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Whether sharing her life experiences and knowledge through impactful talks, workshops, leadership training, life coaching, or videos, Maria uses stories to bring encouragement, education, and love to empower others to get out of their way and break free from hindering thoughts or beliefs, so that they can live amazing lives and leave their unique and positive mark on the world. She is passionate about living with intention, creating spaces of love, joy, and fun, connecting with others, overall health, and empowerment.

A survivor of abuse, depression, and a childhood accident that should've left her immobile, Maria embraces her past to create a present of health, happiness, fun, love, and abundance. She believes that she is able to thrive in life not in spite of, but because of, every aspect of her story. She knows that no matter where you come from, what you've been through, or what you have done, a healthy mindset shift, rooting into love, and taking personal responsibility, can change every area of your life, as it has for her.

With over 15 years of leadership and personal development education in her pocket, Maria leaves audiences with relevant tools and shifted mindsets that last well after she steps off the stage. Her authentic congruence, infectious energy, and ability to teach from a relatable and positive perspective leave attendees feeling like they had a fun and deep conversation with a trusted friend.

When not speaking or coaching, Maria can usually be found making memories with her incredible daughter, meditating, dancing in public places, leading group fitness classes, reading, or watching a Marvel movie.

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WE ARE ALL A MIRACLE! 

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Marsha Battee is an event and retreat planning strategist for visionary entrepreneurs who want to create awe-inspiring experiences for their clients. From ideation to day-of execution, Marsha is an expert in all aspects of event planning, whether it’s a small, intimate gathering or a high-end multi-day conference.

Most recently, she hosted the 1st Annual Black Nurses Week Conference, a 3-day event for which she secured a dozen speakers and $25K in sponsorships.

Prior to starting her own event-planning business, Marsha was an event manager at UCLA, where she produced programming at venues like The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills and the Four Seasons Resort in Santa Barbara.

 Marsha is a graduate of Georgetown University and lives in Washington, DC. When she’s not planning events, she moonlights as a travel nurse and has served on the front lines during the pandemic.

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"Something I always have taught in coaching and something that I've always heard before I started teaching was to start before you're ready. It's my favorite quote of all time because DONE is better than perfect."

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The success of business coaching is also dependent on our physical and mental health. Consuming enough nutrients and practicing basic health principles are just as important as knowing what entrepreneurial experience we can offer our clients. Be a hero for entrepreneurs as a mentor and expert but also be the savior of yourself, life, and your family through a sound mind and well body. Dani Whitestone helps women entrepreneurs grow successful small businesses because she believes entrepreneurship is a powerful way to live your purpose. She’s the founder of the Women’s Small Business & Leadership Network and the sole female cofounder of TurboLaw Software which she bootstrapped to 7-figures. She’s also the author of “The Brilliant Businesswoman, Your Guide to Entrepreneurial Success”. Dani is a positive and passionate business geek with a mission to help women succeed and thrive in business.

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"Success of business coaching also depends on our body’s health and mental state. Consuming sufficient nutrients and practicing health fundamentals are just as essential as knowing what entrepreneurial experience we can share with our clients. Be a hero for entrepreneurs as a mentor and expert but also be the savior of yourself, life, and family through a sound mind and well body."

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Sarah Muniz has been in the insurance industry for over 20 years working on the agency side as a Customer Service Representative, Producer within aggregators and insurtech.  Her time in insurance has been both rewarding and frustrating. The rewarding part is in helping others as she increases her knowledge about insurance while also supporting her family in one of the most stable industries.  The frustration comes from numerous glass ceilings and a general gender bias within the industry. While working in the industry, one of the main hot topics has been the lack of talent in insurance.  This has been a constant cause of concern for her because after doing research and discussing the topic with others we have plenty of undiscovered talent right under the leadership's nose.

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"We are usually inspired by people in our lives about whom we do not speak. We see a reflection from them of what we want to become. Radiate that light and aura to drive away negative practices like racism, gender bias, and inequality by speaking up and informing your community that such situations exist and must be changed."

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Ati Grinspun is a strong, passionate woman who is determined to take women business owners to the next level! As the founder, personal branding coach, and photographer of the Be You Brand Academy, she works diligently to empower and teach women how to build exceptional, profitable AF personal brands!   She utilizes one-on-ones and group coaching environments to help women shed the fear of presenting their true selves in a society where social media either makes or breaks you!  As Ati would say, “Clarifying your message and being in control of your brand is not a luxury- it is a must!”  

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"Even if it's hard, and you feel like people won't care, the only thing that matters is who you are Because as we grow we tend to hide but don't, at the end of the day you are going to attract more people that you love working with, that resonate with your message, you're going to be more aligned with these clients or relationships that are brought into your life".

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Donna Sovie brought her dream to fruition in January 2020 when she found Check & Balance Solutions, LLC. with more than 22+ years of diverse experience in the construction, wholesale distribution, and service industries. These experiences, combined with her education, have provided Donna with detailed knowledge of the accounting and operations process and how each plays a different role in affecting the bottom-line results.   Donna decided the best way she could serve small businesses was to educate business owners while taking the accounting and finance tasks off their plates. Donna's story is one filled with empowerment, resilience, and courage. You don't want to miss her journey!

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"Be strong, and believe in yourself! Don't let people question you. That whole imposter syndrome was one of the biggest things that I dealt with in my career. Believe in yourself and know that you are amazing! You didn't get to where you are for no reason."

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Bebesita & Latina Coach Paulette Piñero gets raw about her experiences and story. You don't want to miss this conversation about what makes a Latina #unstoppable . Paulette Piñero is your Latina Leadership Coach. As a perfectly imperfect Latina CEO and mami of 2,  she understands what it is to be systemically overlooked. With over 16 years of experience developing powerhouse líderes, she's ready to show you how to harness your strengths so you can turn your purpose into impact and become unstoppable. We are not asking for permission, we are bringing our own sillas and building our own tables.

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"We put those labels on ourselves, it seems really important to understand that the role of a person like you, it's not to go and count the rate of failures, but it's more about how to actually grow in the right direction, the confidence, and be confident in doing what you are doing. And then having the ability to confide in someone that is not going to judge you and is actually only going to push you forward".

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Sheena is a powerhouse and a work in progress! She is a single mom of 5, a business owner, and a community advocate. Her journey in the past 3 years has transformed her entire life and she is ready to share with us her transformational story. 

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"Everything and anything is possible, you just have to make sure that you have the systems and people in place in order to make it work and make it work for you."

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Join this amazing group of professional women in insurance to understand the struggles, backgrounds, stories, and empowered sisterhood that is forming within this industry. If you are looking for mentors or someone that can catapult your professional and personal goals, this is the group! 

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"Women in the insurance industry should be able to advance and achieve. Women do have a voice and they are stronger than people would imagine! Usually, it takes guts to come out of hiding, but there is a village ready to raise you up and welcome you with open arms. Regardless of background, the professional level, or the walk you are doing we are better and stronger together".

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Women Of Insurance 

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The Insurance Goddess

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Ms. Samalid Hogan is the Principal at Greylock Management Consulting, a woman-owned consulting firm located in Western Massachusetts and focused on providing project management, business coaching, and technical assistance to Massachusetts-based businesses and non-profits. Ms. Hogan has 17 years of experience in Economic Development and has served in key roles building partnerships across public, private, and civic sectors to achieve economic development goals for the Pioneer Valley region in Western Massachusetts. She served as Regional Director for the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Network Western Regional Office from 2016 to 2021. Over the past 6 years, Ms. Hogan has been directly involved in fostering the local ecosystem comprised of stakeholders committed to supporting entrepreneurs and new business ventures. She has been a mentor for local accelerator programs including Valley Venture Mentors and eForAll. Ms. Hogan is also a co-founder of the Western Mass Means Business collaboration, an alliance of small business technical assistance providers.

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"You can achieve the impossible by testing one's limits"

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