Mariana Atencio is a Peabody Award–winning journalist, bestselling author and founder of a global media production company. Originally from Venezuela, she came to the U.S. on a scholarship to Columbia University and went on to anchor and report for major networks, covering global crises, immigrant stories and human-interest investigations. Her TEDx talk “What Makes YOU Special?” has been viewed by tens of millions and translated into multiple languages. Through her bestselling book Perfectly You: Embracing the Power of Being Real, and her keynote presentations, Mariana empowers individuals and organisations to embrace authenticity, build trust-based cultures and lead with purpose. She brings her field-reporting tenacity and corporate insight together to deliver dynamic, heartfelt and transformative presentations.
Mariana Atencio is a Peabody Award–winning journalist, bestselling author and founder of a global media production company. Originally from Venezuela, she came to the U.S. on a scholarship to Columbia University and went on to anchor and report for major networks, covering global crises, immigrant stories and human-interest investigations. Her TEDx talk “What Makes YOU Special?” has been viewed by tens of millions and translated into multiple languages. Through her bestselling book Perfectly You: Embracing the Power of Being Real, and her keynote presentations, Mariana empowers individuals and organisations to embrace authenticity, build trust-based cultures and lead with purpose. She brings her field-reporting tenacity and corporate insight together to deliver dynamic, heartfelt and transformative presentations.
THE POWER OF AUTHENTICITY will transform your relationships, productivity and personal well-being.
In-person or virtually, Mariana’s keynote THE POWER OF AUTHENTICITY will transform your relationships, productivity and personal well-being.
It takes 7 seconds for people to form an opinion about you. That's why most of us are taught to fit in a box, instead of embracing those parts of ourselves that stand out. As a former national TV journalist, Mariana was often encouraged to leave parts of herself at the door. It wasn't long before...
Hosting / Master of ceremonies
Mariana’s experience as a news anchor and national correspondent, coupled with her talent for storytelling, makes her the ideal host and moderator for corporate events, fundraisers, and galas.
She is equally able to MC, conduct interviews and provide takeaways. By leveraging her gravitas, freshness, and polish, she has become a household name hosting at top companies and institutions around the world, like CitiPrivate Bank, Pepsico, the U.S. Congress, among...
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Mariana develops and crafts every speech to create transformational experiences for each client. Some examples of past events/speeches:
- Tailor made virtual experiences for a Microsoft (2-day event); Nasdaq employee motivational keynote and Airbnb Q&A.
- 10 city book tour implementing the Perfectly You Method around the world.
- 3-day Global forum for Citi Private Bank's top tier clients -...
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Microsoft Corporation
On-Site
A., Director, Global Executive & Employee Communications, Microsoft Corporation
Mariana provided some wonderful lessons and insights into her journey and how each of us can celebrate and share what makes us different. It was a fantastic opportunity for our employees to be inspired and to learn more.
Citi Private Bank
On-Site
J., Director, Marketing & Communications Head, Citi Private Bank
Mariana was powerful on stage, engaging, thought provoking and the perfect speaker for our flagship global annual conference held in Miami. She was such a pleasure to work with that she ended up interviewing and moderating two very critical panels for the agenda. Mariana's experience and professionalism will make any company that chooses to work with her look great.
Bacardi Usa, Inc.
On-Site
D., Sr. Brand Manager, Bacardi Usa, Inc.
It was a pleasure working with Mrs. Mariana Atencio and her Team during Bacardi's Spirit Forward event. Not only was she highly engaged and accessible from the very beginning of the planning process, but flexible and open to ensure that her speech flowed well with the Summit's overarching theme. She was inspirational, motivational and real, and we received wonderful feedback from the attendees. We would be happy to work with her again.
Eva Longoria Bastón
On-Site
E., Actress, Philanthropist & Business Woman, Eva Longoria Bastón
Mariana inspires the next generation of women to carve their own path and dare to be themselves.
Jorge Ramos
On-Site
J., Award-Winning Journalist, Jorge Ramos
The next-gen voice - breaking all barriers.
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