Decatur Native Olandria Lashae Carthen on Season 7 of 'Love Island USA' | Day to Day with Mariah

Love Island USA Season 7 fans — meet Olandria Lashae Carthen, the proud Decatur, Alabama native whose Southern charm and confident personality made her one of the most buzzed‑about contestants of the summer. A first‑generation college graduate from Tuskegee University with a background in the elevator industry, Olandria stepped into the Fiji villa with a blend of real‑world ambition, authenticity, and heart. This article highlights her roots, her journey onto reality TV, and why viewers quickly connected with her story on and off the screen.