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God’s daughter with roots at the Walt Disney World Company, years as a global philanthropist and entrepreneur, to now leading God’s people to the new world and beyond. With over sixteen years at Walt Disney World, I progressed to ten different roles on new business teams during the company’s largest growth period. With strong vision and instincts, organization and discipline, creativity and endurance, and an effortless way of connecting with and leading people, I earned the reputation as the person who knew how to “get it done” when no one else could. The highest-level executives in the company, including the recently retired Walt Disney World President, Meg Crofton mentored me. I was featured in Black Enterprise Magazine as one of the “Rising Stars” at Disney. I led initiatives to address the public’s perception of Disney’s unmanaged growth in my role in Community & Government Relations. And, after Disney sponsored my MBA degree, I led a President-commissioned project to evaluate all of the businesses Walt Disney World newly launched or restructured in the preceding ten years. At the end of the special project, I wrote and presented implementation plans to support Disney’s future growth and development around the world; this work became my signature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/1619614993816-8Z1WKU3DLFWEL9IHWDBH/Bland042.jpg About I left Disney to focus on my family. I consulted with a few organizations in Business Development, Organizational Development, and Human Resources. I was scouted by a casting agent and was successful in securing numerous roles in television commercials and industrial films, earning my Screen Actors Guild eligibility. During this time, I also increased my community volunteer activities, rising to executive level roles on local, state and national boards, often being asked to lead new development projects, fundraising events, and communications and technology initiatives. Currently, I’m building a redemptive enterprise company, Aniram LLC, which evolved out of my nonprofit, The Global Resiliency Project, where we are uniting the world by resolving all human challenges, restoring what was lost due to the sins of the world. We are a network of global leaders, visionaries, innovators and developers working together in every industry and sector of the world. I’m also using my voice to write and amplify important societal issues. My unique vantage point walking in the divine realm with God, work and personal experiences, and professional skill set work well together to challenge perspectives, inspire change, and build bridges to a better and more united world for every human being. I share a daughter and son with my partner, a financial and business visionary. My daughter is a creative entrepreneur with experience working for award winning and world-renowned content creators. And, my son is a college student majoring in psychology while interning in the sports industry. I love all livings things, always putting people first. I live life to the fullest, appreciating and engaging in everything that comes my way. I take on challenges of any kind, especially ones that keep humanity from evolving. I am a humble and obedient servant of God. I am a work in progress; I’ve learned something from everyone I’ve ever met and every experience I’ve had. I work consistently to become the best version of myself. https://www.marinabland.com/welcome daily 1.0 2025-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/1619604462758-25P7IN8W5J3Y0PCTDH9A/mb-final-10.jpg Welcome - You hold the key If you want to know more about me, read my bio. I want to know more about you, though. More importantly, I want to be that friend you can come to with the issues you fear addressing with others. See, I’ve been in your position many times, perhaps for different reasons. As a Black woman, I’ve had to manage my emotions and navigate obstacles on my own, often staying silent out of fear of retribution. I understand how you feel. You have to realize that you hold the key to your existence — it has a history, context, and a future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/1619612620451-NNF4Y00DGJBLBBQ2VJD3/mb-final-16.jpg Welcome - Embrace a new perspective Inaction won’t solve anything. All of us are suffering in some way, at some point in our lives. With confusion engulfing us, it’s hard to embrace a new perspective. That’s why I invite you to this conversation; one that will allow us to discuss and learn from each other. One that tries to find answers and resolutions. When I hear your stories, it makes me a better person, and vice versa. And, once we know better, open up with each other, real change can begin to happen. But, we can’t just talk about it all the time. At some point, we have to do something about it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/1598807676352-6Z09P2HMZDMYR23TEYKX/mb-final-5.jpg Welcome - About me I’m just like most people. I am a human being trying to do the best I can for myself and my family. I care about others in society too. I was raised that way and I know what it feels like to not be considered. I didn’t learn hate. I learned love and respect, not just for myself, but for every human being, to be curious and understanding of other people’s lives. I find that showing patience, kindness, and appreciation for other people makes me happy. It makes them happy too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/1598808532395-45XTF2HO3M42ODB1H75V/mb-final-14.jpg Welcome - Let’s talk There is so much going on in the world and it is hard to decide where to even start a conversation. I’ve shared my perspective on various topics already, but, I want to talk about what’s going on right now. All views are welcome. We become more enlightened when we open our minds to something new. No one is uniquely right. This is our safe place to talk to one another about issues of the day. Thoughtful words and views inspire me. Respectful exchanges helps us all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/1619607184091-1E9FSO421AT7EEZ07A5J/mb-final-7.jpg Welcome - Workspace As much as I like to talk and learn, it’s what I do with all the wisdom that really moves me. I’d set myself free these past few years, releasing all of my inhibitions, freeing myself completely from the oppression of others. The freedom has brought connections to other people and opportunities that are nothing short of remarkable. I want to improve lives. The right people have found me so easily and miraculously. The chance to create something different in this world is right in front of me. I see it. Most of society has missed it catering to singular needs and focusing on economics over people. Our efforts to innovate should be more inclusive, considering that most opportunities are born out of adversity. I am going to give you a window into my vision, a space where I work to resolve life’s challenges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/1619613556679-7HSCGXEJO3B5ECLKJC66/unsplash-image-M9WYRLN26Xs.jpg Welcome - Contact For more information about my platform, writing, projects, live conversations, podcasts, or anything else, please feel free to reach out. https://www.marinabland.com/about-1 daily 0.75 2021-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/1598807787619-I88K8XNJ8WHQWX9EYXC6/mb-final-5.jpg About (Copy) - About Me With over sixteen years at Walt Disney World, I progressed to ten different roles on new business teams during the company’s largest growth period. With strong vision, instincts, problem solving, creativity, organizational skills, confidence, personal power, and an effortless way of connecting with and leading people, I gained experience in many areas of the company, earning the reputation as the person who knew how to “get it done” when no one else could. The highest-level executives in the company, including the recently retired Walt Disney World President, Meg Crofton mentored me. I was featured in Black Enterprise Magazine as one of the “Rising Stars” at Disney. I led initiatives to address the public’s perception of Disney’s unmanaged growth in my role in Community & Government Relations. And, after Disney sponsored my MBA degree, I was assigned to a President-commissioned project to evaluate all of the businesses Walt Disney World newly launched or restructured in the preceding ten years. At the end of the special project, I wrote and presented implementation plans to support Disney’s future growth and development; this work became my signature. I left Disney to raise my young children and to help my aging parents. I consulted with a few organizations in Business Development, Organizational Development, and Human Resources. I was scouted by a casting agent and was successful in securing numerous roles in television commercials and industrial films, earning my Screen Actors Guild eligibility. During this time, I also increased my community volunteer activities, rising to executive level roles on local, state and national boards, often being asked to lead new development projects, fundraising events, and communications and technology initiatives. Currently, I’m using my voice to write and amplify important societal issues. My unique vantage point, work and personal experiences, and professional skill set work well together to challenge perspectives, inspire change, and build bridges to a better tomorrow. I’m also working on a new technology application and exploring new business investments and advising opportunities. I’m married to a financial executive, have an adult daughter, teenage son, and an English Cocker Spaniel. I live between Washington, D.C. and South Florida. I enjoy family time, traveling, reading, sports and fitness, gardening, the arts, history, meeting new people, and taking on challenges. I’m a work in progress. 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We strive to resolve the inequities and unjust systems of society and build communities anyone would be proud to call home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/1619628885680-4PTOAR93SSUO0JYENBYR/IMG_4117.jpeg Workspace - Business Development Supporting business development efforts aligned with the needs of its citizens, we look to cultivate opportunities of all kinds. We are engaged in every business sector of society: technology, renewable energy, agriculture, consumer goods, tourism, entertainment, sports, and more. Aniram LLC partners with others for economic growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/1619628953302-UI61S8LFPFQEQGJIX8RD/mb-final-17.jpg Workspace - Multi-Media Development In our work, we journey to unique and undiscovered places, engage with incredible people, experience diverse arts and cultures, and connect to the natural wonders of the earth. 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A Catalyst for change. A Machina. Helping people with problems in the time of crisis - small and gigantic, and working with people to resolve them - fast! Can’t get it done - call me, I’ll will figure it out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/1632135321978-P8OCNWYQ0PJC3D2JFEQP/_MG_4601.jpg HOME - Community Development Real Estate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/1632136323205-JW97Q928QP1V56CEJER2/mb-final-17.jpg HOME - Ventures Development Business Incubator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/1632136358406-2EW8518Z7E4D6ZYIR29I/_MG_4652.JPG HOME - Multimedia Development Public Relations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/1619612620451-NNF4Y00DGJBLBBQ2VJD3/mb-final-16.jpg HOME - The chance to create something different in this world is right in front of me. I see it. Most of society has missed it catering to singular needs and focusing on economics over people. Our efforts to innovate should be more inclusive, considering that most opportunities are born out of adversity. I am going to give you a window into my vision, a space where I work to resolve life’s challenges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/1632152377859-K5JIGAZ0G8EU0BIAW7RO/mb-final-7.jpg HOME - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/1619613556679-7HSCGXEJO3B5ECLKJC66/unsplash-image-M9WYRLN26Xs.jpg HOME - Contact For more information about my platform, writing, projects, live conversations, podcasts, or anything else, please feel free to reach out. https://www.marinabland.com/about-marina daily 0.75 2021-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/514f6834-ec33-4e79-be06-724ee74d72db/Marina+Bland+-+Ragged+Island+-+CIS+-+4.jpg ABOUT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/13eb9ed1-e235-4b75-9832-3ec984897a6d/Marina+Bland+-+Ragged+Island+-+CIS+-+13.jpg ABOUT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/df33ff46-3a17-435e-9d81-f399b7e80163/_MG_4663.JPG ABOUT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/b3e0f035-1ac8-4634-9799-9989530ca8da/IMG_4439.jpeg ABOUT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/a90cfe0c-6aa9-4ddc-bc78-866147d3f00f/IMG_1251.jpeg ABOUT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/3ba00b96-4fdc-415f-8647-86f8306a5ce5/IMG_1940.jpeg ABOUT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/6777644e-ae1e-416a-82c8-9d277ca33e6f/IMG_5015.jpeg ABOUT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/1633433761709-R2VUYQ7EBRQDV35CHUT3/Marina+Bland+-+Ragged+Island+-+CIS+-+3.jpg ABOUT - My Story With over sixteen years at Walt Disney World, I progressed to ten different roles on new business teams during the company’s largest growth period. With strong vision and instincts, organization and discipline, creativity and endurance, and an effortless way of connecting with and leading people, I earned the reputation as the person who knew how to “get it done” when no one else could. The highest-level executives in the company, including the recently retired Walt Disney World President, Meg Crofton mentored me. I was featured in Black Enterprise Magazine as one of the “Rising Stars” at Disney. I led initiatives to address the public’s perception of Disney’s unmanaged growth in my role in Community & Government Relations. And, after Disney sponsored my MBA degree, I was assigned to a President-commissioned project to evaluate all of the businesses Walt Disney World newly launched or restructured in the preceding ten years. At the end of the special project, I wrote and presented implementation plans to support Disney’s future growth and development; this work became my signature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/1633433791878-Q2J6FNEASACOA9V9OFXD/Bland042.jpg ABOUT I left Disney to focus on my family. I consulted with a few organizations in Business Development, Organizational Development, and Human Resources. I was scouted by a casting agent and was successful in securing numerous roles in television commercials and industrial films, earning my Screen Actors Guild eligibility. During this time, I also increased my community volunteer activities, rising to executive level roles on local, state and national boards, often being asked to lead new development projects, fundraising events, and communications and technology initiatives. Currently, I’m building a social enterprise company, The Global Resiliency Project. We endeavor to resolve all human challenges. In addition, I’m working on new technology applications, exploring business investment and advising opportunities, while removing barriers to progress. I’m also using my voice to write and amplify important societal issues. My unique vantage point, work and personal experiences, and professional skill set work well together to challenge perspectives, inspire change, and build bridges to a better world for every human being. I’m married to a financial executive, have an adult daughter, teenage son, and an English Cocker Spaniel. I enjoy family time, traveling, reading, sports and fitness, gardening, the arts, history, meeting new people, and taking on challenges. I’m a work in progress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/1633433656694-GY9I7SKVZW5VASOL9NY6/mb-final-11.jpg ABOUT - Public Speaking Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. 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We endeavor to solve all human challenges around the world. While working to build more sustainable and resilient communities, we recognized that it all starts with the people. We deal with resolving issues at its root, the elements of society that keep humans burdened and unable to live the life they are destined to live. https://www.marinabland.com/invest daily 0.75 2021-10-06 https://www.marinabland.com/need-help daily 0.75 2021-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eebe05da206020dd895c37f/1619627182531-JPKZXPE3B0K9EC7VREFJ/mb-final-15.jpg NEED HELP? https://www.marinabland.com/contact-1 daily 0.75 2025-06-10