Connectors Edge Podcast with Marian LaSalle, Ricki McKenna and guest Mari Geist

Connectors Edge Podcast with Marian LaSalle, Ricki McKenna and guest Mari GeistWe had the honor of sitting down with Mari, a seasoned public speaker and longtime educator in the life-saving field of child passenger safety. Mari has dedicated years to helping families feel empowered, safe, and connected. But what makes her story so powerful is how her personal journey intertwines with her professional path.For a long time, Mari found it easier to stay behind the mask of professionalism using her role as an expert to avoid confronting past trauma. But over time, her drive to inspire others and create a sense of community became more than a job it became a healing path.Mari discovered that sharing her truth, even the hard parts, allowed her to reconnect with her authentic self. She stepped into authorship with vulnerability and courage, transforming her challenges into inspiration for others. As her public reputation grew, she faced an inner reckoning: Who was she without her title? And in answering that question, Mari found something even greater... her true voice.Now, as a mother, grandmother, and wife, Mari continues to evolve. She believes that real confidence comes from connection and that embracing all the parts of ourselves, even the messy ones, is the most genuine way to live.You’re going to love this heartfelt conversation filled with wisdom, warmth, and a reminder that the edge of connection is where transformation begins.