Marie C. Zoutomou-Quintanilla is not simply a speaker, author, or advisor. She is a living testament to resilience, faith, and purposeful leadership. A TEDx speaker, cancer survivor, international advisor, and strategic business consultant, Marie has built a global platform rooted in empowerment, service, and self-love. Her mission is as ambitious as it is heartfelt: to touch and uplift more than six million souls by 2026.
That mission was born in the most defining chapter of her life. While battling cancer, Marie made a promise to God. If she survived, she would use her voice to honor her faith and create meaningful impact for others. Today, every role she steps into reflects that promise in action.
Marie believes true transformation happens through collaboration, partnership, and shared purpose. Rather than working in isolation, she consistently brings people together to create change that is measurable, inclusive, and lasting.
For more than 14 years, Marie has volunteered with the American Cancer Society, advocating for underserved communities and helping build partnerships that drive impact at both grassroots and national levels. In 2026, she serves as a Health Equity Ambassador for the organization, using her voice to promote early cancer screening and education through community outreach and global events. Her advocacy is deeply personal, informed by lived experience and guided by compassion.
Her commitment to service extends beyond health and into education and youth development. Marie serves as a PTA president and active school volunteer and has played a key role in securing vendor approval with Los Angeles Unified School District, ensuring students have access to empowering, values-based books. As an author, she has written two children’s book series, I Will Not Be Bullied and I Will Not Bully Others, which teach resilience, faith, courage, and self-worth at an early age.
For adults navigating personal and professional challenges, Marie’s book You Are Being Tested. Do Not Worry. offers guidance grounded in faith, positivity, self-love, and compassion for others. Her writing reflects the same clarity that defines her speaking and advisory work.
Featured in International Business Times, Marie is also widely respected for her work in strategic business consulting. She helps organizations reduce tax liabilities, retain and engage top talent, and build purpose-driven cultures that align values with performance. Her experience spans NFL commercial projects, collaboration with SCORE, and leading educational webinars for audiences around the world.
In 2026, Marie steps into a new chapter as Head of Advisory at AllPeople Marketplace, launching in March. The platform is built around eco-friendly and sustainable products, with a powerful give-back model that allows consumers to donate five percent of every purchase to a nonprofit or school of their choice. It is commerce aligned with conscience.
Marie is also the co-founder of NOVA1017, a skincare and makeup line created alongside her longtime partner, Dr. Natalya Grigoryan. With the slogan “It’s Time to Love Yourself,” NOVA1017 goes beyond beauty, focusing on confidence, mindset, and inspiration for women at every stage of life.
Her dedication to mentorship is equally profound. For more than 12 years, Marie has mentored over 41 senior college students from California State University, Northridge Business School, offering hands-on leadership development and academic credit. Many of these students credit her guidance as pivotal in shaping both their careers and personal growth.
As a transformational speaker, Marie inspires audiences at women’s conferences, leadership summits, and retreats worldwide. Her message is clear and unwavering: when women and children learn to love themselves, entire communities transform. Through faith, service, and shared purpose, Marie C. Zoutomou-Quintanilla is proving that one promise can ripple across millions of lives.
Follow her journey and mission on Instagram: @themariezq
