You're Not Behind, Broken or Stuck.
You're Just in The Middle of Your Story.
I had my son at 15, dropped out of high school and rode public transit with three kids. I had a stack of unpaid bills and a subscription to the IRS that I couldn't cancel. Somewhere in the middle of all of that, I built 3 businesses (sold one), lost 150 pounds, and rebuilt a marriage I'd already walked out of. The middle is almost never where the story ends, unless you decide to stay there. I speak to audiences sitting in their own messy middle, and I leave them with exactly what they need to Keep Going.
The Experience
Everyone Loves an Inspiring and True Story About Transformation
Mari transports audiences into their own possibility through entertaining stories, real world lessons and tangible actionable steps that equip them with what they need to get everything they want out of their life and work.
She keeps it simple yet manages to hit every category from work and family to purpose and wealth as well as growth and contribution.
20+ Years of Leadership
Mari helped build 3 companies over nearly 3 decades sitting in every seat from admin assistant to CEO. From there, she began coaching others how to achieve similar success.
50+ Keynotes Delivered
From corporate conferences to intimate leadership summits, Mari has moved audiences across industries to take ownership of their next chapter.
Author of #KeepGoing
Mari shares her journey of transformation from teen mom to CEO and entrepreneur in her book #KeepGoing.
Mari's Speaking Style
Professional. Entertaining.
Inspiring.
Mari provides a polished and professional experience that feels more like a one-on-one conversation than a presentation or talk. As a relatable and masterful storyteller, she engages her audiences in a way that helps her message stick.
The Signature Talk
What Mari Brings to Your Stage
Keynote · 2026–2027
Write Your
Second Half
How to stop surviving your story and start writing it
"Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life." - Confucius, Mark Twain or Marc Anthony according to Google.
The Book
#KeepGoing
A 7-step plan for taking charge of your own life — from the woman who started from less than zero and built a life worth leading.
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