HEY THERE,
I'M MARISSA

A dream life is built with commitment, strategy, and grit! It requires us to overcome our fears, rewrite the stories we’ve been told, and give ourselves permission to step fully into who we were meant to be. This is my story.

We all start somewhere. For me, that “somewhere” was a two-bedroom trailer in North Dakota, sharing a home with my single mom and seven siblings after we lost our family farm. Life was tough. Poverty wasn’t just a word—it was something we could see, feel, and even smell.

At 14, I had a defining moment. My mom, exhausted from working multiple jobs, lay on an old brown couch we had salvaged from a dumpster. I looked around at the blankets covering the windows to keep out the brutal winter cold and asked, “Mom… we’re really poor, aren’t we?” Her response changed everything:

"You can be a victim or you can be victorious. The decision is yours." - My mother

My hope is that you will be fiercely intentional!

That was the first time I truly understood that wealth—or the lack of it—wasn’t just about money. It was about mindset. And from that moment forward, I made a decision: I was going to build a different life. I didn’t know how yet, but I was willing to do whatever it took.

The world needs you rich. Here's why.

We’ve been sold a lie. Somewhere along the way, many of us were taught that wanting more—more wealth, more success, more impact—was selfish. But I believe the exact opposite. The world needs good people with resources. Because when the right people have wealth, they don’t just keep it—they multiply it, they use it to change lives, and they create opportunities for others.

I saw this firsthand growing up. My mom made $700 a month raising eight kids, yet every Sunday, she’d give 10% away. “Someone else needs this more than we do,” she’d say. And she meant it. Even when we barely had enough to survive, she taught me that money wasn’t just about survival—it was about stewardship.

Money, at its core, is a tool. It gives you choices. It gives you freedom. And when you have more than enough, you’re in a position to help others rise. Whether it’s providing for your family, giving generously, or creating jobs that change entire communities, financial freedom isn’t just about you—it’s about the impact you’re able to make.

This is why I teach financial freedom. Not just so you can live life on your terms, but so you can show up for the people and causes that matter most. Because when good people get rich, everybody wins.

Building Wealth, Impact, and Legacy – and helping others do the same.

If there’s one thing I know, it’s how to build something from nothing. I started with no connections, no capital, and no roadmap—just a relentless drive to create a better future. Today, I run an eight-figure, debt-free financial firm, managing over $1 billion in assets and helping clients in 46 states take control of their wealth. But that’s just the beginning.

Over the years, I’ve built five self-managing companies, created leadership teams that solve real-world problems, and coached thousands of business owners on how to scale, multiply, and sustain their financial success. My expertise? Teaching people how to make money, make their money work for them, and build a legacy that lasts.

But wealth isn’t just about numbers—it’s about what you do with it. That’s why I co-founded a foundation in Costa Rica, where we’ve built multiple sewing schools, leadership programs, and financial literacy initiatives for women. We’ve acquired land, developed sustainable energy sources, and created jobs that uplift entire communities. From launching a coffee farm to investing in real estate and organic agriculture, my work goes beyond just dollars—it’s about transformation.

I believe financial freedom isn’t just for the select few—it’s for anyone willing to learn, take action, and rewrite their future. That’s why I do what I do. Whether you’re just getting started, looking to scale, or ready to leave a legacy, I’m here to help you build a life that’s not just successful—but truly rich in every sense of the word.

The four forms of poverty

(We know the first, but do you know the other three?)

There are four forms of poverty, and the reality is that we focus too much on just one of them.

Financial
Relational
Spiritual
Emotional

You can put these in any order of importance you want but the truth is you’ll never have a dream life if you don’t build on all four.

As the years passed, I founded Freedom Financial Group where I worked with some of the highest performers you’d ever meet. If they’ve taught me anything, it’s that the number of zeros on the end of your paycheck don’t determine the amount of fulfillment you’ll have in life. Money doesn’t hurt, but it’s not everything.

I speak, coach, and teach because I want to help you shut down the enemy of your soul. Whether you’re struggling to provide for your family (I’ve been there), looking to level up your career or finances, or you’ve climbed the mountain and are looking to leave a legacy, I’m here to equip you with a blueprint for your dream life.

Live Life Rich

JULY 1, 2025 • PRE-ORDER NOW

My first book, Live Life Rich, is the ultimate guide for business owners and entrepreneurs who refuse to settle for financial stress and uncertainty. Drawing from my journey—growing up in a North Dakota trailer court, building multiple self-sustaining companies, and achieving financial freedom—I share the exact strategies that helped me break free. This book will help you identify the hidden obstacles stealing your wealth, and develop a financial freedom plan. If you’re ready to create lasting wealth and impact, Live Life Rich will show you the way.

Listen to the
Live Life Rich Podcast

What if you could hang out with seriously talented people, ask them about their successes and failures, their worldviews and habits; then take an insight or two to inspire your own growth? That’s what we do each week on the Live Life Rich Podcast.

Every episode is an in-depth look at how to live life rich in every pillar of life: Spiritual, Emotional, Relational, Financial. The goal is to help you think bigger so you’ll live life richer than ever before.

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