“I have had the pleasure & fortune of spending past few weeks working with Marilisa for my luxury business in textiles. Marilisa is highly experienced, informed and knowledgable professional in the business of luxury and her insights have been instrumental in guiding me and forming key strategies for my business. She empowers the process with relevant tools, quick communication, valuable feedback and structured analysis. Highly recommend her services and time. "

Anjali Purohit, Founder and Creative Director at Studio Variously

“I truly wish I had the chance to work with Marilisa before starting my business—her insights would have saved me so much time and uncertainty. Her mentorship came at a perfect time, just when I needed that extra clarity. She took the time to understand my goals and provided practical, actionable advice that aligned with my vision. Each conversation left me feeling more focused and confident about the next steps. If you’re looking for someone who listens deeply and truly understands your journey, I highly recommend working with Marilisa.”

Soleil Castro, Founder of Mamasun Ceramics

“It has been a pleasure working with Marilisa. She is organized and knowledgeable. We look forward to continuing our relationship with her as we build our business brand.”

Elizabeth Ferguson, Principal at Elizabeth Ferguson Design

“Marilisa has been one of the most unbelievably helpful resources my small team and I have had the privilege of working with over the past couple of months. Our weekly meetings have truly shifted our perspective and continually increased our successes. She prepares each meeting with incredible structure, and her availability through email each week post-meeting has been invaluable as well. Her advice and suggestions have been spot-on, and her approach to some of our most challenging tasks has finally illuminated areas of our business that were far too confusing for far too long. She has been a complete game-changer. I hope to have her counsel for a long, long time. Thank you, Marilisa!”

Zoe Kestan, Studio Manager at Elizabeth Hayt Studio

“Thank you for your mentorship. I appreciate you taking the time to listen to my challenges and present solutions. Marilisa, the resources you have provided will definitely help me to grow. Thank you again for providing structure and strategies for growth. You have provided so many great resources and inspiring plans. It's been a pleasure working with you. I hope to connect in person in the future. Also, I appreciate your advice and assistance in preparing for the interview on TV. I was very nervous and just wanted to be sure that the segment would go well and air before promoting it to social media and audiences. I will definitely share and carry through on our marketing plans. Thank you again for all of your help and time. You are appreciated.”

Hailey Washington, Fashion Designer at Haicceity

“I highly recommend Marilisa as a mentor for anyone seeking personal and professional growth in the area of corporate gifting. She has been exceptional in providing invaluable guidance and sharing her expertise. Marilisa's supportive nature, attentive listening, and thought-provoking questions create a great mentor-mentee relationship.”

Jyoty Jaiswal, Designer at OmSutra

“Marilisa Barbieri is completely devoted to achieving the goals of her clients. She is extremely intelligent, insightful, and enthusiastic, as well as thorough and creative in achieving her client’s goals. She is an outstanding resource for those of us — I am a decorative artist who designs tabletop collections, like napkins and placemats— who hope to expand and refine our professional endeavors. I was so pleased with her consulting services that I even extended my contract so that I could continue to benefit from her outstanding advice and suggestions for growing my business.”

Elizabeth Hayt, Founder and Designer at Elizabeth Hayt Studio

"When I think of brand elevation, and navigating an ever-changing luxury climate, my first thought is always of Marilisa. She is dedicated to sharing tools for measurable impact. Marilisa's thorough insight and deep knowledge of the best practices.

Antony Galante, Manager of Artisan Learning and Development at Nest

"I have just completed the 3-day growth challenge course: Lots of interesting info! And a unique perspective compared to what we hear elsewhere.”

Mary Maloney, Founder of Bee's Knees Interior Design

“Your webinar series has greatly informed our business and opened a new market. We have taken your advice to heart and already established two corporate partnerships, with Porche and Lavazza, since you began the series. Thank you once again for opening the corporate gifting/corporate partnerships door for our company.”

Alex Gemme, Founder of Treeline Terrains

“Thank you again for the virtual webinar you gave through NYNOW in December.  Since that webinar (inspired by it), I've raised MOQs for custom products, raised some product prices, updated our rush order fee, reevaluated our discount structure into tiers, and raised our wholesale minimum.  Not only have our customers not balked at the changes, no one has even noticed them.  These changes have helped our production run more smoothly.  Thank you so much for sharing this information!”

Katy Westcott, CEO Katrinkles

“I’ve really enjoyed the mentorship program and have found Marilisa's insight to be very informative and structured. She's helped me see my business in a new light and given actionable advice on what to improve and reorganize.”

Laura Preston, Founder and Head Designer at Vacilando Studio

“Thank you so much for sharing your insight about corporate gifting! As a new brand and first time exhibitors at NY NOW, it really opened our mind to the possibilities of corporate gifting as we scale.”

Fay, Production Manager at Terminal B Team

“Marilisa was at the official tabletop competition at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. She was engaging and very professional as a judge for this event. Her presentation is always spot on, very smart and articulate.”

C. Clifford, Director at Top Notch Tabletop

“She demonstrated her continuing deep commitment while collaborating on a project with a very prominent corporate client, providing an excellent proposal and corporate gifts solutions that helped secure a large order for this very important client of ours.”

Mary Durocher, Director at Forte Gifts

“It is always a pleasure working with Marilisa due to her effortless charm and affability. Whether interacting with just myself representing my clients, or interacting directly with my clients, Marilisa always takes charge of these interactions in a manner that is both impressive and informative.”

Scott Hickman, Principal at Scott Hickman Design

“I highly recommend Marilisa and her company. Marilisa is an expert in the industry, and it was a pleasure working with her. She has extensive experience, deep insights and is very enthusiastic about her work.”

Amy Marie Murro, Management Consultant at PWC

“Marilisa has a keen eye for detail, and her expertise makes her stand out as a leader in the luxury brand space. Her experience is solid, her ability to put the best teams together is outstanding. I highly recommend Marilisa”.

Rick Gilbert, Principal and Photographer at Skyhook Entertainment

“My experiences with Marilisa have always been professional, timely and she instinctively understands a luxury brand. We have cultivated a positive working relationship together. She will be an asset to a company looking for her valuable expertise.”

Adrienne Roth, Marketing Director at International Jet Interiors

“I quickly realized Marilisa’s commitment to excellence. She is results driven with an entrepreneurial spirit and dedicated work ethic. Her innate talents and willingness to share best practices for the benefit of the entire organization provided a solid asset for the company. Moreover, she manifests a passion for design is backed by over a decade of progressive experience in the Architecture & Design industry, with a strong personal network of connections.”

Tracie Yan, Director of Special Projects at Baccarat

“Good seminar on Digital Branding for Interior Designers. Thank you for your presentation of solid marketing strategies.”

Trish Odenthal, Lighting Designer