Marian Redwine
What makes Marian Wildly Capable?
I admired Marian from afar before we became friends and colleagues. Despite parallel experiences at different colleges, she stood out as the consummate professional. What I admire most is her ability to prioritize relationships while excelling in her work. Balancing high achievement with meaningful connections is no easy feat, yet Marian does it effortlessly. – JESSICA RIMMER
What makes you feel proud?
Professionally, I’m proud when I see someone’s leadership transform. Personally, I’m proud that I’ve never stopped learning. I’m grateful that God built me with a mind that loves to discover, learn, and apply. I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention my family. My husband is the best man I know, and I’m so proud of the true partnership we have. And, of course, our children. The adults they’ve become and the lives they’re intentionally building are a joy to be a part of.
What keeps you up at night?
The weight of stewarding my influence well. I want to use the time and opportunities I’ve been given to make a real difference, and I never want to look back and feel like I wasted the chance to invest in people or create positive change. At the same time, I often think about the people right in front of me. Making sure they feel seen, supported, and encouraged to step into their potential is the pinnacle of everything I do.
One year from today, how do you hope you’re different?
I want to be more awake. Awake to what God is doing in the world and the ways He might allow me to be part of it. Awake to the person beside me who needs someone to speak life and encouragement into them. Awake to the grandbabies who want me down on the floor playing. More than anything, I want to maximize the second half of my life with my eyes wide open to the opportunities all around me. I want to live fully present and invest in things that will last longer than I’ll be on this earth. I don’t just want to live longer; every day I want to be awake, present, and faithful to what matters most.
What advice do you wish you could give your younger self? How might it have changed your course?
Every disappointment, every heartbreak, and every hard season carries a purpose, even when you can’t see it in the moment. Someone once described life as being a ball in a pinball machine, bouncing from one thing to the next, not sure where it’s all going. But when you look back, you realize it wasn’t random at all. It’s a straight line. God was leading every step. And the best part? I’m not actually powerful enough to throw Him off. He will complete in me what He started. That’s the truth I’d want my younger self to hold onto: even the disappointments and detours are shaping something good. Don’t rush through the hard places or resent the waiting. Those very seasons are forming the strength and perspective you’ll need later. Nothing is wasted.
