Mia K. Wright

Mia K. Wright

Mia K. Wright is inspiring people around the globe to pursue their passion for living.

She is a powerful speaker who encourages others with uplifting messages, relevant life stories and life skills that apply in both the faith-based and industry sectors. Her messages are inspiring as well as encouraging. With a call to action, she elevates others to purposeful thinking with a higher mindset. People respond with testimonials of how Mia encouraged them to begin a new business, to complete school, or to be a better person. She is a sought after motivational speaker, women’s conference presenter, and corporate work/faith/life balance coach. As a speaker, she has shared transformational messages in churches, town halls, convention centers, hotels, corporate venues, schools, mud huts and prisons around the world.

Mia is the Co-Pastor and Director of Ministry at The Fountain of Praise. Alongside her husband, Pastor Remus E. Wright, the couple leads a congregation of more than 20,000 members, making theirs one of the largest churches in the United States. She leads the Women’s Ministry and the Social Media platforms for The Fountain of Praise.

In addition to her church leadership and professional speaking platforms, Mia’s passion is fulfilled as the Executive Director of the Metamorphosis, Inc., a women’s empowerment organization. Metamorphosis encompasses the life-changing Metamorphosis Women’s Conference based in Houston, a mentoring program for teenage girls, a compassion outreach, empowerment seminars and international programs. Through her work, thousands have embraced lifelong transformations. In essence, Mia’s gift is in helping others to transform life’s broken pieces to a place of fulfillment and purpose.

Mia is a noted community influencer and “woman to watch” in Texas. Her efforts in the community have been widely recognized, earning her a list of accolades from distinguished organizations. She was named one of Houston’s Top 25 Women by The Steed Society; Endowment Alliance Award honoree by Inspire Women, Inc.; “Most Inspirational Person of the Year” nominee by StreamingFaith.com; Who’s Who in Black Houston honoree since 2007, and was a featured citizen in the 2010 Who’s Who edition.

Mia earned her bachelor’s degree at The University of Texas at Austin in Biology and Chemistry. Following college, she was highly successful as both a sales professional and training specialist with Merck Pharmaceuticals and Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals. In 2005, Mia graduated with honors with a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She participated in a Study Abroad Program on the History and Relevance of the First Century Church in North Africa.

Mia is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Beyond her impressive academic background and professional accomplishments, her greatest achievements are her three sons and her 25-year marriage to Pastor Remus Wright.

Mia K. Wright
Co-Pastor
The Fountain of Praise
13950 Hillcroft
Houston, TX 77085
713.433.1824
www.miawright.com

 

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