In this short solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain a bit to talk about the work that happens behind the scenes at farmers markets — the kind of work most people never see, but that keeps everything running.

I share a recent conversation with someone from the UK who reached out for guidance as she begins her own market journey, and I open up about the tough decision to step away from the Lake Stevens Farmers Market after years of asking for help that never really came.

This episode is honest, a little raw, and a reminder that even the magic takes muscle. If you’ve ever been the one holding it all together, I hope this speaks to you.

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In this episode, I break down the recent Senate bill’s deep cuts to SNAP and what they mean for real people—market shoppers, small farmers, and families already stretched thin. We also dive into the culture of snap judgments online and in life, and why setting boundaries might be the most powerful act of care.

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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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This episode is about grace. The kind we give to others, and the kind we often forget to give ourselves. I talk about:

✨ Navigating unruly market days with patience
✨ Learning to delegate (even when it’s hard)
✨ Caregiving for my mom during her cancer journey
✨ And the strange shift from being a 24/7 hustler to feeling like putting on real pants is a win

I hope this episode gives you permission to slow down, breathe deep, and remember: grace costs you nothing.

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/