We're tired of media that makes us feel bad.

So, we created one that uplifts you from the busy and anxious to the balanced and fulfilled kind of rich lifestyle.

Think of closing a deal or finishing a project while enjoying the beach with your loved ones.
At Courage Creatives, we teach you #INTEGRATEDLIFE.

Courage Creatives

More than a Digital Media Company
—It's an Educational Launchpad for Bold Change

Courage Creatives is the first ever hybrid digital media and education company focused on supporting emotionally attuned, high-achieving professionals who seek successful and genuinely fulfilling lives. Through a powerful blend of science-backed educational content as well as digital media and coaching services, we help audiences and clients alike in their relationships, mental well-being, and life direction.

We offer the following SERVICES:

• Digital Media: Courageously Speaking Podcast, newsletter, online video content, digital guides, books

• Education & Coaching: Group and 1:1 coaching programs, workshops, retreats, digital courses, speaking engagements

• Memberships: A safe, supportive space for heart-centered, high-achieving professionals to grow in courage, clarity, and connection—without the overwhelm.

No fluff. No empty words. Just heart. ♥️

Our Mission

At Courage Creatives, we empower emotionally attuned individuals—especially high-performing leaders, creatives, and caregivers—to live courageous, connected, and fulfilling lives.

Through digital media, personalized coaching, and holistic wellness education, we offer science-backed tools to help people succeed, heal, and thrive in relationships, so they can reclaim their joy and purpose across every area of life.

Our Vision

We envision a world where emotionally attuned and self-aware professionals feel seen, supported, and equipped to lead lives that honor their depth, creativity, and values.

Courage Creatives is a bridge for transformation—combining digital storytelling, immersive experiences, and inclusive education to inspire collective healing and radical self-trust.

Our Guiding Values

C – Courage

Our audience and clients build the inner strength to face fears, set boundaries, and live authentically—on their own terms while maintaining strong connections with people.

A – Aspiration
They reconnect with their deepest hopes and dreams, inspiring them to pursue an integrated life that whispers success, balance, and connection.

R – Resilience
They gain tools and support to bounce back from setbacks, navigate emotional challenges from work to home, and stay grounded through life’s complexities.

E – Empowerment
They embrace a renewed confidence and clarity—equipped to make decisions that honor their goals, values, and a creative appetite for life with others.

S – Strategy
They’re guided by intentional, holistic steps—from coaching frameworks to digital content—that turn knowledge into action across all areas of life.

Services

Why I Built Courage Creatives

I’ve spent over a decade helping people get hired, promoted, and praised—from my early years in HR and Higher Education to leading a recruitment and training firm today. However, I’ve also witnessed the hidden cost of success: burnout, broken relationships, and brilliant people slowly losing their sense of self.

I know because I lived it.

I came to the U.S. from the Philippines with big dreams and a bigger drive to succeed. And succeed I did—as a CEO, HR leader, adjunct faculty, writer, podcast host, singer-songwriter, and now, a clinical mental health therapist-in-training. On paper, it all looked perfect. But in reality, my relationships suffered, and I was overextended, emotionally exhausted, and craving something deeper than professional validation.

That’s why I created Courage Creatives—a space for high-achieving, emotionally aware professionals who don’t want to choose between success and soul. Here, I blend my background in Human Resources, Education, and Mental Health with creativity, culture, and compassion to help sensitive, high-functioning people lead courageously without burning out or betraying themselves.

I believe in building a life that’s integrated—where success doesn’t come at the cost of your intimate relationships, your friendships, or your sense of self. I’ve learned to protect my peace, honor my role as a wife, and nurture meaningful relationships, even in the midst of service, leadership, and growth. Because real success is sustainable—it uplifts, not erodes.

My work reflects that balance:

✅ CEO of GoodHire Recruitment, connecting values-driven employers with top talent


✅ M.Ed., SHRM-CP, and graduate student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling


✅ Certification in Mind-Body Science from Harvard Medical School


✅ Adjunct Faculty at UNLV’s College of Education


✅ Communications Chair for the Nevada Chapter of PSHRA (Public Sector HR Association)


✅ Host + Producer of the Courageously Speaking Podcast


✅ Annual panelist at Nevada’s Young Women Leadership Conference


✅ Community advocate through local charities and service projects


✅ Master of Ceremonies and singer-songwriter who believes in the power of story

If you're tired of pretending that “success” means self-sacrifice—if you want to do meaningful work without losing yourself—then you’re not alone.

Courage Creatives exists for people like you: driven, heart-centered, and ready to rise gently.

Let’s build a life you don’t need to escape from.

Stay Courageous,

Maria