As Educational Services Director and Lead Faculty, I oversee the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses Program in Baltimore. Marissa is always one of our featured speakers. She typically provides our business owners with great insight on the many benefits of establishing an Advisory Board--Advisory Boards that can help them effectively navigate business challenges and guide them toward taking their companies to the next level. She does an amazing job with everything--connecting with the program's entrepreneurs, inspiring them with narratives from her own personal experience and providing specific advice on how to establish and manage a Board. She is also a great speaker. I highly recommend her for speaking opportunities and for her expertise especially on all things related to corporate advisory boards.

Marissa is an outstanding speaker and presenter with an ideal approach suited to the sophistication and practicality of C-level audiences. She brings wit, energy, enthusiasm, and the virtue of storytelling to the discussion, all of which serve to engage the audience emotionally and intellectually in the experience. She was a wonderful contributor to our panel discussion with fellow CEOs and made a powerful mark as a frank, open, and engaged presenter!

The best of the best! Marissa recently spoke at our company event and to say she’s an experienced and knowledgeable entrepreneur who’s willing to share is an understatement! She was engaging, motivating and had an amazing ability to hold the attention of the attendees. Marissa can speak with authority on business, growth, and company culture! Her years of experience and knowledge naturally come through as she tells her story while always thinking of how she can provide value to the audience. If you get the chance to book her to speak for your event or for your company you WILL NOT be disappointed!

Marissa is an exceptional speaker who creates a room where every person feels seen, heard, and genuinely honored. Her ability to respond to each participant with compassion and intention created a rare level of presence that elevated the entire experience. Her teachings on joy and resilience are exactly what so many people need to hear. When she says, “Joy is not the absence of challenge, it is the presence of purpose,” she delivers it with a clarity that makes the idea stick. She reinforces values like choosing curiosity over fear, protecting your mental “content feed,” and filling your own cup so you can serve others well. Marissa blends science, storytelling, and practical tools into a presentation that stays with you long after it ends. Organizations looking to elevate their culture, strengthen emotional well-being, and inspire purposeful growth would be fortunate to bring her in. She doesn’t just talk about joy… she models it and helps others access it.

Marissa Levin is an extraordinary speaker and connector who inspires through her philosophy of joyful leadership, which deeply resonates with me. Her dynamic speaking style captivates and empowers the audience, leaving them with actionable insights and a renewed sense of purpose. Marissa leads with authenticity and optimism, making everyone around her feel valued. Her impact is nothing short of transformative.

I have had the privilege of knowing Marissa Levin for over a decade. She is a passionate leader, experienced CEO, book author, writer, and speaker. I recently had Marissa present to a group of CEOs on a topic that she is a subject matter expert in. She engaged everyone in a powerful way and presented information that left the CEOs excited to implement what they learned from her presentation. I highly recommend working with Marissa in any capacity. She is a cut above the rest!