Guest Profile

Marie Smith M.Ed

Marie Smith is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Certified Life Coach, Amazon best-selling author, and CIJ Clarity Catalyst Trainer with over 14 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. She is passionate about helping individuals and corporate teams create lives that feel energized, balanced, and intentional. Through her coaching practice, Golden Hour Coaching, Marie integrates her Master's in Education from Vanderbilt's Peabody College and her extensive background in personal training and fitness to offer 1:1 and group coaching, corporate wellness programs, and retreat opportunities. Her holistic approach empowers clients to find clarity, confidence in their intuition, and a path to feeling whole, healthy, and authentically themselves.

As a devoted wife and mother of five, Marie's coaching is enriched by her personal experiences and a deep understanding of life’s complexities. Outside of her professional work, she finds joy in hiking—having conquered the Grand Canyon rim to rim multiple times—biking, travel, baking sourdough, doing word puzzles, reading, and listening to audiobooks or podcasts. She also loves hosting backyard gatherings with family and friends. With her diverse expertise and vibrant approach to life, Marie inspires and guides others every step of the way toward fulfillment and vitality.