Meet Marilee - Founder + Creator

When life gives me lemons, I make orange juice.

Because why settle for what is, when you’re built for something more?

I’m Marilee—educator, mom, dreamer, doer, and the heart behind Make Your Great.
What started as one simple bracelet with a powerful word has grown into a movement—one that helps people wear intention, feel empowered, and take bold steps toward the life they want.

I believe in potential. In self-talk that shifts your mindset. In reminders that guide your focus, lift your energy, and keep you grounded in your purpose.

Make Your Great is here to help you choose your word—and live it.

Before MYG, I spent 15+ years working with students of all ages. I saw firsthand what happens when someone realizes they are capable — and unstoppable. That magic? I wanted to bottle it. Share it. Wear it. 

Today, MYG reaches students, athletes, grievers, entrepreneurs, parents, and young people discovering who they are and who they want to be. Whether you’re finding your footing or chasing your next big thing, your word is your fuel.

So go ahead—shatter ceilings, take the leap, shift your story. Let’s make your great!