Denim Day Fashion Show, Marie Powell

Marie Powell, owner BREW Agency

Originally from Baton Rouge, Marie Brewer Powell moved to Portland, OR at the age of nine and has been back and forth ever since. As a proud graduate of LSU, she has been honored for her career in advertising that ranges from developing multi-media advertising campaigns to creating high-powered designs for national brands.

In 2010, Marie founded her own advertising agency (Brew) in an effort to build a new kind of workplace – one that had a purpose beyond just doing great work .

As a working wife and mom, she had struggled in the past to find a balance between her family and her career. She left the agency world so she could set her own hours and be there for her family when they needed her. This lifestyle change reinvigorated both her career – and her creativity.

With a newfound passion for happiness and work/ life balance, she knew there were others out there who were searching for the same. With a passion for problem solving, Marie knew the challenges that lay ahead, but she held true to her purpose. She knew that with the right team, she could build a new model for an agency that would drive happiness and success for both her team and clients.

Her creativity, innovation in business and proven trajectory of growth for Brew has won her dozens of awards from various organizations such as the Women’s Business Enterprise Council and the American Advertising Federation.

If she's not at work, you can find her on the baseball or football field with her two boys Kaden and Kyson. Her husband of 18 years, Brian, keeps her grounded and supports her completely, but also stays “out of her business.” :)

With a successful company and an incredible support system, Marie works hard to find extra time to give back to her community and support awesome organizations like LaFASA.