Cultivating Cognition

Hello! I'm Marianne. My journey is deeply rooted in a family of educators. My mother, a lifelong Spanish teacher, introduced me to the power of learning through flashcards at an early age. These small but mighty tools have been my companions through life’s journey. My own dance with memory challenges weaves the rich backdrop for this personal endeavor.

Feeling the call of a deeper purpose and a yearning to embrace life’s authentic rhythms, I stepped away from a successful career to follow my heart on a path where I could better serve others. I had a clear vision of what could be and along the way a creative awakening dawned. I found something that felt like a true calling. The kind of work that made everything else make sense. I saw the chance to merge purpose with passion, and to channel both into something tangible.

Grounded in my love for personal connection, alongside a guiding unity with artistic expression and nature, Sweetsop Designs blossomed. Inspired by the artists and systems-builders in my life—the people who keep showing up for what they believe in, even when the world doesn’t yet understand—I am choosing to do the same. Sweetsop is the beginning of that devotion: it reflects not only who I am, but what I want to leave behind. 

The intention behind my first two offerings (Healing Plants: Herbal Teas for Vitality and Ask Your Elders) is to honor and preserve the essential wisdom, enriching stories, and natural healing practices of our ancestors.

Join me on this vibrant quest to cultivate cognitive longevity through strengthening community, embracing creativity and engaging the mind.