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. More info…

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. More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketm…

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. 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 ou…

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 an…

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. More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life…

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 Stev…

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 an…

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. 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, e…

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 a…

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 a…

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 bes…

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…

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…

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 C…

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 - pav…

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 tak…

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. Downto…

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 industr…

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. More information about Market Maven can be found at www.market…

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 mor…

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 he…

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 …

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. More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun…

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 …

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. More informatio…

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 sha…

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 busine…

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 li…

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…

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 …

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://i…

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! 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 her…

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! 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! Support the Show. More informatio…

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! 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. Support the Show. More information about Marke…

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! 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 min…

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! 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 …

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! 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! Support the Show. More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fu…

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! 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/ Support the Show. More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com.…

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! 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…

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! 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 fa…

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! 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 a…

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! 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 …

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Kicking off the 4th season of the Lake Stevens Farmers Market deserved a bit of back story about opening a brand new market in the early midst of a pandemic is FUN! Also, a few lessons learned this week unrelated to farmers markets that has me saying "Ix-nay on the addle-pay" for a bit. Support the Show. More in…

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! It's GO TIME for this Market Maven with all 3 markets set to be up and running in the next 7 days. Find out some helpful tips in how I gear up for the gauntlet and how YOU can "turnip the beet" in your community this summer. Support the Show. More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.co…

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Join me on the maiden voyage of "doing it on my own" with my 1958 Shasta Airflyte camper! The stress of planning along with just GETTING there creates a joy in the journey to self-empowerment and doing hard things. Support the Show. More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow …

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Opening day of market season, contracting snafus and "fun" emails have been piling up in this market manager's world. A comedy vent session to add a bit of fun to your day. We all have little fires that pop up, and it's how we manage them along with how we manage our mental health that paves the way to success. …

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! In this episode, I interview Soren Stone, owner of Mariposa Day Spa, Therapist and Volunteer Organizer of the first ever Snohomish Pride event this summer. We commiserate on the haters while clarifying the common misconceptions about celebrations with rainbows. Learn more about Soren's businesses & the Snohomish…

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! The fun-guy himself, Nathanael Engen - founder of Black Forest Mushrooms - joins me for my longest episode to date (a personal goal of his!) We talk about entrepreneur ideas, poop, and the importance of innovation in all things business. Find more about Black Forest Mushrooms here: https://www.blackforestmushroo…

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! Opening Days are nearly here, we've had our vendor meetings, we're permit ready...now how can YOU be your best self in supporting the farmers market? Customer 101 is here! Support the Show. More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters an…

Send the Market Maven some fan mail! In this episode, I sat down with Maygen Heatherington, the Executive Director of Historic Downtown Snohomish Association - a Main Street organization that creates events and programs to help support small businesses. We talk about the similarities in our roles, the challenges and more! Historic Downtown Snohomis…