An unplanned episode where I elaborate on a recent Instagram story and also touch on boundaries and sitting in the uncomfortable space that many of us aren't used to.More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts. To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/https://www.stanwoodfarmersmarket.org/Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

In this episode, I sit down with Elle Levins, owner and creator of Beyond The Knots.  It's SO much more than a macrame business - listen as Elle takes us through some emotional an vulnerable moments that lead her to create these masterpieces of knots.  Find more about Elle here:FacebookInstagramWebsiteMore information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts. To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/https://www.stanwoodfarmersmarket.org/Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

In this episode of The Market Maven Podcast, I sit down with the co-owner of Snohomish City Lifestyle magazine, Teresa Coy.  She and her editor, Kelly, talk about the creation of this new publication and why print advertising isn't dead.Links:https://citylifestyle.com/snohomishMore information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts. To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/https://www.stanwoodfarmersmarket.org/Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

I felt an overwhelming pull to share and expand upon my Facebook post surrounding where I've been in my life (obsession, diet culture, perfectionism) and where I'm heading on my journey.  This episode wasn't really planned, but that in and of itself speaks volumes to how the work I'm doing for myself (which I share about) is working.  Life is better when we live bravely.Book links:Warrior Goddess TrainingFind Your Unicorn SpaceOther:Zen Heart Studio - offering a variety of classes and teachings to help you live authenticallyMore information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts. To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/https://www.stanwoodfarmersmarket.org/Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

In case you missed it, I love travel.  I think that it can feed our souls and is also a major part in my own self-care.  In this episode, I sit down with fellow BLOS babe, Rachel Beyer of "Magical Moments Vacations."  We learn about travel tips, saving your sanity and what it's like for this amazing woman in business to help other women create memories.Get in touch with Rachel directly here: rachel.beyer@mmvagent.comLearn more about the company here:Magical Moments VacationsMore information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts. To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/https://www.stanwoodfarmersmarket.org/Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

Are you Thready for this?  In this episode, I sit down with Nancy of Oh My Heart Gifts, a maker and small business owner who I met via the Snohomish Farmers Market.  We let it sew with flow in this fun episode discussing the ups and downs of vendor life as well as advice for women in business.Check out Nancy's links here: Oh My Heart WebsiteInstagramFacebookMore information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts. To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/https://www.stanwoodfarmersmarket.org/Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

Ah, the myth of market directing...that there is some sort of off-season.  In this episode I debunk that myth but also talk about how YOU can continue supporting your local farms and businesses when it's not high summer and there's not a weekly market to visit.Links:Washington State Farmers Market Finder:https://wafarmersmarkets.org/washingtonfarmersmarketdirectory/Snohomish Farmers Market Directory:https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/vendor-directoryLake Stevens Farmers Market Directory:https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/vendor-directoryStanwood Farmers Market Directory:https://www.stanwoodfarmersmarket.org/vendordirectoryMore information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts. To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/https://www.stanwoodfarmersmarket.org/Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

While visiting Alaska this fall, I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Misty Vanderweele, the creator and FarmHER behind All Dahlia'd Up Flower Farm in Palmer, Alaska.  We had a lovely conversation while also giving loves to her rescue dog, Tulip.Her story is powerful and her single-handed growth into Farm to Table dinners is inspiring, all while trying to keep local connections and educate about WHY farming is so important, even when it's exhausting.  Links:All Dahlia'd Up Flower Farm WebsiteAll Dahlia'd Up on InstagramVanderweele FarmsDelicious Dave CateringMore information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts. To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/https://www.stanwoodfarmersmarket.org/Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

On my yearly sojourn to Alaska - and the first since I've started The Market Maven Podcast - I figured why not host my dad as a guest!Well, you asked questions about his background, raising me, and Alaska, so we sat down for story time with Tim Mundy, my dad.Fun links:Iditarod - The Last Great Race: https://iditarod.com/The Alaska State Fair - https://www.alaskastatefair.org/site/Prudhoe Bay: https://www.prudhoebay.com/More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts. To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/https://www.stanwoodfarmersmarket.org/Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

In this episode, I sit down with Krista from String Art Sign Company, a local Lake Stevens creative who has been with me since the very beginning of the Lake Stevens Farmers Market.  Her laughter and positive attitude drew me to her immediately - and now you can experience it too!Find Krista's business pages here:https://www.facebook.com/stringartsigncompanyhttps://www.instagram.com/stringartsigncompany/And, The Best Overalls!https://www.facebook.com/kristaprevedelMore information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts. To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/https://www.stanwoodfarmersmarket.org/Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

Kids vendor day was a HOT success!  The hottest day of the year didn't stop 19 young entrepreneurs from setting up their booths and selling their creations!  Here from some of our participants about how they came up with their business ideas and what they learned during the event!More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts. To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/https://www.stanwoodfarmersmarket.org/Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

If you caught my post earlier this week about a celebratory dinner with the Black Forest Mushrooms team, you could probably guess that there was a lot of feels behind it.Well, in this bonus content episode, I expand a bit on the ultimate dream of a market director.More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts. To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/https://www.stanwoodfarmersmarket.org/Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

In this episode, I sit down with Mara Williams - author of The Little Books of Big Business to talk about our elevated experience culminating in this week's Kid's Vendor Day at the Snohomish Farmers Market.  The idea sprouted from Nancy,  the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce manager and with the 3 of our creative minds together, we made it happen!More about Mara's Success Street Coaching (for big business ideas and adults who dare to dream!)More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts. To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/https://www.stanwoodfarmersmarket.org/Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

Regan Steele began Tiny Stem Microgreens in February of this year as a part time job to fill time in her evenings.  Now, she's venturing in to more farmers markets and educating customers on how microgreens are the tiny powerhouse veggies that you can literally put on EVERYTHING!And yes, we still consider her a FARMER!Learn more about Tiny Stem Microgreens here:InstagramWebsiteMore information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts. To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/https://www.stanwoodfarmersmarket.org/Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

In order to keep this podcast engaging, I decided to do an "ask me anything" shout out on socials to gather YOUR burning questions!  In this episode, I answer them all!More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts. To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/https://www.stanwoodfarmersmarket.org/Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

A mid-season check in with The Market Maven and some thoughts on how we can do better, all around.  The Ron Finley Project:https://ronfinley.com/The Barbie Movie:https://people.com/movies/barbie-movie-everything-to-know/More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts. To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/https://www.stanwoodfarmersmarket.org/Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

This "engrossing" episode is full of laughs, sass and some "F" bombs.  It was such a joy to sit down with one of my amazing vendors, Chelsea of Magnolia Marks Studio.  Chelsea is an expert in true calligraphy and has a wonderful sense of humor that translates into her merch.  We talk about people, problems and what a true historical gem calligraphy can be.PS - there's a great blooper in here that I decided to leave in - how many tries does it take for The Market Maven to say "calligraphy?"  Find out when you listen!Check out her online site here:https://magnoliamarksstudio.com/Pick up your own Calligraphy Kit here:https://magnoliamarksstudio.com/products/calligraphy-kit-calligra-kitMore information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts. To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/https://www.stanwoodfarmersmarket.org/Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

Business Ladies of Society is an up and coming networking group focusing on the whole woman and our specific needs in business and mindset.  After wrapping up the inaugural "I'm HERe Now" conference in mid-June, I got a chance to sit down with Jessica to talk about networking, her vision and the future of this fast-growing group.More on BLOS:https://www.bloswa.com/Socials:https://www.instagram.com/businessladiesofsociety/https://www.facebook.com/yourblosteamMore information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts. To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/https://www.stanwoodfarmersmarket.org/Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

When Melissa reached out to me for marketing surrounding the farmers markets, I took a chance and counter offered with a podcast interview request.  It must have been the universe's way of connecting us further, because WOW .  This amazing boss babe & I are on the same wavelength about so many things!Learn more about Melissa's beautiful new storytelling publication and how it came to be.  Also, why it's not just your average "advertising" magazine.Quote:  "I figure if a woman wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one." - Calamity JaneLinks:https://www.truenwmagazine.com/https://www.instagram.com/truenorthwest_magazine/More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts. To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/https://www.stanwoodfarmersmarket.org/Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

While it's only been a few weeks since my last episode, it feels like forever!  Catch up on all things market chaos and try to help me uncover why the world seems to have gone mad...and not for fresh fruits & veggies.PS - Tallulah adventure #2 gets some play as well as the BLOS I'm HERe Now inaugural conference too!More info about BLOS:https://www.bloswa.com/More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts. To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/https://www.stanwoodfarmersmarket.org/Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!