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About Me

Hi! I’m so glad you’re here. If you’ve found your way to this page, you probably want to learn more about me—so ThankQ! I’ve been passionate about speaking and bringing people together through events since high school, but starting my own business never crossed my mind until I was pursuing my masters in college. Taking that leap of faith was incredibly hard, and being honest, it was also incredibly stressful.
In 2008, I quit what I once considered my dream job to start my first company, StarMar Events. I quickly realized I had no idea how to run a business and found myself hustling around the clock—planning, producing, and managing large-scale events while handling every aspect solo. As if figuring out how to grow a business wasn’t challenging enough, I also felt called to start a nonprofit. In 2010, I launched PARK Project, a 501c3 nonprofit movement dedicated to inspiring people to Perform Acts of Random Kindness (PARK) worldwide.
On the outside, I sure looked successful—constantly busy, winning awards and recognition—but in reality, I was silently suffering, going broke, and burning out. By the end of 2016, my nervous system, body, and bank account hit their limit, and life forced me to slow down completely.
After struggling with debilitating migraines and a heartbreaking pregnancy loss, I committed to a consistent self-care routine, incorporating yoga and mindfulness meditation. Over time, I healed, restored balance to my nervous system, and reconnected with my vision and higher purpose. Becoming a mother of two, during the 2020 pandemic, taught me that to truly be the best mom, wife, and leader, I had to start by being kind to myself first.

That pivotal moment of burnout transformed my life and the way I serve. Today, as CEO of MARLY Q LLC, I not only speak and facilitate events but also help leaders and teams elevate wellness at work through my Wellness at Work ( W@W ) program—a done-for-you structured series of virtual live events designed to boost team morale, engagement, and well-being.

I now get to leverage my 20+ years of event expertise as a keynote speaker, facilitator, and emcee for conferences, workshops, and retreats (in-person and virtual). I love working with professional–and accidental–event planners within companies, nonprofits, and educational institutions to simplify the planning process and design successful events that leave a lasting impression and impact in people’s lives.
But enough about my “hero’s journey”—the real hero is YOU because you’re still here, reading! If you love lists as much as I do, here’s a list of top ten FAQs

Want to Learn More About How We Can Together?

Whether you’re looking for a keynote speaker, facilitator, emcee, or an event expert to guide your planning process, Marly Q is here for you! Fill out this quick form to schedule a “Get to Know Marly Q & You” call. In just 10-15 minutes, we’ll chat and explore all the ways I can help you host a successful event, without the stress!
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