A bit about me...
Hi!
My name is Maria.
I’m married and live in Reading with my husband, David, and our beautiful cat, Rosie. You may see her appearing in my content from time to time.
I love history, and originally came to Reading to Study Ancient History at the University of Reading. My postgraduate studies introduced me to the fields of globalisation and localism, as I explored how messages were transmitted and interpreted under the Roman emperor, Septimius Severus.
After realising the connection between my ancient history studies and modern marketing, I spent 8 years gaining B2C and B2B experience in marketing and honing my skills.
The Turning Point
In late 2023, after visiting an arts and crafts fair in Caversham, I started to make connections and began to realise how many amazing people and opportunities there are in Reading.
However, the more I looked into it the more I realised that not many people know what is available to them. It’s only by actively looking and digging for things that you can find something but many don’t know what to look for in the first place.
This is why I refer to this unknown but potential filled areas as ‘Reading’s underworld’.
Why I Do What I Do
In late 2024, one year after my initial revelation, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many wonderful local business owners through my podcast, and I’ve discovered a wide range of local groups that I didn’t even know existed.
Therefore, I have decided to make it my mission to help connect local businesses with their audiences. This will also help Reading inhabitants by introducing them to groups and opportunities that will help them to achieve their own goals.
Why? Well, at my core I love to learn and teach (see my values page). Therefore, this mission not only benefits me, but it also helps others at the same time. It’s a win : win, and I’ve always been fond of mutually beneficial relationships. This shared success is what drives me to continue providing the best possible support to local businesses in Reading.
Testimonials
Maria has worked with us on a number of marketing challenges over the years, and throughout that time she has repeatedly proven her mastery over the skill of listening. Maria is never too quick to speak, instead taking all available information on board before expresing an opinion or offering guidance. Maria’s approach to consultation is calm, considered and demonstrates a deep level of understanding that she can apply to new circumstances in a way that, above all, makes sense. If you’re looking for a consultant that will overwhelm any and all opposition through abrasion and callousness, Maria is likely not the person for you. If, however, you want a professional that will gain a deeper understanding of you, your business and your customers before providing sound guidance, then look no further.
Maria Lloyd – is not your typical Marketing Manager. She approaches marketing and event management in a different way. Striving to bring together diverse topics and people under important umbrellas…her innovative approach to event management has once again brought together a diverse community, sparking creativity and collaboration in unexpected ways.
Maria Lloyd has a wealth of experience in her specialised industry, personally helping me with several marketing assignments over the last 5 years. Maria is professional, highly personable and positive at all times so when a company’s branding or identity is being considered these traits are key for a successful project. I would have no hesitation to recommend Maria to help with your individual or companies local marketing requirements, rest assured you will be in safe hands.