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How to Lead with Integrity in a Polarized World with Maria DeLorenzis

The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk··20 August 2026·28 min

About this episode

Today, I'm joined by an amazing friend and speaker, Maria DeLorenzis Reyes. Maria is an executive leadership coach who specializes in challenging conventional norms and fostering cultures of belonging and high performance. As CEO and Founder of Training Innovations and MDR Brands, she has transformed over 1,600 companies, delivered over 5,800 presentations and trained 400,000+ people. Her extensive knowledge and speaking skills make her a sought-after coach, consultant, and speaker. Maria is also the creator and host of the "Finding the Upside" podcast and TV series. Her book, Unedited: Women's Stories of Truth, Identity, and Transformation That Shapes Leadership, is for anyone who has let a label hold them back from standing fully in who they are. In this episode, we'll explore: Why true belonging in the workplace starts with hospitality and treating every person with equal care, attention, and welcome What it truly means to be a rebel leader and why that's a good thing How to lead with integrity, and why values mean nothing without the actions and behaviors to back them up Her current favorites: Book: Being Smart Is Stupid and The Art of Contemplation, Speaker: Michelle Obama, and Podcast: The Curiosity Shop More from Maria Her previous appearance on the podcast in Episode 714 Website: mariadr.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MariaDeLorenzisReyes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariadelorenzisreyes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themariadr/ More from Tricia Publish your book with The Big Talk Press Join me LIVE for my Complimentary Monthly Workshop Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com