About Marni

The Paradox

of Falling Apart

to Become Whole

Phoenix is a raw, unflinching memoir by Marni Spencer-Devlin, chronicling her journey from trauma and addiction to success and self-discovery.

Raised in neglect and abuse, Marni endured molestation, rape, and a toxic marriage that led to heroin addiction. Escaping, she became a criminal, prostitute, and prisoner—until a moment of clarity changed everything. Determined to reclaim her life, she used prison to transform herself.

Upon release, a marketing job led to a multi-million-dollar business, a glamorous life, yet lingering emptiness. A devastating diagnosis stripped away her external success, forcing her to heal from within. Through this journey, she discovered the power of authenticity, self-love, and purpose—emerging, like a phoenix, reborn.

With searing honesty and gripping detail, Phoenix explores the paradox of falling apart to become whole, revealing how even the most shattered lives can be rebuilt.

Marni's story is a beacon of hope for anyone who has ever felt lost, unworthy, or broken, showing that true healing is possible and that we can rise from the ashes.

Marni Spencer-Devlin is a bestselling author, transformational coach, visual artist, and a dynamic speaker.

She was the founder and former President and CFO of odcm marketing, a multi-million-dollar direct mail advertising firm with seventy employees.

Marni's journey from abuse, trauma, addiction, and homelessness to personal transformation and subsequent outrageous business success is a powerful testament to human resilience and authenticity. A life-threatening diagnosis led to a profound awakeningto and insights that redefined her purpose and inspired her mission to help others live with radical authenticity.

She was named a Top 100 Who's Who by Women in E-Commerce Magazine and was a cover and featured article in Grey Matters magazine.

She is a sought-after guest on radio shows and podcasts on personal empowerment and living successfully.

She authored several books:

Phoenix - a reminder that even in the depths of despair there is hope for a brighter future.

The The Iceberg Principles – the truth about the Universe and your place in it.

The List Method – the science-based method to finding your soulmate.

She was a contributing writer for Insider Strategies of Industry Leading Consultants.

Her first book was Crawling Into the Light - a memoir from tragedy to triumph.

Today, Marni lives together with her soulmate in the Sequoia National Forest in Southern California and in Umbria, Italy.

Valentina Soto

HUMANElevated

I used Marni as a career coach. She provided so much clarity and helped me realize that I wasn’t thinking big enough for myself.

I am on track to do six figures, and there is no way I could have done it without her.

Belèn Gonzales

"The process Marni takes people through creates amazing clarity for the direction of your business or organization.

I highly recommend Successful Living Coaching to anyone wishing to improve their career and life."

Yemen Barčak

This woman is phenomenal. Her energy is immaculate!!!

She has been such a massive inspiration to me!

And she still keeps upgrading every day in every way!!!

Billie Jackson

Marni helped me understand what was getting in my way as I seek true love.

The information was interesting and the exercises were thought-provoking.

If you’ve been searching for love too long, talk to Marni!