Speaking & Booking

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Bring Marq to Your Stage

Some talks inform, while others inspire. But the right talk changes everything.

Marq Mervin (he/him) brings depth, humor, and paradigm-shifting presence to the stage. His Signature Experiences don’t just move audiences. They meet them exactly where they are and show them the way back to themselves.

Who This is For

Marq speaks to creative organizations, creative professionals, and academic institutions ready to invest in the whole person, not just the professional.

His audiences are those navigating the space between creative pursuits and aspirations that feels increasingly distant.

If your room is full of people who are driven and enthused, but still wondering “What’s the next step to take?”—

Marq is your speaker.

Download my Speaker Sheet here.

Selected Engagements

Marq Mervin speaking at TEDxFSCJ - “Represent! Diversity and equity in arts education”

Marq Mervin hosting “Behind The Scenes” lecture series for Florida State College at Jacksonville.

Marq Mervin hosting “Behind The Scenes: Alumni Edition” lecture series for Florida State College at Jacksonville

Marq Mervin hosting “Behind The Scenes” lecture series for Florida State College at Jacksonville.

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Signature Keynotes

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Threads to Throughlines

From emerging as a generalist in a world that wanted specialists to navigating a genre-bending squiggly career, Marq offers insights into how to craft and fine-tune a multihyphenate voice. He’ll share learned lessons and clarifying strategies for other multipotentialites who are unsure of their next steps personally or professionally.

Key Takeaways:

Best suited for multihyphenates, multipotentialites, and the renaissance person/polymath. Attendees will discover:

- The permission to stop choosing between their gifts and seeing how they’re connected.

- A clearer sense of the primary through line connecting everything they are and make.

- A way forward that feels like expansion instead of compromise.

The Game Plan: From Stuck to Start

In this energizing experience, Marq guides ambitious creatives who are ready to reset their momentum and reroute toward their next chapter. Let’s define the goal that excites you, identify the roadblock keeping you stuck, and build your customized road map. You’ll walk away with more than motivation. You’ll walk away with a plan.

Key Takeaways:

Best suited for creative professionals or creative students. Attendees will discover:

- Clarity on the one goal that actually matters right now and why they’ve been avoiding it.

- An honest look at the real roadblock(s) that go deeper than surface-level obstacles.

- A personalized road map with a clear first move they can make before they leave the room.

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Signature Workshops

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Braiding Your Through Line

In his transformative workshop, Marq guides those with "too many ideas" to discover and define the core thread that brings everything together. As The Renaissance Man and a Creative Polymath, Marq brings his multi-layered experiences and strategies to help you create the through line of your work, life, and creativity.

Key Takeaways:

Best suited for multihyphenates, multipotentialites, and the renaissance person/polymath. Attendees will discover:

- The relief of seeing their complexity as an asset and a clear sense of how to lead with it.

- A clear through line that connects their diverse talents into something they can own completely.

- A working approach to creating across multiple domains without burning out or shrinking themselves to fit.

Run The Play

You've made your game plan. But what's next? In this workshop, Marq expands on The Game Plan and shows you how to successfully put your road map into motion. He’ll help you fine-tune your road map into a step-by-step playbook that builds momentum and turns your goals into your reality. You've built the play. Now, it's time to run it.

Key Takeaways:

Best suited for creative professionals or creative students. Attendees will leave with:

- A completed 90-day playbook built around specific goals that maps the way to their next chapter.

- A step-by-step process that breaks an overwhelming goal into clear, achievable milestones.

- A confident answer to “What do I do first?”, so they leave ready to move, not just inspired to.

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Bring Marq to Your Stage

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1. Inquire

Fill out the inquiry form below with your event details. Marq personally reviews every submission.

2. Connect

If there’s a strong fit, you’ll be invited to a brief alignment call to discuss your event, your audience, and what you’re hoping they walk away with.

3. Book

Once alignment is confirmed, you’ll receive a formal proposal outlining engagement details, investment, and next steps to secure your date.