ENTREPRENEUR
From launching her first company at 16 to co-founding innovative hospitality concepts in multiple cities, Marisa’s journey has been defined by bold ideas, strategic growth, and proven results.
Publishing & Thought Leadership: Released WTF is Happy? The Journey to Discover What Happiness Is (2025) and the WTF is Happy? compilation book (2024), inspiring audiences to redefine success and fulfillment.
Hospitality Ventures: Co-founded Afternoons Kitchen & Catering in Dallas, TX (2024) and Scrum-did-dly-ump-tious in Lawrenceville, GA (2021), bringing creative dining experiences to life.
Brand & Marketing Success: Founded Buzz Brand Marketing Group in 2003, generating over $250K annually in early years, scaling to $500K+ annually (2008–2018) and $350K+ annually (2019–2020).
Major Wins: Secured a $250K contract with HBO Latino and generated $754K in revenue (2017).
Recognitions & Awards:
Best Self Atlanta’s 40 Over Forty and Fabulous (2021)
Atlanta’s Women of Power & Influence – The Atlantan Magazine (2014)
Entrepreneur of the Year – Professionals Network Organization (2009)
Network Journal 40 Under Forty (2007)
Cambridge Who’s Who Executive (2006–2007)
With two decades of proven entrepreneurial success across publishing, hospitality, and brand strategy, she continues to innovate, inspire, and deliver measurable results.
SPEAKER
As an Integrated Lifestyle Architect, Marisa empowers audiences to design the life they truly want—one rooted in purpose, passion, and fulfillment. She challenges the myth of “work-life balance,” showing instead how to seamlessly integrate career, personal growth, relationships, and wellness into ONE cohesive life.
Known for her high-energy delivery, practical strategies, and authentic storytelling, Marisa inspires people to break through limitations, own their narrative, and create lasting happiness.
Signature Speaking Topics:
Personal Branding: Crafting and communicating a powerful identity that stands out.
Work-Life Integration: Living fully without compartmentalizing who you are.
WTF is Happy?: Discovering your personal definition of happiness.
Get Your Mind Right: Mindset mastery for success and resilience.
Entrepreneurship: Turning vision into viable, thriving ventures.
Marketing Yourself Inside & Out: Building influence in every space you occupy.
Marisa’s approach blends real-world business expertise with life-changing personal insights—leaving audiences motivated, equipped, and ready to take bold action.
CONSULTANT
Marisa helps brands, businesses, and influential leaders stand out, scale up, and make an impact. She brings unmatched expertise in branding, hospitality strategy, public affairs, and community engagement.
Combining big-picture strategy with hands-on execution, delivering solutions that drive awareness, revenue, and long-term growth. Whether you’re a hospitality group, a consumer brand, or a public figure, Marisa helps you build influence and trust while navigating today’s competitive marketplace.
Core Service Areas
1. Brand Strategy & Positioning
Brand development, naming, and identity systems
Tagline, messaging, and storytelling
Market positioning and competitor analysis
2. Marketing & Communications
Integrated marketing campaign development
Social media strategy and management
Media relations and press coverage
Content creation (copy, visuals, video concepts)
3. Hospitality & Experience Consulting
Venue concept creation and rebranding
Guest experience optimization and operational consulting
Event programming and signature experience development
Safety, compliance, and responsible hospitality frameworks
4. Influencer & Talent Representation
Brand partnerships and sponsorship development
Personal brand building for influential leaders and creators
Speaking engagements and media opportunities
5. Public Affairs & Community Engagement
Stakeholder relations and coalition building
Community impact strategy and engagement plans
Crisis communications and reputation management