Raised in Pittsburgh’s East End, Marlin saw both sides of the proverbial railroad tracks of socio-economic experience. This gave Marlin a balanced outlook in his development, able to communicate effectively with people from various backgrounds and cultures from an early age.
Marlin attended several Pittsburgh Public Schools growing up in East Liberty/Garfield/Highland Park/Shadyside/Oakland/Squirrel Hill, which provided Marlin a sense of diversity and inclusiveness that would carry him to the positions of great influence he wields today.
A family man, Marlin’s most treasured and fulfilling achievement, that he adores his wife, Jessica. They have four beautiful children, ages ranging from 3 to 14.
Marlin’s professional career has been robust, spending the majority of his professional life in sales from 1994 to current, becoming an experienced communicator, learning the methods of conversation, and gathering an understanding of people. This, coupled with pursuing a life in ministry as a Protestant Minister, beginning his pursuits at the young age of 20, to his ordination to the Pastorate at age 34, has educated Marlin in leadership and service.
Today, Marlin is an authentic leader, mentor, influencer, and servant. His contributions to our society are as an entrepreneur and civic leader, as well as an established author and renowned public speaker. Learn from Marlin in a variety of ways:
Train with Marlin. Become a mentee in public speaking and discover your authentic message.
Read his book Courting the EMPLOY(H)er: A Business-To-Business Romance. Learn valuable sales skills and knowledge to create stronger relationships.
Attend the Empower Me Summit. Collaborate, educate, and inspire the expansion of community support with other African Americans.
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