“I definitely want to eradicate entrepreneurial poverty ” says Susanne Mariga
Mon Oct 20 2025
We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300.
Guest Name: Susanne Mariga
Guest Business: The Mariga Group
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of the Black Businesses Matter Podcast, we chat with Susanne Mariga, CPA, Fractional CFO, and CEO of The Mariga Group, a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business firm named the 2021 Profit First Professional Firm of the Year.
Growing up surrounded by math and books, Susanne was inspired by her father, an accountant who introduced her to business early, allowing her to intern in the family firm at just 14. Though she began college at Ohio State University on the pre-med track, she soon discovered her true passion for accounting and shifted her focus.
As Susanne built her corporate career, she realized the demanding hours were keeping her from her family, inspiring her to launch her own accounting firm. She grew it into a thriving business that she eventually sold, positioning herself to retire at 46.
Today, Susanne helps 7- and 8-figure entrepreneurs master profitability and scale sustainably through The Mariga Group and her Profit First System. She is also the author of Profit First for Minority Business Enterprises, host of The Profit Talk Podcast, and has been featured in outlets such as Houston Business Journal and MBE Magazine.
In the conversation, Susanne shares how she turned financial strategy into freedom, her approach to building wealth for entrepreneurs of color, and the lessons she’s learned about aligning profit with purpose.
If you’re passionate about entrepreneurship, financial empowerment, and building a business that serves both your purpose and your peace, this episode is for you.
IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…
What was she like as a child? How did The Mariga Group come to life, and what inspired you to focus on empowering minority business owners through financial literacy and strategic growth?As you built your business, how did you navigate the personal and professional pressures that come with leading and advising other entrepreneurs?How has your journey influenced the way you view risk, success, and failure in entrepreneurship?How have your past experiences shaped the way you now support other businesses through difficult transitions or financial uncertainty?BBM Brag Moment What brings them joy? Why do black businesses matter? Stream and download the Black Businesses Matter Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcasts, Google, Stitcher, Pandora, and Spotify!
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We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300. Guest Name: Susanne Mariga Guest Business: The Mariga Group EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of the Black Businesses Matter Podcast, we chat with Susanne Mariga, CPA, Fractional CFO, and CEO of The Mariga Group, a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business firm named the 2021 Profit First Professional Firm of the Year. Growing up surrounded by math and books, Susanne was inspired by her father, an accountant who introduced her to business early, allowing her to intern in the family firm at just 14. Though she began college at Ohio State University on the pre-med track, she soon discovered her true passion for accounting and shifted her focus. As Susanne built her corporate career, she realized the demanding hours were keeping her from her family, inspiring her to launch her own accounting firm. She grew it into a thriving business that she eventually sold, positioning herself to retire at 46. Today, Susanne helps 7- and 8-figure entrepreneurs master profitability and scale sustainably through The Mariga Group and her Profit First System. She is also the author of Profit First for Minority Business Enterprises, host of The Profit Talk Podcast, and has been featured in outlets such as Houston Business Journal and MBE Magazine. In the conversation, Susanne shares how she turned financial strategy into freedom, her approach to building wealth for entrepreneurs of color, and the lessons she’s learned about aligning profit with purpose. If you’re passionate about entrepreneurship, financial empowerment, and building a business that serves both your purpose and your peace, this episode is for you. IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT… What was she like as a child? How did The Mariga Group come to life, and what inspired you to focus on empowering minority business owners through financial literacy and strategic growth?As you built your business, how did you navigate the personal and professional pressures that come with leading and advising other entrepreneurs?How has your journey influenced the way you view risk, success, and failure in entrepreneurship?How have your past experiences shaped the way you now support other businesses through difficult transitions or financial uncertainty?BBM Brag Moment What brings them joy? Why do black businesses matter? Stream and download the Black Businesses Matter Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcasts, Google, Stitcher, Pandora, and Spotify! Connect with them Connect with them on their website : https://susannemariga.com Support the show To connect further with me: Visit my website: Thel3agency.com Connect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agency Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larvettaspeaks/ Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agency Be sure to follow our podcast on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter