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Hiding in the Brand by Marie Denee

What They Don’t Tell You: How Hiding in the Brand Almost Made Me Lose Myself

ByMarieDenee August 8, 2025August 8, 2025

For years, I was hiding in the brand and lost sight of myself. Here’s the raw truth about reclaiming your voice, showing up fully, and stepping out from behind the business you built.

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How the BOMESI Accelerator Helped Me with Foundation

ByMarieDenee October 2, 2023July 31, 2025

Marie Denee shares her experience as a Black owned media publisher with the BOMESI accelerator.

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Just Because You Have my Email Address

ByMarieDenee January 15, 2014July 31, 2025

Does NOT mean you can Add me to your Newsletter Has this happened to you? You go to a conference and exchange business cards. OR. You reply back to an advertising inquiry. THEN All of a sudden you get an email newsletter notice. *cues eyeroll* I sit here in confusion, trying to think, WHEN did…

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Not Everyone Is Going To Like Your Blog

Not Everyone Is Going To Like Your Blog

ByMarieDenee January 8, 2014July 31, 2025

And Guess what? This is okay. Not every designer is your cup of tea, so why should your blog be excused from this? Let me back up… I have seen this comment or sentiment shared more than a few times over a few different social networks: “No one supports me” “They just hating” “I always…

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No, You May Not LinkBomb My Facebook Page

No, You May Not LinkBomb My Facebook Page

ByMarieDenee April 18, 2012July 31, 2025

Without asking? It is Rude. In addition, I am not alone on this. Each one of us has built up a platform and community on our personal pages and business pages, but the thing is… it’s ours. If you have not asked the owner, have a relationship or understanding with them, and you are solely…

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