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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 Our neighbors (including seniors and mothers) may have their funding withdrawn for important items like fresh, locally grown foods.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 more in this episode about how food access programs work, and how you can help.

Links to more info:
SNAP programs in Washington
WIC & Senior FMNP in Washington

Find & contact your elected officials:
https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials

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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/

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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 how she crafted her success, adapted to changing times, and continues to stitch her way to new opportunities. This is a story of resilience, creativity, and the power of pursuing your passion.

Show links:
MCreativeJ Website
Camp Craftaway Information
The Northwest Flower & Garden Show - Vendor Event
Sew Expo - Vendor Event

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 appreciated! Venmo me here!

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/

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 new brand & business model

Call to Action: Share your struggle stories for a chance to be featured in future episodes.

Today's Show Notes:

Kayumanggi Skin Care Facebook
Kayumanngi Website Coming Soon

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 appreciated! Venmo me here!

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/