Mark Travis Rivera

“After four sessions with Mark Travis Rivera’s coaching program, I’m feeling grounded and centered. I’m rediscovering my core values, and I’m excited to dive into business development. Mark has an amazing way of connecting with me on many levels, pushing me to take action with purpose. He’s been a true inspiration while helping me gain clarity on my goals and providing the support I need to make them a reality. Mark has been where I want to go; he gives me feedback and helps me pivot. Seriously, Mark is the real deal.”

“Mark is much more than a treasured colleague and friend. He is an inspiration, a powerful and unique voice for so many communities that are often voiceless. His ability to communicate, tell his story, and inspire others is phenomenal. Whether one-on-one or speaking to a large group, Mark will move you, inspire you, and most of all make you think about things differently.”

“I am so grateful to have experienced Mark’s storytelling skills. Mark joined a group I facilitate every Sunday, of Queer Men of Color, where we come together to empower each other and heal. I asked Mark to come in and give a speech on validation and why it was important to love ourselves, and Mark OVERDELIVERED. In just 10 minutes, Mark inspired the whole group and left a lasting feeling that carried over into the rest of our session, and when it came to sharing our feelings, people were so much more open to share and express themselves after seeing themselves through Mark’s speech. Mark gave us bravery, courage, and reminded us that we are enough, and we were able to feel that even more through him. I highly recommend booking Mark to empower your groups, employees, and whoever else needs to understand who they are at the core through storytelling. Thank you, Mark!!!”

“There are so many positive things that I can say about Mark and the Living Purposely coaching program. I am a first-time business owner, and I went to Mark for coaching to get my business started and feel more confident while doing it. Mark has a holistic approach to coaching and focuses on the client as a person and not just a business. This allowed me to grow at my own pace and still make progress without fear of judgment or disappointment. The individual coaching sessions are a gem and allow you to have that one-on-one dedicated time with Mark and really hone in on what steps are best for what is going on presently. While there is still a lot of work for us to do, I am so happy with the growth I have been able to make and where I am headed with Mark’s guidance. Not only is he extremely talented at what he does, but he is also incredibly supportive, friendly, flexible, and honest, which was incredibly beneficial to my experience. It was an amazing experience, and I look forward to working with him more in the future. If you are looking for a speaking/engagement or business coach, look no further! I am forever appreciative to Mark for all that he has done for me and his contributions to a diverse and purposeful world.”

“AMDA College of the Performing Arts was incredibly lucky to have Mark do a series of faculty trainings on Inclusive Language and Movement Translation. His trainings were thorough and engaging, and he took the time to learn about AMDA before crafting the training tailored to our specific needs. His expertise and passion for improving inclusion for disabled dancers came across clearly, and I believe his trainings will have a lasting impact on AMDA’s commitment to disability justice.”

“Mark created a wonderful piece entitled ‘The Unmasking’ on my dancers. It was absolutely stunning and very well received by the entire audience at our performance!”