Real. Relatable. Results-Driven.

Maria steps on stage with the warmth of a trusted mentor and the precision of a seasoned strategist. Over three decades she has guided 40,000 professionals across the United States & Canada to stronger teams at work and braver choices at home. Her toolkit is anchored by real credentials, Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+), multi-credentialed coach (AC, CLS, PCA), Advanced Communicator Bronze through Toastmasters, and author of four books, but what audiences remember is the moment they realize change finally feels doable.

Why Maria Is the Smart Bet for Your Next Conference, Event or Podcast

Maria doesn’t just fill a keynote slot, she fixes a business, personal or spiritual challenge.

• Monday-Ready Moves: No pom-poms, no fluff, Maria delivers bold, three-step action plans that audiences can launch before the next staff meeting.
• Stories That Stick, Data That Bites: Drawing on the thousands of people trained and coached, she fuses relatable real-world stories with hard stats that make the lessons unforgettable.
• Proven 4.9/5 Performance: Across 50+ stages, from national industry conference, to soft skill workshops, to women empowerment summits, Maria posts a consistent 4.9 / 5 rating for clarity, energy, and real-world impact.
• Inspirational Fuel:  A triple threat that engages with the audiences through the heart, head and hand.  Maria relates and makes a special connect to her audiences that is memorable.

What Meeting Planners Feel (and later see in surveys)

• Room-wide engagement: Story-driven insights, live polls, and quick role-plays keep skeptics leaning in and note-takers scribbling.
• Tech-smooth logistics: Tight run-of-show, minimal AV demands, seamless pivots from ballroom to virtual stage.
• Heart + hard data: Every anecdote lands beside a metric, so attendees feel the message and leadership sees the ROI.

When you need a speaker who marries empathy with execution, someone who can move an audience to both tears and action, book Maria. She’ll make sure your people leave with full hearts, clear minds, and a plan that starts on Monday.