Mary LoVerde

Mary LoVerde has traveled from Bangkok to Biloxi sharing her innovative strategies for staying connected to what matters most. She is the author of three best-selling books published in multiple languages: "I Used to Have a Handle on Life but It Broke," "Stop Screaming at the Microwave," and "Touching Tomorrow." Her work has been featured extensively in the media, including five appearances on the "Oprah Winfrey Show," a "20/20" special on stress, and on "ABC World News Tonight." Her blog is read in 35 countries, and her scholarly work is published in the Wall Street Journal, the New England Journal of Medicine, and the Ladies Home Journal. She served on the faculty of the University of Colorado School of Medicine for 15 years as the Director of the Hypertension Research Center.

She has been an employee, an employer, and an entrepreneur, making her realistic about the challenges of long hours, family commitments, crazy travel, and the desire to have a life that includes sleep. Her speaking topics cover a range of areas including Attitude, Decision Making, Empowerment, Inspiration, Leadership, Management, Motivation, Healthcare, and Life and Work Balance, reflecting a deep understanding of these complex dynamics.

In 2010, LoVerde gave her philosophy on work-life balance and taking the next step the ultimate test: She accepted the unexpected invitation to sell her unique dream home in Denver, gave away nearly all of her belongings, and embarked solo on a make-it-up-as-you-go global adventure, living around the world for three years without a house or a plan. This experience inspired the "I-Accept-the-Invitation" movement, which encourages embracing new challenges with openness.

LoVerde has a living laboratory in her blended family of six children, eight grandchildren, and two parents with Alzheimer’s. Every work-life balance strategy gets tested in her own life first, and only the five-star ones make it to the platform. Her approach is described as humorous and thought-provoking, earning her acclaim as a life balance expert and Hall of Fame speaker, and her programs have been praised for their relevance and effectiveness, especially at events like the Women's Business Forum.