Marianne Pettis grew up in Oregon, was raised in Colorado and was born in New Jersey. She's been inspired by so many places, people, music, art, literature, and philosophy.

She carries a bit of her and where she's been and seen in everything. Marianne loves to write poetry and songs, sing jazzy tunes and create art. An activist at heart, an untamed mind - a lion in disguise.  She would rather do something to change the world, then wait for the world to change.