The Mary Marantz Show

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month - and this week specifically marks the National Day of Remembrance on the 15th. So in honor of those who have grieved this deep kind of loss—Mary has brought on a very special guest, Molly Stillman. Molly is a mom, speaker, teacher, ethical fashion advocate, burrito and Diet Coke lover, host of the Business with Purpose podcast, and life and sty...

The days are whizzing by and you and your spouse try to find time for each other, but life keeps getting in the way. Before you know it, you both feel disconnected. This isn't how it's supposed to be, right? We all desire thriving marriages, but it can be tough in the daily hustle to find time to pour into each other. If you can relate, today's episode for you - and your significant other! Tune in...

Feel like you have way more to get done than you do hours in the day? Fatigue and overwhelm and exhaustion now seem to be your norm? If this sounds like you - and you're ready to get back to the person you were before you were so busy - this episode is for you. Tune in as Mary welcomes on author and founder of the Simplified ® planner and organization tool, Emily Ley. Emily knows a thing or two ab...

Does striving and proving keep you from resting and refreshing? Are your body and mind asking to hit the pause button, but you don't want to slow down in case you fall behind? If so, you are not alone. So many of us fall into the lie that what you achieve is what you're worth. But this simply isn't true and Rebekah Lyons is here to make sure that narrative ends here. Listen in as Mary and Rebekah...

What do you do when balancing parenthood and running a business feels more like whiplash than a harmonious rhythm? If you've ever felt the tension of attempting to navigate two competing and powerful loves – this episode is for you. Tune in as Mary brings on business coach, podcast coach, photographer and new mom, Erin Youngren, as she brings wisdom on being a parentpreneur, the realities of 'bala...

Frustrated by Instagram? Reminisce on the good ole days when it was easier to grow your following? We are all feeling the pains of the social media game these days between algorithms, posting times and multiple accounts. If you're over there nodding your head to all the above, listen in to today's episode with fashion blogger and business owner – Ashley Brooke. When the market crashed in 2009, Ash...

Ever find yourself distracted from small hurts that build up throughout the day? The ones that may seem insignificant from social media or a not-so-kind email? But by the end of the week, you're exhausted from hurdling over all those offenses. We are living in a time where opinions can be vocalized more than ever, so you are not alone if you feel weighed down by unkind words thrown your way – espe...

Have you ever approached time with God wondering if you're doing it 'right'? Somehow it's just turned into something on your to-do list, like mowing the lawn, and you're wondering if there is more to be revealed? Or maybe you've wondered why some prayers aren't answered, and don't know how to turn to the Bible for resolve and peace.    It can be daunting to look at the 66 books of the Bible, words...

How do you forgive someone of a deep hurt - when an apology is never actually given? Do we even have to forgive the person? And if we do forgive, do we have to reconcile? If you're walking around with resentment from a hurtful conversation or action, this episode is for you, friend. Tune in as Mary walks through the first step of forgiveness, how to forgive when an apology isn't given, overcoming...

Do you have the dream for your words to grace the pages of your very own book one day? The only problem is that you don't even know where to start, so you simply don't start at all? From the outside, the book publishing process can seem like a highly elusive, secret club that only a select and certain few are invited into. But after this episode, it will feel like a book writing, behind the scenes...

Have you ever desired to make a big move or pivot? Maybe you're in a day job and dream about starting a business. Maybe you already have a business and want to switch into a different industry. Or maybe you would be more profitable if you switched your current business model to be more boutique. The dream feels great- until the fear that the transition might flop, that it won't be profitable, or t...

Fostering a spirit of community can be easier said than done. In a world where success is visible in metrics like blue check marks and numbers of followers, it can be easy to fall into the lie that another woman's achievements take away from yours. But this just isn't true. It's time to create your own definition of success and begin to express gratitude. And this is exactly what Natalie Franke di...

Feeling unqualified and inadequate is a deep fear that can stir up a lot of insecurities and ultimately hinders us from stepping into something new. And understandably so - it's so easy to compare to others and tell ourselves that someone else is better suited for the position. But what if that job was specifically created for you to step into? That it calls for your unique ideas, thoughts, and sk...

Have you ever felt that your win shouldn't be celebrated because it's small in comparison to someone else's? Are you tired of watching others make moves toward YOUR dream – but you feel you have to wait until your beginnings aren't quite so 'small'? Friend, your gifting is too important for this cycle to continue! In this episode, listen in as Mary shares her tangible tips on how to set yourself f...

Have you ever had a goal or a dream that you are just too afraid to pursue? You come up with various excuses: it's not the right time, you aren't prepared enough, too many people are already doing the same thing, or the dream itself is too big? In short, have you ever felt STUCK? Let me share a little secret with you: ME TOO.  What will separate you from the rest is how you handle this situation....