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Marla Bautista
Author. Speaker. Freelance Writer.
Author. Freelance Writer. Speaker.
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Hi, I'm Marla!
I am a published author, content creator, freelance writer, and motivational speaker. Writing is my talent and giving back to those in need is my true passion. I hope to ignite compassion in others, so we can make the world better.
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"Those who tell the stories rule society"
Plato
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