Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Navigating change and uncertainty in life is hard. It’s even harder when you’re not confident about who you are. Coming to America from Venezuela as a young girl, Mariana Atencio felt self-conscious about being different. She recounted her struggles to fit in and adapt to her new life in a TED talk that captured the hearts of tens of millions. Mariana’s message: What makes you different is what makes you special – unleash your potential by embracing your authenticity. Mariana took that lesson into her journalism career as a national news anchor and network reporter. A born storyteller, Mariana worked to build bridges and understanding – reporting with her unique perspective from all over the globe, earning accolades and a prestigious Peabody Award along the way. Mariana’s bestselling book, Perfectly You: Embracing the Power of Being Real, inspires people to leverage their personal and professional authenticity to supercharge their relationships, careers, workplace cultures, and happiness. Mariana continues to pursue stories that capture her curiosity as head of her own media production company. She also elevates the impact of events through her powerful keynotes and skillful moderating, and hosting.
At BigSpeak, we are committed to living our purpose every day. What better way is there to AWAKEN GREATNESS WITHIN than to partner with our speakers to spark the inspiration and creativity in all of us? BigSpeak Speakers Bureau has the top keynote speakers, award-winning innovation keynote speakers, best motivational speakers, inspiring female keynote speakers, and best sales keynote speakers available. Book a BigSpeak top keynote speaker, motivational speaker, or inspirational speaker and experience the best-rated keynote speakers in the world.
To hire this speaker to speak at your next event, contact BigSpeak Speakers Bureau (805) 965-1400.
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Navigating change and uncertainty in life is hard. It’s even harder when you’re not confident about who you are. Coming to America from Venezuela as a young girl, Mariana Atencio felt self-conscious about being different. She recounted her struggles to fit in and adapt to her new life in a TED talk that captured the hearts of tens of millions. Mariana’s message: What makes you different is what makes you special – unleash your potential by embracing your authenticity. Mariana took that lesson into her journalism career as a national news anchor and network reporter. A born storyteller, Mariana worked to build bridges and understanding – reporting with her unique perspective from all over the globe, earning accolades and a prestigious Peabody Award along the way. Mariana’s bestselling book, Perfectly You: Embracing the Power of Being Real, inspires people to leverage their personal and professional authenticity to supercharge their relationships, careers, workplace cultures, and happiness. Mariana continues to pursue stories that capture her curiosity as head of her own media production company. She also elevates the impact of events through her powerful keynotes and skillful moderating, and hosting.
At BigSpeak, we are committed to living our purpose every day. What better way is there to AWAKEN GREATNESS WITHIN than to partner with our speakers to spark the inspiration and creativity in all of us? BigSpeak Speakers Bureau has the top keynote speakers, award-winning innovation keynote speakers, best motivational speakers, inspiring female keynote speakers, and best sales keynote speakers available. Book a BigSpeak top keynote speaker, motivational speaker, or inspirational speaker and experience the best-rated keynote speakers in the world.
To hire this speaker to speak at your next event, contact BigSpeak Speakers Bureau (805) 965-1400.
youtu.be/v0idogswy0U
For information about BigSpeak,
bigspeak.com
Reach out to BigSpeak to book keynote speaker Mariana Atencio: bigspeak.com/speakers/mariana-atencio
