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Mary Leaf – Founder & AI Marketing Strategist

Founder of MLof Strategies, a branding and content agency that helps businesses and agencies build powerful, responsible marketing practices. With over a decade of experience in marketing, branding, and content strategy, Mary has spent the last several years integrating AI into marketing workflows, always with a focus on ethics, compliance, and operational risk.

A recognized thought leader and Google Developer Group organizer in Baltimore and Annapolis, Mary combines real-world marketing expertise with a deep understanding of AI tools, policies, and best practices. She helps professionals navigate the legal, ethical, and operational challenges of generative AI, providing actionable frameworks and tools to build sustainable AI-driven marketing practices.

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Nov 20, 2025 ∙ 3 min

The Magic They Forgot: Toys R Us store experience

I visited the Toys “R” Us Columbia Mall pop-up and left disappointed. The store lacked immersive play, emotional engagement, and unique products, resulting in low traffic and no purchases. With thoughtfully designed interactive zones, demo boxes, and a Geoffrey-themed ecosystem, Toys “R” Us could create unshippable experiences that drive engagement, justify premium pricing, and deliver measurable ROI - reviving the magic that once made the brand iconic.

Nov 19, 2025 ∙ 3 min

When the Right People Come Together

When we first tossed around the idea of DevFest Annapolis, I knew one thing: pulling it off would require more than just a good plan. We had about a month and a half to build a website, gather speakers, secure sponsors and partners, coordinate logistics, manage marketing, and get people excited to attend. That timeline demanded more than a solid foundation; it demanded a bedrock of exceptional people willing to stand with you on the front lines, even on the darkest days. For me, I knew...

Nov 17, 2025 ∙ 5 min

Positioning Our Children for the Workforce: The Real ROI of Intentional Parenting

Over the last few weeks, as our nation has maneuvered an internal battle, causing every American to be left in limbo, I’ve been asked the same question over and over. I think this question has been especially relevant to parents here in the DMV, as the federal government is the largest employer in our area, followed by the fact that almost everyone else is a federal contractor. I expected that my Saturday morning inbox and DMs would follow the same pattern they have every morning for last 40...