Meet Mari
Young Entrepreneur • Author • Speaker

"Dreaming Big. Leading Boldly. Inspiring Others. "

Hi! I'm Mariana "Mari" McWilliams, founder of Mari's Gold LLC. I started my business with one simple dream to prove that kids can make a big difference.

Today, Mari's Gold has grown into more than a business. Through events, books, speaking, and youth programs, I help inspire young people to dream big, build confidence, and become leaders.

My mission is simple: help kids discover their potential and turn their dreams into reality.

If I Can Do It, You Can Do It Too!

When I was 12 years old, I had a simple idea I wanted to start my own business. I wasn't waiting until I was older or until everything was perfect. I just wanted to learn, work hard, and see what was possible.

With encouragement from my family and a willingness to try something new, Mari's Gold LLC was born. What started as a small snow cone business quickly became an opportunity to serve my community, meet incredible people, and discover a passion for entrepreneurship.

As my business grew, so did my dreams. I realized I wanted to inspire other kids to believe in themselves, too. That led me to write children's books, speak at schools and community events, create Mari's Gold Academy, and help organize youth business fairs through Dream Builders AZ.

Today, Mari's Gold is more than a business it's a mission. Every event we serve, every book we write, every lesson we teach, and every young entrepreneur we encourage is part of one goal:

Helping kids realize they are never too young to dream big, lead boldly, and make a difference.

I believe every child has unique gifts, ideas worth sharing, and the ability to create something amazing. My hope is that my journey inspires other young people to take that first step, even if it feels scary.

Because every successful business, every great leader, and every big dream starts with one simple decision:

Every dream starts with one decision. Today could be yours.

What I Believe
The values that guide what we do at Mari's Gold LLC

dREAM BIG

Every child has a dream worth chasing. No dream is too big when you're willing to work hard and believe in yourself

Lead with kindness

True leaders encourage others, show respect, and make people feel valued. Kindness is one of the greatest strengths you can have.

Learn by Doing

You don't have to wait until you're older to start. Every project, mistake, and challenge is a chance to learn and grow.

Give Back

Success means more when you use it to help others. I believe in serving my community and inspiring the next generation to do the same.

"It is more blessed to give than to receive"

Acts 20:35

Making an impact

Every smile, every story, and every opportunity reminds me why I started. These moments inspire me to keep dreaming big and helping others do the same. With your support, we can reach even more children through books, youth programs, community events and leadership opportunities. Together, we're inspiring the next generation to dream big, lead boldy and make a difference.