SPEAKER

Inspire your audience with poignant storytelling.

Anna Maria is a spirited public speaker who breaks down pretense and brings enthusiasm, humor and insight to her storytelling. She is effortlessly engaging, reaching beyond the speaker/listener barrier to energize her audience, inspire and seed possibilities. 

Signature Keynotes

The Four-Ounce Pour: The Key to a Meaningful Life

Anna Maria Ponzi shares her "four-ounce pour" philosophy as a framework to guide our lives. Learn to live intentionally and create a more meaningful and healthy life. 

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Behind Oregon Wine

Discover how a collaborative, idealist spirit established a successful state industry and created a framework for others to follow.

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Oregon Wine Stories

Get to know the personalities and places behind the bottle by tasting through the evolution of Oregon wine and how it became a world renowned wine region.

Accolades

  • "I heard Anna Maria Ponzi's "The Four-Ounce Pour" at the Women in Wine conference in July this year, and y'all, I haven't looked at a glass of wine the same since. It's an idea of slowing down, being thoughtful and intentional... and it has seriously stuck with me."

    Trish Glose, Journalist & Podcast Host

  • "Her energy and belief in people inspire them. Her reputation and work ethic model the leadership necessary to elevate your competitive advantage whatever your industry. Her humor and light-heartedness captivate the heart and help the audience enjoy their experience with her at the podium."

    Sarah Graves, Chief Relationship Officer + Generative Wholeness Practitioner at inviteCHANGE

  • "Maria is a natural entertainer and excellent public speaker who captures the full attention of her guests. She easily establishes a strong connection with her audience through quick wit, humor, puts everyone at ease making the event more meaningful and fun. She is truly an inspirational storyteller!"

    Cynthia Cameron, Vice President, HUB International

  • “Anna Maria exudes the confidence one would expect from such an accomplished business professional, yet puts everyone she meets at ease with her warmth, charm and natural positivity.”

    Tony Martinez, KPTV Reporter, Good Day Oregon

  • "We appreciated hearing how Anna Maria built her winery business using intention and clear vision. Our guests left inspired, considering taking time to set the dinner table, enjoying meals together and slowing down."

    Alice Tang, ChFC ®, MIM

Past speaking engagements