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Reclaim Your Voice | Set Boundaries | Handle Harassment with Confidence Have you ever walked away from an interaction replaying what you should have said? Do you find yourself shrinking in conversations, struggling to respond to verbal attacks, microaggressions, or bullying? Do you freeze when faced with confrontation, unsure how to shut down aggression without escalating conflict?

If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. But more importantly, you don’t have to stay stuck.

I help people take back control of their personal space, conversations, and confidence. Whether it’s workplace harassment, social dynamics, or setting boundaries with family, I teach practical, real-world tools that allow you to respond on the spot, stand firm, and be heard—without second-guessing yourself later.

I'M MARIA I wasn’t born knowing how to do this. For years, I struggled. I used to let things slide, stay silent when I should have spoken up, and later agonize over what I could have said. Setting boundaries felt impossible, and I didn’t want to come across as rude or confrontational.

But through years of study, training, and trial and error, I discovered that you don’t have to change who you are to be respected. You don’t have to be aggressive, loud, or “tough.” You just need the right tools, the right mindset, and the right practice.

Now, I teach people how to stand up to bullies, defuse verbal abuse, and confidently set limits—all while feeling calm, collected, and in control.

What We Work On Together 🔹 Handling verbal harassment & microaggressions – Know exactly what to say when someone crosses the line. 🔹 Defending yourself in real time – No more thinking of the “perfect reply” hours later. 🔹 Setting clear, firm boundaries – Without guilt, fear, or unnecessary explanations. 🔹 Holding your space in conversations – Stop being interrupted or dismissed. 🔹 Managing workplace bullying & difficult colleagues – Navigate power dynamics effectively. 🔹 Speaking up without escalation – Assert yourself while staying in control of the situation.

These are not innate skills—they are learnable, trainable, and repeatable. And once you master them, you won’t just feel more confident… you’ll become someone people naturally respect.

Why Setting Boundaries Feels So Hard (And How We Change That) Most of us were raised to prioritize politeness over personal limits. We were told not to be rude. To be agreeable. To “just ignore it.”

🔹 Maybe you were expected to be nice to adults, even when they made you uncomfortable. 🔹 Maybe your emotions were invalidated—told not to cry, not to get angry, not to make a scene. 🔹 Maybe you were taught that setting boundaries meant rejecting people, causing conflict, or being difficult.

So, we learned to stay small, be agreeable, and keep the peace—even at our own expense.

The result? ✔️ We hesitate when we should speak. ✔️ We let things slide that shouldn’t. ✔️ We feel powerless in situations where we should have control.

But You can change this.

Boundaries are not about pushing people away. They are about teaching others how to treat you.

I’ll show you how to do it in a way that feels natural, authentic, and powerful.

Verbal Self-Defense: What It Is & Why It Works This is NOT about being aggressive or fighting back with anger. It’s about: ✔️ Deflecting verbal attacks calmly and effectively. ✔️ Knowing when to respond, and when to disengage. ✔️ Holding your ground without escalating the situation. ✔️ Commanding respect—without needing to demand it.

Imagine walking into any conversation knowing you can handle whatever happens.

That’s what we work on together. And the best part? It’s simpler than you think.

How We Work Together I offer 1-1 coaching sessions designed to give you tools you can start using immediately. Whether you need a single session for a quick reset or a full program to develop long-term confidence, we’ll work together to make sure you feel safe, prepared, and fully in control.

You Don’t Have to Stay Stuck If you’re tired of walking away from conversations feeling frustrated, unheard, or powerless, let’s change that. You can learn to handle difficult people, set clear boundaries, and walk through life with more confidence and ease.

And the best part? You won’t have to change who you are. You’ll simply become the strongest version of yourself.