Guiding Entrepreneurs & Creatives in Building Profitable & Sustainable Businesses

 Hi, I’m Marie Saint-Cyr!

I scaled my first business past $1M in under 3 years by selling to NYC public schools. Now I help entrepreneurs and creatives like you grow sustainable, successful businesses through coaching, free webinars, consulting, and on-demand online education.

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Marie E. Saint-Cyr

Multi-Business Owner, Coach, Artist, Educator & Consultant

Upcoming Events

  • Strategic Sales Outreach to NYC Principals

    November 12 @ 6:30 - 8:30PM - LIVE on ZOOM

    This 2-hour workshop aims to support non-contracted vendors collaborating with the NYC Department of Education in developing a strategic sales approach targeted at NYC principals by understanding the schools' buying cycle and aligning vendor offerings accordingly.

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Services Overview

  • Structured & customized 1-on-1 coaching to help you grow with clarity and confidence.
    Learn how to price your services, streamline operations, build systems, and market effectively.

    Packages Available:

    1. Single Strategy Session – Perfect for quick clarity or a business breakthrough

    2. 3-Session Package – Tackle your most pressing goals with focused support

    3. 3-Month Silver Package – Strategic planning + accountability

    4. 6-Month Gold Package – Deep-dive transformation for long-term growth

    5. Get Sh*t Done Day – One focused day to complete a major project or system setup

    6. ...and more!

  • Learn how to work with NYC public schools—even if you're not a contracted vendor.

    Marie offers coaching, consulting, and educational resources to help you land contracts with the NYC Department of Education as a non-contracted vendor.

    Services Offered

    1. One-on-One Support on Positioning & Sales Outreach

    2. Guidance on how to grow your business with NYC DOE

    3. Assistance with obtaining an nyc doe Vendor ID

    4. Templates & Email Scripts to Pitch Schools

    5. NYC DOE from A to Z: On-Demand Online Course

    Perfect for service providers, artists, educators, consultants, and small business owners ready to scale their impact and income through public school partnerships.

  • Empowering artists to thrive—beyond the studio.
    Our Business Savvy Artists workshops are designed to help artists take control of their careers by building essential entrepreneurial skills. This series equips artists with the knowledge and tools to confidently navigate the business side of the creative industry.

  • Expert guidance for navigating business development, certifications, and public systems.

    Consulting Packages:

    1. Launch Your Business in 3–6 Months – Get the structure, tools, and strategy to start strong

    2. Get a NYC DOE Vendor ID – Step-by-step support in becoming a DOE vendor

    3. M/WBE Certification Support – Guidance to become a certified minority/woman-owned business

    4. Business Development for Artists – Tailored help turning your art practice into a sustainable business

  • Original artwork and custom commissions rooted in abstract expressionism and Caribbean culture.

    Offerings Include:

    1. Original Oil Paintings – Bold, expressive, and deeply personal works

    2. Fine Art Prints – High-quality reproductions for art lovers and collectors

    3. Custom Commissions – Work one-on-one with Marie to create a piece for your space or institution

  • Inspiring, educational, and actionable talks for entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers.

    Marie brings energy, real-world insight, and a powerful story of scaling a creative business to $1M+ by working with NYC public schools. Her talks are ideal for conferences, panels, webinars, schools, and community organizations.

    Popular Topics:

    1. How I Scaled My Creative Business to $1M Without a DOE Contract

    2. Entrepreneurship for Artists and Creatives

    3. Navigating Business as a First-Gen, Black Woman Founder

    4. Systems, Strategy & Self-Care for Entrepreneurs

    5. Turning Passion Into Profit: From Artist to CEO

    Available for:

    1. Keynotes

    2. Panels

    3. Workshops

    4. Guest Lectures (K–12, college, and adult learning)

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  📘 Financial Literacy Workshops for K-12 NYC Public Schools

Empower your students with real-world money skills! SCBAC offers engaging, age-appropriate financial literacy workshops for grades K–12, designed to build confidence in budgeting, saving, spending, and more.

Available virtually or in person as one-time sessions or multi-part series. Workshops also available for teachers and parents.

 Meet Marie Saint-Cyr

Marie E. Saint-Cyr

Young Entrepreneur of the Year | US Small Business Administration

Entrepreneur of the Year | NY Empire State Development

 I’m a multi-business owner, artist, and educator who built a million-dollar business from the ground up, with no outside funding. Today, I help other entrepreneurs, creatives, and educators scale with confidence by focusing on what actually works: clear systems, bold strategy, and intentional growth.

Marie’ Highlights:
 ✔ Scaled first business past $1M in under 3 years
✔ Founder of multiple brands across consulting, education, and art
✔ Passionate about economic empowerment and creative entrepreneurship
✔ Haitian-American and based in Long Island, NY

Learn More About Marie

🎨 Business Savvy Artists Workshops Professional Development for Creative Professionals

Empowering artists to thrive—beyond the studio.
Our Business Savvy Artists workshops are designed to help artists take control of their careers by building essential entrepreneurial skills. This series equips artists with the knowledge and tools to confidently navigate the business side of the creative industry.

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  • Sabrina D.

    Marie is an absolute lifesaver. She has been by my side every step of the way while navigating the complexities of working with NYC schools. From securing the Vendor ID to clarifying my business goals and developing effective sales strategies, her guidance has been invaluable. I also enrolled in her course, which is packed with useful information that will definitely aid in the growth of my business.

  • Dolly Parks

    I found your workshop that night, very informative. I have used the sample school initial outreach email. And the sole source vendor letter. What a great tool it has been for me.

  • Ron Kavanaugh

    One of the best virtual workshops I've attended. As the executive director of a small nonprofit, dealing with the government has always seemed a daunting task. After this workshop I'm inspired to take on the challenge of navigating the NYC Dept of Education.

  • Amber Cooley

    Marie was an absolute pleasure to work with on a recent client branding project. Despite a very tight deadline, she handled everything with professionalism and grace, delivering high-quality custom illustrations that truly captured the client's vision. Throughout the iterative process, Marie was attentive to feedback, incorporating changes seamlessly and ensuring clear communication so we were all on the same page. Her attention to detail and responsiveness made a huge difference for our project, and I would highly recommend her to any company looking for exceptional illustration work!

  • Cuentos De Triadas

    Highly recommend Marie’s services! Marie is knowledgeable, resourceful & highly experienced. Regardless of your artistic field, Saint-Cyr Business & Art Consulting will provide you with valuable guidance to take your venture to the next level!

🛍️ Online Courses

Learn at your own pace online courses! Lifetime Access!


From starting your first business to growing your art practice, SCBAC Academy offers online courses to help you thrive. Learn how to do business with the NYC DOE, build sales strategies, develop your art skills, and grow personally and professionally through courses led by Business Coach and Artist Marie Saint-Cyr.

CONTACT COACH MARIE 

 You don’t need to figure it all out alone. Whether you’re trying to scale past your first $100K or just getting started, I’m here to help you build a business that works - with clarity, strategy, and confidence.