Marty

McDonald

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR

FOUNDER OF BOSS WOMEN MEDIA & ELLE OLIVIA

PURPOSE-DRIVEN LEADER

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Marty McDonald is a visionary CEO, bestselling author, and purpose-driven leader

who helps organizations build bold, inclusive cultures through fearless leadership and clear, actionable strategy.

With more than a decade of corporate experience and a proven track record of scaling mission-led brands, Marty equips leaders to show up with clarity, confidence, and authenticity—especially in moments that matter most. Her work challenges people to stop shrinking, speak up with purpose, and turn bold ideas into meaningful action.

Marty is the author of Audacious: A Bold Guide to Building the Life and Career You Want and Deserve, which debuted on the USA TODAY Bestseller list. The book anchors her growing Audacious Asks movement, a mission to collect one million bold asks and prove what’s possible when courage meets action.

As the founder of Boss Women Media, a global community of more than 100,000 women, and Elle Olivia, a purpose-driven brand scaled into 400+ Target stores nationwide, Marty bridges corporate strategy with community-centered innovation. Her keynotes blend compelling storytelling with real-world frameworks that help organizations unlock potential, foster belonging, and lead with impact.

Marty’s Speech Topics

  • AUDACIOUS

    DESIGNING A LIFE ROOTED IN CLARITY, CONFIDENCE, AND COURAGE

    In Audacious, Marty McDonald delivers a powerful, no-holds-barred keynote that challenges women to stop waiting for permission and start going after their boldest goals.

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  • The Bold Ask Blueprint

    BUILDING THE LIFE AND CAREER YOU WANT

    Grounded in the methodology behind Audacious, this keynote blends candid storytelling with real-world examples, from scaling Boss Women Media to launching Elle Olivia into 400+ Target stores, to show how consistent bold decisions lead to measurable outcomes.

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Fee & Travel

In-person fee

$10,000 - $15,000

Virtual fee

$5,000 - $7,500

Travels from

Dallas, TX

Listed fees are base range and may vary based on event specifics like location, duration, or requirements. Contact us for a tailored quote.

Praise for Marty

  • Passion & Purpose

    “Marty McDonald carries her passion for storytelling and purpose on her sleeve. She builds rapport, understands her audience, and creates strategies with authenticity and vision.”

    - Robyn Hines,
    Capital One, Communications Associate

  • Deeply engaging

    "Capital One’s partnership with Boss Women Media was integral to our work to more deeply engage and equip Black women with the resources they need to thrive in business, at work and at home. Marty and her team deliver high quality, impactful experiences that have helped thousands of women see beyond the limits society places on them. Capital One has been honored to partner with Boss Women Media to help inspire this generation and the next generation of Black women leaders and changemakers."

    - Jessica Pumphrey,
    Capital One, Communications Associate

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