When the ground shifts & everything is questioned, trust becomes the only currency that matters.

JOURNALIST, AUTHOR & SPEAKER

MARIANA ATENCIO:

We can’t imagine our next events, whether in the U.S. or Europe, without Mariana hosting them. There is a before and after in our Summit thanks to her.

CEO, The Venture City Summit

KEYNOTE TOPICS

Real Matters: Building Trust in an Unreal World

Topics: BUILDING TRUST, LEADERSHIP, HIGH-PERFORMANCE

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Perfectly You:  Leveraging the Power Within

Topics: AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP, RESILIENCE

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WHAT CLIENTS SAY

  • Mariana unlocks the most memorable of experiences, that deliver learning, insights, and calls to action that promise to transform.

    Mariana adeptly navigated the challenges that come with hosting a live show.

    Mariana is a world-class expert in her profession, and for Microsoft she is so much more. She is a thought partner who brings her uniqueness to creating informed, empathetic, future-forward discussions on innovation and inclusion. Her ability to mobilize curiosity, community, and positive change is remarkable.

    – Lindsay-Rae McIntyre, Chief Diversity Officer and Corporate Vice President of Talent and Learning, Microsoft

  • We've booked Mariana for keynotes, community programs, and social media campaigns and she has over delivered every time.

    You and your organization are in the best hands by hiring Mariana. Her creativity and attention to detail will make your brand stand out in a unique way. She is very dynamic and great at keeping the audience engaged. 


    – Senior Manager, Ford Motor Company

  • The choice of Mariana Atencio to lead the main stage was the single best decision we made.

    She went above and beyond — from emceeing to moderating innovative sessions to interviewing thought leaders backstage to creating original content for the conference. I can't wait to work with her again!

    – CEO & President, eMerge Americas

  • We can’t imagine our next events, whether in the U.S. or Europe, without Mariana hosting them!

    There is a before and after in our Summit thanks to Mariana. Her energy, and the depth with which she studied each panelist is unparalleled.

    She brings out the brilliance in every interviewee and panelist, making the event educational, authentic, and fun.


    – CEO, The Venture City Summit

  • Mariana is a special talent in a class all her own, and left our group inspired, pumped, and feeling renewed.

    Passionate. Authentic. Powerful. She easily infused personal stories, actionable next steps, videos, and music, leaving our 6,500+ group inspired, pumped, and feeling renewed. 

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    – CBRE

  • Mariana was inspirational, motivational, and real — we received wonderful feedback from the attendees.

    It was a pleasure working with Mariana, she was highly engaged and accessible from the beginning of the planning process. 

    We would be happy to work with her again.

    – Senior Brand Manager, Bacardi USA, Inc.

  • Mariana is a joy to work with. Her dedication to understanding every facet of a client's needs is among the best in the business.

    From inception to execution, she approaches her work with professionalism, integrity, and passion. In my experience working with Mariana, you don't get a hired talent — you get a partner who will bring her expertise to ensure your needs as a client and a business are exceeded.

    – Experiential and Event Leader, Producer, Smartsheet

  • In 40 minutes than we ever thought possible!

    Her tips on effective communication were insightful, easy, and actionable. Her advice left the team inspired and confident to communicate with the media and peers.

    –Associate Director, Professional Development and Programs, Alcon

Meet Mariana

Expert on Trust, High-Performance Teams & Executive Communication, Peabody Award-Winning Journalist, Bestselling Author

Mariana helps leaders close the Trust Gap so teams move faster, collaborate better, and execute with clarity when the stakes are high.

  • Has been studying human behavior and decision-making under pressure for 15 years.

  • Translates lessons from high-level interviews and frontline experience into practical frameworks leaders can apply immediately.

  • Trusted keynote speaker and moderator for organizations and global convenings

  • Venezuelan American geopolitical analyst who brings global context to how leaders navigate disruption, uncertainty, and change.

READ MARIANA’S STORY

Mariana is a leading authority on Trust, Authenticity and Communication

Regularly called upon by global media outlets to analyze geopolitical shifts, leadership strategies, and provide cultural context that shapes understanding.

When you can’t trust what you see, you have to trust who you are.

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