER LEADERS TO OPTIMIZE THEIR PERFORMANCE AND BUILD A LIFE THEY LOVE.

OUR PRINCIPLES

ONE: Nature is the greatest of all healers and teachers. By coming into alignment with Nature, we align with the greatest powers in the universe.

TWO: Every body is unique. Each leader has a unique biochemistry, life story, and experience, requiring a personalized approach to optimization.

THREE: Integration of science and wisdom. We blend leading-edge science with ancient human wisdom to create a holistic approach.

FOUR: Biology-first optimization. We optimize the physical first, allowing the genius of each leader to shine through.

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What People Are Saying

"As the managing partner of a national consulting firm with a growing
staff, I was really interested in being in my peak performance and
decreasing some of my health challenges related to inflammation. This
program helped me achieve that."

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