About the Authors of Brand Me, Inc.Denise Barnwell, president of Transformation Marketing LLC, works exclusively with small businesses and has advised dozens of new and established owners in beauty, entertainment, construction, food service, publishing, training, interior design and health care. During a corporate career that spanned more than 15 years, Denise managed household name brands at Johnson & Johnson and M&M/Mars and directed a marketing communications staff for American Express. Denise holds a B.S. from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism and an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Columbia University. Marcia Brown coined the phrase "be distinctive and remarkable in what you do and how you do it" to sum up the essence of a strong Personal Brand. Marcia, a marketing executive with The Coca-Cola Company, began her marketing career more than 16 years ago and has experience in every aspect of brand design, management and growth. Marcia is passionate about individuals reaching their potential. A natural leadership coach, Marcia shared her insights with thousands of women business owners during a 5-city tour of the 2004 Women's Leadership Exchange. Marcia holds a BA in Organizational Behavior and Management from Brown University and an MBA in Marketing and Finance from the University of Chicago. |