Empowering women of color to lead audaciously, Marty McDonald builds inclusive, purpose-driven cultures that elevate performance and belonging.
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“Marty McDonald carries her passion for storytelling and purpose on her sleeve, she builds rapport, understands her audience, and creates strategies with authenticity and vision.”
Robyn Hines
Early Career Development Lead
Visionary CEO, bestselling author, and purpose-driven changemaker, Marty empowers organizations to build bold, inclusive cultures through fearless leadership and impactful storytelling. Backed by 11 years in corporate America and the success of Boss Women Media and Elle Olivia, her keynotes inspire action, elevate representation, and equip teams to lead with purpose, resilience, and authenticity.
Keynote speaker Marty McDonald is a visionary business leader, bestselling author, and purpose-driven entrepreneur known for building brands that empower, inspire, and drive lasting impact. As the CEO of Boss Women Media and Elle Olivia, Marty has created transformative platforms that elevate the voices of women and families of color while reshaping how organizations think about leadership, representation, and inclusion.
After a successful 11-year corporate career working with Fortune 500 companies, Marty made the bold decision to launch Boss Women Media, a thriving community of over 100,000 women, anchored by signature events like the Black Girl Magic Tour and the Boss Woman of the Year Summit. Her work speaks directly to today’s organizational challenges: how to foster inclusive culture, champion fearless leadership, and build authentic brand purpose.
Marty’s powerful keynote speeches equip businesses with the mindset and tools to lead with equity, create spaces of belonging, and unleash untapped potential within their teams. Her experience scaling Elle Olivia into 400+ Target stores reinforces her message: bold ideas rooted in authenticity can drive commercial success and cultural relevance.
Book Marty McDonald for your event to engage, educate, and energize your audience with a keynote that blends inspiring storytelling, actionable strategy, and deep cultural insight. Whether addressing leadership teams or company-wide audiences, Marty delivers the clarity, courage, and community that businesses need to thrive.
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“Marty McDonald carries her passion for storytelling and purpose on her sleeve, she builds rapport, understands her audience, and creates strategies with authenticity and vision.”
Robyn Hines Early Career Development Lead
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“Capital One’s partnership with Boss Women Media was integral to our work to more deeply engage and equip black women with the resources they need to thrive in business, at work and at home. Marty and her team deliver high quality, impactful experiences that have helped thousands of women see beyond the limits society places on them. Capital One has been honored to partner with Boss Women Media to help inspire this generation and the next generation of Black Women Leaders and changemakers.”
Jessica Pumphrey Capital One, Communications Associate
Keynote by Marty McDonald:
An audacious vision is more than just a dream, it’s a bold, fearless commitment to seeing beyond what exists today and stepping into the extraordinary. It requires belief, bold action, and resilience to push through fear and obstacles. This conversation will challenge the audience to redefine what’s possible for their lives, careers, and impact on the world.
Through personal storytelling, thought-provoking questions, and real-life examples, this keynote will inspire attendees to adopt an audacious mindset, one that doesn’t wait for permission but instead creates new possibilities through courage and persistence.
Key Takeaways:
Belief: See Beyond Your Current Reality. Your vision must be bigger than your fears, before anyone else believes in it, YOU have to. The most audacious people in history started with a vision no one else could see.
Challenge: What is the biggest vision you have for your life? And do you truly believe it’s possible?
Bold Action: Move Even When You’re Scared. Fear is a constant companion on the road to audacious success, move anyway. Taking bold, imperfect steps is what separates dreamers from doers.
Challenge: What is one fearless move you can make this week toward your vision?
Resilience: Stay Committed When It Gets Hard. The most successful people aren’t the most talented, they’re the most relentless. Every setback is a setup for a comeback, reframe obstacles as part of your story.
Challenge: What’s one challenge you’re facing now, and how can you turn it into an opportunity?
Keynote by Marty McDonald:
This keynote is about breaking through fear, playing big, and making bold moves toward your goals. Getting your B.A.G. isn’t just about money, it’s about securing your vision, your impact, and your future. A "B.A.G". (Bold, Audacious Goal) is the kind of goal that stretches you, challenges you, and pushes you into the next level of success. It’s about thinking beyond limitations and taking action with fearless energy.
This keynote will inspire attendees to: Define their B.A.G. and own their ambition. Overcome fear and self-doubt to move boldly toward success. Take immediate, fearless action to secure their vision.
Key Takeaways: How to Secure Your B.A.G.
B – BELIEVE BIGGER (Your Mindset Determines Your Moves). Your mindset is the foundation of your B.A.G., you have to believe it’s possible before anyone else does. Stop playing small. If your goal doesn’t scare you, it’s not big enough. Challenge: What’s the boldest dream you have for yourself right now?
A – AUDACIOUS ACTION (Fearless Moves Create Fearless Results). Fear will always be there, but your B.A.G. is on the other side of bold moves. Take the risk. Successful people don’t wait for permission; they go after what they want. Challenge: What’s one move you’ve been scared to make? What if you just did it?
G – GO GET IT (Execution Over Excuses). You don’t just dream about the B.A.G., you go get it. Consistency beats talent. The most successful people are the ones who refuse to quit. Challenge: What’s one step you can take TODAY to start securing your B.A.G.?
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