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Mariana inspires the next generation of women to carve their own path and dare to be themselves.
Eva Longoria Bastón
Actress, Philanthropist & Business Woman
Mariana Atencio, a renowned motivational speaker, offers the transformative insights your organization needs. Her journey, starting as a young girl coming to America from Venezuela, resonates with anyone who's ever felt different, self-conscious, or hesitant in a new environment. She understands the power of embracing authenticity because she's lived it.
Mariana's storytelling prowess, honed during her tenure as a national news anchor and correspondent, takes your audience on a remarkable journey, from Haiti to Hong Kong to the Syrian border, exploring the universal threads that connect us all. She has interviewed dozens of notable figures, including Pope Francis, President Joe Biden, King Felipe VI of Spain, Nancy Pelosi, chef and humanitarian José Andrés, author Yuval Noah Harari, and director Francis Ford Coppola
Mariana's renowned TEDx talk, “What Makes YOU Special?” with over 23 million views, catapulted her into the world of speaking. Her first book, “Perfectly You: Embracing the Power of Being Real,” serves as a call to action to unleash the magic of personal and professional authenticity, helping individuals find their purpose and break through the barriers that hold them back.
Mariana's impact isn't limited to the stage. As the head of her own media production company, she continues to pursue stories that ignite curiosity. She's a 2021 Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute, and she's dedicated to making a difference, from shedding light on missing women and girls in the region with her hit true crime podcast series to advocating for gender equality.
In booking Mariana Atencio, you're ensuring your organization benefits from a speaker whose influence extends far beyond the stage. Your team will leave with a renewed sense of purpose, a commitment to authenticity, and the tools to foster positive change in the workplace. Mariana isn't just a keynote speaker; she's a catalyst for transformation, making your event an unforgettable success.
5 of 5
Mariana inspires the next generation of women to carve their own path and dare to be themselves.
Eva Longoria Bastón Actress, Philanthropist & Business Woman
5 of 5
It was a pleasure working with Mrs. Mariana Atencio and her Team during Bacardi’s Spirit Forward event. Not only was she highly engaged and accessible from the very beginning of the planning process, but flexible and open to ensure that her speech flowed well with the Summit’s overarching theme. She was inspirational, motivational and real, and we received wonderful feedback from the attendees. We would be happy to work with her again.
Sr. Brand Manager Bacardi USA, Inc.
5 of 5
Mariana was powerful on stage, engaging, thought provoking and the perfect speaker for our flagship global annual conference held in Miami. She was such a pleasure to work with that she ended up interviewing and moderating two very critical panels for the agenda. Mariana’s experience and professionalism will make any company that chooses to work with her look great.
Director, Marketing & Communications Head Citi Private Bank
5 of 5
Mariana provided some wonderful lessons and insights into her journey and how each of us can celebrate and share what makes us different. It was a fantastic opportunity for our employees to be inspired and to learn more.
Director, Global Executive & Employee Communications Microsoft
Keynote by speaker Mariana Atencio:
It’s a fact: People are at their best – at work and in life – when they feel like they can be themselves. They’re more confident in the face of change and uncertainty, more engaged and resilient, and have a greater sense of purpose and well-being. But fear can sometimes keep us from being real.
In this presentation, Mariana Atencio brings her energy, humor, and skillful storytelling to inspire people to embrace their authenticity and unleash the power that comes with being themselves.
Being “Perfectly You” builds trust and connection – it attracts people like a magnet because authenticity stands out in a world of algorithms and A.I. content. Mariana’s unique personal story and infectious optimism energizes people with the courage to fully engage, adapt to constant change, and reach new levels of fulfillment at work and in life.
Sample takeaways:
Keynote by speaker Mariana Atencio:
For everyone in business, delivering a message efficiently – internally and in different media – has gotten infinitely more complex in the age of AI.
This interactive presentation will help attendees sharpen their communication skills. Mariana equips leaders – from entry level to the C-Suite – with practical tools and tested principles to speak confidently, authentically, and effectively, whether it’s for client meetings, internal communications, Zoom, an important presentation, a traditional media interview, a digital clip and/or a conference stage.
Mariana will share tips that took her more than a decade of television and social media experience to learn, working at two of the world’s biggest news networks, in Spanish and English.
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Watch Mariana Atencio in action
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Watch Mariana Atencio in action
Watch Mariana Atencio in action
Watch Mariana Atencio in action
