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Mary - The Merry Assistant
@merryassistant.bsky.social
Virtual Assistant and Social Media Coordinator.
Mom to 4 humans and 3 kitty cats.
Sleep deprived.

Powered by cats and kindness (and probably coffee!)
𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚, 𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚, 𝙙𝙤 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣.
No pressure, no perfection—just forward motion, one step at a time.

https://www.rfr.bz/b78cb7f

#MotivationMonday #TheMerryAssistant #AuthorAssistant
September 29, 2025 at 11:16 AM
𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘆 is more than a memoir - it’s a journey through trauma, identity, and the courage it takes to break the cycle.

From abandonment and silence to resilience and healing, this is for anyone who’s ever felt forgotten.

Release Day: 📖 September 15th https://www.rfr.bz/b5992d6
September 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗼? 😉
Use Canva’s Resize → Copy & Resize and boom—your Instagram post is now a Story, a Facebook post, even a Pinterest pin.
One design, many platforms. You’re welcome.

Pearl’s sharing the hack in this Sunday’s newsletter.
https://www.rfr.bz/be62c39
September 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Feeling burnt out? 😑
Leo’s got advice in this week’s Ask the Cats.
Hint: rest isn’t laziness - it’s strategy. 🐾
Catch the full scoop in Sunday’s Substack newsletter!
https://www.rfr.bz/b04e127

#substack #merryassistant #authorassistant #biztips
September 9, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Get ready! Forever and a Day: A Memoir of Trauma, Identity, and Breaking the Cycle launches in just ONE WEEK - September 15th!

For anyone who’s ever felt too broken to be put back together: you’re not.

Mark your calendars! https://www.rfr.bz/be3a3c0
September 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Leo knows weird wins. People bond over snacks, silly questions, or what your cat would name your biz. Stop sounding smart. Start sounding human… or feline-adjacent. 🐱
Curious for more? Catch the full scoop in my Sunday newsletter!

https://www.rfr.bz/b19e48f
September 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
You don’t have to chase it yet. But naming it is powerful. We dare you.
August 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Skipping a post doesn’t make you a failure. Flexibility is a strategy too.
⬇️ Read more on Substack.
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August 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Grown-you gets to rewrite the rules. Some rules were fear-based. Some were control. They don’t all get to come with you.
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August 28, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Treat your grid like a display, not a dump. Share with intention, and leave room for curiosity.
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August 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Weird wins. Just make sure it’s funny to your audience - not just your group chat.
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August 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
You’re not selling. You’re flirting. Make them want that second date.
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August 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Learning something new about yourself counts too. What surprised you?
August 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Success isn’t louder just because it’s shouting. Quiet confidence builds real wealth.
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August 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
I know some managers and business owners cringe when I bring up boundaries. But guess what?
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August 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Trying to please everyone usually pleases no one. Make your visuals and copy for your dream client - and others will self-select.
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August 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
If it’s your chaos, own it. If you’re cringing, it’s time for a branding refresh. Start with colors and tone.
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August 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Sometimes the best strategy is to stop overthinking and hit post.
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August 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Sometimes it’s money. Sometimes it’s rest. Sometimes it’s not quitting.
All valid. What does success feel like to you right now?
August 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
You don’t need a 5 a.m. yoga hike to be worthy. Real routines also include missed alarms and cereal.
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August 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Mary (The Merry Assistant) (@themerryassistant)
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August 15, 2025 at 10:29 AM
I quit via text - and no, I don't regret it.
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August 14, 2025 at 11:04 AM
The "wrong" color can be what makes your design stand out. Intentional contrast signals bold branding.
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August 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Leo weighs in on daily posting and sanity.
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August 12, 2025 at 11:04 AM