The Market Maven

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Join me in this fun and engaging episode with my friend Jessica Wadhams where we ponder politics, the patriarchy and social pressure among a few other tangents (yes, BARBIE!)   Jessica is a strong female power that has run for office, managed political campaigns and remains heavily involved in DEAI work locally and state-wide. Let's talk about it! Support the s...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Spring updates from The Market Maven!  Where have I been?  What have I learned?  Also, let's celebrate EPISODE #50! 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...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Sharpen your sales mindset as I sit down with Rachel Morgan of Rachel Morgan Coaching! Rachel Morgan is a luxury retail sales coach who has worked in the luxury retail sales industry both as a sales associate and Store Manager for a combined 13+ years.  Her experience taught her how important effective training and onboarding is to workplace culture and sales p...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Let's be real, social media is an ever-changing beast that nobody wants to invest the time or effort into.  Unless you're an "influencer" getting likes and sales can be tough.  I sit down with Ashley Draeger, Director of Marketing for Scale & Thrive Co. to talk about what engagement really means. Learn more tips and tricks from Ashley at the upcoming Small...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Flower farming isn't all blooms & butterflies.  It's hard work, and often times the way your flowers are grown plays a big part in our local biosphere.  Learn about the little flower truck that could - and Victoria's heartwarming story about how her urban garden got started and why local flower systems are the best.  Find The Poppy Flower Truck on socials h...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! In this episode, I share what really goes on at the conferences and the different teaching tracks we're offered.  It's a quick episode to check in, say hi, and then get back to packing for the next one! WSFMA is the backbone for how true markets operate.  The focus is on farm and food.  I have come so far and grown so much from the many conferences I've attende...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Join The Market Maven as I dive into the world of fashion and personal style with Tannya Bernadette, owner and founder of The Closet Edit.  You may not think that dreams and Doc Martens have any sort of relationship, but they sure do!  PS: I get Tannya to dish on some "tea" around her least favorite places to find fashion. Get in touch with Tannya AND get a FRE...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! What does it mean to venture out on your own into a soul-led business?  We'll learn all about this femme-preneur's journey from Amazon executive to holistic curator of the Divine Pearl Collective.  It gets a little woo-woo up in here, but we've got plenty of sage for all! Find out more about Jenny & Divine Pearl Collective here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Bree & Michaela Fuller have been on the path of entrepreneurship from day one - with vision and goal setting that didn't leave room for fear.  They also know how to keep it real - and allow time for self-care and "the pause." Learn about their journey to multiple business ventures and the P.A.V.E.D. Podcast - paving the way to shared success stories for oth...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! I sit down with my dear friend, and Culture Queen herself, Lya Badgley.  Lya has a story to tell and many of her life experiences helped shape her first 2 debut novels, "The Foreigner's Confession" & "The Worth of a Ruby."  We dive into what it was like being born and raised in Southeast Asia and what it truly takes to be an Indie Author.  Lya's Website inc...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Ever want to know what the conversation holds when 2 market directors get together?  It's therapeutic for us to vent, understand each other, and wax poetic about what we wish MORE people understood about us. Tune in to learn about the mighty "off-season," along with self-care tips from one Sara to another. Downtown Marquette Farmers Market Support the show Like...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! I was excited to sit down (again, IYKYK) with Erik Newquist, creator of Aesir Meadery.  Mead, not "meat" as it's often misheard at farmers markets is alcohol made with honey.  It's an extremely important part of our ecosystem and helps support the bees and our farmers. Learn more about science, the alcohol industry, and some of the rabbit holes we go down with...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! New year, new - NO. Resolutions aren't my thing - but what is?  I'm all for vision boards and starting where we are, instead of changing who we are. In this episode I talk about my Ins and Outs of 2024 along with my word of the year. 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...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Sometimes the subjects that make us uncomfortable are the ones we need to be talking about more.  In this kickoff episode to Season #2 of The Market Maven Podcast, I sit down with Wil Johnson, Director of Equity & Inclusion for the Snohomish School District.   We talk about how to be better humans. You can find more on Wil's brand "At Homish" along with his...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! In this episode of The Market Maven Podcast I sit down with another amazing Maven, Rachel  of Maven Concrete Collective! Specializing in jewelry and home decor made out of -  you guessed it - concrete, Rachel has been one of those MAJOR glow-up vendors at my markets.  She's come along way and we're here to share her journey! She's also a new friend and member o...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Through a series of unfortunate events, my scheduled episode didn't go as planned.  After 32 episodes I had my first "oh crap" moment.  In the effort of trying to find the silver linings I took some time to reflect on what it means to make mistakes and the lessons we can learn from them. Other musings as well. PS - it's episode #34 despite what I recorded!  Mor...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! 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. 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 lov...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! 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: Facebook Instagram Website Support the show Like what you've listened to? I'm happy...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! 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/snohomish Support the show Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! 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 liv...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! 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...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! 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 Website Instagram Facebook...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! 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/washingtonfarmersmarketdi...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! 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 try...

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! 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.a...