Get to Know Mary-Ann Maloney
STAYING RIGHT SIZED
WHERE IT ALL STARTED: A SCRIBBLE AND A MENTOR
WHERE IT ALL STARTED: A SCRIBBLE AND A MENTOR
I’m a big proponent of 12 Step programs. Practicing the principles helps me stay present, transparent, humble, and focused on what truly matters. It offers a healthy perspective on life — one rooted in honesty, open-mindedness, accountability, growth, and service to others.
WHERE IT ALL STARTED: A SCRIBBLE AND A MENTOR
WHERE IT ALL STARTED: A SCRIBBLE AND A MENTOR
WHERE IT ALL STARTED: A SCRIBBLE AND A MENTOR
As a young girl, I wrote in a book that I wanted to be a judge — not sure what prompted me to write that, but I’ve always felt a deep pull toward helping people and rooting for the underdog.
However, when I was about to graduate high school, I had just come through my rebellious teenage years and had little direction. I was even discourag
As a young girl, I wrote in a book that I wanted to be a judge — not sure what prompted me to write that, but I’ve always felt a deep pull toward helping people and rooting for the underdog.
However, when I was about to graduate high school, I had just come through my rebellious teenage years and had little direction. I was even discouraged from attending college.
But a woman at my church took me under her wing. She saw something in me and encouraged me to go to college. That act of kindness lit a path, and I followed it — first to college, then to law school, and eventually into a career dedicated to fairness, advocacy, and public service.
MY TOUGHEST CHALLENGE
WHERE IT ALL STARTED: A SCRIBBLE AND A MENTOR
MY TOUGHEST CHALLENGE
Believing in myself. For various reasons, that hasn’t always come easily. It still doesn’t. But I’ve learned to confront the fear of not being good enough — and in doing so, my dreams and purpose have begun to take shape. I’ve come to focus more on the process than the outcome. That shift has made all the difference.
Fun Facts About Mary-Ann Maloney
SOLO ADVENTURER
LEADING LADY AGAINST ALL ODDS
SOLO ADVENTURER
I once traveled solo to South Africa, beginning with a thrilling safari where I watched elephants, lions, and giraffes roam free across the plains. From there, I soaked in the country’s beauty, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality, and ended my journey with a powerful visit to Nelson Mandela’s prison, reflecting on the resilience and history that shaped a nation.
MARATHON MAVEN
LEADING LADY AGAINST ALL ODDS
SOLO ADVENTURER
I’ve crossed the finish line of seven marathons — proof that persistence, discipline, and a willingness to push past limits can take you farther than you ever imagined.
LEADING LADY AGAINST ALL ODDS
LEADING LADY AGAINST ALL ODDS
LEADING LADY AGAINST ALL ODDS
Leading Lady Against All Odds
In high school, I played the leading role of Rosie in my high school’s musical Bye Bye Birdie — despite being completely tone deaf. It taught me that heart, courage, and showing up fully matter far more than perfection.