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Mari Backus

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Mari is a trauma practitioner, mindset and embodiment coach, and somatic and energy healer, dedicated to helping women heal their past, connect with their highest selves, and achieve their most meaningful goals.

Originally from Michigan, Mari earned her business degree from Grand Valley State University before moving to the Florida Keys, where she became the Marketing Director of a nonprofit focused on coral reef restoration. During this time, she also pursued her passion for movement and healing, becoming a yoga instructor and Reiki practitioner.

With a long-standing desire to own a business, Mari launched a marketing and design studio, working with a range of clients—from startups to consulting for larger corporations such as Mailchimp. Despite her success, she knew marketing wasn't her true passion. After earning additional certifications and gaining deeper insights into her purpose from her own healing journey, she founded Mari Leigh becoming a coaching and healer focused on helping women step into the lives they truly desire.

Having endured the loss of her home to Hurricane Irma, personal health challenges, family losses, and other hardships, Mari is no stranger to life's ups and downs. She ultimately found her way to Wilmington, NC, where she planted roots—drawn to its balance of ocean and seasons.

In addition to her healing work, Mari finds great joy in learning about others' stories, and her passion for personal growth extends naturally into her curiosity about how people turn their visions into reality. Whether it's through her healing work or podcasting, Mari is committed to inspiring and empowering others to create meaningful lives on their own terms.