The Market Maven

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! In this episode, I sit down with Laycee Gwyther, CEO of Executive Beauty Suites and a powerhouse female entrepreneur! 💪✨ Laycee has built multiple 6+ figure businesses, transformed her life from adversity to triumph, and is now passionate about helping fellow women entrepreneurs break barriers and achieve success. We’ll dive deep into her journey, discussing...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! In this episode, I sit down with Dave Boehnlein who's part of a groundbreaking project with Rooted NW—a new Agriculture Co-op Village in rural Arlington!  Join us as we explore:  The vision behind the co-op and its potential to reshape local farming How collaboration between farmers is driving sustainable practices The opportunities this co-op will create for s...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! In this week’s episode of The Market Maven Podcast, we’re diving into the colorful world of Kate from Splatter & Bloom, a talented watercolor artist who brings joy and personality to every brushstroke! Known for her bubbly Bob Ross energy, Kate shares how her passion for color, creativity, and coffee fuel her journey as an artist. Get ready for laughs, insp...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Dive deeper into how our job is weird - from egg prices to holiday markets, vendor selection to city construction projects...we cover it all! Show Notes: https://www.lawrencefarmersmarket.org/ Support the show 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...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! You've heard me say it before, our jobs in farmers markets are weird.  I dive into great conversation with Emily Lysen - the Director of Development for the Lawrence Farmers Market in Lawrence, Kansas to talk about the similarities, differences and how we're handling the world burning down around us. Check out the Lawrence Farmers Market here . We reference man...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! In the last 24 hours, food access programs were put at severe risk by our new administration.  Our neighbors (including seniors and mothers) may have their funding withdrawn for important items like fresh, locally grown foods. As a farmers market director, this puts the world on its access as the risk is huge to our farmers and our neighbors in need.  Learn mor...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! In this episode, we chat with Melissa Galbraith, a dynamic entrepreneur who built her embroidery business (MCreativeJ) from humble beginnings at a farmers market. She shares her journey of navigating through multiple iterations of her business, surviving the challenges of the Covid pandemic, and expanding into online courses and book publishing. Tune in to hear...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Focus: Navigating the tough times personally, while owning a small business Guest: Celyn Pepino of Kayumanggi Skin Care Talking Points: Unexpected hardships & how she is working through them Emotional strain and how she coped/is coping Practical tips for handling the adversity - tips, tricks, and practices that have helped Celyn get back on her feat with a...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Bonjour!  What better way to share my Parisian experiences than through a bonus podcast episode to cap off the year!  Of course, we can still meet for coffee and I'll tell you all about it, but tune in for a deep dive into my empowering adventures in the City of Light! Musee D'Orsay Musee de l'Orangerie Musee des arts decoratifs Le Louvre Support the show Like...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Join me as I reflect on all the good and the bad of 2024. Support the show 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 appre...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Consider this the PSA of all PSA's as I share my experiences this year that culminated in a lot of conflict, resolution, and finally a path forward. Support the show 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 s...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! This season brought a unique opportunity and partnership to the Stanwood Farmers Market - our first mural at the market! Leaders of the Stanwood Camano Arts Advocacy Commission, Cat and Emily, sit down for a chat about why ART access is so important and how they plan to celebrate it this month with MAC fest! SCAAC Links: Facebook Website MAC Fest Event Link Sup...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! powHERup your business with the BLOS Live powHERup Conference coming this September!  Jessica and I sit down to talk details and reflect on the "I'm HERe Now" 2023 conference, what's new, what's better and WHY you should be at our table! Interested in attending?  YOU SHOULD BE!  Here are the details (AND a special discount code!) BLOS Live powHERup site Use Dis...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Enjoy the second installation of my friend Elle of Beyond the Knots grilling me in the hot seat.  Tarot reading, rapid-fire questions, audience questions and more! If you are interested in joining the PLACES Main Street conference in Walla Walla - visit the link here . Support the show Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost a...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! I've recorded a lot of episodes, I've been a guest on shows, but nothing is quite like being in the hot seat!   My dear friend & small business owner, Elle, decides to ask me the burning questions in a role reversal episode, just in time for my birthday! Support the show Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads....

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! While there may be a lot of similarities in our market management roles, I'm definitely jealous of the Tomato Sandwich competition that is held each summer at the Traveler's Rest Farmers Market in South Carolina! Tune in to find out what community really means to us market people as well as how Jessica tumbled into her role (and is doing great!) Traveler's Rest...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Getting two of the busiest Sarahs together was a year in the making.  But, we made it happen! Join in the conversation with Sarah Frost of Making Local Markets - a carefully curated vendor market that takes place 4x each year in Bothell, Washington in the spring, summer, and fall.  Sarah knows that she's not in the farmers market business just like I'm not in t...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Tune in as I share a quick update about a reduced summer episode schedule along with all of the things keeping me going as I head into another chaotic 3-market season. Support the show 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 lo...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Market season has begun and I've got some PSA's to share. Support the show 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 appre...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Join me as I sit down with Kim of Simply Mystic Glass.  Kim started her business just a few short years ago to make stained glass fun & creative again.  She has expanded to some new products too and reveals the process that led her there in this week's episode! Simply Mystic Glass on IG Support the show Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my ep...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Unedited, and recorded from the coziness of Tallulah on a recent impulse trip! Paca Pride Guest Ranch (this might be my new favorite impulse & easy camping spot!) Paca Pride on Tik Tok Paca Pride on Facebook Paca Pride on Instagram Support the show Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cu...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! It's go time - aka Market Season!  Where am I at mentally?  What does a market director do in the hours before opening day?  Find out in this episode! Support the show 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...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Imagine going to a creative class to let off some steam (sanding, stripping, hammering) and walking away as a new business owner!  Courtney dives into the evolution of Board & Brush AND her collaboration with us at the Snohomish Farmers Market for a double grand opening day! Board & Brush Website Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Event Details Support th...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! The Spring BLOS retreat was an opportunity for me to embrace connection and rewrite a story and terrible experience that I had at Disneyland 4 years ago.  Come along on the ride with me! Support the show 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,...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! The ultimate compliment a market director can hear is that the farmers market helped a small business thrive.  That's just what happened when Marissa of Chained & Charmed (a permanent jewelry business) reached out to share her story on The Market Maven Podcast. Hear how an idea became a sensation at the Lake Stevens Farmers Market for this small, woman-owne...