Storytelling that transforms

Crafting thoughtful stories and creatively solving problems to build better realities.

Work with me

Writing

Whether you need help workshopping something you’ve started or are looking for a writer to take an idea from start to finish, I have the experience and skills to get your story out there.

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Visual & Social Media

Capture your ideas and audience on camera with unscripted, authentic experiences. Build connections with your audience and cut through the chatter with my social media insights.

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Strategy

Untangle your workflow, find creative solutions, and drive towards short- and long-term goals with my strategic expertise. I excel in tackling wicked problems and organizing messy data into processes that work.

Find examples of strategic guidance

  • “Mari is strategic, organized, thoughtful, empathetic, and an inspiring storyteller. They are a self-starter who seamlessly navigates difficult stakeholder relationships and complex projects end-to-end. I found Mari to be an invaluable, transparent collaborator and problem solver. I enthusiastically recommend Mari to any team or hiring manager and would jump at the opportunity to work alongside them once again.”

    Rachel Wilken, colleague
    Web and Digital Strategy Manager, Indiana University

  • “What sets MM apart is their instinct for strategy in storytelling. They have a remarkable ability to identify the angle that will resonate most deeply with a specific audience, and to pinpoint what a story is missing without ever compromising the writer’s voice. I’m a more confident and thoughtful storyteller because of their mentorship, and any organization would benefit from their leadership, editorial precision, and audience insight.”

    Lexi Baker, employee
    Permissions Assitant at Penguin Random House

  • “There were two particular qualities that made Marielle one of the best communicators I’ve ever worked with – I really appreciated their comprehensive understanding of design and text, and their cohesive storytelling… This didn’t only apply to what they produced, but also to how they supported their co-workers’ projects — mentoring and guiding them in the right direction, while keeping their own agency over design and voice intact. You could count on them to just get things done – sometimes even without asking for it explicitly! I’m frankly jealous of anyone getting the chance to work with Marielle – you’ll not regret it, you can take my word for it!”

    Annabell Türk, colleague
    Director, IU Europe Gateway in Berlin, Germay

  • “They are extremely thoughtful and methodical in how they manage and delegate, always ensuring expectations are clear while genuinely caring about their team’s well-being and consistently encouraging balance over burnout. They remain one of the best leaders I have worked with to this day, and I hope to one day lead with the same empathy and kindness they showed me.”

    Shyama Dash, employee
    MS of Human Computer Interaction