Marinda Freeman

Marinda Freeman, Master Event Design Consultant, Author, and Speaker, guides executive and administrative leaders bring clarity, strategy, and ease to the complex world of event planning. With over four decades of experience working with corporate and nonprofit teams, executive and administrative assistants, Nonprofits and private clients, she specialized in turning vision into well-orchestrated, meaningful experiences. Through her focus on pre-planning, purpose alignment, and practical systems, Marinda empowers professionals to create events that run smoothly, reflect organizational goals, and truly engage participants. She believes that “Everything is an Event”—and that thoughtful design transforms outcomes and impact.

As a bestselling author, accomplished chef, and licensed spiritual counselor for almost 30 years, Marinda brings a mindful, holistic approach to every project. Her book, Everything is an Event, reveals fifteen enduring principles for creating meaningful gatherings in today’s world. With a personal motto of “If you're not having fun, you're wasting time,” Marinda believes every event is a chance to build community and create special moments—with grace, intention, and a whole lot of fun.

Marinda's book, The Grief Train, a story of her grief and loss and was written to help others that have experiences loss. She has a life-long passion for food and fashion design. Her first career was in fashion merchandising and buying. As a chef, she has taught cooking classes, written and developed recipes, and was Executive Director of Martha Stewart Catering. She enjoys entertaining friends and family, and lives in beautiful Marin County, California.