Lia Marus

Thought-leadership through active mentoring. Travel junkie and avid foodie to boot.

[Lia Marus @liamarus]

"It's my life, and it's now or never."

A reflection on authenticity, standing up for yourself, and the power words have to either build people up or tear them down.

Read more:
https://t.co/2EgD8Jqrer
#WordsMatter #Authenticity #LifeLessons #PersonalGrowth

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Multi award-winning, Nama Khoi Productions new work Eie-Nar opens a reflective space where ownership extends beyond property into culture, body, language and history.

Tickets at https://t.co/LP0s9YF0NR

June 30, July 2-4 | St Andrew's Hall

#NAF2026 #NationalArtsFestival

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Vodacom Bursaries Available Now

Cellular business Vodacom have significant bursaries available for SA students. 

Click for details >>>> https://t.co/LgfkoJr7LF

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⚠️Reminder of the PAIA Deadline: 30 June 2026 — No Extensions
We are offering a complimentary PAIA/POPIA compliance assessment, led by Sue Singh and our compliance team. This is a high-value, no-cost opportunity. Book your complimentary assessment: [email protected] #GBS

[Lia Marus @liamarus]

Freelancing can make you feel like you have to say yes to everything.

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is value your own time.

My latest piece explores professional boundaries, self-respect, and knowing when to walk away.

https://t.co/qyBEQtvx81

#Freelancing

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A glam day built for beauty lovers and content creators alike 📸💋
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#CatriceCosmetics #BeautyMasterclass #Makeup

[Lia Marus @liamarus]

Some griefs are quiet.

The hobbies you leave behind.
The distances you misjudge.
The ordinary things that suddenly require effort.
My latest essay:
https://t.co/dUPsLZWLew
#PersonalEssay #VisionLoss

[Lia Marus @liamarus]

The missed distances.

The hesitation before stairs.

The grief of no longer trusting your body automatically.

My latest essay:
https://t.co/jyMwaS7imW
#VisionLoss #PersonalEssay

[Lia Marus @liamarus]

Forgiveness is not forgetting.

Sometimes it’s simply deciding not to keep carrying the weight.

My latest newsletter explores emotional resilience, self-forgiveness, and growth.

https://t.co/PZdnaAIUIw

#Forgiveness #Leadership #PersonalGrowth

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🏆 Entries for the 2026 Content Creator Awards are officially OPEN 📱🔥
Celebrating the creators shaping South African culture online.
Categories include: ✨ Creator of the Year
🎥 Emerging Creator
💡 Expert Voices
👗 Style Icon

👇
https://t.co/HLRIvu2Y1U

#ContentCreatorAwards

[Lia Marus @liamarus]

One of the hardest parts of freelancing isn’t the work — it’s managing difficult clients when you are the business.

My latest essay explores communication, conflict, and survival as a solopreneur.

https://t.co/w0cYDcrH3q

[Lia Marus @liamarus]

I just published Why Freelancers Are Becoming Easy Targets for Scammers https://t.co/z4DpNx8dzp

[Lia Marus @liamarus]

What if the best thing you can do for your writing… is nothing?

Rest isn’t a break from the process — it is the process.

https://t.co/SwhMuWAyOl

[Lia Marus @liamarus]

Freelancing isn’t just about freedom.
It’s about discipline.
The systems you build.
The boundaries you keep.
The consistency no one sees.

Because freedom without structure? Chaos.

[Lia Marus @liamarus]

A freelancer having fun? That must be a joke.

Behind the freedom is a constant question: what comes next?

Not every thought is true. Not every feeling needs action.

Sometimes the real work is internal.

https://t.co/PVpoBeAbxW

#Freelancing #Mindset

[Lia Marus @liamarus]

Not every pause means you’re falling behind.
Sometimes, it’s where clarity begins.
A reflection on waiting, capacity, and trusting timing:
https://t.co/OU36dvh77j

#ThursdayThoughts #freelancelife #personalgrowth

[Lia Marus @liamarus]

Not every draft is meant to be perfect.
Some are meant to be honest.
Journaling changed how I edit—and why empathy matters more than we think.

https://t.co/yCYyXehdkB

#writing #editing #amwriting #freelancewriter #thoughtleadership

[Lia Marus @liamarus]

Clarity for ideas that matter.
I help people think more clearly through language — shaping ideas without losing their depth. Strategic. Thoughtful. Built to last.
https://t.co/QZve8ygjue

[Lia Marus @liamarus]

Editing is a lot like cooking.

You can’t rush it.
You layer, adjust, refine.
That’s where the real flavour lives.

https://t.co/emdLXeH3Ns

#writing #editing #amwriting #creativity

[Lia Marus @liamarus]

Self-reflection isn’t about judging the past.
It’s about learning from it.
What did this teach me?
What would I do differently?

That’s where growth begins.
https://t.co/rtXIKxtonn