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Maria Suarez

SPEAK: Parenting

I am mother of 3 amazing boys and currently live in NH. Being originally from NY,I will forever feel as a Nuyorican. I am now in my third reinvention of life. My first career was as a pharmaceutical representative in NY. I loved my work but after my first child, I loved the idea of staying at home with him more. Seven years of being a SAHM was my next stop until we relocated to NH. Here, I started as a volunteer in our town’s library. I soon after became what I call “the accidental librarian.” It was an amazing experience working with families in my time as a children’s librarian. Now, my most exciting reinvention has come full circle and am working with families as a parenting coach. I get to do all the things I love, spend time with my family, meet amazing people, and help create happy and healthier relationships in families. I am Certified as a Parent Coach from the Jai Institute for Parenting, hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from SUNY Albany and a Master of Arts Degree in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University.

All Sessions by Maria Suarez

7:15 pm - 8:10 pm
Sparkle on Stage Cultural Arts Center - Mainstage

SPEAKers: Act 1

Act 1 of SPEAK: Parenting features 5 incredible talks to start our show. (click the photo to read their bio) <br> 🎤 MARIA SUAREZ: “I Was the Perfect Parent Until I Became One" <br> 🎤 MAARTJE VAN KRIEKEN: “Oilfields, Chaos & Motherhood: A Journey of Resilience” <br> 🎤 JENNIFER SCHWEIBENZ: “Have the Hard Conversations” <br> 🎤 CHRISTINA ALLIANCE: “Teenagers and the Greatness Within” <br> 🎤 CHERYLE HAYS: “Lessons from the Mom of a Champion”

8:20 pm - 9:00 pm
Sparkle on Stage Cultural Arts Center - Mainstage

The SPEAK Podcast: Act 2

Act 2 of SPEAK: Parenting features a LIVE recording of The SPEAK Podcast where our host Dana Lopez will sit for a fireside chat with the SPEAKers of the Parenting pop-up event to close out the show.

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