Her Story
About Marion
Marion Warner is a life coach at Take Inventory in Plano, Texas, dedicated to helping individuals pursue personal growth, emotional healing, and purposeful living. With approximately 20 years of involvement in coaching and two years of professional coaching experience, she works with clients navigating challenges in business, entrepreneurship, family relationships, and marriage. Her approach begins with assessing each client's circumstances and goals before developing personalized plans that support meaningful progress over six months or longer. Before entering professional coaching, Marion built her career in administration and later recognized her calling to ministry, which further strengthened her commitment to serving and empowering others.
Marion holds a Master of Arts in Education, specializing in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration and Management from the University of Phoenix. She is also a published author of It's Just a Scratch, a book that explores emotional and spiritual wounds, resilience, and the possibility of healing after difficult life experiences. Drawing on her faith in Yahuwah, prayer, and the Holy Bible, Marion encourages individuals to confront challenges, embrace personal growth, and move forward without allowing painful experiences to define their futures. She integrates faith-based principles into her coaching when clients are comfortable with that approach, while respecting their individual beliefs and needs.
Beyond coaching, ministry, and writing, Marion is committed to community service and supporting organizations that help people in need. She has volunteered with Feed the Hungry and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, reflecting her enduring dedication to servanthood. She also hopes to expand the reach of her book's message through workshops, seminars, podcasts, and speaking engagements that promote healing and personal development. Marion encourages aspiring coaches and ministry professionals to embrace their authentic selves and use their gifts, talents, education, and life experiences to serve others. Through her work, she strives to inspire resilience, strengthen relationships, and help individuals discover a more hopeful and purposeful path forward.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Marion
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my faith in Yahuwah, prayer, and the teachings of the Holy Bible. My faith gives me identity, encouragement, correction, guidance, and wisdom to navigate life’s challenges. Through His guidance, I have weathered many storms, achieved career goals, earned two degrees, published a book, and built genuine, meaningful relationships with others.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering coaching and ministry is to embrace servanthood and remain true to themselves. Use your God-given gifts, talents, education, and life experiences to become the best version of yourself. By recognizing and developing your unique strengths, you can inspire others, lead with purpose, and illuminate a path toward success for those you serve.
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