Huntington Beach, California, United States
Author • Educator • Empowerment Strategist for Women and Girls Dr. Marilou Ryder is on a mission to change the conversation for women and girls—one powerful book, one bold idea at a time. With over a decade as a K-12 superintendent and now a professor in the doctoral program at UMASS Global, she blends deep leadership expertise with an unwavering passion for women’s empowerment. As the bestselling author of Know Your Worth, Girl and her latest release Self-Sabotage: Ten Personal Power Tips to Be Your Best Self on a Good Day, Dr. Ryder offers straight-talking, research-backed tools to help women lead with purpose and confidence—in the workplace and beyond. She is also the founder and operator of Delmar Publishing, a unique and mission-driven publishing company dedicated to amplifying the voices of women and girls through inspiring and impactful books. Her groundbreaking research on gender dissonance, first introduced in her doctoral work and published in The Sexx Factor, remains a widely cited theory in gender studies. Whether she’s writing, teaching, or speaking, Marilou brings real-world insight, humor, and wisdom to every room (and Zoom) she’s in. A multi-award-winning educator and author, Dr. Ryder continues to create empowering content and practical resources to help women stop shrinking and start shining.
Delmar Publishing is a boutique press dedicated to amplifying authors' voices through powerful, purpose-driven storytelling. With over a dozen published titles—including Bold Brilliance, Promotion Power, and the Sister to Sister Secrets series—Delmar Publishing specializes in bringing men and women’s leadership, resilience, and lived experiences to life on the page. We also publish research-based nonfiction books that translate complex ideas into accessible, real-world insights. As an author, educator, and mentor, I’ve spent my career helping women and girls recognize their strength, claim their space, and write their own next chapter—literally and figuratively. Through publishing, I continue that mission: supporting new and seasoned authors who have something important to say and the courage to say it. Whether you're looking to publish your first book or simply find one that speaks to your journey—Delmar Publishing is where stories of impact begin. https://www.delmar-publishing.com
Ryder and Associates is a full-service career consulting firm that provides executive mentoring and career planning for aspiring administrators or those wanting to move ahead in their careers.
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