{"id":39337,"date":"2020-08-07T09:00:32","date_gmt":"2020-08-07T09:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/?p=39337"},"modified":"2020-08-08T20:15:30","modified_gmt":"2020-08-08T20:15:30","slug":"pep-talk-maria-ho-adds-her-voice-to-virtual-coaching-and-speaking-startup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/pep-talk-maria-ho-adds-her-voice-to-virtual-coaching-and-speaking-startup\/","title":{"rendered":"PEP TALK: Maria Ho Adds Her Voice to Virtual Coaching and Speaking Startup\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to being on camera, Maria Ho<\/strong> is a pro – whether at a World Poker Tour<\/strong><\/a> final table or working for ESPN<\/strong> or PokerGO<\/strong><\/a>. The poker player<\/a> now embracing a new role as coach and speaker that may find her reaching out to others via video technology.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ho is one of several poker pros<\/a> joining the new PepTalk<\/strong><\/a> startup. The company is a live video coaching and speaking platform.<\/span><\/p>\n

Customers can use a computer or mobile device to connect with real-world experts. PepTalk launched this month with 200 coaches<\/strong> and speakers including entrepreneurs<\/strong>, writers, authors<\/strong>, adventurers, athletes<\/strong>, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ho spoke with USPoker<\/em> about her new role with the company.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is PepTalk and how does it work?<\/span><\/h2>\n

PepTalk is a web-based platform built for a modern remote workforce. Individuals and corporate teams to book a session directly with a coach or speaker.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a speaker, Ho hopes to mentor others based on her own work on the poker felt<\/strong><\/a> and in the broadcast booth. With more than $4 million<\/strong> in live tournament winnings, she brings plenty of experiences to build on.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ho is a communications graduate from the University of California<\/a>-San Diego<\/strong>. After establishing a successful poker career, Ho also began putting her skills and degree to use as a broadcaster.<\/span><\/p>\n

The merging of those two careers offers some unique angles to approach her PepTalk role.<\/span><\/p>\n

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“The idea behind PepTalk is that the coaches come from a place of personal experience that they would like to share with others,” she says. “It’s a way to take what I’ve learned from my experience as a poker pro and as a broadcaster, and pass them on in a way that could be relevant and helpful to others.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Words of wisdom from a life in poker<\/span><\/h2>\n

For Ho, working with young women working to build a career is a meaningful part of that effort. She hopes some of her own success can serve as motivation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Those seeking a career in media might also benefit from some words of wisdom.<\/span><\/p>\n

“I’m excited to work with people who are striving to handle pressure that comes with being a poker pro,” she says. “Or young women who are putting together a career plan and need inspiration and encouragement, or people who are interested in honing their presentation skills and what it takes to succeed in broadcasting.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Maria Ho (photo courtesy PokerStars)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When speaking, Ho takes a holistic point of view to reaching those she mentors. She tries to be encouraging – including with those needing some help with their poker game<\/strong><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

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“I believe cultivating a strong mindset is just as important as learning a specific strategy,” she says.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Beyond poker, Ho believes her advice and motivation apply to much more than poker<\/a>. Users can even tailor advice or mentorship to meet their own needs or situation.<\/span><\/p>\n

“PepTalk can be utilized in a way where we can discuss general principles, motivation, and inspiration rather than specific roles necessarily,” she says. “I’m there to chat with PepTalk users about what they need, to encourage them to move forward in living successful, healthy, well-balanced lives.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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PepTalk’s stable of poker stars<\/span><\/h2>\n

Successful poker players have many qualities that carry over to other walks of life. From patience and focus to goal setting and determination, these are some of the qualities PepTalk hopes to convey to others.<\/span><\/p>\n

The company has gathered a roster of some of the most recognizable names in poker including:<\/span><\/p>\n