Marios grew up on the island of Cyprus, where he served as a Green Beret in the Cypriot Special Forces. He studied history at the College of New Jersey and the University of Connecticut. Marios is known internationally as a motivational speaker and author. He has published numerous inspirational books, including the best-sellers Weaponized Honor and Tables & Platforms. For more than twenty years, Marios established and nurtured relationships with leaders from the realms of business, government, law enforcement, ministry, and the military; consequently, he is valued by highly influential individuals as a trusted consultant, on a personal and professional level. Marios owns Sownlend Consulting LLC; is a senior partner in Origin Wealth Consulting LLC; and serves as Chief Operating Officer of Ariel Global Foundation. Marios and his wife Danielle live in Connecticut, USA. They have three grown children.