María Marín

María Marín is the leading motivational icon among Hispanics worldwide. Her message, dedicated to empowering “Latinos” for over ten years reaches millions through her columns, best-selling books, international seminars and radio show. As a “life coach” she now reaches thousands of listeners with her new program “El Show de María” on Univision Radio FM Network. The program covers relationships, family and personal growth topics.

Millions admire this Puerto Rican leader for having overcome many difficult obstacles in her life; she lost her mother at the age of eight and as a result of the sadness, she turned to over-eating. At 15, she faced another battle when she was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, and from that point had to depending on insulin for the rest of her life. “The adversity I faced in my youth taught me that no matter the challenges you encounter in your life, if you maintain a positive attitude, you can overcome and achieve your dreams,” stated María, who is also the spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association.

María is the author of “Mujer Sin Límite” and “Pide más, espera más y obtendrás más,” two bestsellers in the Spanish-language market. In addition, María writes an exclusive column “Supérate” for People En Español Magazine and is the author of the international column “Mujer Sin Límite”, published weekly in the largest Spanish-language newspapers in United States, Puerto Rico, México, Central and South America.

María started her career teaching the art of negotiation; her extensive training in this field makes her the only Latina to teach negotiating strategies around the world. Whether she is presenting a negotiating seminar to a corporation, or speaking at women’s organization about self-confidence, her knowledge, inspiration and compelling messages have changed people lives forever.

During the last decade, Maria has been honored with national awards as Latina Entrepreneur of the Year 2004 by Latin Business Association, Latina Woman of the Year 2006 by National Latina Business Women Association, and Most Influential Woman in Radio 2010 and 2011 by Radio Ink Magazine. Every month, more than two million people access Maria’s websites and her social media network.