ANN MARIE
SORRELL
Entrepreneur | Author | Social Architect
“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.”
— St. Catherine of Siena
Ann Marie Sorrell is an award-winning business leader, accomplished multi-media global influencer, public speaker, and author. She is unapologetic in her support of the many causes including issues impacting women and minorities, economic development, and our environment.
She is the president and CEO of The Mosaic Group, award-winning advertising, marketing, and government relations firm serving clients throughout the US and Caribbean. The firm has managed campaigns and projects ranging from $10,000 to $3 billion.
She is the President & Founder of Cannabiziac™, a global member-based company helping new and existing businesses tap into the growing $38 Billion industry by providing education, training, access to international industry experts, financial resources, networking events, mentorship, and advocacy. Cannabiziac™ offers on-demand courses, a cannabis-focused incubator and accelerator program, webinars, consulting and coaching services, and coworking spaces. Ann Marie also serves as an educator, consultant, and coach for Cannabiziac™.
Ann Marie was elected by Palm Beach County voters in November 2020 to serve as Supervisor for Palm Beach Soil & Water Conservation District, Seat 2.
She is the author of Chronicles of a Serial Dater, a journey through the good, bad, funny – and steamy – of dating and relationships told through short stories that all end with a tip for the ladies and a tip for the fellas on the lesson(s) learned from each situation.
Ann Marie launched three empowerment initiatives: Black Girl Magic Global, Black Business Loop, and the National Black Economic Conference held annually.
Ann Marie earned a Master of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management from Florida A&M University. She serves on several community boards including the Chamber of the Palm Beaches, Planned Parenthood of South, East, and North Florida, and is the President of Girls 2 Women. She is a Charter Member of the South Florida Business Journal Leadership Trust, and a member of Leadership Palm Beach County, Leadership Florida, Economic Forum, U.S. Global Leadership Coalition’s Florida Advisory Committee, NABWIC, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Ann Marie has served as an adjunct professor at Palm Beach State College teaching entrepreneurship, small business management, and human relations. She has won numerous awards for her leadership, business acumen, and community involvement.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, music, dancing, golf, traveling, and meeting new people.
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ENTREPRENEUR
The Mosaic Group
Marketing.Public Relations.Government Relations
Mosaic CoWork
A place for entrepreneurs to create, connect, and cultivate their business venture in a professional work environment without the overhead.
Cannabiziac, LLC
Cannabiziac™ is the place to create, cultivate, connect and grow your cannabis company.
Black Girl Magic Global
Honoring achievement, beauty, and strength among black women globally.
Black Business Loop
Resource Guide for black businesses in South Florida
AUTHOR
NO GLORY WITHOUT A STORY
No Glory Without a Story is a MUST READ for anyone thinking about starting their own business. The authors in this book have shared their stories of how they took leaps of faith to pursue their dreams of becoming entrepreneurs. They share the good, the bad and the ugly. If you are thinking about starting your own business, this book is for you!
CHRONICLES OF A SERIAL DATER
If you have ever found yourself in a situation with someone who is too busy for you, too good to be true, too nice, crazy, selfish, irresponsible, emotionally, financially, physically unavailable, or is simply just not that into you. then you can relate to Chronicles of a Serial Dater!
MODEL
Amarie
Full-Figured Model – Event Host
Nationality: Jamaican
Height: 5’8″
Dress: 14-18 (US); 46-50 (EU)
Bust: 40D
Waist: 44″
Hips: 45″
Shoes: 10.5/11 (US); 41/42 (EU)
Hair: Bald
Eyes: Dark Brown
ADVOCATE
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Ann Marie is passionate about and an advocate for the following:
- Social justice
- Equity for all
- Issues impacting women and minorities
- Economic development
- Our planet
As an advocate for economic development and prosperity for black-owned businesses, Ann Marie founded the National Black Economic Forum which celebrates National Black Business Month, honors and connects business leaders, and educates attendees on issues, solutions, and opportunities. The Forum is held annually in August.
In her pursuit for justice, Ann Marie has organized and led rallies and demonstrations including the first and only nationally televised Rally for Justice for the Corey Jones Shooting Case (Corey Jones was an African-American man who was shot by a plainclothes police officer while waiting by his disabled car in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida).
Ann Marie believes in empowerment, collaboration, and the advancement of women and minorities. She serves on several community boards and support organizations and initiatives that closely aligns with her personal mission.
Affiliations
- Girls 2 Women, Board President
- Network for Teaching Entrepreneurs (NFTE), Board Member
- Chamber of the Palm Beaches, Trustee Member
- Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida, Board Member
- Leadership Florida, Connect Florida Class VI
- Leadership Palm Beach County, Class of 2011
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Palm Beach County Democratic Party
- National Urban League/Urban League of Palm Beach County
- Economic Forum of Palm Beach County
- Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce
- U.S. Global Leadership Coalition’s Florida Advisory Committee
PHILANTHROPIST
“We must become the change we want to see in the world.”
— Mahatma Ghandi
Ann Marie believes in giving back to the community that has given so much to her. She is a strong believer in each person becoming the change they want to see. Ann Marie has served on many nonprofit and civic engagement boards since her college years including the Board of Directors for the Urban League of Palm Beach County, President of the Young Professionals auxiliary group; the Black Chamber of Commerce; PACE Center for Girls; Paragon Florida; and Girls 2 Women — a charity very near and dear to her heart as she was one of the first graduates of Girls 2 Women when it was started in 1997 in Pahokee, Florida.
She was invited to serve on the Board and mentor other young ladies upon graduation from college and has served for 14 years. She is now the Board President.
Ann Marie speaks to youth about leadership, career development, entrepreneurship, and self-confidence at middle and high schools and to organizations including Women of Tomorrow and Girls 2 Women. Ann Marie is a member of the West Palm Beach Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and her business entities provide financial support to numerous organizations in South Florida annually.
NEWS & EVENTS
APPEARANCES
UPCOMING APPEARANCES
NO GLORY WITHOUT A STORY BOOK LAUNCH & RECEPTION
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 – 1:30PM TO 4:30PM
PEMBROKE LAKES GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
THE FLORIDA REDEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION 2021 CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 27-29, 2021
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Session: Giving Your CRA a Voice
PAST APPEARANCES
2018 Synergy Summit for Cultural & Heritage Tourism, Fort Lauderdale, FL – Panelist
2018 TBAAL-Roundtable Writer’s Breakfast, Dallas Texas – Featured Author
CONTACT
Media & Booking
Sherine Thorpe
sherine@mosaicgroup.co
561.651.9565
