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Mary Bowers

CEO
World Ranked Competitive Eater
Eat! Be Mary!, Inc.
Country or state 
United States (California)
Available to 
Global
City 
Beverly Hills
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes

Personal Details

Bio

At 5’3” tall on the outside and 6’12” on the inside, Mary Bowers is one of Major League Eating’s most recognizable personalities. If variety is the spice of life, hers is a life filled with flavor.

For over a decade, she worked with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in high-security project management, providing her clients with tools to detect and prevent threats, ensure public health and safety, and facilitate international trade and travel. And now, she's ready for the main course!

Mary's mission is to combine her expertise in high-security project management and competitive eating to encourage government officials, community leaders, and the members of the public to provide families with the education, nutrition, body awareness, and mental health support resources that inspire a healthier, happier world.

Current position (1)

World Ranked Competitive Eater

Eat! Be Mary!, Inc.

Achievements (3)
World Ranked Competitive Eater, Major League Eating
Bachelor of Architecture
LEED Accredited Professional
Degrees (1)
Architecture
NewSchool of Architecture & Design
2002 to 2005

Presentations

Presentations (6)
Mind, Body, Performance: How To Feed the Soul and Stay Hungry for Success

Within the Mind, Body, Performance presentation, competitive eater Mary Bowers applies her experience as a world renowned athlete to fuel more creativity, productivity, and wellness in the workplace and beyond. This humorous, behind the scenes look inside the world of Major League Eating is sure to feed the soul and inspire audiences to stay hungry for success.

Conventional wisdom takes a place on the back burner, as Mary shares her perspective on how the mentality of a competitive eater can help anybody with a taste for adventure, including:

1. Stepping up to the plate - Showing up, opportunity cost, and discovering the champion within
2. Committing to a balanced diet - Feeding physical, mental, and emotional health
3. Taking things one bite at a time - Biting off only what you can chew
4. Baking the most out of life - Mixing it up, rolling with the punches, and rising to the occasion

Eating for Equality: Opportunity and Representation in Sports

Within the Eating for Equality Keynote Presentation, Competitive Eater Mary Bowers guides the audience through a day in her life as a world renowned athlete. By inspiring imagination and food for thought, this dynamic workshop examines the impact of inclusion and equality in sports and beyond.

This presentation is designed to:
1. Create an interactive experience of a day in the life of a competitive eater
2. Identify parallels between the sport of competitive eating and universal human experiences, such as challenge, change, and celebration
3. Provide examples of how society is affected by inequality and under-representation
4. Encourage practical ways to advocate for broader inclusion for all members of society
5. Inspire a positive healthy social environment and culture by empowering attendees to have an appetite for empathy

Parent in the Pantry: Foodie Fun for Families with Mary the Food Fairy

Competitive Eater and world renowned athlete, Mary Bowers uses her “secret” food fairy magic to show parents and kids how to bring a dash of fun and a sprinkle of creativity into the kitchen with the Parent in the Pantry Program. This imaginative coaching series is sure to teach and inspire the entire family, as they join Mary on delicious new adventures.

In this series, you will:
1. Find your Food Fun Blueprint
2. Discover suggestions for creating healthy parent/child relationships & communication
3. Enhance food education and overcome the fear of food
4. Encourage creative & curious kids

Sound Bites and Internal Food Fights: Mindful Media that Motivates

In a world where messages matter, learn what it takes to create authentic stories that motivate and inspire from an athlete who has first-hand experience in the public eye.

This presentation is designed to:
1. Provide practical advice for managing healthy media consumption
2. Identify tools for creating an effective and genuine message
3. Provide examples of how to cope when challenges arise
4. Inspire a positive healthy social environment and culture by empowering attendees to have an appetite for empathy

Bites on a Budget: Creative Cooking Demonstrations

Everybody eats! Most of us do it from the day we are born. And yet, we are quick to dismiss the expertise that comes from hours of practice. Embrace your inner superstar and step up to the plate for a serving of radiant recipes, tasteful tips, and a side-dish of humor – fresh from the kitchen of world ranked competitive eater, Mary Bowers.

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Past talks (5)
Mind, Body, Performance: How To Feed the Soul and Stay Hungry for Success
Restaurant Directions Conference
Austin, Texas, USA
Mind, Body, Performance: How To Feed the Soul and Stay Hungry for Success
American Culinary Federation National Convention
Dallas, Texas, USA
Mindset Matters: Imposter Syndrome, Balance, Success & Everything In Between
Women Empower X Conference
Los Angeles, California, USA
Eating for Equality: Opportunity and Representation in Sports
Hastings College Lecture Series Student Symposium
Hastings, Nebraska, USA
The Port of the Future: The Otay Mesa Land Port of Entry
American Institute of Architects, Academy of Architecture for Justice
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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This is what a competitive eater looks like
Competition Highlights - Joey Chestnut, Matt Stonie

Books & Articles (5)

Batter Up! A Sprinkle of Recipes from a Competitive Eater
Eat! Be Mary!, Inc.,
2017
How To Be Top Dog In Marketing And Personal Branding
Ready… Steady… EAT!
She Eats And Eats And Eats Hot Dogs
O.C.’s Mary Bowers Competes At Famous Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Expertise (23)

Sport & Hobbies
Health & Well-being
Travel & Adventure
Business
Design
Sports In sports as in business mental health and sports A Different Perspective On Food Food Entertainment Be Irresistible to the Media diet and lifestyle management Economics of Gender Architecture and Design International Affairs Global Trade International Trade Authentic Project Management Business motivation fitness motivation fun motivational speaker Inspirational Leadership

Clients

American Institute of Architects
American Culinary Federation
Hastings College
Winsight Media
Women Empower X

Awards & certifications (4)

Special Congressional Recognition for Outstanding Community Service
U.S. House of Representatives
Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Community Service
State Senate of California, 21st District
Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Community Service
City of Los Angeles, 2nd District
Certificate of Recognition for Becoming World Ranked Major League Eater
California Legislature Assembly, 73rd District

Reviews

Testimonials (1)
  • Mary was a pleasure to work with. From beginning to end, she was committed to the program. She helped promote our event and her speaking topic and participated in the entire weekend conference. She brought her authenticity, originality and energy to the conference as a speaker and we loved having her! I definitely recommend Mary if you're looking for an authentic leader who can relate and inspire to your audience.
    Alexa Carlin, Women Empower X
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