Mariann Richards Adams has experience in radio and TV and has been featured as an anxiety expert in 138 countries. She is the author of two books and numerous articles. She presents lectures for professional conferences, universities, and businesses, in addition to private anxiety coaching and teaching. She has a Masters degree in music, dance, theater education with specialized research in educational and performance anxieties. She is currently in a Clinical Psychology PhD program at California Southern University. Her first teaching was as an assistant to Stephen R. Covey. She now has decades of experience as a teacher, choreographer, musician, and theater director; has performed in the majority of states in the USA; and was a member of the acclaimed Young Ambassadors. She wrote and directed a celebration in Old Town San Diego for the LA Olympics, and a historical play for the Mayo Clinic centennial celebrations. A CD that her family created has been distributed throughout the United States to the families of fallen US military. She created a multi-specialty surgery center, two non-profits, and A+ Performing Arts. She is the recipient of the Oregon Mother of Achievement, NYC FD Commendation, and the BYU Alumni Distinguished Service Award. Her greatest joy is as a wife and mother to her wonderful children and delightful grandchildren. She loves to bicycle along the Columbia River and paddle board.