Hi. I'm Mariah.
My mission is to empower people to lead, speak, and serve with confidence.
My Story
For as long as I can remember, I worked hard to prove I was “worth it.” I didn’t always know what that meant—just that something in me didn’t feel valuable. Over time, I’ve been faced with choices: to believe the truth about who I am, or to accept the lie that I’m not enough.
Becoming a single mom to three incredible boys changed everything. I knew I wanted more—for them, for myself, and for the world. With a deep faith in God and a fierce belief in redemption, I left my small rural town and moved to the city. That’s where I fell in love with the beauty of diversity and the fight for the next generation.
Life wasn’t easy—I’ve faced poverty and even homelessness—but I kept going. I earned my degree in Organizational Management from Eastern University and joined the Regional and Divisional team of Young Life. Through it all, I learned how to ask boldly for what matters, especially when it benefits those who’ve gone without. Jesus has a plan for our life and offers us courage to receive it.
Today, I have the honor of speaking and teaching in spaces across the country and beyond—from students in Seattle to leaders in other countries. Whether I’m leading a workshop, keynoting a conference, or sitting in a circle with kids or meeting one on one, my heart is the same: to help people live with boldness, bravery, and authenticity. I am married to an incredible man named Matt and we have 2 more young kids. 5 kids in total and I love them each- including the new grandkids!!!
And yes, I believe laughter really does break down walls for even the hardest hearts. Miracles still happen with Jesus, I know because I am one of them!
Called to Speak
Mariah loves to connect with real people through humor and humility. She has spoken to business groups, women's retreats, high-school camps, family camps, college ministries, fundraisers, and more. Mariah has told embarrassing stories in front of tens of thousands of high school and middle school students and shares hope with people in random places all over the world.
She's run camps, events, and retreats for teenage moms, pioneered new training and development for urban kids, won dozens of grants, and has planned more fundraising events and galas than any one person should.
Mariah has an incredible knack for helping areas, organizations, individuals, and teams think creatively. She has lived in both poverty and abundance, in rural and urban communities.
