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Michelle Marks on Building a Creative Business With Sales and Staying Power

We sit down with Michelle Marks to trace the path from Los Angeles to New York. She shares a childhood shaped by freedom, creativity, and strong working parents. That early independence mattered. It taught her to solve problems, trust herself, and keep moving. You’ll hear how art school gave her direction, but also demanded real discipline. That foundation shaped her entrepreneur mindset. It also showed her that talent matters less without effort.

From design training to business ownership with Michelle

Michelle explains how she entered the design world with a narrow skill set and a clear…

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