Marisa Renee Lee is a strong advocate, author, and speaker who has emerged as a leading voice in navigating the difficult journey of bereavement. Her personal losses have molded her mission to comprehend the depths of grief and the genuine nature of recovery.

Marisa tragically lost her mother to breast cancer in 2008, a devastating blow that had a major impact on her life. In 2019, she and her husband were heartbroken by the loss of a much-wanted pregnancy. Her young relative was recently killed by the COVID-19 epidemic. Marisa's significant losses compelled her to investigate the nature of grief and the actual road to healing.

Marisa, as a grieving advocate, provides insightful and sensitive guidance, particularly to women and African American communities. She has collaborated with Ritual's well-being app, contributing her writing and narrating skills with other professionals in science, spirituality, and culture. Marisa's first book, "Grief Is Love: Living with Loss," was released in April 2022 by Hachette's prestigious new imprint, Legacy Lit, and has already been a national success.

Marisa worked in the Obama White House in a variety of capacities, including Deputy Director of Private Sector Engagement, Senior Advisor on the Domestic Policy Council, and Managing Director of the MBK Alliance, an organization dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by boys and young men of color. She is a driving force in social healing and currently serves as CEO of Beacon Advisors, a social impact consulting organization. She also co-founded the web platform Supportal and is the driving force behind The Pink Agenda, a national organization dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer care, research, and awareness..

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