Marita Espada



Who's Marita?

A leader, a storyteller, and an unwavering advocate for the power of moral courage in an increasingly complex world. As a visionary tech leader, author, meditation coach and the dynamic host of The Restless Renegade podcast, Marita has spent her career breaking down barriers, questioning norms, and empowering others to challenge the status quo.

Her Mission & Purpose?
To inspire the next wave of tech leaders, thinkers, and renegades who are ready to step up and create a future built not just on innovation, but on the courage to do the right thing—even when it’s not the easy thing.

If you're ready to challenge conventions and be part of a movement that values integrity over popularity, you're in the right place.

What's Next?
Join Marita on her journey to build a more courageous, ethical, and bold world, one conversation, one choice, one renegade at a time.


You May Have Seen Me On




Letter to the White House - Which was featured on The Office Of Presidential Correspondence 👋🏼



Debug Summit 2021 - Implement Mindful Leadership Strategies 🎯 Presentation

My Work

🎯 Senior Leader For A Series C Tech Company

A mindful leader with over 12 years of experience in high-pressure support engineering environments. I have a proven track record of steering teams through critical milestones, including guiding tech companies toward successful Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Currently, I lead a team of sixteen at a San Francisco-based SaaS company that provides website building and hosting solutions. Our platform powers 0.6% of the top 10 million websites, a testament to the impact and scale we achieve in the tech industry.

My Leadership Philosophy?
Combine deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and a mindful approach to decision-making and team empowerment. I believe that by fostering a mindful, thoughtful work environment, teams can overcome challenges, innovate, and thrive while maintaining a sustainable balance between growth and well-being. This approach has been key to scaling organizations and navigating the complexities of the tech landscape.


🎧 Host Of The Restless Renegade Podcast

On The Restless Renegade, I invite some of the boldest thinkers, activists, and disruptors to share their stories. The show explores the lives and journeys of individuals who have broken away from the status quo to pursue their own unique paths. The podcast features interviews with entrepreneurs, artists, adventurers, and other “renegades” who have embraced risk, change, and nonconformity to build fulfilling lives and careers. These inspiring humans share stories from life, leadership, business, and other interesting topics.

Why Listen To The Podcast?
Whether you're looking for motivation to take the leap into something new or seeking the wisdom of those who have walked an unconventional path, The Restless Renegade Podcast offers an inspiring and thought-provoking perspective on how to live life on your own terms.


💪🏼 Meditation Coach On Insight Timer

With a relaxed, accessible approach to mindfulness and meditation through pre-recorded sessions on Insight Timer. I share a down-to-earth style, inviting both beginners and experienced meditators to deepen their practice. The recordings range from guided meditations focused on stress relief, relaxation, and self-awareness, to more specific practices like body scans, breathwork, and mindfulness exercises.

What Can Meditation Do For You?
Medication brings it all together...it can help reduce stress, improve focus, cultivate happiness, or foster deeper connections with others, meditation can be a powerful practice to support your well-being. Whether you want to start a daily meditation habit or simply want to take a quick moment to be calm or destress, these pre-recorded sessions on Insight Timer provide a flexible and low-pressure way to incorporate meditation into your routine.



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My New Book - Coming Soon!

A Renegades's Journey To Stillness

This memoir offers a deeply personal and transformative journey of self-discovery, resilience, and mindfulness. Set in Puerto Rico during the 90s, the author, Marita, reflects on overcoming societal challenges, learning disabilities, and the oppressive forces of homophobia on a Catholic island. Through heartbreak, loss, and the pursuit of love and purpose, she navigates the complexities of finding self-acceptance. Along the way, she learns to embrace mindfulness as a means of coping and healing. Even after achieving the life she dreamed of, loss still found her. This poignant and humorous story of perseverance is paired with practical tools and strategies for readers to apply in their own quest for stillness and inner peace.

The Your Truth, Your Voice Book Companion Project

The mission of this project is to help people bridge the gap between their truth and their voice. Once we are able to do that, we open a world of possibilities to feel empowered to create what you believe is an impactful life for you. Within this website, you can access the store for further resources.

If you would like to learn more about the release date and book tour, I will share further details on Instagram and LinkedIn.




Contact Me

If you would like to book a meditation, speaking engagement or even if you would just like to send a note.

Let's Chat!