A Little Bit of Everything Creative

Writing & Marketing

As a writer with over 20 years of experience, I've worked as a Creative Director and Content Strategist in corporate settings and have been the creative mind behind countless campaigns and communication strategies. In 2019, I co-founded Marie Daniel Group, a full-service marketing and communications agency where I'm a partner and the Director of Content Strategy. I'm also an award-winning author with several published titles, including Addison the Light Catcher, Ken the Keeper, Will It, From Malena with Love, and The Ladybug Club. My first book, Addison the Light Catcher, achieved the number one new release in children's special needs books on Amazon, and I'm excited for my next book, Lovable You, to be released in Summer of 2023.

THEATRE & TEACHING

I co-founded Serendipity Theater (now 2nd Story, Chicago) and have had the honor of having my plays performed in major cities across the country, including the New York Fringe Festival, Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, Strawdog Theater, Second City LA, and the Victory Gardens Theater. I'm also proud to have performed in theaters throughout Chicago, including the Goodman and Steppenwolf theaters, and to have received a best actress award for my performance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. As a Second City Chicago alumni and former instructor for Improv Playhouse in Libertyville, I love sharing my passion for acting and performing with others.

SPEAKING & WORKSHOPS

As a speaker and motivator, I've created workshops for schools, non-profits, women's groups, and writing conferences, and I had the privilege of being the Author in Residence at Marcy Elementary in 2018. When I'm not busy with writing or acting, I enjoy spending time with my family, including my two children and two dogs, and going on hikes to find mushrooms.