for artists and creatives, event coordinators, project managers and small business owners looking to reach their biggest financial, creative and artistic goals…

… I gotchu.

    • Talent buyer, entertainment booking, contract negotiation and onsite talent and stage management for thousands of publicly-ticketed, private and corporate events, nationwide;

    • Project manager and line producer for opening of new performance venue, increasing annual sales from $400k to $1mm;

    • Audition coach for film, television, commercial, theatrical and teaching institutions;

    • Public speaker coach for artists and non-artists;

    • Financial literacy coach for artists and creatives;

    • Actor, artist and athletic sizzle reels, including edit and clip procurement;

    • Casting and line producer for Ambie-nominated narrative fiction podcast;

    • Single-handedly saved the NFL Draft and the Democracy Forum by being an incredible (and incredibly safe) driver of large vehicles and picker-upper of gear that didn’t make it onto the truck.*
      *Yes, please ask me about it.

  • I offer a sliding scale for independent artists and a set, flat fee for teaching institutions and larger organizations.

    $75 - $100 per hour is typical for individual artist coaching; I offer a flat booking fee for sizzle reels and financial coaching.

    A per-session price break is available with regularly scheduled, ongoing coaching.

Contact me to get started and I will respond with availability, asap.

“Marika is more useful than a Swiss army knife. Investing in yourself is essential for growth in any endeavor and her talent, experience and insight are a great asset to help you level up. Marika adds value, whether you are a pro or just starting out.”

— WC (Actor, Educator)

“Kid, you’re better’n Jesus.”

— TF (Actor, Artist)


“Thank you for making my life easier.”

— VP (HR, Business Development)

“What can I say?! You ROCK!!! Thank you for all you did for us during the NFL Draft! To drop everything and jump in to execute is beyond professonal. We are so grateful!”

— LE (Production and Operations)

“We want to express our deepest gratitude for the incredible work and dedication. Facing (several) unexpected challenges with our truck not arriving, security issues, extra errands…you responded with patience, flexibility, and a collaborative spirit. Your ability to adapt and commitment to delivering an exceptional experience spoke volumes about your dedication to your craft. It was a privilege to witness the diligence, positivity and professionalism you brought to the table.”

— KB (Event Productions)

“Absolutely the most informative guest I had. Exactly the kind of workshop every college should provide.”

— TM (Tony-Nominated Actor, Educator)

“Marika has a rare, innate ability to focus your work towards the truth. Her deep understanding of character and story, along with unique empathy, make her one of the best audition coaches I’ve ever had.”

— AB (Actor)

“I wanna testify from years of experience coaching with Marika…CALL SMASHBURN!”

— JNB (Actor, Director, Playwright)