Maria began her journey after being fired from an investment bank, taking a risk to start a beauty business. Through failures, rejections and near-bankruptcy, she built global brands Rodial and NIP+FAB, joined the British Fashion Council and became a Dragon’s Den Greece investor.

Drawing on 25+ years of experience, she shares the mindset and strategies behind her success — from turning your network into net worth and scaling your influence through visibility, to using property and diversification to build wealth. How to Make Your First Million offers simple, practical steps to grow your income, opportunities and financial confidence, one yes at a time — plus a powerful list of 100 actionable steps so you can start your journey now.

This is the ultimate playbook for ambitious women who want more - more impact, more visibility and more financial power. With Maria's signature mix of glamour and grit, the book reveals how to turn momentum into money, build a brand with edge, and develop a Millionaire Mindset that lasts.

Inside Maria reveals:

• Why visbility is the most valuable currency you own

• How to turn viral moments into long term growth

• How to build confidence, authority and wealth - simultaneously