It takes seven 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 budding national TV journalist, Mariana was often encouraged to leave parts of herself at the door. But ‘covering up’ who she really is did not lead to real belonging, especially in the workplace. Embracing her uniqueness did – and Mariana’s passion is empowering others to discover how to do the same. When people feel safe to be themselves, that authenticity builds trust, fulfillment, and credibility at work and in life. They’re able to embrace a mindset of transformation to meet change more resiliently. And leaders find fostering authenticity in their team spurs engagement, collaboration, innovation, and community.

As the kickoff keynote for SupportWorld Live 2025, Mariana’s insights will help you discover the traits that make you ‘Perfectly You’ and ways to increase personal fulfillment and a sense of purpose. You’ll also leave with Mariana’s 3-UP METHOD which details ways to inspire a workplace culture of innovation and openness. She’ll empower you with easy steps to cultivate transformation, impact outcomes, and enhance resilience in the face of change.