Leadership Resources From Marisa’s Desk
2025 Reflection: A year of holding my ground
Honestly, this year knocked me down. It was a year of my vision being tested as the world shifted — politically, socially, economically. Here’s my recap →
How leaders ask for feedback that drives growth
As a leader, do you know how to ask for feedback? Learn effective feedback techniques that build a feedback culture, sharpen leadership skills, and career growth →
Mentorship vs. sponsorship: Lifting others and leading with influence
We talk a lot about mentorship — but not enough about sponsorship. Here’s how to do both well, and why multicultural women especially need them to thrive →
The 3-minute career story every woman should have ready
Every woman needs a 3-minute story that says who she is, where she’s going, and why it matters. Don’t stress, I’m here to help you craft yours! →
The “Polite Silence” Trap
Break free from polite silence! Learn authentic self-promotion strategies for multicultural women leaders to advance careers without feeling inauthentic. →
FREEBIE: A Self-Promotion Toolkit for Leaders
Your work won’t speak for itself — but you can. My Self-Promotion Toolkit (free download!) gives you scripts, templates, and a system for tracking your wins so you’re ready for reviews, promotions, and everyday leadership moments. →
Transforming Conversations into Connections with the CLEAR Feedback Model
Say it so it sticks. The CLEAR Feedback Model helps leaders deliver feedback with confidence, turning awkward moments into growth opportunities and building trust that lasts. →
Mentorship for Multicultural Women: Building the Next Wave of Leaders
When I think about the biggest shifts in my career, almost every one came because someone mentored me, sponsored me, or spoke my name in a room I wasn’t in yet →
5 common ways women downplay their accomplishments
Talking about accomplishments can feel tricky — especially for multicultural women. In this post, I’m breaking down the five most common mistakes women make when sharing their achievements — and how to turn each one into a moment of confident, unapologetic leadership. →
The Art of Self Promotion: How to Celebrate Your Wins Without Apology
Join me for September’s Power Friday workshop! Learning how to promote yourself can feel intimidating, but after this workshop you’ll know just what to do →
Influence Without Authority in the Workplace
Don’t have a big title yet? You can still build your influence. I’ve rounded up 5 savvy strategies multicultural women leaders can use to lead from any seat. →
What are your leadership values? [FREE WORKSHEET]
Learn how values-based leadership creates clarity, confidence, and impact with this post… and free worksheet (!) to help you identify your top work values and lead more authentically in your career →
Not all leaders sound the same — which voice is yours?
I’ve outlined 10 different leadership voice types to help you get more confident about how you speak up and show up as a leader →
Starting a leadership journal (with 10 prompts & a printable!)
When leadership gets noisy, a leadership journal can help you tune in, get clear, and lead with intention. In this post, I’m sharing why journaling is a powerful tool for your growth — plus 10 prompts to get you started. →
Your multicultural identity makes you a stronger leader. Here’s how.
Let’s talk about the strengths you uniquely bring to the table as a multicultural leader — and how to lead from them with more intention, more confidence, and more YOU. ⟶
BIG NEWS: I’m launching a Slack community for multicultural women leaders
The Rising Legacy Slack community is an exclusive space for multicultural women leaders to connect, grow, and rise together. I can’t wait to tell you all about it!
Crafting your leadership vision [next Power Friday workshop 6/20!]
Leadership isn’t just about getting things done — it’s about staying focused on WHY you’re a leader. Learn how to craft your leadership vision statement, and about this month’s free Power Friday workshop →
Define and own your leadership style to lead with confidence
Leadership doesn’t start with a title – it starts with intention. In this post, I’m sharing how I define my leadership style, and how you can do the same.
Here’s how we empower multicultural leaders amidst DEI program rollbacks
As corporate funding for DEI programs gets rolled back, multicultural women may be left wondering what’s next. At Rising Legacy, we believe it’s not the time to retreat – it’s the time to rise.
Mosaic Mentorship: Elizabeth Hewitt Gibson
Elizabeth Hewitt Gibson is my next Mosaic Mentor. I love her thoughtful responses about being a woman in leadership, advancing your career, and the business sense of DEI →