Life & Work with Marvelous Marissa

Today we’d like to introduce you to Marvelous Marissa.

Marvelous, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Marissa Laverne Daniel better known as “Marvelous Marissa” was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After graduating from Milwaukee School of Entrepreneurship (2007)
she attended Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin however she always wanted to attend a
Historical Black College. She took a leap of faith and applied to Clark Atlanta University as a
transfer student and luckily, she was accepted on her 19th birthday in May 2008. Her most
memorable moment at CAU is when she interviewed WSB’s TV retired news anchor/reporter
Monica Pearson in front of a live studio audience on her talk show in college called; “Making a
Difference with Marissa.” She graduated from Clark Atlanta University with tears of joy on May
21, 2012, with her undergraduate degree in Mass Media Arts with a concentration in Radio, TV,
and Film.

Marvelous Marissa is the owner of “Marvelous Marissa Productions, LLC.” She is the
Executive Producer/Host of her television show, “Broken into Beautiful” which airs on WATC,
People TV and AIB. She was also a television host for “Atlanta Live” on WATC TV 57 for two
years and a faithful prayer room partner. She encouraged people on television to call in for
prayer and to give their lives to Christ. She has interviewed ministers, authors, entrepreneurs,
movie producers and musicians. She is a Television Journalist for TV One’s hit show, “Fatal
Attraction.”

Marvelous Marissa was the first gospel radio host for IBNX Radio Network. In 2019, she
hosted “The Praise in You” gospel radio show every Sunday from 3pm-5pm on IBNX radio.com.
“The Praise in You” gospel radio show ranked as one of the top five shows on the network. Her
television talk show, “Broken into Beautiful,” has become such an inspiration that she was
awarded the 2018 Power Award from the Girl Power 3 NOW Conference and was the Media
Honoree at the 2021 All-Star Media & Music Awards Celebration. She was also recognized by
her alma mater as a “Distinguished Alumni” in 2017 from Clark Atlanta University. She has
been featured in “Voyage ATL” as a hidden gem in Atlanta and in “ShoutOut Atlanta.” She was
also recognized in a one-page article in “She is EMagazine” and “Growth Women’s Business
Networks Magazine.” She published her first book, “From Brokenness to Marvelous,” in June
2020 and her second book, “From Brokenness to Marvelous Part 2 The Mask has been
Removed” in November 2022. Her books are based on her life experiences and how God has
blossomed her from a broken little girl into a marvelous woman of God.

Marvelous Marissa is often booked for motivational speaking engagements and hosting
opportunities. She was the Mistress of Ceremony for the “2019 Lupus Gala” and the “2020
Walk to End Lupus Rally.” She was also the red-carpet correspondent for the 37th Annual Stellar
Awards, Season 15 & 16 Prayze Factor Awards, the 2019 RICE Awards, I Will Survive
Incorporated Fashion Show and the Auctioneer/Red Carpet Host for the 2020, 2021 & 2022
Pinnacle Awards & Scholarship Gala. She has also done commercials on 102.5 Good News
Gospel for Regal Nissan Dealership in Roswell, Georgia and did weekly commercials spotlighting
new and preowned vehicles for the dealership. She was the voice of the “Here’s What’s
Happening” segment on 104.7 The Fish in Atlanta, GA. She was the recipient of “Emcee/Host
of the Year” for Season 16 Prayze Factor Awards. Marvelous Marissa is known for her positive
bubbly energy that captivates the audience. She lives by her favorite scripture, “Trust in the
Lord with all your heart, Lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways remember
him and he shall direct your path smooth and straight,” Proverbs 2 vs. 5-7.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
The road to becoming “Marvelous Marissa” has not been easy. I stumbled, fall, cried for hours, been spit on, rejected and told that I wasn’t good enough, qualified or pretty enough to accomplished my dreams. Many people throughout the years have discredited, bullied and made a complete joke out of me. I once thought that my dreams of being a “Television Host” were dead. I was told that I had a speech problem and I was teased for talking “proper” especially growing up in the urban city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Throughout the difficulties and being degraded by my peers, some of my family members and even some of my teachers/professors, God kept his promise and he blessed me to be a television host for a local cable channel here in Atlanta, GA called, “WATC TV 57.” I am the Executive Producer/Host of my television show called, “Broken into Beautiful.” I was also an Atlanta Live Host that airs on WATC TV 57. Not to mention, I hosted a segment called the “Here’s What’s Happening” segment on 104.7 The Fish in 2022. Today, I am a TV Journalist for TVONE syndicated show, “Fatal Attraction.” I am also a contestant in the United International Elite Pageant. My appointed title is, “MS Peach Blossom Classic” and my platform is “From Brokenness to Marvelous.”

Throughout the many struggles and challenges I experienced, I give God the glory. He brought me a mighty long way and what people have said or done to me doesn’t matter because God has the final say so over my life, He fought every battle for me and he blessed me in the presence of my enemies. The enemy wanted me dead and he canceled every plot of the enemy. Throughout the struggles I experienced on my jobs, at school or even dealing with people. God was always there protecting me and guiding me along the way. When doors were literally slammed in my face, he always opened another door for me and he always blesses me with opportunities to go to the next level. I thank God for his grace and mercy and his hand that is over my life. I’m unstoppable because of him. Regardless of what people have said or done to me, God told me that I am Marvelous and Victorious in his eyes!

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
My name is Marvelous Marissa and I am a Media Personality, An Award Winning Host, Motivational Speaker, 2X Best Selling Author, Entrepreneur and Pageant Queen. I am known for being booked for hosting events, galas and ministering at Women’s Conferences and events held for the youth. I am most proud of my books and being able to share my testimony with others. So many young ladies across the world were inspired by my two books, “From Brokenness to Marvelous” and “From Brokenness to Marvelous Part 2 The Mask Has Been Removed.” I am honored that my story of redemption and how I got to where I am today despite the odds that were stacked up against me has helped others healed and be delivered from their trauma. What sets me a part from others is that I am okay with being transparent with others. I am okay with my past mistakes, trauma and the doors that were once shut in my face. Those experiences helped me to persevere, to put my faith in God and it build character throughout the years and I am okay to share that with people.

Do you any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
My favorite childhood memory is when I was in junior high at Thomas A. Edison Middle School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In the seventh and eighth grade, I was heavily involved in extra curriculum activities. One of my favorite organizations was Forensics. My seventh grade English Teacher, Ms. Regina Stingley, convinced my parents for me to be involved in this organization. Forensics is a public speaking competition for students in the Milwaukee Public Schools System. I stayed after school many nights practicing and preparing for the competition. My category was poetry. I recited monologues from my favorite poets, Dr. Maya Angelou and Jewel Diamond Taylor. To my surprise, in the seventh grade, I won second place in the school district and in the eighth grade I won first place. This big accomplishment led me to reciting the morning and afternoon announcements in school and winning national essay competitions. Those programs and activities helped prepare me for the work I am doing today.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.marvelousmarissa.com
• Instagram: marvelousmarissaonthego brokenintobeautifullive
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissa.daniel.79/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvelous-marissa-51620b1a3
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• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@marvelousmarissadaniel/featured