ELENA CORTES
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Marie Elena Cortes is an International Award-Winning Author and a passionate motivational speaker with more than twenty-five years of experience inspiring audiences worldwide.

Throughout her career, Elena reached more than 350,000 students, parents, educators, and professionals through schools, libraries, churches, festivals, and conferences across the U.S., Mexico, Central America, and Europe. Audiences are captivated by her storytelling, poetry, and empowering presentations, as well as her creative art and writing workshops that invite participants to discover the power of “thinking on paper”—using art, film productions and writing as a tool for healing, clarity, reflection, transformation, and growth.

Elena continues to shine her light through writing children’s books, presenting motivational parent & teacher workshops, creating flower crowns, painting her dresses, film making, and sharing social media content in different platforms…including her two podcasts on You Tube: "Shine with Marie & Mark" and "Marie Elena Cortes". For more information, please visit www.marieelenacortes.com

Cortes currently represents Gumdrop Books as an Educational Consultant, proudly supporting schools and libraries across Texas. Through this role, she helps educators and librarians stay informed and compliant with new state requirements while providing access to high-quality, engaging books and resources. www.GumdropBooks.com is known for its exceptional service and unconditional guarantee, and Cortes brings that same level of dedication, professionalism, and enthusiasm to every interaction—helping make learning and literacy accessible, joyful, and inspiring for all.

Let her know how to help your library grow!

This is why I enjoy sharing my

Writing, Art and Flower Therapy Workshops as a

SHINE COACH!

Call (832) 388-8218 to plan one of my empowerment workshop today.

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“I coach because creativity heals, inspires, and transforms. Through Writing, Art, and Flower Therapy Workshops, I help you reconnect with your inner peace, imagination, and purpose—so you can shine from within.” -Marie Elena Cortes

Empowerment Workshops

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“Crowned with Purpose”—

A Flower Crown Experience for the Empowered Woman

Ages 10 and up

Book it at your church, library, school, or business!

Step into a sacred space of beauty, sisterhood, and transformation with Crowned with Purpose—a one-of-a-kind motivational workshop where women create their own flower crowns as a symbol of identity, healing, and hope.

In this hands-on experience, each bloom and stem becomes more than decoration; it becomes a declaration. As participants weave together flowers, they’ll also weave together stories, scripture, quotes, and self-worth—rediscovering their God-given beauty and power.

Guided by inspirational facilitators, women will:

🌸 Craft a unique flower crown that symbolizes their journey, growth, and divine calling.

🌸 Engage in soul-stirring conversations and reflective exercises that help release pain, embrace healing, and reclaim purpose.

🌸 Hear encouraging words and testimonies rooted in faith, reminding them they are crowned with glory and honor (Psalm 8:5).

🌸 Leave renewed and confident—not just adorned with flowers, but equipped with truth, joy, and a fresh sense of identity.

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Zelle Name: Marie Cortes
Zelle Phone: (832) 388-8218

Book Into Art: Where Words Come Alive 📖-

Ages 10 and up

Book it at your church, library, school, or business!

In this inspiring session, students will breathe new life into old book pages—literally turning literature into visual art. Each student selects a page from a donated or recycled book, then pulls out meaningful words from the text to create a “found poem” or statement. Around those words, they’ll design original art—drawing, painting, or collaging to reflect the emotion, theme, or message they discovered.

Goals:

✦ Encourage creative thinking and emotional expression

✦ Deepen engagement with language and hidden meaning

✦ Promote literature and resourceful art-making

✦ Build confidence through sharing unique interpretations

Students will:

✔ Highlight or circle selected words/phrases on a page

✔ Paint and decorate the rest of the text to reveal their chosen message

✔ Create a visual masterpiece that frames and enhances the meaning

✔ Present their artwork as part of a gallery-style display or classroom showcase. Be sure to include important details like value, length of service, and why it’s unique.

Click the QR code and choose your bank to make your reservation.

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