You're a Gem

Mary Kathryn Martinson
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You’re a Gem is a heartfelt, no-fluff podcast about life, entrepreneurship, and building a small business with grit and grace. Hosted by Mary Kathryn Martinson—the owner and founder of Mary Kathryn Design and Kick Ass Needlepoint—this show dives into the real stories behind running a creative business while navigating everyday life. Each episode blends honest conversations, practical advice, and behind-the-scenes insights from Mary Kathryn’s journey as a founder. From launching products and leading a brand to managing burnout, chasing big ideas, and redefining success.

Episodes

  1. 02/05/2024

    ep. 5 / from high school graduation to market / LESLEY PARKES

    Join Mary Kathryn as she chats with friend Lesley Parkes, live seller and buyer for Freckled Poppy. Lesley shares how she gets started in the industry - going straight from high school graduation to working some of the worlds biggest trade shows! She was apart of the CommentSold craze working for them in the early days. Lesley loves to travel so hear about her recent trip to Europe and upcoming Asia travels!

    33 min

  2. 01/29/2024

    ep. 4 i sell glitter for a living / LACEY MITCHELL

    Sit down with Mary Kathryn as we chat with Lacey Mitchell, owner and founder of Sugar Mama Shimmer. Listen to how she started selling edible glitter as a full-time career. Lacey tells us the many career paths she has been on including selling health-insurance to hustling glitter. Her growth was QUICK and she picked up over 120+ boutiques at her first show and quickly quit her job after that. I promise you will LOVE her!

    36 min

  3. 01/22/2024

    ep. 3 manifesting the career you want & putting in the hard work / LISA DESANTIS

    Sit down with Mary Kathryn as we chat with Lisa Desantis, free-lance beauty editor and brand consultant. After living in New York her entire life, she got laid off from her job and decided to move to Nashville. Listen in as Lisa tells us how she manifested her current career and how getting laid off from her job was the best moment in her career. She talks about how at 31 she's embracing her new life in Nashville and putting herself out there! It's never to late to pivot in life. Could you up and move to a brand new city and no no-one?!

    39 min

  4. 01/15/2024

    ep. 2 pickleball, pilates & all things hogwarts / KATE SBARRA

    Welcome to episode 2 with our first guest, Kate Sbarra. Kate is the founder of former Nashville boutique, Alexis + Bolt. We catch up on Kate's life including what happened to Alexis + Bolt, Kate's new hobby & knowing when to pivot in business and life. This chat includes topics on all things owning a boutique, pickle-ball, pilates, Hogwarts & Twilight. If any of those things strike your fancy you will love this chaotic episode! Can you guess if Kate is Team Edward or Team Jacob?

    45 min

  5. 01/03/2024

    ep.1 me, myself, and & I / MARY KATHRYN MARTINSON

    WELCOME! Settling in for a bit of quick casual conversation with me, myself, and I for our first episode! I talk about my background, move to Nashville, and a little bit of whatever is on my ADHD Brain. Let's dive into the fascinating world of Britney Spears and her new book and Gypsy Rose's release from prison and much anticipated Documentary. Hope you can keep up! HA.

    20 min
  6. Intro

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    Intro

    Welcome to "You're a Gem," the podcast where we dive deep into the minds and journeys of creative professionals, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. I'm your host, Mary Kathryn Martinson, the founder of Mary Kathryn Design. Join me as I sit down with guests who have turned their passion into a profession. From seasoned designers to ambitious entrepreneurs and innovative small business owners, we explore the stories behind their successes, the challenges they've overcome, and the invaluable insights they've gained along the way. If you're an aspiring creative, a budding entrepreneur, or simply someone who appreciates the transformative power of creativity in business, this podcast is for you. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and equipped with the knowledge to fuel your own creative journey.

    1 min

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Ratings & Reviews

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About

You’re a Gem is a heartfelt, no-fluff podcast about life, entrepreneurship, and building a small business with grit and grace. Hosted by Mary Kathryn Martinson—the owner and founder of Mary Kathryn Design and Kick Ass Needlepoint—this show dives into the real stories behind running a creative business while navigating everyday life. Each episode blends honest conversations, practical advice, and behind-the-scenes insights from Mary Kathryn’s journey as a founder. From launching products and leading a brand to managing burnout, chasing big ideas, and redefining success.

Information

  • Creator
    Mary Kathryn Martinson
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mary Kathryn Martinson
  • Show Website
    You're a Gem