• I've always been fascinated about what makes brains + brands tick. So I'm on a mission to inspire people to show up in their business and life (like they mean it!) What I really do is help them recognize who they are__so others can. (OK I've been dubbed brand psychologist!) But as founder & creative creative director of ZingYourBrand.com, my focus is getting people clear about their own brand. It's really just a feeling others have about you, what you do, why it matters __and why anyone should give a damn.

• regularly take my signature NY Brand Lab on the road around the USA, Mexico and Australia__ training innovators, start up CEOs and executive teams how to avoid falling into the trap of a Dead Brand Walking. (Seriously.) We raise the pulse of your brand so it's pumping and showing strong vital signs. We gIve your brand a human face. After all, this is just about bringing more meaning and purpose to the table.

If you're feeling stuck and your brand is not showing strong, vital signs, get in touch -- and click the Book a Consultation button!

1º I'm a Dutch sea captain's daughter. (That means I've learned how to spot the horizon even in stormy weather.)

2º Passionate about speaking on stage about branding in the US, EU and Australia. (Must be that damn Drama Major.)

3º In September 2015, I just celebrated my first almost-sold out show at the Saint Cloche gallery in Sydney, Australia. Check out blacklinecrazy.com. PS I update daily on instagram.com/maryvandewiel. Drop by there and say hello!

4º August 2016, my BlackLineCrazy work is part of a group show running for two months at Galeria Manuk at the Fabrica La Aurora, the most prestigious Arts & Cultural and Design Center in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.