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  • Word & Sole | Who We Are

    by Marisa Donnelly

    We tell our stories through our words and through the soles of our feet as we wander. Word & Sole, by Marisa Donnelly, is a creative platform providing services, community, and a space to share your story.

    November 25, 2023
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  • welcome to Word And Sole, a lifestyle blog by Marisa Donnelly

    Welcome To ‘Word & Sole’

    by Marisa Donnelly

    I've always believed in the power of words: to connect us, to teach us, to show us who we are. I'm Marisa. I'm the author of this personal blog and what I like to call my internet 'home.' Here you'll find my deepest musings, thoughts, practical guides, and content from the heart. Thank you for visiting!

    February 10, 2011
    Being A Writer

We each have a beautiful and unique story to share.
'Word and Sole' is dedicated to honoring, sharing + supporting those stories.

CONTENT

You're busy; we get it! Through Word and Sole, we provide expert content creation services (website copy, blog posts, newsletters, social media—you name it! Browse our options to see what's best for your biz or brand.

CREATIVE

Word & Sole is a hub of authentic, creative content. Read stories and anecdotes from our founder, Marisa Donnelly, and our contributing writers! Plus, access tips, strategies, and expert advice in our exclusive group, Substack, and newsletters! (Coming early 2024!)

COACHING

Through our platform, you can find completely customized, 1:1 Writing Coaching + Clarity Coaching with Marisa Donnelly (virtual or in-person) to help you outline your direction, pursue your goals, and develop your craft (without burning out).

Latest Posts:

what i learned going to a music festival alone
November 25, 2025

My Experience Going To A Music Festival Alone (& What I Learned)

Going to a music festival alone made me realize you can experience, cultivate, or even create the joy you...

by Marisa Donnelly
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visiting the museum of illusions san diego
July 1, 2025

Museum Of Illusions San Diego—Summer Bucket List Item For All Ages!

Whether you're headed to the Museum of Illusions San Diego with your family, on a date night, or even...

by Marisa Donnelly
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person selling regulated products
June 12, 2024

4 Tips For Selling Regulated Products

If you run a business that's selling regulated products, it's important that you know the ins and outs in...

by Benjamin Conners
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person working on their small business
June 11, 2024

How To Improve Cash Flow In Your Business

Here's the thing: If you want your business to be successful and profitable in the long-term, you have to...

by Benjamin Conners
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About Word & Sole:

Marisa Donnelly author of Word And Sole

Inspired by the idea that our journeys are all unique, complex, and 'written' both through words and our wandering, Word + Sole was born. We are a space dedicated to storytelling and offering expert services to those eager to pursue their unique path. [Learn More]

Pieces From The Heart:

tonkins wedding

A Guide To Selecting Your Ideal Wedding Venue

by Marisa Donnelly

Whether you're whispering vows in a quiet garden or having a crazy ballroom dance party, choosing your ideal wedding venue is so important.

February 13, 2024
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Love & Relationships, Wedding Planning

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Ready for another #promptoftheweek ? As you prep Ready for another #promptoftheweek ? As you prepare for Monday & the week ahead, consider tackling this Ekphrastic Prompt — writing from a picture! You can use something from your past (like an old picture or artifact) or you can grab something random from the mail or old magazine and get creative! The goal is to push yourself to try something new! (And if you like what you create, send it to us! ↓) ✨ wordandsole.com/submit
If you're a small business owner trying to improve If you're a small business owner trying to improve your social, we have a few tips for you from our founder, @_marisadonnelly, in collaboration with our friends at @fwdcollectiveio ✨ → CONSISTENCY. Improving your social media boils down to being consistent. Start small but create structure, make a schedule, and focus on sharing reliable, authentic content that your audience can trust. → BATCH CREATE RELEVANT CONTENT. Rather than putting pressure on yourself to create all the time, block time to batch create (aka: make a lot of content in one sitting so that you can schedule it out over time). & MUCH MORE! You can find the full piece on the @fwdcollectiveio website, or by following this link → fwdio.co/socialhacks
Our biggest goal with Word & Sole Collective is to Our biggest goal with Word & Sole Collective is to offer a space for people to share their words and work. This is how we grow, how we connect, how we heal, and how we pursue what matters most. ✨ So, we'll be sharing words from our writers (as well as expert writing tips, coaching advice, strategy and much more!). So, join us, connect with us, grow with us. ✍ [PS: Exclusive Substack coming soon!] #wordandsole #wordandsolecollective #yourgifts #writersofinstagram #writersofig #contributingwriters
Hey, there & welcome to our first #wordandsolewrit Hey, there & welcome to our first #wordandsolewriters feature! 👋 We are SO excited to brag about Jenny, a longstanding writer with us (back way before our rebrand!) & contributor for our sister site, Momish Moments (@momishmoments). Jenny loves to write about holistic health/living, interior design, and single parenthood. She is a wonderful addition to our writer team & we're blessed and thankful to have her on board. PS: She's not big on social media but you can find more of her writing by searching her name on Word & Sole or Momish! Thanks for reading, creating, & connecting with us! ✨

Lifestyle Blogs:

visiting the museum of illusions san diego

Museum Of Illusions San Diego—Summer Bucket List Item For All Ages!

by Marisa Donnelly

Whether you're headed to the Museum of Illusions San Diego with your family, on a date night, or even solo, you won't be disappointed!

July 1, 2025
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San Diego
marisa donnelly using one of the best work-from-home solutions for pet lovers

7 Work-From-Home Solutions For Pet Lovers

by Marisa Donnelly

Whether you're a pet owner (or becoming one soon!) here are 7 work-from-home solutions for pet lovers that I honestly can't go a day without.

February 25, 2022
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Gift Guides, Pets, Sponsored Content

On Self-Love & Self-Care:

girl meditating finding ways to ease anxiety in stressful times
April 9, 2020

6 Ways To Ease Anxiety In Stressful Times

man reading book alone giving self-love
March 28, 2020

Please Remember This: You Matter

woman holding cat learning to be a home in your own skin
February 3, 2020

Learning To Be At Home In Your Own Skin

happy women trusting their path and enjoying their lives
December 12, 2019

Trust Your Path And Enjoy Your Life

happy woman with arms up in the air
October 17, 2019

Finding Myself After Being Ostracized

happy woman who knows her worth
September 27, 2019

No Matter What You Go Through, Remember Your Worth

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Poetry:

person writing who is one of the poets givers and survivors
Poetry

The Poets, Givers And Survivors

The survivors look for positivity wherever they are, they stretch for love and carry strengths to extreme lengths.

September 7, 2019
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Poetry

I’ll Be There In Stormy Weather

I held your hand and wiped your tear, hoping you would find a way that's clear. I wish to take your pain away, especially on a stormy weather day.

September 3, 2019
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Poetry

When The Timing’s Right

Some things arrive in our lives on their own timing, when we have moved miles away from the thirst of want and the desire to have it.

August 7, 2019
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Broken Heart, Poetry

Survivor’s Warm-Up

Round after round, somehow I knew your charm to be short-lived and superficial.

August 3, 2019
woman with her heart's voice speaking loud at night
Poetry

A Heart’s Voice

A heart's voice can found when you simply soak up the sound. But if you listen carefully,you may hear a melancholy symphony.

July 30, 2019

She makes the pavement her pages;
she writes through word and sole.

Marisa Donnelly

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Word and Sole, by Marisa Donnelly, is a creative platform offering expert coaching, intensive writing and editing services, content creation, digital strategy, and community.

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