About Dr. Marie
A life shaped by resilience.
A mission rooted in healing.
Dr. Marie’s personal experience with childhood sexual abuse fuels her passion for helping others navigate the lasting impact of trauma, including anxiety, depression, and emotional distress. Drawing from her lived experience, professional training, and education, she creates supportive spaces for healing and personal growth through individual coaching, inspirational speaking, and small-group healing circles.
My aim is to teach others how to affirm
the positive aspects of their lives.
— Dr. Marie Brown-Mercadel
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Three decades of service.
A lifetime of perspective.
Dr. Marie Brown-Mercadel
Dr. Marie is a retired public service executive with nearly four decades of leadership experience serving communities in North Carolina, Texas, California, and Louisiana. She earned her bachelor’s degree from North Carolina Central University and her master’s degree and Doctor of Management from the University of Phoenix.
A certified Trauma and Resilience Coach and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Dr. Marie also holds certifications in Lean Six Sigma and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and has trained hundreds of leaders and employees in strengths-based leadership and professional development.
As an author, inspirational speaker, and TEDx speaker, Dr. Marie uses her personal journey to inspire conversations about trauma, faith, and healing. Her first book, Getting to My Enough: A Story of Faith, Resilience, and Survival, chronicles her journey through childhood sexual trauma, profound loss, and her determination to reclaim her worth. Her second book, The Intersection Between Faith and Forgiveness: A Healing Journey, explores the complexities of forgiveness, including her experience caring for the brother who abused her as a child.
Through her books, speaking, and TEDx talk, Healing Out Loud, Dr. Marie encourages others to find their voice, embrace healing, and transform pain into purpose. Dr. Marie reminds audiences that our experiences may shape our stories, but they do not have to determine how those stories end.
Getting To My Enough
Experience Grounded in Expertise
Training. Credentials. A Deeper Understanding.
Dr. Marie combines lived experience with extensive training and education to support individuals, organizations, and communities in their healing journey.
