Maria Johnsen is a dynamic entrepreneur blending technical mastery, creative vision, and cultural fluency to deliver impactful digital solutions worldwide. With a background spanning computer engineering, AI, political economy, film, and the arts, she is a true multidisciplinary innovator.

Originally from Trondheim, Norway, Maria holds degrees and certifications from top institutions including the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Sorbonne University (France), Kharkov University (Ukraine), and Jilin University of Technology (China). Her fluency in 18 languages, including Chinese and Korean, complements her diverse expertise.

As founder of Golden Way Media, she leads a multilingual digital marketing and film production company and operates a high-accuracy data annotation lab supporting AI research and startups with expertly labeled datasets for NLP, computer vision, and multimodal AI.

Prolific Author and Educator

Maria has authored 100 books published in multiple languages such as English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, and Dutch. Many serve as postgraduate materials, used at Harvard and other universities. Her works explore cutting-edge topics like artificial intelligence, neural networks, LLMs, blockchain, ethics, and digital marketing.

Popular titles include: AI in Digital Marketing, Neural Networks, Search Engine Revolution, Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic AI, Generative AI, Developing AI Applications with LLMs, Artificial Intelligence in Digital Marketing, multilingual digital markting etc.

Her books feature exclusive case studies, programming insights, and advanced theories valuable to professionals in marketing, technology, law, psychology, and science.

About Maria Johnsen’s Film and Music Journey 

Maria’s films stream globally on Amazon Prime, reaching viewers in over 320 countries. Maria Johnsen’s multilingual  musical catalog includes over 455 songs in 13 languages, available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. Her music spans genres from folk, Gothic metal and jazz to hip-hop and metal, exploring themes of resilience, identity, and the human experience. 

In her debut psychological drama and arthouse feature film ” How to Disappear Slowly” released in 2025, she performed in 13 languages, including American and British English, Australian English, French, German, Portuguese, Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Russian. Her feature film along with short films in various genres are distributed worldwide.

About Maria Johnsen’s Awards and Recognition

• Top 100 Global Influencers in AI and Fintech (Onalytica, 2016)

• International Star Award for Leadership and Innovation (Switzerland, 2019)

• Best Storytelling Award (Greater London, UK, 2024)

About Maria Johnsen’s  Commitment to Learning and Mentorship

Maria’s journey reflects a relentless passion for growth. From mastering French at a prestigious Paris boarding school to studying political economy in Ukraine and IT in China, she embraces global learning.

She has taught Russian to Norwegian executives in a cross-cultural agricultural initiative and inspired 170 students in China, 70% of whom earned scholarships to study abroad. Her innovative teaching and mentorship nurture the next generation of leaders.

Artistic Evolution: From Poetry to Songwriting

Since 2017, Maria has transformed her poetry into songs woven into her films. Her albums, blending rock, new age, jazz, blues, hip-hop, country, and metal draw inspiration from Norway’s landscapes and stories of endurance.

Entrepreneurial Vision: Connecting Cultures and Markets

Maria’s entrepreneurial spirit shines in Golden Way Media, where she combines cultural insight with advanced digital strategies to help brands tell authentic stories that resonate globally.

She is a bridge-builder, connecting ideas, cultures, and people across industries, mentoring creatives, guiding students, and collaborating with international businesses.

Maria Johnsen’s work embodies creativity, passion, and innovation. Her story invites you to explore new ideas, embrace diversity, and drive positive change. Together, you can unlock limitless potential to build a brighter future for businesses and communities worldwide.