Marla Press

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Marla Press




Looking for a Speaker Who Will Fire Up Your Audience, Ignite Unforgettable Moments, and Guarantee Your Live or Virtual Success ?

A truly unforgettable event isn’t just about great content—it’s about the lasting impression it makes. Marla Press ensures your audience is not only engaged in the moment but also transformed for the future. 
With her unique ability to connect, inspire, and tailor her message to each audience, she guarantees an experience that exceeds expectations and delivers measurable results—making your event a resounding success.

Why Should You Consider Marla Press As A Speaker For Your Next Event?

Times have changed. Your audience isn’t just looking for information—they crave an experience. They want to be entertained, engaged, and inspired. They want a speaker who doesn’t just deliver a talk but creates a moment that sticks with them long after the event ends.
That’s where Marla comes in.
Marla isn’t just a speaker—she’s an event enhancer. She creates buzz before she even steps on stage, ignites the room with her electrifying energy, and leaves attendees raving about your event for weeks. Her presentations aren’t just relevant; they’re transformative. With fresh insights, compelling storytelling, and an engaging style, she ensures your audience is not only listening but fully immersed.
As an event planner, you’ve put in the hard work to create something exceptional. You need a speaker who doesn’t just show up but elevates your entire event. With Marla, you get more than just a speech—you get an unforgettable experience, guaranteed to make your event a standout success.

Audience Connection

Marla creates a space where every audience member feels included, validated, and connected. It's not about her, it's about them. 

Innovative Content

New ideas, and innovative ways of presenting content make Marla a standout speaker and your event worth a standing ovation.  

Grateful & Easy to Work With

Marla is flexible, thoughtful, and easy to work with. She will always be there to support you before, during and after your event.

Marla's Speaking Career In A Nutshell

16

Years Experience

1,545

Presentations

1025

Trainings

77,550

Participants

129

Podcasts & Summits

18

Nationalities

9

Topics

1

Marla Press

Audiences and event planners share how Marla transforms them, and they feel like a million bucks:

Marla Press

"Super Powers"

A keynote speaker that provides ACTIONABLE takeawaysevery time!

Marla Press always provides actionable steps, and she often transforms the audience right from the stage.
Marla's superpower is exciting her audience with a great performance while simultaneously building connection and trust. Marla makes sure that every story and every teaching point is geared toward what is meaningful for her audience.
Marla has an extensive background in psychology; worked as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant; and was a prison guard in an all male adult federal prison. She is an expert and comfortable working with all types of people. This superpower is priceless for you as an event planner.

 TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE & NEXT LEVEL THINKING KEYNOTES

Marla delivers high energy, engaging keynote presentations on growing your business, influence, and impact through speaking. Which presentation will resonate more with your audience?

  • Marla Press: Fire Up Your Audience: Ignite Your Success

    The AI Advantage: How to Work Less, Wow More, and Win Bigger Stages

    60 minutes

    Key Note

    Artificial Intelligence isn’t here to replace speakers—it’s here to enhance their performance, streamline their workflow, and elevate their impact. In this groundbreaking keynote, you’ll discover how to use AI-powered tools to craft compelling speeches, engage audiences on a deeper level, and position yourself as an industry leader. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or professional speaker, AI can help you save time, sharpen your message, and book bigger stages with ease.

    🚀 Key Takeaways:
    ✅ How AI can streamline speechwriting and content creation
    ✅ Tools to personalize and enhance audience engagement
    ✅ How AI can help you land more speaking gigs and grow your influence
    ✅ Ethical considerations and how to use AI while keeping authenticity intact

  • Marla Press: Fire Up Your Audience: Ignite Your Success

    🔥 Ignite the Stage: How to Speak with Power, Presence, and Influence

    60 minutes

    Key Note

    Whether you're a business owner looking to attract clients or a corporate leader aiming to influence your team, your ability to command the stage, project confidence, and deliver compelling messages determines your success. This keynote reveals how to own the room, keep your audience engaged, and master stage presence—whether on a conference stage, in the boardroom, or during high-stakes client meetings. You’ll walk away with proven techniques to captivate any audience and leave a lasting impact.

  • Marla Press - The Art of Presence: Connect, Magnetize, Inspire

    The Art of Presence: Connect, Magnetize, Inspire

    60-minutes

    120-minutes

    Marla has studied non-verbal communication and energy for decades. After all, communication is only 10% the words you use, 20% tone of voice, and a whopping 70% your body language and energy. 
    In this fascinating and often life-changing presentation, Marla gives the audience the experience of getting out of their cluttered head energy and into their full body presence. She takes all the confusing theory and the doubts away, and transforms people before the audience's very eyes. 
    Marla leads people to authentic, powerful, connective communication that feels good. It can be life-changing because it is a game-changer for selling from stage, the workplace, and for personal relationships. 
    Perfect for entrepreneurs, multi-audience conferences, or corporate events of all sizes.

  • Marla Press - Let's Get Engaged! 10 Surefire Ways to Engage and Wow Your Audience

    Let's Get Engaged! 10 Surefire Ways to Engage and Wow Your Audience

    60 minutes

    90 minutes

    Engage and wow your audience (of one or many) so that when you propose a long-term relationship (haha a marriage of sorts), they say “yes.”
    Your audience doesn't just want information, they want engagement, entertainment, and connection. The old ways of speaking that ask people to raise their hand or put something in the chat are not as effective anymore and not much fun. Marla will show you 10 ways to engage your audience that keep their attention, and keep them wanting more.
    Put a ring on it! When you make an offer, don't propose a plastic ring. Offer a shiny ring in a package from Tiffany's that is exciting, enticing, valuable, and they know what they are getting with that “ring” (offer).
    Perfect for leaders, team leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives

  • Marla Press - Turn Your Relationships into "Elationships"

    Fire Up Your Story: The Secret to Persuasive Communication & Executive Presence

    60-minutes

    120-minutes

    Data and facts alone don’t inspire action—stories do. The most influential leaders know how to weave storytelling into their presentations, meetings, and sales pitches to persuade, engage, and motivate teams. In this keynote, you'll learn the art of strategic storytelling—how to make an impact, build trust with clients and colleagues, and communicate with authenticity and authority. Whether you’re speaking on stage or in the boardroom, your message will never be forgotten.

  • Marla Press - The Art of Feminine Presence

    The Art of Feminine Presence

    60-minutes

    120-minutes

    This is similar to the Art of Presence presentation, with additional focus on the feminine. It is for women only. Many women subdue their feminine qualities thinking they are not valued. This can lead to stress, not connecting with co-workers, leaving certain teams, or not being promoted. It has ruined many personal relationships, and usually they don't understand why. 
    We define and explore the true feminine qualities, not the stereotypical ones. Marla guides participants through unique exercises that bring out the powerful feminine which is so magnetic. 
    There is always lots of buzz after this presentation as it has some controversy, strong bonding of participants, and powerful solutions.
    Perfect for entrepreneurs, women in STEM, female leaders, and women on teams. Works really well for small to medium sized groups. 

Sample of Organizations That Have Used Marla Press' Training and Insights 

Sample of Organizations That Have Used Marla Press'  Training and Insights


Many Prominent Event Planners Bring Marla Back Regularlyto Their Stages and Events!

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Suzanne Evans

Founder Driven Inc
NY Times Best Seller


Marla has spoken on my stage many times. She has brought her high energy both on my in person stages and on my virtual stages.  
Marla is such a dedicated and talented speaker, we asked her to lead one of our speaker groups to support our clients to be their best!

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Rachael Jayne Groover 

Founder and CEO  The Awakened School

Marla Press is one of the most creative speakers in the industry. She entertains and engages the audience in unexpected ways, and intelligently gives them new perspectives and valuable, actionable content. Marla’s presence is magnetic and her enthusiasm contagious. I highly recommend Marla Press for any event as she will tailor her content to your audience and is easy to work with. I’ve known Marla for many years, and she consistently delivers!


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Ernesto Verdugo

CEO and Co-FounderSpeak Internationally

 Marla's dedication to excellence is unmatched. Her dynamic speaking style further distinguishes her, creating a profound connection with her audience that few can replicate.
What truly sets Marla apart is her unwavering integrity and tireless commitment. These qualities make her not only a valuable collaborator but also a professional with whom I have utmost confidence. I wholeheartedly recommend Marla Press to anyone seeking transformative experiences.


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10 Reasons To Hire Marla

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  • I am easy to work with. I'm always upbeat, energetic, and thoughtful. My job is to support you and to help make your event a complete success. 

  • I know how important it is for your event to stay on time. I am very respectful and considerate with time.

  • I will engage, involve, inspire, and delight. Sometimes I take volunteers from the audience, and I often get the audience moving, speaking out, standing up, and transforming in the event.

  • It's not about me, it's about what I have to give to you and your audience. I will bend over backwards to make your life easy

  • My goal is not to give the same information to every audience, my goal is to customize my presentation so it is relevant and resonates with your audience. That is what makes a speaker worth listening to. 

  • I give 110% every time. My number one goal is to be invited back again and again. The feedback I get is that it was like nothing they had ever experienced before, and it was engaging and motivating. 

  • There are many ways to be compensated. We can always find ways to work together. My #1 goal, is to impact as many lives as possible. Money should never be a barrier. Call me so we can create a win-win-win plan.

  • I have 16 years in the Speaking Profession, and decades of experience speaking from stage and being part of a team. Think of me as part of the "event team". Always ready to serve!

  • Your success is my success. My goal is to help make your event a huge success and create a long-lasting positive relationship together. 

  • You can relax and feel certain your audience will thank you for having me as a speaker and keep talking about how your event was entertaining, enlightening, and unforgettable.

Bring Marla Press' experience, innovation, insights and passion to your next virtual or LIVE event.

Browse through our photos to see who we are, how we work, and what inspires us:

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  • Marla-Press (US Mexico Chamber)
  • Marla-Press (Blue Man Group)
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  • Marla-Press (skiing w family)
  • Marla-Press (dancing in Blue Velvet Rm)
  • Marla-Press (Toni's Group in Austin)
  • Marla-Press (NYC stage)
  • Marla-Press (Day of the Dead)
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  • Marla-Press (journey w Marla)
  • Marla-Press (Mob museum)
  • Marla-Press (Portugal)
  • Marla-Press (Tiananmen Square)
  • Marla-Press (with Mom)