Mentor with Marcy
Fun Tid-bits About Me
When introduced before a presentation, a phrase often coined to
describe me is: “Better to ask Marcy what she hasn’t done- it’s a
much shorter answer!”.
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A true "multipreneur," I have always found great joy and personal
satisfaction in being a Visionary Pioneer. I am passionate about
exploring new business opportunities and eager to help you achieve
your goals.
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I have lived through the start-up, scale-up and corporate world both
as a leadership team member and as a founder of now over10
businesses.
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My business ventures and career roles include the following
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Founder /CEO - International personal development training company
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Workshop facilitator & Seminar leader
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Professional speaker
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Book author
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Culinary chef/nutrition & wellness coach
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Event planner, conference & trade show producer
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Sales professional, trainer/manager
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School programmer & curriculum developer
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Real estate development ( International project)
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Business & Life Coach
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As a result of this range of experience, I am acquainted with the
specific challenges and potential opportunities within each of these
unique landscapes.
I've worn many hats in the creative realm as well which include:
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Theatre, film & tv actress
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Theatre and on-camera drama coach
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Founder of film & television acting school
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Director of theatre company
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Comedy improv performer
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Theatre director & producer
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Screenwriter & playwright
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Produced industry pitchfests & entertainment gala's
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Founder of artistic and culinary retreats company
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...And surprising as it may sound- I am not done yet! I'm currently
penning a memoir which is my first solo novel and writing a One
Woman Comedy show to launch late in 2025.
Yep, that is a whole lot of different
dance moves for one gal- and don’t I
know it!
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I’ve been called the “Queen of Reinvention and Resilience having survived the highs and lows of Entrepreneurship while simultaneously pursuing creative endeavors in both film and theatre throughout my entire life.
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I embarked on my first entrepreneurial journey as an actress, director, playwright and producer
Toronto on TV set in 1979
VANCOUVER. 1982 I began producing The Personal Development workshop called "The MASTERY A franchise of the Actors Institute NYC .
This experience showed me what was possible with Win/ Win and taking competition out of the equation., which I experienced a whole lot of in the world of theatre and Screen arts.
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Some of my team and workshop volunteers are pictured above.
Tournesol Retreats Culinary Fall Harvest Retreat in Whistler 2012 and Out of the Box Events Launched with Salon Quebec Party in 2011
Cruisin' on the Tundra while I developed my cooking skills working in Dawson City, Yukon Goldmine and NWT Diamond Exploration camps.
Proud Daydreamer and Pioneer!
I see a need out there and decide- I guess I'm the one to lead the cause. "Success loves Speed" and once an idea enters my sphere I pursue it with enthusiasm.
As in the Pitchmarket 2010 I produced. There was nothing like it in Vancouver - so I saw an opportunity and seized it.
There's always a chance a business venture might not work- but that's not important when you have a burning mission- and mine has always been to heed the call!
Dara Marks in association with my company FTX Events , led this 7 day Writers Retreat at Sea in 2009. 15 amazing women from across North America learned from one of the very best teachers and a best selling author, facilitator and one of the top rated script analysts in Hollywood !
I also derived great satisfaction working as a Nutritional Coach & Culinary Chef alongside of pursuing my passion for making a difference in the area of providing premium quality natural health products.
On a mission trip to Mexico with our "Buy 1 Nourish 1" Social Entrepreneur program. We nourished orphaned children with nutritional support that was dearly needed in Mexico and still is today.
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My Current Writing Project & One Women Show
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This memoir chronicles the line I walked between the two worlds I have inhabited my whole life. I always held a deep passion to explore my creativity through the Various Arts and a simultaneous desire to be my own boss and master Entrepreneurship.
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"Whether you're an artist seeking to make a living or a businessperson yearning for creative fulfillment, I hope my journey will bring some insight, inspiration, and a lot of pretty good giggles along the way!"