Innovation Is
NOTHING Without
Courage to
Unleash It
Entrepreneurial Empowerment; Strategies and Secrets for
Success
About the author
Join Dr. Marien J. Zanyk — Where Innovation Meets Imagination
Author, inventor, and founder of ZANEEZ®, Dr. Marien J. Zanyk is the creator of AnkleSTONE®, the world’s only patented Foot & Ankle Conditioning Platform—endorsed by USA Pickleball, NJCAA, and Howie Mandel Media.
Her acclaimed books, including Emu on the Loose, When Magic Stirs the Forest, and Rosie Rescue-Tina: Warrior of the Woods, are available worldwide on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Endorsed by the WGA, CAA, and IndieReader, Dr. Zanyk’s stories inspire courage, imagination, and purpose—now debuting at the Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair 2025.
Connect. Be inspired. Believe in your own courage to achieve.
About the Book
Entrepreneurial Empowerment, Strategies & Secrets for Success
Innovation is Nothing, Without Courage to Unleash It by Dr. Marien J. Zanyk is a bold entrepreneurial guide and personal memoir that reveals how true innovation demands self-belief, resilience, and the courage to act.
Blending science, storytelling, and strategy, Dr. Zanyk—orthopedic consultant and inventor—shares her journey from forest-based recovery after a personal injury to launching patented wellness products like AnkleSTONE®, BedROK®, BaseROK®, and WillowWORX®.
The book outlines the real-world process of turning an idea into a market-ready product, uncovering gaps in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and challenging outdated solutions with bioscience-inspired tools.
Packed with business insights, leadership lessons, and motivation, this is a practical and empowering read for innovators, athletes, healthcare professionals, and dreamers ready to move from idea to impact.
About the Book
Awakening Strength, Embracing Life
Embark on a riveting journey with Mimi and her children on an extraordinary adventure. Their encounter with an escaped Emu reveals profound lessons in courage, resourcefulness, and the boundless spirit of freedom within both animals and humans. More than a children’s story, it resonates across ages, showcasing the power within each of us.
This charming narrative encourages adventure, confidence and skillfulness, urging readers to seize opportunities and create the reality they desire. “Emu on the Loose” is an empowering read for all ages, a heartwarming reminder that incredible feats and every day adventures are within reach.
Join the escapade, and be inspired to embrace your journey of empowerment, confidence, and freedom.
About the Book
Awakening Strength, Embracing Life
Embark on a riveting journey with Mimi and her children on an extraordinary adventure. Their encounter with an escaped Emu reveals profound lessons in courage, resourcefulness, and the boundless spirit of freedom within both animals and humans. More than a children’s story, it resonates across ages, showcasing the power within each of us.
This charming narrative encourages adventure, confidence and skillfulness, urging readers to seize opportunities and create the reality they desire. “Emu on the Loose” is an empowering read for all ages, a heartwarming reminder that incredible feats and every day adventures are within reach.
Join the escapade, and be inspired to embrace your journey of empowerment, confidence, and freedom.
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Reviews for Innovation is Nothing Without Courage to Unleash It by
Dr. Marien J. Zanyk
“A masterclass in innovation and resilience”
Dr. Zanyk combines her scientific background with entrepreneurial grit to
guide readers on how to transform vision into reality. It’s a brilliant balance
of theory, strategy, and encouragement.
Reviews for on the Loose by Dr. Marien J. Zanyk
“Inspiring, raw, and highly actionable”
Whether you’re a startup founder or simply someone with a dream, this book
offers practical strategies for pushing through doubt, risk, and adversity. It
stands out in a crowded genre.
“A rare blend of science, storytelling, and success principles”
This isn’t just a business book. It’s an invitation to build courage, face
discomfort, and take meaningful steps toward your goals. The writing is
thoughtful and empowering.
“Dr. Zanyk’s journey is the blueprint every innovator needs”
The insights into the creation of ZANEEZ and the transformation of natural
inspiration into patented inventions are incredible. This book will reignite
your drive and remind you why you started.
This book goes beyond typical business advice by providing heartfelt motivation backed by real-life struggles and victories. Dr. Zanyk’s personal stories add authenticity and make the lessons stick.
PRAISE FOR DR. Zanyk’s Published Works
From Inventions that Heal the Body to Stories That Inspire the Soul Dr. Marien J. Zanyk Proves That Courage is the Spark Behind Every Great Achievement
Through her entrepreneurial success and the enchanting Mimi Adventure Series she delivers works
endorsed to the Writers Guild of America that will inspire readers and dreamers for generations