Marsha Familaro Enright

Marsha Familaro Enright is an education entrepreneur, thought leader, and founder of Reliance College and The Great Connections Seminars. With decades of experience pioneering alternative education models, she is on a mission to empower young minds, cultivate independent thinkers, and transform higher education.

Marsha’s work is rooted in Montessori principles, liberal arts education, and an entrepreneurial mindset—offering a dynamic alternative to traditional academia. She has spent her career proving that when students are taught how to think—not what to think—they become leaders of their own lives.

Why Book Marsha?

• Founder of Reliance College & The Great Connections Seminars—creating a new model of higher education that fosters critical thinking, leadership, and self-reliance.
• Decades of experience in education, psychology, and philosophy, bridging ancient wisdom with modern innovation.
• Engaging speaker with deep insights on education reform, leadership, and human flourishing.
• Frequent podcast guest and expert commentator on how independent thinking fuels success in life, business, and education.
• Passionate about empowering individuals and organizations to embrace intellectual independence and drive meaningful change.

Whether discussing the failure of modern education, self-reliance as a key to success, or the intersection of philosophy, psychology, and leadership, Marsha delivers high-energy, thought-provoking conversations that inspire and challenge audiences.