Creating Transformative Experiences, Together
Bringing the vision to life at your next event. Whether it’s a keynote speech, breakout session, or interactive workshop, I’m here to inspire and motivate. Let’s connect, take charge, and make it happen together. Your audience will walk away with actionable insights and the energy to become the main characters in their own stories. It’s time to create unforgettable experiences that drive real change and empower everyone to lead and live better.
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Meet Your Speaker
Maria Maldonado Smith is the Chief Empowerment Officer of MMS Consulting Firm and creator of the Executive Vision Imagery™️ program. With 18 years of award-winning success as a sales leader for Fortune 500 companies, Maria brings unparalleled experience to every engagement.
Growing up as the daughter of an immigrant parent, goal-setting has always been central to Maria’s life. By age 9, she aimed to become the first college graduate in her family and earn the title of Miss Kentucky. She achieved both, graduating from the University of Kentucky and competing in Miss America in 2005.
Maria’s speaking engagements are transformative experiences. She blends dynamic energy with actionable insights, inspiring attendees to take bold steps toward their goals. Her interactive training helps companies understand the neuroscience of goal-setting, leading to better alignment, productivity, and profitability.
Maria has worked with prestigious clients like the US House of Representatives, Johnson & Johnson, Disney, and Paramount Studios. She equips leaders and teams to define their goals and create actionable roadmaps, making her an invaluable asset to any event.
Beyond her professional achievements, Maria has performed at Carnegie Hall and sang the National Anthem for over 120,000 people. She and her husband of 18.5 years are raising three children in an environment where anything is possible with a clear vision.
When you book Maria, you’re gaining a partner in creating a visionary experience that will leave a lasting impact on your audience.
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Speaking
Topics
Explore the motivational and educational content Maria can bring to your event. Any topic can be customized to fit your event and audience.
How it Works
Step One
Reach Out: Contact to check Maria’s availability for your event and discuss initial details.
Step Two
Discuss Event Partnership: We’ll work together to understand your event’s goals, discuss compensation or brand partnership, and customize the content to fit your audience.
Step Three
Finalize and Prepare: Confirm and prepare for an inspiring and impactful experience with Maria.
Who It's For
- Event Planners wanting to add a transformative speaker to their lineup for impactful sessions.
- Conferences aiming to equip their audience with the tools to map out their future and achieve their goals.
- Professional Associations needing engaging and insightful content for conferences, seminars, and retreats.
- Women in Business Events aiming to inspire and equip female professionals to achieve their career goals.
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How Does This Sound?
Results You're Going to Get
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An audience deeply engaged and inspired, feeling a strong connection and alignment with Maria’s message and brand.
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Attendees experience genuine, impactful discussions that resonate on a personal level, leaving them inspired and motivated.
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Participants walk away with actionable strategies and a renewed sense of purpose, ready to take bold steps in their personal and professional lives.
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A collective sense of empowerment and enthusiasm, driving attendees to inspire and uplift their communities with newfound energy and ideas.
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