Inspired by the quote "Our purpose in life is to find our gift, perfect it and give it back to others", Marcia took early retirement from her public relations job with the Social Security Administration in August 2002 and founded Money Wi$e Women™.  She is the President of Money Wi$e Women™ Educational Services.  Marcia's passionate about educating and empowering women on the importance of achieving financial fitness.

Marcia is the author of The Money Therapist:  A Woman's Guide to Creating a Healthy Financial Life (Seal Press).   Ms. Brixey's enthusiasm, passion and down-to-earth approach inspire her audiences to take action.   Marcia has been the featured speaker at numerous conferences, workshops and organizational meetings.   Marcia is a member of the National Speaker's Association.

Marcia is a former columnist for The Kitsap Sun newspaper, which serves the Kitsap Peninsula in Western Washington.  Her media appearances include both television and radio.  Marcia is a mentor for the Department of Labor Women's Bureau Wi$e Up Women program.  Ms. Brixey received the 2006 YWCA Women of Achievement award in Kitsap County Washington.

Marcia's 26 years of experience with the Social Security Administration includes District Manager, Supervisor, and Public Relations Specialist.  She holds a B.S. in Business Administration from California State University, Hayward.  Marcia travels from Seattle, Washington.

"I'm a big fan of Marcia Brixey!  She's such an inspiration--full of genuine passion and determination to educate women.  She provided highly effective material and resources when she did presentations at my Overcoming Underearning workshops."  Barbara Stanny, author of Secrets of Six-Figure Women: Surprising Strategies to up Your Earnings and Change Your Life and Prince Charming Isn't Coming: How Women Get Smart About Money.

Visit Marcia’s website at www.marciabrixey.com