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Helping audiences recharge, refocus, reconnect

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Bara is a Sacramento-based speaker available globally for in-person or virtual events

Bara is a chemical engineer who has worked in the energy industry, where she was known for optimizing complex systems and making sure even the quietest voices were heard.

Today, she brings that same precision and presence to every stage, catalyzing meaningful shifts in how people think, communicate, and lead.

Her sessions are hands-on and high-impact. We teach your brain to make more aligned and efficient decisions and practice the science-backed strategies in real time.

With a background in engineering and extensive training in mental fitness, Bara (rhymes with Sara) bridges the gap between personal development and real-world application. She’s known for turning powerful mindset tools into lasting habits.

Bara has worked with organizations including Chevron, Pepsi, American River College, and AJA Video Systems. Now, she’s here to help your audience think sharper, lead stronger, and get out of their own way.

Bara Mann is an engineer and transformational speaker who helps audiences stop overthinking, avoid burnout, and become more productive, impactful, and joyful... all at the same time.

Whether she’s speaking to corporate teams, educators, or grassroots advocates, Bara blends practical tools, clear insight, and warm presence to create lifelong impact.

Bara’s sessions aren’t just informative; they’re energizing, emotionally grounded, and full of actionable strategies that participants begin using right away.

If your audience is navigating stress, overwhelm, or simply trying to do meaningful work without burning out, Bara offers a better way forward.

Watch this 2-minute video to learn more about Bara’s work

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  • “I’d bring Bara into any of my programs. She brought a level of clarity, insight, and expertise that elevated the whole group—and they immediately began applying her tools to lead, speak, and connect more powerfully.”

    Jen Oliver, WomanSpeak™ Leader and Facilitator and Executive Producer and Director of Curation; TEDx Folsom

  • “Bara's expertise facilitated powerful learning moments, and the awareness gained from this session has already led to noticeable changes in behavior among several members.... I highly recommend Bara's training to anyone seeking to understand and address their self-sabotaging tendencies!”

    Tyra Jarvis, President, Kefi Coaching

  • "Bara gave my staff hope and research-based strategies to improve relationships, both collegial and personal, during a time when we needed it most."

    Brittany Cashman, Rio Middle/High School Principal

  • “[Bara's] talk was both informative and transformative... the interactive nature of her presentation allowed students to actively engage with the content, making it a highly valuable addition to the curriculum”

    Liz Coleman, Professor of Communication Studies

  • “[Bara's] presentation was perfect for what we needed... it was interactive, informative but casual and approachable”

    Kathleen, Community Helpline Outreach Coordinator

Who hires Bara

  • Event organizers

  • Human resources

  • DEI leaders

  • Educators

  • Nonprofit directors

  • Any organization looking for a speaker to transform their audience!

Hire Bara to lead sessions that stick. Her talks are especially valuable for thoughtful people who care deeply about making an impact without burning out, and who want tools that work in real life.

Bring Bara in to help your audience recharge, refocus, and reconnect with how they want to lead, work, and live.

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Bara’s Topics

  • Description:
    Do you find it hard to focus?

    Or want to feel more confident in your decision making?

    Or wish you could enjoy your free time without self-sabotaging?

    Join Bara Mann to learn science-backed tools for navigating pressure, overwhelm, and everyday demands. Grounded in neuroscience and performance science, these are tools you can use in real time to stay steady and perform at your best!

    You’ll learn practical ways to:

    • quiet mental noise

    • regulate stress in the moment

    • respond more intentionally in both routine and high-stakes situations

    You'll leave feeling steadier, clearer, and more equipped to handle whatever's hard for you right now.

    Who it’s for:
    Corporate teams, people managers, and organizations that want to support performance and well-being at the same time.

  • Description:
    Learn how to identify your personal sabotage patterns and retrain your brain to work with you, not against you. In this interactive session, participants uncover what's been driving their stress, perfectionism, procrastination, and people-pleasing and leave with simple, science-backed tools to break the cycle.

    Who it’s for:
    Teams, professionals, and changemakers who want to get out of their own way and feel good while doing their best.

  • Description:
    Burnout isn't just a personal problem. When people in a mission-driven organization are depleted, the whole mission is at risk. This interactive, tool-based session helps participants retrain their minds, build lasting resilience, and reconnect with what energizes them. They’ll learn simple, science-backed tools to reduce stress, shift out of survival mode, and access a more sustainable, focused, and effective way of showing up.

    Who it’s for:
    Advocacy groups, nonprofits, educators, health workers, and anyone doing work that matters.

  • Description:
    Originally created for those overwhelmed by current events, this session helps participants move from emotional overload to grounded action. They’ll learn how to regulate their nervous system, shift out of reactivity, and respond in ways that align with their values. Along the way, they'll build the capacity to hold compassion for people who see things differently—even those actively working against them—which allows for more effective communication and deeper, values-based impact.

    Who it’s for:
    Educators, mental health professionals, nonprofit teams, and anyone trying to make a difference and feeling overwhelmed by everything coming at them.

  • Is there a different topic you’d like Bara to deliver? Click here to start the conversation!

Podcast Features

  • Transformational speaker Bara Mann is next to the host with the text "The Ripple Affect Build Happy, Healthy, High-Performing Teams. Episode #5 Bara Mann"

    The Ripple Effect: A Give River Podcast

    Mental Fitness With Bara Mann

    Watch on YouTube
  • Guest speaker Bara Mann is next to the host with the text "Listen for REAL with Jen Oliver Guest: Bara Mann Episode 80: We limit ourselves by the stories we believe"

    Speaking REAL With Jen Oliver

    We Limit Ourselves by the Stories We Believe

    Watch on YouTube
  • image of speaker Bara Mann with Words Go! Reboot Your Life with Lisa Thee and Bara Mann Season 3 Episode 27

    Go! Reboot Your Life

    Living Authentically Beyond Self-Sabotage

    Listen on Spotify
  • Guest speaker Bara Mann is next to the host with the text "Engineer to Life Coach"

    Joy Revolution Podcast

    Create Your Dream Life in 2025 With Bara Mann

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  • Podcast host and guest speaker Bara Mann are side-by-side with the podcast name "Dr. D's Social Network" and "Bara Mann" printed on the image

    Dr. D's Social Network

    Bara Mann - Are You Living the Life You Thought You Were Going to Live?

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  • Guest speaker Bara Mann is next to the host

    Don't Just Manifest, Megafest!

    Interview With Bara Mann

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  • Guest speaker Bara Mann is next to the host with the text "Work Hustle Balance" and "Leticia Ricks" "Episode 12: Meet Bara Mann" "Discover more on spreaker.com" and yellow lines indicating audio waves

    Work Hustle Balance Podcast

    Meet Bara Mann

    Watch on YouTube
  • Guest speaker Bara Mann with the text "Finding Your Place With Bara Mann" "The YES Effect #147"

    The YES Effect Podcast

    How to find your place in the world when you feel lost with Bara Mann

    Watch on YouTube
  • Podcast host with a microphone next to the text "You have to start practicing with your intuition if you want to live an aligned life." in front of a dessert background

    SoulPod Podcast

    Are You Ignoring Your Intuition? This Could Be the Sign You've Been Waiting For 👁️✨

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Marketing Materials

  • Bio With Pronouns:
    Bara Mann (she/they) is an engineer and transformational speaker who helps people stop overthinking and work, lead, and live with more joy, impact, and ease. A former chemical engineer known for optimizing complex systems and elevating quiet voices, she now brings that same precision and presence to individuals and teams. You can learn more about Bara at baraco.org.

    Bio Without Pronouns:
    Bara Mann is an engineer and transformational speaker who helps people stop overthinking and work, lead, and live with more joy, impact, and ease. A former chemical engineer known for optimizing complex systems and elevating quiet voices, she now brings that same precision and presence to individuals and teams. You can learn more about Bara at baraco.org.

    1-Sentence Bio With Pronouns:
    Bara Mann (she/they) is an engineer and transformational speaker who coaches audiences so they can stop overthinking and be more productive, impactful, and joyful… all at the same time

    1-sentence Bio Without Pronouns:
    Bara Mann is an engineer and transformational speaker who coaches audiences so they can stop overthinking and be more productive, impactful, and joyful… all at the same time

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  • Bara rhymes with Sarah!

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Press

Organizations Bara has Worked With Include

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American River College ARC logo
Pepsi Beverages Company logo
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Chevron logo
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