Entrepreneur, mother, role model - raising a daughter who sees strength, resilience, and love in action every day.
We would like to thank you for supporting Marissa Burkhead in this year's competition. Your participation made a huge impact for Children’s Miracle Network® and their mission to provide life-saving care and improve the health of children across the country.
Watching her become her own person with the confidence, kindness, and self-worth I had to learn later in life. It’s knowing she won’t have to unlearn survival patterns I once did. Breaking cycles, building something better, and getting to witness the result in real time.
What is the biggest lesson motherhood has taught you?That who you are matters more than what you say. Motherhood forced me to grow up in the ways nothing else could. It exposed my patterns, my limits, and my excuses. It taught me discipline, emotional control, and how to lead by example. You don’t get to stay the same and raise someone better...you have to become better first.
What would you do with $20,000?I’d use it to create more stability and freedom for my family - starting with investing in systems that allow my business to run stronger without taking more time away from my daughter. I’d also set aside a portion for experiences and future opportunities for her, while continuing to build something that shows her what’s possible. It’s not just about growth for me, it’s about building a life she benefits from too.
Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like Super Mom, Colossal offers participants the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact.
