Hi there!
I’m Maruja
Artist, Speaker, Personal Brand Builder, Podcaster, Coach, Researcher, Strategist, Entrepreneur, Educator, Lifetime Learner, Wellness Advocate, Purveyor of Joy, and Mom
Welcome to my world
The music
Chances are, this is how you landed here 🙂 And truth be told, music is probably what I’m most known for, because it’s part of my DNA. I’ve been performing pretty much since I was in diapers. Though that might seem slightly exaggerated, my first TV performance was at the age of 2!
A lot has happened since then, and my music career has taken me on an AMAZING journey: from performing for the Dutch Royal Family on numerous occasions, being musically raised by Gospel greats such as Babbie Mason and Vicky Winans, being honored with several awards for my music and albums, collaborating with world-renowned DJ Tiësto, performing at the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, GA, singing a duet with the incredible Oscar D’Leon and having him call me his musical God Daughter, to recording a tribute album to the legendary Celia Cruz with some of the world’s top producers and musicians, and having it distributed worldwide by Universal Music, and so much more…
My career has been a dream!
Then “life happened”, and I walked away from it all for over 15 years. But they say what’s meant for you will always find its way back to you… or maybe you find your way back to it!
So, initially with baby steps, then toddler steps, and now slowly but surely finding my stride, I’m making my way back to my first love.
The podcast
I have been blessed to meet so many extraordinary people in my life. The one thing they all have in common? At one point or another, they listened to that incessant voice inside that kept telling them they were made for more.
Sometimes in a quiet whisper, and sometimes thundering through in the form of a major life altering event.
Musicians, doctors, scientists, business guru’s, elite athletes, producers, songwriters, multi-hyphened movers and shakers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things…
I bring you their incredible stories, and throw in solo shows in between, to share some of mine. My hope is that you will be inspired. Who knows… it might just be the push you need to go out and start (or keep!) living out your incredible story.
As the brilliant Nicholas Sparks so eloquently said: “It’s the possibility that keeps me going, not the guarantee.”
And I promise you… possibility is everywhere!
The Personal Brand Quiz
Is it time to start building your Personal Brand?
In case you’re wondering if a Personal Brand is for you, let me let you in on a little secret… you already have one.
Rory Vaden said it best: Your Personal Brand is the Digitization of Your Reputation. A strong personal brand will open doors you never imagined possible, but lack of one will keep your talents hidden from those who need them most.
If you’re craving impact, freedom, and a voice that’s truly yours, take the quiz to discover your Personal Brand Profile, and receive actional tips and strategies to help you go from where you are right now, to where you want to be!
The M lab
The M lab is the playing field where my left and right brain come together to create. Allowing me to use my background in media, marketing and research, I’ve been fortunate to work with an A-list of clients globally – from solopreneurs (including award-winning artists) to multinationals. And I get to do so with a group of brilliant consultants, each a powerhouse in their field.
Consumer Insight Gurus, Integrated Marketing Communication Strategists, Graphic Designers, Web Designers, Data Analysts, and Solutions Architects – our consultants work, have worked, or have been involved in projects for the prestigious list of clients listed here, among many others. Curious to know more? Check out the lab!
The course
The Personal Brand Lab is my baby – developed based on over 20 years of experience working with household-name brands all over the world, and building my own.
I’ve created a framework that gives you the tools, strategies, and support to package your wisdom, experience, and unique perspective into a personal brand that opens doors, attracts your ideal clients, and gives you the freedom to work from anywhere. Along with a little help from AI.
Your story matters. Your expertise matters. Let’s build your personal brand from the inside out – so your voice, your story, and your purpose can finally be seen.
Are you ready? Join the waitlist so you’re the first to know when the doors to the lab open again!
The Coaching
You asked, we listened!
Explore some of the executive and brand coaching packages below.
Limited availability.
The journey
My life has been a journey with adventures, ups and downs, and many lessons learned. But through it all, the greatest gift has been finding the joy inside all those lessons, and sharing this journey with the ones I love.
I love putting “pen to paper” and jotting down what I’ve learned and continue to learn every day. Mostly they’re just musings, but sometimes I stumble upon nuggets of wisdom that propel me forward and keep me curious about unveiling what’s “just beyond the river bend”.
Whether it be business, music, marketing, health, motherhood, or just life in general, I’d love to share my musings with you. Come along on this journey with me.
