Mariana Atencio

Award-winning journalist specializes in telling transformational stories, where she creates diverse content, which empowers global audiences.

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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.

Director, Global Executive & Employee Communications

Microsoft

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Why select keynote speaker Mariana Atencio

Mariana's TEDx talk with over 23 million views and her bestselling book, "Perfectly You," are testaments to her ability to engage and motivate, ensuring your event's success.
As a Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute and a spokesperson for the American Latino Museum, Mariana is a prominent advocate for positive change, adding depth to her impactful keynotes.
Mariana's talks serve as a call to action, offering tools and strategies to embrace personal and professional authenticity, find purpose, and break down barriers to success.

Unlock Success with Mariana Atencio! Harness the transformative power of authenticity. A Peabody Award winner, dynamic speaker, and bestselling author, Mariana inspires change and empowers your audience. Elevate your event with her compelling story and valuable insights. Book Mariana Atencio today to supercharge your organization's careers, workplace culture, and happiness.

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Keynotes

Keynote by speaker Mariana Atencio: THE POWER OF BEING PERFECTLY YOU

It’s a fact: People are at their best – at work and in life – when they feel like they can be themselves. They’re more confident in the face of change and uncertainty, more engaged and resilient, and have a greater sense of purpose and well-being. But fear can sometimes keep us from being real. In this presentation, Mariana Atencio brings her energy, humor, and skillful storytelling to inspire people to embrace their authenticity and unleash the power that comes with being themselves. Being “Perfectly You” builds trust and connection – it attracts people like a magnet because authenticity stands out in a world of algorithms and A.I. content. Mariana’s unique personal story and infectious optimism energizes people with the courage to fully engage, adapt to constant change, and reach new levels of fulfillment at work and in life.

Sample takeaways:

Unlock the secret of being our real selves, especially at work.

How to discover and harness the traits that make you “Perfectly You.”

Navigate change confidently. Increase your personal fulfillment and sense of purpose.

Why being vulnerable and leading with empathy inspires others, builds trust, and creates more meaningful relationships.

5 steps authentic leaders use to cultivate transformation and innovation and enhance resilience in the face of change.

Help leaders create a culture of authenticity that spurs engagement, connection, collaboration, and performance.

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Keynote by speaker Mariana Atencio: COMMUNICATING CONFIDENTLY – CUT THROUGH THE NOISE AND GET HEARD

For everyone in business, delivering a message efficiently – internally and in different media – has gotten infinitely more complex in the age of AI. This interactive presentation will help attendees sharpen their communication skills. Mariana equips leaders – from entry level to the C-Suite – with practical tools and tested principles to speak confidently, authentically, and effectively, whether it’s for client meetings, internal communications, Zoom, an important presentation, a traditional media interview, a digital clip and/or a conference stage. Mariana will share tips that took her more than a decade of television and social media experience to learn, working at two of the world’s biggest news networks, in Spanish and English.

Sample takeaways:

Learn to distill your main message so it resonates across all platforms.

Practical tips and pro tricks for in-person and virtual presentations.

Master the power of persuasion in an era of fleeting attention spans.

Better storytelling to create connection and leave a lasting impact.

Establish credibility and build trust in an era of misinformation.

How to navigate real-time interview scenarios with confidence.

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Keynote by speaker Mariana Atencio: MODERATING/INTERVIEWING/HOSTING

With experience as a national network news anchor and reporter, Mariana brings warmth and intelligence to each hosting, moderating, and interviewing assignment. Mariana’s curiosity and poise help her get the most out of those on stage with her.

The breadth of Mariana’s experience speaks to her versatility. She’s moderated conversations on embracing a mindset for change at Microsoft, on the rights of women in Iran, on gender inequality at Foreign Policy magazine’s HERPower summit, on media representation at the Paley Center for Media, on financial literacy at Nasdaq, on building a personal and professional brand at Columbia University, a panel on geopolitics and economics at Citi Private Bank’s autumn dialogues with three heads of state from Latin America, a session at the United Nations General Assembly meeting on global healthcare inequity, plus the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, PepsiCo, JP Morgan, Accenture, Spotify, Google, YouTube, Clorox, AT&T, Spectrum, and more.

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Customer Reviews

Director, Global Executive & Employee Communications Microsoft

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.

Director, Marketing & Communications Head Citi Private Bank

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.

Sr. Brand Manager Bacardi USA, Inc.

Mariana inspires the next generation of women to carve their own path and dare to be themselves.

Eva Longoria Bastón Actress, Philanthropist & Business Woman

Mariana Atencio

Captivating Insights from a Trailblazing Journalist

Mariana Atencio, a renowned motivational speaker, offers the transformative insights your organization needs. Her journey, starting as a young girl coming to America from Venezuela, resonates with anyone who's ever felt different, self-conscious, or hesitant in a new environment. She understands the power of embracing authenticity because she's lived it.

Mariana's storytelling prowess, honed during her tenure as a national news anchor and correspondent, takes your audience on a remarkable journey, from Haiti to Hong Kong to the Syrian border, exploring the universal threads that connect us all. She has interviewed dozens of notable figures, including Pope Francis, President Joe Biden, King Felipe VI of Spain, Nancy Pelosi, chef and humanitarian José Andrés, author Yuval Noah Harari, and director Francis Ford Coppola

Mariana's renowned TEDx talk, “
What Makes YOU Special?
” with over 23 million views, catapulted her into the world of speaking. Her first book, “
Perfectly You: Embracing the Power of Being Real
,” serves as a call to action to unleash the magic of personal and professional authenticity, helping individuals find their purpose and break through the barriers that hold them back.

Mariana's impact isn't limited to the stage. As the head of her own media production company, she continues to pursue stories that ignite curiosity. She's a 2021 Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute, and she's dedicated to making a difference, from shedding light on missing women and girls in the region with her hit true crime podcast series to advocating for gender equality.

In booking Mariana Atencio, you're ensuring your organization benefits from a speaker whose influence extends far beyond the stage. Your team will leave with a renewed sense of purpose, a commitment to authenticity, and the tools to foster positive change in the workplace. Mariana isn't just a keynote speaker; she's a catalyst for transformation, making your event an unforgettable success.