Maria A. Cephas is a true powerhouse in the personal development world, and as a Certified Professional Life Coach, she has dedicated her career to helping her clients Make Amazing Changes® in their lives. As the CEO of The Heart of MAC, LLC, Maria provides unparalleled insight, clarity, and food for thought, allowing her clients to make the best decisions for themselves.

 

Maria's inspiring and gifted approach to coaching comes from years of experience assisting everyday people in becoming their best selves. With a grounded understanding of people and a splash of good old common sense, Maria is known as the go-to person for information and guidance on a wide array of topics. Her humility and powerful energy make every encounter with her unforgettable.

 

As an innovator with a keen visionary and passion for grooming people, Maria has a reputation for listening with her heart to understand the challenges her clients face. She provides clarity and strategies to help her clients achieve their goals. Maria has been recognized for her outstanding work, having received a proclamation from the Mayor's Office of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, as well as the Mayor's office of Broward County.

 

Maria, a former professional matchmaker, has leveraged her passion for creating connections to facilitate successful relationships and marriages throughout the United States. In addition to this, she has dedicated six years as the President and lead dance coach for MAC Steppers, LLC and nine years as the Vice President of Stylistic Steppers, LLC, utilizing dance as a means to transform people's lives. During her tenure as VP, Maria developed a dance training module for a diverse group of middle school students enrolled in the Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation Out of School Programs. Remarkably, the module was approved within 24 hours of submission, a first-time achievement for a new vending company in PB County, leading to the award of nine contracts and receiving the highest scores possible. Maria's exceptional leadership made her the first Steppin Instructor to spearhead this task.

 

Maria is an event producer and hosts a series of women's empowerment interactive group seminars affectionately called "The Ladies Day Out Experience." She has also been responsible for The MAC Steppers Weekend Experience and the Black & Red Affair, annual dance events that catered to hundreds of dancers from around the country.

 

Maria is a bonafide people person, a native of Chester, Pennsylvania, and has lived in South Florida for the past 30 years. She is a proud mother of two and a glam-mother of five. Maria received her certification from the Wainwright Global Institute of Professional Coaching in May of 2011, solidifying her position as a leader in the personal development industry.

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Award​s

 

• 2019: Recipient of the 100 Successful Women in Business Award -Conference & Expo

• 2020: Received a Proclamation from the Mayor's office of Broward County

• 2020: African-American Achievers Nominee (In memory of Jim Moran)

• 2020: Lifetime Achievement Award Atlanta, GA     (Good Deeds International, LLC)

• 2012 Received a Proclamation from The City of Ft Lauderdale, FL

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In the Media

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• 2021 Speaker 100 Successful Women in Business Expo: Global Trade Chamber "She Believed She Could"

• Published in Mother & Daughter Bonding Magazine Inaugural Issue 2020

• 3 time Vision Board Workshop presenter Community Partnership Workshop ”Life After Prison” (Pembroke Pines, FL)

• Guest Speaker & Vision Board Workshop presenter Mother-Daughter Faith Trust Ministries “Developing the best Me” Weekend  Retreat (Morganton, NC) 

• Vision Board Workshop Presenter “Girls Teen Summit” O.K.A.Y. Institute, Inc. (Ft Lauderdale, FL)

• Published Men’s Health Magazine (February 2011)

• Guest Speaker Mother and Daughter Bonding (Blog Talk Radio)

• Guest Speaker Girlfriend Hospital (blog talk Radio)

• Guest Speaker & Dance Instructor BMW “Broward County Teen Summit” (Ft Lauderdale, FL)

• Guest Speaker & Vision Board Workshop presenter “I AM WOMAN” Weekend Event (Ft Lauderdale, FL)

• Guest speaker on Holistic Lifestyles Radio Network (Angel's side by side, Rockers in Recovery)

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