TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: Maria Gallucci July 9th | 7 PM EST Title: Raised in Silence: Building Bridges Through Communication, Compassion & Home Tagline: When people feel seen, heard, and valued, lives—and communities—are transformed. Description: Join Miss Liz for an inspiring conversation with Maria Gallucci, award-winning REALTOR®, bestselling author, and passionate advocate whose life has been dedicated to breaking barriers through communication, empathy, and service. As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Maria learned American Sign Language before English and discovered at a young age that true communication goes far beyond words. At just twelve years old, she helped her Deaf parents purchase their first home, an experience that became the foundation for a lifelong mission of creating accessibility and inclusion. Today, Maria is one of the nation’s top real estate professionals, founder of Uptown Realty Group, Gallucci Homes, ASL Realty, and ASL @ Compass, while continuing to advocate for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, LGBTQ+, and underserved communities. Her bestselling memoir, Raised in Silence, is a powerful story of identity, resilience, advocacy, and the importance of ensuring every person feels seen, heard, and respected. Opening: Welcome everyone to another inspiring edition of Teatime with Miss Liz, where stories create understanding and conversations change lives. Today we’re honoured to welcome Maria Gallucci, an award-winning REALTOR®, bestselling author, community advocate, and founder whose life’s work is built around one simple but powerful belief—that everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and valued. Maria’s extraordinary journey from interpreting for her Deaf parents as a child to becoming one of America’s top real estate professionals is a beautiful example of compassion in action. Maria, welcome to the Teatime table. Closing: Today’s Teatime reminded us that communication is more than words—it’s about connection, understanding, and creating spaces where everyone belongs. Maria Gallucci showed us how empathy, service, and authenticity can transform not only careers but entire communities. Thank you, Maria, for reminding us that every voice deserves to be heard and every person deserves to feel valued. Maria Gallucci is an award-winning REALTOR®, bestselling author of Raised in Silence, and founder of Uptown Realty Group, Gallucci Homes, ASL Realty, and ASL @ Compass. A lifelong advocate for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and LGBTQ+ communities, she combines over thirty years of real estate expertise with compassionate, inclusive leadership. About Maria:• Award-Winning REALTOR®• Bestselling Author of Raised in Silence• Founder of Uptown Realty Group• Founder of Gallucci Homes• Founder of ASL Realty• Founder of ASL @ Compass• Community Advocate• National Speaker Favourite Colour: Pink One Word That Describes Her: Authentic Maria’s T-E-E: Teaching Empathy Empowerment Three Phrases That Share Her Story:• Growing up between two worlds• Turning silence into understanding• Helping people feel seen, heard, and valued