Check Out Marta Spirk’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Marta Spirk.

Hi Marta, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today.
I was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the younger of two girls. My mom was a stay-at-home mom and my dad was an engineer who then opened up his own company. We moved to a different city when I was 6 and the change prompted my mom to follow her heart in starting her church. I grew up seeing her speak boldly to small and large groups of people and eventually, at 14, I stepped up to share my own story and message with her church.

By 18, I was an integral part of the ministry, from worship (singing and playing the keyboard) to ministering and interpreting for American preachers who would lead conferences through her church. When the time came to choose my career path, I didn’t have a hard time — from a young age I had excelled at languages and had a natural talent for communicating my thoughts and helping others do the same. I earned a BA in Translation in Brazil (Portuguese, English, and French) and a Master’s in Applied Linguistics at the University of Colorado Denver. Fast forward and in 2016, I was blessed to give birth to triplets, Samuel, Benjamin & Gloria. This huge plot twist in my life showed me I had yet another chapter to live: start my own business. When they were only 9 months old, I joined a network marketing company and dove into the world of personal development.

This opportunity opened a door for me that would eventually take me to my ultimate vision: mentoring other women entrepreneurs as a speaker, author, and marketing expert. I started creating my coaching courses and programs, launched my podcast in 2018, landed my first speaking engagement in 2019 and was featured on TV, TEDx, and published my book, The Empowered Woman: The Ultimate Roadmap to Business Success.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Through my journey, I’ve learned to reframe mistakes into lessons. Had I known what to do differently at any given time, I would have.

I’ve accepted that I am always exactly where I need to be and have zero regrets. That said, I remember having a very abrupt close to my first keynote. I was nervous and hadn’t prepared for the close — a very rookie mistake! I said, “And this is it!” And walked off stage. Recently, I reconnected with the organizer who booked me for that presentation and shared that with her, she said she didn’t remember it and still carries some takeaways from that talk!

In simple terms: failure doesn’t exist. Everything is a stepping stone toward the next level of success. If you truly believe in your message, you will not shy away from sharing it. And if you have it in your heart to share your message on stage and through speaking, then the doors will open and you will reach heights that once were only a dream.

I am proof of that: a girl from Brazil with no connections in the US, who was able to start her business from the ground up and become an on-demand speaker. You just have to start somewhere — like everybody does. Network, put yourself out there. Offer your wisdom freely and more opportunities will find you.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
My work revolves around the empowering message that we must take responsibility for our dreams — and success. Sure, there will be hardship and unsupportive people, but that should not hold us back. We all have a very important role and part in this life and it is our responsibility to own up to it, step up to it, and serve the world with our God-given gifts.

One of my favorite opportunities to share this very message was on TEDx. My talk is titled “The Transformational Power of Defeat” and in it, I explain how the struggles in immigrating from Brazil to the US and having triplets were also the catalysts for so many accomplishments in my life. Whatever feels like defeat can also be turned into an amazing opportunity for incredible success.

Recently, I’ve added to my body of work by adding another form of self-expression I hold dear: music. I was fortunate to produce my first 3 original singles and released my debut song “Show Yourself” now available on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, and all major music platforms.

What was your favorite childhood memory?
My first trip to the USA, visiting Disneyworld at 10 years old was nothing short of magical.

It confirmed my love for America and fueled my desire to live here one day. And now, not only have I lived in the US for 10 years, but I’ve also become an American citizen.

Pricing:

• TEDx 101 Workshop – $55
• How to Get on TV Workshop – $55
• The Empowered Woman School – Business Coaching & Community – $37/month
• TEDx Bootcamp – 5-module comprehensive training – $297

Contact Info:

• Website: www.martaspirk.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/martaspirk
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/spirkmarta
• Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/marta-spirk
• Youtube: www.youtube.com/martaspirk
• Other: listen.to/martaspirk