If you want to take center stage in your own life and step into the spotlight, but just need a push to take that next step and bet on yourself, this conversation is for you.

Double the talent and double the inspiration, Maria Howell is a world-renowned singer and actor known for her powerful, energizing voice paired with her ability to act and perform on any stage or screen.

In her career, she has done it all, from “The Hunger Games” to “Hallmark” and everything in between.

Maria’s ability to adapt and embody any role makes her a standout -- and her talents hail from a hometown in Gastonia, North Carolina. You can catch her in the recurring role of Tracy in the CBS soap opera “Beyond The Gates.

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