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Maria Leonard Olsen is a biracial woman whose parents were forbidden by law to marry in the early 1960s. She is an author, attorney, two-time TEDx speaker, recovery mentor, writing/empowerment retreat leader, award winning podcaster (Becoming Your Best Version) and former co-host of D.C.’s Inside Out radio show on WQPW fm. Maria graduated from Boston College and the University of Virginia School of Law, served in the Clinton Administration's Justice Department and on numerous charitable boards, and has fostered newborn babies awaiting adoption.
Maria has spoken at the Pennsylvania Women’s Conference, the National March to End Rape Culture, L.A.’s Mixed Remixed Festival, FierceCon LA, The Japanese American National Museum's Family Day, the Wa
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I've Started a Podcast About Becoming Your Best Version!

My book, "50 After 50: Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life," has brought me into contact with amazingly inspirational people. I interview them on my new podcast, "Becoming Your Best Version," available anywhere you get your podcasts. My guests include success coaches, life coaches, authors, women's group leaders, spiritual guides and more.
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