Our Story - Marakae Marketing

Family-Fueled Since '96

We’re Marakae Marketing— a tight-knit, full-service crew that’s mixed strategy with sparkle for 29 years (and counting).

The name Ma-Ra-Ka-E is a mash-up of our founding lineup—Maria, Rachael, (daughter number 1) Kailey (daughter number 2), and Ed (supportive husband). What began as one mom’s leap-of-faith to be a Momtrepreneur now packs the punch of a seasoned agency. The agency has grown as well as our lineage adding two sons-in-law, two grandkids, four cats and a circle of creatives who treat your brand like family.

Nearly three decades in, we’re still grateful for the clients who trust us, the partners who sweat the details with us, and God’s grace that keeps our coffee cups—and ideas—overflowing. Pull up a chair; let’s make something unforgettable.

From bold ideas to branded swag—consider it handled.

Need an event that wows, a logo that lasts, or promo gifts people actually keep? Marakae turns all of that—and more—into a single, seamless game plan. Our crew dives into event management, graphic design, content creation, branded apparel, promo merchandise, and strategic planning so you don’t have to juggle a patchwork of vendors.

Think boutique service with big-agency punch. Twenty-nine years of supplier clout and in-house talent let us stretch budgets, beat deadlines, and deliver marketing that feels as good as it looks. From blue-sky strategy to the tiny details (yes, even the mascot’s shoelaces), we obsess so you can exhale—and enjoy the results.

Meet Maria

Founder & CEO — serial optimist

Third generation entrepreneur, Maria Bernardo Brady launched Marakae Marketing with strong faith in God and confidence in herself. In 1996, with two clients, one fax, dialup Internet and a computer with a CPU, she knew her dreams of being a Mom and a successful business woman would become a reality. Nearly three decades later she still steers the agency with faith, creativity, and her “I Chose Happy” mantra.

Maria’s day must start with an iced mocha coffee then she can embrace the morning! Her four cats (Jameson, Jezabelle, Tiger Cub, and Harley) are office companions and miss her when she travels. Maria enjoys the outdoors, especially in her gardens, cooking and spending time with her family. Gigi loves watching her Grandson William play baseball and snuggling her baby Granddaughter Scarlett.

“Happiness isn’t just a mood—it’s the fuel for every brainstorm. Choose happy, create boldly, sprinkle kindness on the process, and leave every brand —and every person you meet—brighter than you found them.”