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Marjy Marj

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AN AUTHENTIC & RELEVANT VOICE

Hello

My name is Marjorie Boafo Appiah aka Marjy Marj and I make the meanest jollof rice. My favorite dessert is vanilla ice cream and I love to dance to Afrobeats. I am a wife, mama, daughter, sister, friend, and cheerleader for most humans. I enjoy talking to people, so I host a globally ranked podcast with listeners in 1,100+ cities. Sometimes a lot of people tune in to listen to our chats.  
 

At my day job, I work with businesses and nonprofits on strategy and project management. Our company - Innovation Abound – gives creative ideas the opportunity and resources to flourish. My clients like me so I must be good at what I do. 


In addition to my day job, I like waking up early in the mornings to write stories. The early morning routine payed off because I am the author of fifteen books. You can check out some of the cool reviews on Amazon and Goodreads. 


My books are titled Stay Ready, Be HER Champion, Conversations About Race, The Shimmigrant, and Same Elephants. I've also written and published nine children's books about adventure, perseverance, reading, culture, and dreaming big. 


A portion of the proceeds from my book sales have benefitted 20+ nonprofits.


As a community protagonist, I have served several nonprofit boards. 


Also, I have been the Mom-In-Chief at my son's Ball4Good nonprofit since 2016. Initially, my job was a glorified chauffeur but now that he can drive, I've been acting as an Agent for the 'kids'.


Sometimes I do fun things like - hiking with my girlfriends or pretending to be a singer. One time, I was Tina Turner in a Lip Sync competition - raising funds for our neuro-diverse friends. 


I've also played/cheered in basketball games in support of youth development.


As a literary advocate, I believe in the importance of representation in literature. In 2015, I partnered with  family and friends to launch the 'GIVING BOOK DAY' program. As a result, we collaborate with schools, bookstores and publishing houses to distribute books to school aged children. 


In 2019, Giving Book Day enlarged its footprint by partnering with Project Lit Ghana and Ghanaian schools to gift books by authors of African descent to children and young adults in Ghana. Other partners in the reading initiative include Barnes and Noble, Hub City Bookshop, Leadership Spartanburg, benefactors from the Clear the List movement, and some generous authors.

Check out my books!

Be her champion

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT RACE

An essential guide to unlocking the extraordinary potential within women. 

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CONVERSATIONS ABOUT RACE

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT RACE

A book for all of us.

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same elephants

An enlightening, introspective, heartwarming novel about four friends from diverse backgrounds.

An enlightening, introspective, heartwarming novel about four friends from diverse backgrounds.

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The shimmigrant

YISARI THE ATHLETE

The Shimmigrant is a compelling story of a young girl's will to survive against all odds.

The Shimmigrant is a compelling story of a young girl's will to survive against all odds.

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YISARI THE ATHLETE

YISARI THE ATHLETE

YISARI THE ATHLETE

Join Yisari and his dad as they spend the day at a stadium filled with happy fans. 

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BRAVE YISARI

YISARI THE ATHLETE

YISARI THE ATHLETE

This fun story is all about adventure and the joy of learning, encouraging young readers to enjoy their own adventures and celebrate the thrill of discovering new things!

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YISARI: A VERY FUN DAY

YISARI: A VERY FUN DAY

YISARI: A VERY FUN DAY

This delightful book captures the joy and imagination of childhood, encouraging readers to go on their own adventures!

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THE JOLLOF PROJECT

YISARI: A VERY FUN DAY

YISARI: A VERY FUN DAY

Ama and Obi cook Jollof rice.

-A joyful celebration of learning, curiosity, skill, culture, friendship, family, and belonging.

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THE SPELLING KING

YISARI: A VERY FUN DAY

A young boy is motivated to read and spell.

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sasha goes to america

A story about a 12-year-old girl's perseverance as a housemaid in Ghana and eventual immigration to

A story about a 12-year-old girl's perseverance as a housemaid in Ghana and eventual immigration to America.

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sasha PERSEVERES IN AMERICA

sasha PERSEVERES IN AMERICA

13-year-old Sasha Badu’s perseverance as a young black immigrant in America.

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sasha DREAMS BIG

sasha PERSEVERES IN AMERICA

A young girl's determination to thrive.

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YISARI THE WARRIOR

YISARI THE WARRIOR

YISARI THE WARRIOR

Join Yisari and his sister Insheera on their delightful Halloween shopping adventure.

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YISARI THE CHEF

YISARI THE WARRIOR

YISARI THE WARRIOR

Yisari embarks on an evening filled with laughter, games, and a kitchen adventure.

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STAY READY

YISARI THE WARRIOR

STAY READY

Stay Ready is an inspiring guide featuring practical and actionable tips to help you cultivate a mindset of readiness, harness your potential, and seize opportunities as they arise.

Inspired by the wisdom of life experiences, this book celebrates the connection between preparation and opportunity.

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  • BOOK TALKS 
  • TELEVISION 
  • RADIO 
  • PRINT MEDIA

  • STRATEGIC PLANNING
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • SOCIAL ISSUES
  • WRITING
  • PUBLISHING
  • BOARD ROOM
  • MOM ROOM

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RECENT FEATURES & AWARDS

Greenville News Storytellers: Marjorie Boafo Appiah tells about different but similar
Marjy Marj: Kids Who Read | SC State Library
Greenville Journal - Author Feature

Marjy on WSPA - Your Carolina

Original video from https://www.wspa.com/your-carolina/chats-with-marjy/

University of Baltimore Alumni Feature

University of Baltimore Alumni Magazine Features Marjorie Boafo Appiah

Marjy Receives Honor for Community Leadership

Marjorie Boafo Appiah Named a 2020 Community Honoree by the Spartanburg County Foundation's Mary L.

Boafo Appiah Named 2020 Woman of Accomplishment

Marjorie Boafo Appiah Named Woman of Accomplishment by Business and Professional Women.

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