Name:
Marianna Pease
Title:
Mom by Day, Writer by Night (and Vintage Seller)
Business Names:
Oona’s Collection and Marianna Pease
Website URLs:
www.mariannapease.com | www.oonascollection.com
Instagram:
@heypandemicmom | @oonascollection
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/in/marianna-pease
Boston Business Women Membership:
First joined in 2016 with her brick-and-mortar retail store
Location:
Boston, Back Bay
About Her Company:
Marianna runs an online vintage clothing store and is an indie authorpreneur. Her upcoming book focuses on healing after divorce. Before the pandemic, she sold vintage clothing in person, but after having her first child and going through a divorce, she pivoted to balancing motherhood, writing, and online vintage sales.
Definition of Success:
Personal satisfaction and knowing she is living authentically.
Most Transformational Moment as an Entrepreneur:
Pivoting her business to work while caring for her child.
Biggest Challenges:
Rebranding her brick-and-mortar shop into an online store with a showroom and pop-up events.
Handling Harder Days:
Meditation, self-care, making to-do lists, and of course, more coffee!
Impact of Boston Business Women Inner Circle Membership:
Community support and uplifting other women in business have been invaluable.
Most Proud Moment in Career:
Completing the first draft of her book for @heypandemicmom.
About the Woman Behind the Business:
Marianna is a spiritual, “hippy mom” with a touch of glam boho. She loves fashion, writing, and living authentically, staying true to herself and making her younger self proud.
What Makes Her Stand Out:
She is guided by authenticity and creativity, ensuring her personal values shine through in both her businesses and her life.
Where to Keep Up With Marianna:
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Instagram: @heypandemicmom