Mayo Schmidt is married to one of Canada’s most powerful women, Zahra AlHarazi-Schmidt. She cofounded Skillit in December of 2017, which serves as a skill-based experiential marketplace.

She is a globally recognized speaker represented by Speaker’s Spotlight. She has had the opportunity to talk in nations like Australia, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Chile.

After publishing her first novel through Harper Collins, “What It Takes,” she was recognized as an author in January 2020.