Maria Jordan

Media Personality | Author | Speaker | Entrepreneur

Bringing powerful conversations to life—on stage, on screen, and beyond.

Maria “MJ” Jordan is a dynamic media personality, corporate leader, and entrepreneur who thrives at the intersection of influence and impact.

She is the creator and host of Afternoon Tea with Maria Jordan, a platform known for meaningful, culture-shifting conversations. What began on REAL 1100AM/iHeartRadio now reaches global audiences on YouTube, featuring interviews with notable voices such as Angie Martinez, Anthony Hamilton, and Kandi Burruss. Maria has also hosted high-profile events and collaborated with brands and leaders including Jada Pinkett Smith and Marjorie Harvey.

With over 20 years of leadership experience, Maria serves as Chair of EmpowHER at Cortland and a Board Member for the Institute of Real Estate Management. She is deeply committed to developing leaders, empowering women, and creating spaces where people can thrive both personally and professionally.

As an author, Maria brings her passion for empowerment to the next generation through her children’s book series, The Secret Keeper, inspiring confidence, self-worth, and intuition in young readers.

A true “corporatpreneur,” Maria seamlessly blends corporate excellence with entrepreneurship—making her a sought-after speaker, host, and thought leader who inspires others to lead boldly, live intentionally, and create lasting impact.