The Speaker Who Inspires Action
My mission is simple : to inspire and equip leaders across Africa to rise with purpose. I believe leadership is not about titles or positions; it’s about influence, impact, and integrity. Through every engagement, I aim to help organizations reshape culture, unlock potential, and drive sustainable growth.
I draw on decades of real-world experience , leading teams, transforming institutions, and navigating change to create learning experiences that move people from inspiration to action. My approach blends evidence-based insights with a deep understanding of our African context, ensuring that every session is not only relevant but truly transformative. At heart, I’m passionate about building leaders who build others because when leadership is grounded in purpose, excellence naturally follows.
Mary Wangari Wamae, Founder & CEO, TVG Consulting and Leadership Group Advocate of the High Court of Kenya | Governance & Leadership Expert.
From the dusty roads of a small village in Nyeri to the boardrooms of Africa’s leading institutions, my journey has been one of purpose, courage, and grace. With over three decades of experience in law, strategy, and executive leadership, I have lived through the triumphs and trials that shape true leadership.
As the former Group Executive Director at Equity Group Holdings, I helped steer one of Africa’s most remarkable stories of transformation — expanding financial inclusion, deepening governance, and building teams grounded in purpose. Today, through TVG Consulting and Leadership Group, I walk alongside boards, CEOs, and organizations as they craft enduring institutions and legacies of impact.
I am privileged to serve as Adjunct Faculty at Strathmore Business School and on boards such as the Strathmore University Foundation and the Africa Financial Summit (AFiS). My work and advocacy for ethical leadership and gender inclusion have been recognized through the Angaza Award and the Women on Board Award.
As an author and storyteller, I write to inspire. My books, The Village Girl: My Dream, Life and Legacy and From the Village to the Boardroom: A Journey of Purpose, Power and Legacy, capture the lessons, faith, and resilience that have shaped my path. Through The Executive Table Podcast, I continue to share stories that ignite purpose and leadership across generations.
Speaking Engagements
I don’t just talk about leadership because I’ve lived it.
My journey began in a small village in Nyeri with nothing more than a suitcase, determination, and a dream. Decades later, I found myself seated at the highest decision-making tables, serving as Group Executive Director at Equity Group Holdings, helping to shape strategy across multiple African markets. Every story I tell comes from that lived experience and covers the triumphs, the fears, the detours, and the lessons that shaped me into the leader I am today.
When I speak, I don’t offer theories or clichés. I share real stories of resilience, integrity, purpose, and the courage to keep walking when the path is uncertain. My sessions are honest and deeply personal, combining corporate insight with human experience. They are about more than motivation; they are about transformation, helping leaders, entrepreneurs, and young professionals find clarity, build character, and lead with authenticity.
In the past two years alone, I’ve had the privilege of speaking in Kampala, Eldoret, Nairobi, and Mombasa to audiences hungry not just for success, but for significance. From the Women on Boards Network (WOBN) Awards , Women In Insurance, Customer Service Institute, Human Resources Institute and Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Youth Forum.and the Women breakfast among others, to executive dialogues and media panels, I’ve witnessed how powerful stories can shift perspectives and ignite action.
My mission is simple: to spark conversations that matter about leadership, purpose, and legacy. Whether on stage, in a boardroom, or in a mentoring circle, I bring candor, warmth, and wisdom drawn from real life. Because while others talk about leadership, I’ve lived it building strategy, breaking barriers, and learning that true power lies in purpose.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Thank you so much for coming to speak to our team last week – we all LOVED your wisdom and
stories! I look forward to reading your book with my family!
Well done Mary Wangari.You are truly humble yet an amazing role model and inspiration to many young upcoming women leaders who aspire to ascent to the summit in corporate leadership.
Your story is a testament of ‘What walking in and with faith means’. Thank you Mary for living a life worth emulating
Mary Wangari Express gratitude for the positives in your life. Complaints rarely resonate with others, and focusing on gratitude fosters a positive mindset.
Mary Wangari is an icon. An inspiration to many and is making huge difference in the world. We celebrate you
Power woman who has mentored both boys and girls, have given opportunity to both boys and girls. We celebrate you.
We celebrate you Mary Wangari for the incredible work you are doing! We are thrilled to be under your leadership!
Good job Mary Wangari. It’s impressive that you are so intentional about giving back.
Mary Wangari yours is an amazing story of overcoming challenges and demonstrating resilience through life to emerge victorious. You inspire all to pursue their dreams.
I always love your input when it comes to ground breaking incites on individual financial development, a roadmap to retirement.
You certainly are an industry expert and you have mentored and lifted others. We’re honored
that we continue to learn from you.
Mary Wangari you are an authentic leader and an exceptional speaker, a true trailblazer from our village! My key insight from your talk was moving beyond PESTEL analysis in strategy to embracing the 7Ds.
Good work Mary Wangari. You are such a big inspiration to most of us who are striving to climb the professional levels. Your authenticity makes you different from the rest. God bless you for sharing your story.
Very inspiring, authentic and meaningful nuggets of wisdom. We need to deconstruct and reconstruct as per your apt proposal and navigate towards successful and sustainable change. Your warm, engaging and welcoming presence was appreciated by everyone. Great epitomisation of wise leadership in action. We celebrate you!
She is a great one, reaching out to people beyond the workplace. Society is in dire need of people like her.
Mary Wamae Your values serve as an inspiration to many, demonstrating that success is not just about personal gain but also about making a difference in the lives of others.
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