Mary Lou Quinlan

Author. Actor. Playwright. Dancer.
Women’s Advocate. Force for Good.

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Meet Mary Lou

Mary Lou Quinlan has evolved from NYC advertising agency CEO to award-winning women’s marketer to New York Times bestselling author, columnist and speaker on women’s issues to Off-Broadway actor and playwright, competitive ballroom dancer and force for good.

More than a career, a journey of the heart.

What’s next? Stay tuned!

What keeps Mary Lou busy…

  • Mary Lou Quinlan performing in The God Box

    Performer

    Mary Lou has staged over 100 live solo performances of her one-woman show, "The God Box," including a sold-out Off-Broadway run, 24 shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, and a nine-city Ireland tour.

  • Stack of books titled "The God Box" by Mary Lou Quinlan on a white surface.

    Writer

    Mary Lou has authored four books: two groundbreakers on consumer behavior, a gamechanger on women’s overworked lives and a bestseller about her mom. She’s also written dozens of articles including features for leading magazines.

  • A woman in a blue dress signs a book for a young girl at a book signing event, with people waiting in line behind them.

    For Good

    Mary Lou doesn’t just listen to women, she gives voice to what’s on their minds. Whether keynoting onstage, hosting an executive forum or appearing on national news and lifestyle programming,

Media Requests

Mary Lou is a savvy guest on national broadcast news and talk TV and radio, and readily gives a crisp, quotable newspaper and online interview about how women think and buy, why they do what they do.

In addition to her appearances as a guest, she was also a contributor on women’s issues to the CBS Early Show

  • Taking Philanthropy Personally: How women can shift from consumers to investors in what matters.

  • Creating a non-linear career that makes sense…for YOU.

  • Five reasons women aren’t buying what you’re selling.

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Contact Mary Lou

Email: hello@marylouq.com