Maria LyVonne brings over 20 years of corporate experience in people leadership and HR expertise to her role as a transformational speaker and self-care advocate. Based in Chicago, she masterfully balances the multifaceted roles of mother, ambitious career woman, wife, friend, daughter, and sister while building her entrepreneurial venture, LYV.on—a movement dedicated to helping ambitious women prioritize themselves without guilt.

Maria's journey into advocacy began with a personal health challenge when she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and discovered stress as a major trigger. This pivotal moment led her to explore transformative stress-relief methods and ultimately inspired her to create LYV.on. Drawing from her extensive leadership background and deep understanding of workplace dynamics, she guides working mothers to reclaim their identity, establish healthy boundaries, and thrive both professionally and personally.

As the founder of LYV.on, Maria operates from the core belief that self-care isn't a luxury—it's essential for sustainable success. Her speaking topics range from navigating leadership as a woman of color to building resilient teams and managing mental health in leadership roles. When she's not coaching or speaking, Maria enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, spa days, working out, and spending quality time with friends and family, embodying the balanced, intentional living she teaches others to achieve.