Maria Hendershot Press Kit + Speaker Bio
Maria Hendershot is a Joy and Wellness Coach who helps busy moms and women rediscover their joy through whole-person wellness, intentional living, and designing a life they love. A mother of six, Maria brings personal wisdom, gentle humor, and real-world strategies to audiences who are craving less perfection and more presence.
Her signature message? You don’t have to earn joy—it’s your birthright. And it begins by coming home to yourself.
From burnout and anxiety to peace and purpose, Maria speaks from the heart about navigating transitions, rebuilding identity, and finding fulfillment after a lifetime of serving others.
“Joyful Reinvention: The Journey of Coming Home to Yourself”
This powerful keynote invites readers to step off the treadmill of perfection and reconnect with what truly matters. Part memoir and part mission, this talk traces the arc from motherhood burnout and emotional depletion to a deeply personal journey of health, travel, and self-trust.
Ideal Audiences
- Women in transitional life stages
- Mothers experiencing burnout
- Women’s leadership and empowerment group
- Corporate women’s initiatives
- Travel and lifestyle event attendees
Recent Speaking Experience
- The Graceful Midlife Mom Conference
- Venture Upward Homeschool Conferences
- Women’s Church and Community Groups
- Numerous podcast appearances and interviews
Audience Takeaways
- Recognize the signs of burnout and perfectionism before it steals your joy
- How to rebuild self-trust and confidence after years of putting yourself last
- Practical ways to step away from “doing it all” and start living in alignment
- Simple daily practices to protect your energy and prioritize what truly matters