Being
First and foremost, I’m a child of God, wife, mother, idea entrepreneur, impact agent, tech geek, NBA junkie, and classic car lover! In that order 
I live in sunny Southern California and I love the people, the city, the palm trees, and the culture. I enjoy healthy living — spiritually, mentally, and physically. In a group, I’m considered the witty, intellectual with a funky, fun side.
After a decade+ building online success stories for my clients, I’ve “retired” at the ripe age of 34 from mass business development, online marketing to pursue my dreams and passions… embracing the hidden idea entrepreneur within myself to build my own legacy that Impacts the world. I’m creating, consulting, and enjoying every minute of this stage in my career journey.
In the rare instance I am inspired by a person, business, political action group and/or idea I create. My criteria? Passion, impact… helping professionals, small businesses, ministries, and political groups that are driven by much more than increasing their bottom line, although that will certainly be a result. If you’re in it for a bigger reason, if you’ve got an idea that could solve problems for others, if you’re in it for a bigger, conservative cause, if you’re driven by the need to empower, educate, or entertain… I’m open to talking about working together.
My current ventures:
- Editor of WebSuccessDiva, an online marketing resource for smart entrepreneurs and small business owners.
- Founder of Hyphenated Americans, an online political action center with the purpose of restoring the lost conservative, Christian values of generations past.
- The Impact Theory, a model for identifying and empowering Impact Agents within organizations, schools, and business as change catalysts (coming February 2010).
- Proverbs 31 Project, an online resource and community of Christian women, supporting each other in marriage, motherhood, life, and business… God’s way.
- My autobiography, “What Was God Thinking,” which I hope inspires people to realize the Truth of redemption and hope, regardless of the obstacles or nay-sayers (releasing 2011).
You can connect directly with Maria on Twitter:
@MariaRMcDavis (If you’re so inclined I can also be found at @WebSuccessDiva sharing whatever I can to help you succeed online).
Here’s the Official Woo-Ha About Me
Maria is a colossal geek brainiac, certified genius IQ with several university degrees in Finance, Economics, Business Management and an MBA. Her skill list, from programmer and graphic artist to business development and digital marketer, is too long to publish here. She has served more than 300 pro-level clients. Maria has also been named in the top ten of the 50 Most Influential and Powerful Women in Social Media (2008/2009), among the Internet’s Most Valuable Female Brands, and one of the IT Industry’s Most Influential Women — among many others.
For over a decade, Maria’s expertise has generated millions in targeted, highly profitable business for hundreds of clients across the world. Maria’s specialty is in developing strategies that help small businesses and Idea Entrepreneurs leverage the power of online technology with measurably significant return on investment. Maria’s clients include small to large businesses, prominent law firms, best selling authors, 6 and 7+ figure entrepreneurs, financial advisors, accountants, retail and e-commerce companies, churches and ministries, non-profits and a host of online experts. Her expertise list includes blogging, communication/pr, branding, customer experience, development and deployment, online marketing, search marketing, SEO, social media, video marketing, LAMP programming, Adobe AIR programming, and much more.
Here’s What I’d Rather Have Said About Me…
I am a born-again believer, fervently serving the greatest Lover of her Soul, the King of all kings – our Most High God. As a child I suffered years of severe physical and sexual abuse at the hands of my mother and my mother’s numerous marriage partners. Later, turning to the ways of the world, I found myself drug and alcohol addicted, divorced from one abusive relationship, and heading for divorce in another destructive relationship with three children, losing all friends and family at the hands of my addictions and destructive lifestyle.
Near death and having lost everything, I found the loving, unconditional acceptance of the Lord through Reverend and Mrs. Howard Jr., their daughter Lisa McNeal, and Marion Love at New Providence Missionary Baptist Church, in West Covina, California. In the spring of 2005, thanks to their care, patience, and guidance, I was baptized and accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior – the Love of my life.
Now, I have the privilege and honor of spreading the Gospel and Good News of His Love to women all over the world who are struggling with drug/alcohol addiction and abusive pasts. Since being saved, my two older children have accepted Christ as their savior and the Lord has miraculously saved my youngest son from a terminal, debilitating illness – causing his doctors to consider the miracle of prayer and life in His hands.
He continues to give me the Strength needed daily as a single mother raising 3 children, part-time homeschooling my youngest who is Autistic and Epileptic, and to run a successful entrepreneur business as one of the most sought after women in digital marketing and business development today. I am living proof that there is nothing impossible for our loving, merciful God – no matter what your past looks like, or what others say about you — He has a future for you that you cannot even imagine possible.
