Grit, Grace, and Eco Chic with Maria Bosak

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Grit, Grace, and Eco Chic with Maria Bosak

I brought Maria Bosak on because she’s one of the first women who showed me what real community looks like. My very first non-chiropractic event—seven women, a laptop on an end table, Nickelback and Bruno Mars on the playlist—happened in Eco Chic’s back “gathering space.” Fifteen years later, I finally got to tell her how much that moment imprinted on me. In our conversation, Maria opened up about the early, brutal years of business—when “sell the damn hutch” became the pivot from eco-baby goods to repurposed furniture, when a gracious landlord bought them time, and when grit plus listening to the customer kept them from bankruptcy. She credits her team and girlfriends as her proudest accomplishment and shared how becoming a better boss and friend (more joy, fewer secrets, clear boundaries) attracted the right people.

Then we went deeper—into the heartbreak and holiness of foster care. Maria and her husband lost a two-year-old daughter they’d hoped to adopt, only to later welcome three children who are now 6, 6, and 7. She described a God-wink straight out of Jeremiah 31—“your children shall return”—timed to the very night their first daughter left and her sons entered care. That’s the ground her family stands on: faith, daily joy, and the humility to ask for help. For the women leading big things, her whispered counsel is simple and unshakeable: “Just love.” And as for what’s next, Maria’s keeping Eco Chic rooted in Fargo while expanding online, restarting in-store gatherings and Bible studies, and exploring new ways to bring women together—because when we drop the ego, share the playbook, and choose joy, there’s more than enough for all of us.

About Maria:

Maria Bosak is the Founder and President of Eco Chic Home, a home décor and furniture store established in 2010. Under her leadership, Eco Chic Home has grown into a trusted destination for design enthusiasts, offering both a brick-and-mortar shopping experience and a thriving online presence. Known for its curated selection of stylish and timeless pieces, the store reflects Maria’s passion for creating beautiful, livable spaces.

In addition to running Eco Chic Home, Maria is the visionary behind the Eco Chic Design Conference, an event that brings together design experts, creatives, and homeowners to inspire and educate on all things home. She also founded the Fargo JunkMarket, a beloved local market that showcases unique finds, vintage treasures, and artisan goods.

Beyond her entrepreneurial pursuits, Maria has built a rich family life with her husband, Tate. Married for nearly 20 years, they are proud parents of three children through adoption. Maria’s deep commitment to family and community shines through in her work, as she continues to create spaces—both in homes and in her businesses—that foster connection, beauty, and meaning.

When she’s not running her businesses, Maria enjoys the simple joys of life: sipping coffee, getting lost in a good book, tending her garden, and sharing plenty of laughter with friends.

Connect with Maria:

www.shopecochichome.com
www.facebook.com/ecochichome
www.instagram.com/ecochichome

Meet your host, Dr. Tiffany Johnson:
Intuitive Chiropractor since 2005, Mom, Wife, multi-business owner and activator for helping others find alignment in their bodies, life and business. While “Doctor” may be beside her name, "Tiff" is the