Mariana Atencio
Keynote Speaker: Peabody Award-Winning Journalist, Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, Inspiring Storyteller & Host/Moderator; Podcast Host, "Lost in Panama"
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Mariana Atencio Biography
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. Atencio’s message: What makes you different is what makes you special – unleash your potential by embracing your authenticity.
Atencio took that lesson into her journalism career as a national news anchor and network reporter. A born storyteller, Atencio 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. Atencio’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. Atencio continues to pursue stories that capture her curiosity as head of her own media production company.
Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Atencio graduated from Merici High School and received a journalism degree from Universidad Católica. When the government of Hugo Chávez shut down independent media outlets in her home country, she participated in student protests for democracy. After being assaulted in an armed robbery, Atencio left for the United States when she received a full-merit scholarship to Columbia University’s Journalism School and received her master’s degree in broadcast journalism.
Atencio got her big break anchoring and reporting at Univision, where she also filed stories for the Documentaries and Investigative Unit. She won a Peabody Award and an Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Award for her work uncovering illegal weapons sold across the border in Mexico. She also won a Gracie Award for directing, writing, and reporting "PRESSionados," a documentary about press freedom in Latin America. She then went on to host "The Morning Show" on Fusion, the Disney and Univision joint venture, and co-anchored the 2016 Democratic Presidential debate.
Atencio made the crossover from Spanish to English-speaking television as a national correspondent for NBC News, where she was known for her boots-on-the-ground, engaging, and empathic fieldwork. Her investigative work on Latin America, the Latino community, cartel violence, and women’s and migrants’ rights earned her three Emmy nominations, a Hillman Prize, and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Presidential Award.
In the course of her broadcast career, Atencio has reported from places like Haiti, the Syrian border, and China, underscoring the common threads in our humanity and that we are all more alike than different. 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.
Atencio’s journey is featured on the award-winning HBO series "Habla," and People magazine called her storytelling platform “a media empire.” Ten years after she arrived in the United States, Atencio won Columbia’s First Decade Award for her impressive career as a journalist.
Atencio is a 2021 Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute and spokesperson for the American Latino Museum in D.C. In 2022, she launched the hit true crime podcast series "Lost in Panama," an investigation into the disappearance of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon, shedding light on the issue of missing women and girls in the region. "Lost in Panama" made Apple Podcasts’ top 10 list, and Atencio headlined Foreign Policy magazine’s HerPower summit on tackling gender inequality in the Americas.
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Mariana Atencio Speaking Topics
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 energize 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.
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.
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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How much does it cost to book Mariana Atencio for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Mariana Atencio, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mariana Atencio are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mariana Atencio, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Mariana Atencio speak about?
Mariana Atencio is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Immigration, Broadcasting, Journalism, TED, Hispanic Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Influential Women and Authors.
Where does Mariana Atencio travel from?
Mariana Atencio generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Mariana Atencio?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mariana Atencio for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Mariana Atencio for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Mariana Atencio or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Mariana Atencio is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Immigration, Broadcasting and Journalism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mariana Atencio for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Mariana Atencio generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sylvia Acevedo, Olga Custodio and Shayla Rivera. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mariana Atencio for an upcoming event.
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Mariana Atencio Speaking Topics
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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 energize 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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Communicating Confidently: Cut Through The Noise & 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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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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How do I book Mariana Atencio to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mariana Atencio for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Mariana Atencio, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Mariana Atencio or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Mariana Atencio for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Mariana Atencio, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mariana Atencio are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mariana Atencio, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Mariana Atencio speak about?
Mariana Atencio is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Immigration, Broadcasting, Journalism, TED, Hispanic Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Influential Women and Authors. -
Where does Mariana Atencio travel from?
Mariana Atencio generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Mariana Atencio?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mariana Atencio for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Mariana Atencio for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Mariana Atencio or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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