Embracing Vision Boards and Personal Growth with Maria Maldonado Smith
Sorority Chat23 Apr 2025

Embracing Vision Boards and Personal Growth with Maria Maldonado Smith

In this episode of Sorority Chat, host Liz Toombs welcomes Maria Maldonado Smith, Chief Empowerment Officer at MMS Consulting Firm. Maria shares her journey from a 16-year corporate sales leadership role to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the impact of vision boards in manifesting life goals. She delves into the science behind vision boards, shares practical steps for college students to create their future vision, and recounts a success story of a couple who met and married after setting their intentions through vision boards. Maria also reflects on her personal experiences with the Miss America organization and how it shaped her leadership skills and passion for servant leadership.


Key Episode moments:

  • 00:00 Introduction to Sorority Chat Podcast
  • 01:17 Meet Maria Maldonado Smith
  • 02:10 Maria's Journey from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
  • 05:06 The Power of Vision Boards
  • 08:53 Science Behind Vision Boards
  • 14:54 Creating a Vision for College Students
  • 23:20 Embracing Change in College
  • 23:56 Personal Journey and Family Expectations
  • 25:32 Karaoke and Sorority Events
  • 26:36 Miss America Experience
  • 27:50 Leadership Lessons from Pageantry
  • 33:05 Overcoming Roadblocks and Setting Goals
  • 37:09 Vision Boarding Success Stories
  • 41:29 Connecting with Maria Maldonado Smith
  • 43:00 Liz's House Hot Takes
  • 44:01 Closing Remarks and Podcast Information


📌 Connect with Maria:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith/

Website: https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/

📌 Connect with Liz:

🔗 ⁠Website: PDR Interiors⁠

📷 ⁠Instagram: @pdrinteriors

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Sorority Chat is your go-to podcast for all things Greek life! Liz Toombs hosts this show for sorority leaders, house directors, alumni, and anyone who loves sisterhood and the traditions that make Greek life unique. From leadership insights to house renovations and recruitment tips, Sorority Chat brings you real conversations, thoughtful insights, and fun stories.


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