Mariana Atencio: Event Host
Authenticity keynote speaker Mariana Atencio inspires audiences with fearless journalism, compelling storytelling and a transformative message about embracing identity, purpose and the power of being real.
Quick Facts:
- Highlights:
- Peabody award–winning journalist and bestselling author
- Former anchor at Univision/Fusion and national correspondent at NBC News
- Co-founder of Go Like, a multimedia company amplifying diverse storytellers
- Globally recognized authenticity speaker with a top 10 TEDx Talk
- Formats: Keynote speaker on authenticity, storytelling, diversity, empathy and personal empowerment.
- Audiences: Corporate teams, leadership groups, women’s organizations, educators, media professionals and audiences seeking purpose, inclusion and inspiration.
- Outcomes:
- Tools for embracing authenticity as a driver of purpose and performance.
- Strategies for communicating with empathy and elevating diverse voices.
- Renewed confidence in the power of personal storytelling to spark positive change.
- Travels from: Miami, FL
- **Fee range: $35,001 - $50,000
Talent Services
Keynote Topics:
Embracing Change, Reducing Anxiety, Reinventing Yourself
In the wake of Covid-19, we have all -whether we wanted it or not- been thrust into a transformation. Being nimble, adapting, reinventing ourselves have been become key to our survival.
In this very pressing talk, Mariana reveals what she has learned through these interactions and shares applicable takeaways for audiences to -re-act- to the current changes, to reclaim our power, lessen the fear of failure and to reinvent ourselves.
Authenticity
Human beings innately want to blend in – think back to being a child on a playground. Over time, we repeatedly minimize the traits that make us special until we can even lose our sense of self.
It wasn’t until she began to recognize and celebrate those differences, life began to shift. Mariana will teach attendees to flip the script and share the power that authenticity holds for an employee, inevitably strengthening teams and impacting the world. Mariana will also share insights of tapping into your authenticity in era of filters and social media.
Talent Short Bio
Mariana Atencio is a Peabody award–winning journalist, bestselling author and authenticity keynote speaker known for her fearless reporting, compassionate storytelling and powerful message about embracing what makes us unique. Widely respected in both English- and Spanish-language media, she built her career as an anchor at Univision/Fusion and later as a national correspondent at NBC News, reporting from the frontlines of major global conflicts and human-rights crises. Her work has earned her a reputation as a trusted storyteller with a rare ability to illuminate the human experience behind world events.
As co-founder of Go Like, a multimedia production company dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, Mariana is shaping the future of inclusive, impact-driven storytelling. Her commitment to representation and her passion for social change continue to influence the media landscape and inspire the next generation of creators.
Mariana’s dynamic presence as a speaker has captivated audiences worldwide. Her TEDx Talk, “What Makes You Special?”, ranks among the top 10 most-watched TEDx talks on YouTube and has been translated into 11 languages, extending her influence globally. Her bestselling book, “Perfectly You: Embracing the Power of Being Real,” has reached readers across the world, earning recognition from Amazon, Audible and Apple Books.
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