Honored to Speak at Quest 2026 in Santa Fe!
Honored to speak at QUEST 2026 this year in Santa Fe.
Listen here: https://youtu.be/xEm1Zutn_6U?is=6Tdxe7xTLD0OKQ21
Storyteller: Maria Leonard Olsen
LinkedIn Profile:  / marialeonardolsen
Website: www.MariaLeonardOlsen.com
“How Helping Others Expanded My Gratitude”
“At 50 years old, Maria Leonard Olsen found herself newly sober, divorced, and living alone for the first time. To discover her next chapter, she embarked on a bold journey to try 50 new things in her 50th year. From volunteering in a remote Himalayan village without electricity to marrying herself on a mountaintop, listen to Maria’s triumphant journey of shedding childhood trauma, overcoming people-pleasing, and finally realizing that she is responsible for her own happiness
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Every AHA! Story begins with one person’s moment of awakening—but it doesn’t end there.
When we share our stories, the ripple travels farther than we will ever know
I believe the most powerful stories do more than inspire us.
They expand our sense of what’s possible.
They remind us that it’s never too late to listen to the quiet call of our hearts, to embrace change, and to step into the next chapter of our lives.”
Listen to fantastic speakers with whom I shared the night’s stage:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHuku8K_qAqY&si=qbGweoszraMa6HXJ
“Recorded live during the magical second night of QUEST 2026 in the Santa Fe room of the historic La Fonda on the Plaza, eleven remarkable women took the stage to share a profound and powerful range of themes. Our third acts are not about starting over—they are about re-aligning with who we truly are. This playlist captures life-changing moments sparked by fierce curiosity, as these women align their talents, passions, and life experiences for their third acts to make an impact in the world. From surviving devastating diagnoses and fighting systemic ageism, to finding authentic love after 50, uncovering hidden intuitive gifts, and answering ancient spiritual callings, these storytellers share pivotal and universal turning points. Diverse in form and electric in truth, these stories highlight the countless ways women awaken to what matters most and step into their next chapters with intention, agency, and heart.”