Speaking
Are you looking for an inspiring and impactful speaker who can connect with your audience and leave a lasting impression? I’m Maria Maldonado Smith, and I’m here to help. I specialize in the Neuroscience of Goal Setting and the Power of Vision Imagery, designing sessions that motivate and empower.
Whether you’re seeking a keynote for a large event, a workshop for a small group, or something in between, I tailor my presentations to meet the unique needs and goals of your audience. From college campuses to corporate retreats, my engaging and interactive approach ensures every attendee walks away with actionable insights and renewed inspiration.
Ready to make your next event unforgettable? Connect with me, and let’s discover how I can help you achieve your vision.
Transforming Lives
with Goal Setting and Vision Imagery
After 16+ years in corporate America, having won sales awards, a promotion to sales leader, and earning tenure as a coach and developer of people, I left the corporate world to pursue my true passion—serving, empowering, and motivating students and professionals to embrace their most authentic selves. This journey has taken me across various platforms, from business environments to collegiate settings, and live events.
Whether you’re part of a corporate team, a college organization, or planning a large-scale event, my goal is to connect with you on a meaningful level. I specialize in the Neuroscience of Goal Setting and the Power of Vision Imagery, delivering sessions that are not just informative but transformative. My approach is interactive and engaging, ensuring that every attendee walks away with actionable insights and renewed inspiration to achieve their goals. Let’s work together to create an unforgettable experience that drives real change.
For
Businesses
Empower your team with the tools to visualize success and achieve their goals. My tailored vision imagery sessions enhance productivity, foster innovation, and drive lasting organizational growth.
For
Collegiates
More than just a keynote speech for your sorority or fraternity—experience the motivation to excel in the next stage of your life and career. I also offer 1:1 sessions to help students map out their future and set actionable goals, ensuring they are prepared for what’s next.
For
Live Events
Experience the dynamic energy of my sessions at conferences, retreats, seminars, break-out sessions, and more. I bring the transformative power of vision imagery and goal setting to life, leaving attendees motivated and ready to conquer their aspirations.
Speaking
Topics
Let’s explore the skills and strategies needed to set and achieve your most ambitious goals.
Up Next
Check out the lineup of amazing events I’ll be participating in. Am I in your area? Reach out to see if we can make something happen while I’m there!
Southeastern Louisiana University - Greek Life
- Monday, August 12th
- 5:00 pm
- Hammond, Louisiana
Back to School: Back to You!
- Thursday, September 5th
- 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Parkland
The Motherhood Village Summit
- Saturday, September 21st
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
NYU School of Business
- Thursday, November 7th
- New York, New York
Vision and Brand Intensive
- Thursday, November 14th
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Official Bio
Maria Maldonado Smith is the Chief Empowerment Officer of MMS Consulting Firm and creator of the Executive Vision Imagery program. After 18 years of award-winning success in the corporate space, working as a sales leader for Fortune 500 companies across three different industries, Maria brings her unparalleled combination of experience to her proprietary process and interactive training, helping companies understand the neuroscience and benefits of goal-setting for their employees.
She equips leaders, employees and organizations to clearly define goals and create a roadmap to achieving them, which allows for better alignment with corporate culture, leading to increased productivity and profitability. Maria has served numerous national and international clients, including US House of Representatives, Johnson & Johnson, Disney and Paramount Studios. Growing up as the daughter of an immigrant parent, goal-setting has always been a way of life for Maria.
At age 9, she set goals to become the first college graduate in her family and to earn the title of Miss Kentucky. Maria graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Political Science, won the title of Miss Kentucky and competed in Miss America in 2005. Her proprietary process has been an essential practice in achieving these goals and many more throughout her career and personal life. Maria has performed twice at Carnegie Hall and sang the National Anthem for an audience of over 120,000. She and her husband of 18.5 years raise their three children in a loving and encouraging environment where anything is possible when you set a goal and create a vision for it.