Hey there! I’m Marianne Mullen.

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I am a creator.

I believe in thinking differently about personal development, spiritual growth and creative expression.

I am…
An Artist. Feminist. Social Justice Advocate. Teacher. Coach. Motivator. Wiseass. Velvet Hammer. Truth-teller. Transparent. A talker. A wonder-er. A wander’er. Leader. Seeker. Mother. Daughter. Friend. Steward. Pain-in-the-ass. Voice.

I am a creator.

I value:

  • Creative expression: The beautiful. The ugly. The messy. The works in progress. The completions. The ripped up. The do-overs. The imperfections, especially the ones generating pride.

  • New ways of thinking: Challenging the status quo, questioning “what if…” and loving the Both~And. Getting new perspectives. Humbly accepting “wow, I was wrong"

  • My Artwork: paintings, sculptures, magnets, jewelry - using repurposed materials and found objects. Colorful. Bold. Layered. Grungy. Provoking. (Shop here if want to just see art)

  • Relationships: All my peeps. Personal. Family. Professional. Organizational. Spiritual. Even those influencers I never have met but feel a kinship with. My ATeam and my spirit squad too.

  • Growth: in myself and in others. Maximizing. Upspirals. Acceptance. The colors of life…and the the grays of being human. Embracing change. Accepting being so damn imperfect and surrendering to a higher divinity.

Want to join me in creating your path in this world?

While I’m creating mine?

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My journey to becoming me.

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Lesson’s Learned so far.

I am a questioner, a learner, a traveler, a risk taker, a change agent, a woman with spirit and a hearty sense of humor.

  • I have felt the depths of my being living in labels that I didn't own and worked to change them.

  • I have been empty, depleted, captive, stuck, and missing something that I knew only I could change.

  • I have reidentified many times and now feel powerful and aligned in my own being. And still I look to keep growing. Evolving. That’s who I want to be.

  • I have given myself permission to be angry, tender and vulnerable, feel my depths, and express myself fully and authentically.

  • I am strategic, futuristic, hopeful, curious, and woefully as imperfect as a human as we come.

  • I am a learner from all the roles, responsibilities, titles, and identities I’ve had. See my unofficial resume.

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Marianne’s Musings

blog. thoughts. writings. ideas. rants. ramblings. nods