

The Mary Marantz Show
Mary Marantz
How do I overcome the FEAR that it’s too late to chase a dream? How do I get out of being STUCK in perfectionism, worrying that people will judge me, and being caught up in comparison and self doubt? How do I stay motivated and stop procrastinating out of fear of failure, always feeling unprepared and unqualified before I even begin? How do I prioritize and start making consistent progress on my goals and dreams with highly successful habits, discipline, and focus? And the biggest question of all, how do I OWN my muddy story with bravery, courage, conviction and faith?
If you have ever asked yourself these questions, take a deep breath, because you’re in the right place.
Welcome to the Mary Marantz Show. Where we answer ALL those questions and more! A space to own the muddy parts of your story, build things that matter, and where slow growth always equals strong roots.
Listen in each week as host, Mary Marantz, brings you honest conversations and her best tips about business, relationships, faith, goals & more... where we feel the fear and move forward anyway.
Along with serving her best business and life tips, you’ll also hear motivating interviews from some of the best in the industry - authors, speakers, leaders, and entrepreneurs like Natalie Franke, Jess Connolly, Jessica Honegger and more– to bring you one step closer to your goals.
You’ll learn business strategies to more effectively serve your audience, receive inspiration to dig deeper and find freedom in relationships, and learn how to build a legacy that lasts.
You’re here and you have scars. You’re here and you have dirt in your story. You’re here and you’re afraid both of those disqualify you before you even start.
But you have a place here. Your story already matters.
Because one day, when we get to where it is we’re going, it won’t be despite these scars we bear. It will always be because of them.
Slow growth equals Strong roots.
If you have ever asked yourself these questions, take a deep breath, because you’re in the right place.
Welcome to the Mary Marantz Show. Where we answer ALL those questions and more! A space to own the muddy parts of your story, build things that matter, and where slow growth always equals strong roots.
Listen in each week as host, Mary Marantz, brings you honest conversations and her best tips about business, relationships, faith, goals & more... where we feel the fear and move forward anyway.
Along with serving her best business and life tips, you’ll also hear motivating interviews from some of the best in the industry - authors, speakers, leaders, and entrepreneurs like Natalie Franke, Jess Connolly, Jessica Honegger and more– to bring you one step closer to your goals.
You’ll learn business strategies to more effectively serve your audience, receive inspiration to dig deeper and find freedom in relationships, and learn how to build a legacy that lasts.
You’re here and you have scars. You’re here and you have dirt in your story. You’re here and you’re afraid both of those disqualify you before you even start.
But you have a place here. Your story already matters.
Because one day, when we get to where it is we’re going, it won’t be despite these scars we bear. It will always be because of them.
Slow growth equals Strong roots.
Episodes
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Dec 15, 2020 • 50min
Pouring from a Full Cup: 5 Ways to Combat Anxiety with Hope Taylor
Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? Perhaps you long to control the world around you, but find even the smallest of tasks to be insurmountable some days. If you can relate, then you will not want to miss this powerful episode. Today, Mary is joined by friend and photographer extraordinaire, Hope Taylor. A Southern girl at heart with a deep spiritual connection to buttered popcorn and Christmas-scented candles, Hope is an industry-leading business owner with a passion for educating and equipping others. On today’s episode, Mary and Hope open up about their personal struggles with anxiety, shed light on the different ways anxiety and stress manifest in their lives, and give listeners practical tips and tools for coping during seasons of anxiety or depression. After listening you will be equipped with Hope’s five personal ways to combat anxiety, be encouraged to step out and move forward in spite of your struggle, and be prepared to strike the right balance between consistency and self care. If you are ready to stop pouring from an empty cup and begin showing up as the fullest version of you, then make sure to tune into this incredible episode! Follow along with Hope on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/hopetaylorphotography

Dec 8, 2020 • 1h 1min
Quit Syndrome: How to Stop Quitting on Your Dream with Lindsay Teague Moreno
Do you think you need to have it all figured out before you launch your next business, project, or idea? Perhaps you have a dream that you long to pursue, but instead of chasing it you keep giving up on it. If this sounds all too familiar, then this episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by podcaster, speaker, entrepreneur, and author of the new book, “Boss Up!: This Ain’t Your Mama’s Business Book”, Lindsay Teague Moreno. Known for her transition as a stay-at-home mom to a multimillion-dollar-producing business owner Lindsay doesn’t just have a passion for entrepreneurship. She has a deep passion for helping women of all walks of life gain the confidence and skills to tap into their ambition and achieve success in their own business endeavors. On today’s episode, Mary and Lindsay dig deep into Lindsay’s new book, discuss this idea of “quit syndrome”, debunk the myth that everything has to go perfectly from the get-go, and uncover ways to stop quitting on your dreams! After listening, you will be equipped to become the owner of your business not just the operator, be challenged to reframe the idea of ‘failure’, and feel empowered to tap into your passions and create businesses that give you increased flexibility, fulfillment, and financial security - no matter your education or experience. If you are ready to turn up the heat and stop quitting before even starting, then you will not want to miss this powerful episode! Check out more about Lindsay here! https://www.lindsaytm.com/

Dec 1, 2020 • 1h 2min
5 Things No One Tells You About Being an Entrepreneur with Lindsey Schwartz
Do you want to put your stamp on the world in a unique way, but don’t know where to begin? Maybe you’ve started down a path to carry out your purpose, but now you feel stuck. If you can relate, then this episode is here to get you going! Today, Mary is joined by top podcast host, best-selling author, and powerhouse - Lindsey Schwartz. Lindsey believes that at the core, women are wired to create. After feeling stuck without a clear connection to her purpose, Lindsey found a way to create a life she loves and is now fiercely committed to sharing real and authentic stories of women, who have faced the same insecurities, fears, and limiting beliefs, but overcame them to create success anyway (whatever “success” looks like for them). You are in for a treat on today’s episode as Lindsey shares the top five things she wished someone would have told her when she was first starting out as an entrepreneur! After seeing too many women in her life stopped short of pursuing their own entrepreneurial dreams because of fear and self doubt, Lindsey saw the need for more honest conversations about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship - and that is exactly what she is bringing to the table today! After listening, you will be encouraged to lean into the powerhouse that is already within you; be challenged to start chasing your dreams before you feel fully confident; and realize that you are more prepared than you give yourself credit for. If you are ready to kick fear and insecurity to the curb and embrace five practical tips to becoming an entrepreneur, then you will not want to miss this powerful episode! Check out more of Lindsey's insights at: https://www.lindseyschwartz.com/

Nov 24, 2020 • 49min
Switched: How to Stop Comparing and Start Empathizing with Alexandra Boylan
Do you ever wish that you could trade places or lives with someone else? Is the constant comparison stealing your joy? If so, you are not alone! Today’s episode is here to help you break free from the desire to want to snap your fingers and switch places with someone else. Today Mary is joined by award-winning filmmaker, writer, and actress- Alexandra Boylan. Utilizing the skills obtained on dozens of movie sets and harnessing the passion that fuels her, Alexandra formed her own production company to create strong, female driven content for audiences everywhere! And, on today’s episode, Mary and Alexandra dig deep into Alexandra’s new film, Switched - a movie with a powerful plot about a girl who is bullied at school, but rather than retaliating she prays that that bully would know what it’s like to walk a day in her shoes. To her surprise, God answers her prayer and the next day, the two girls switch bodies. Think Freaky Friday meets Mean Girls, but with valuable examples of what it looks like to live out your faith in everyday life. After listening, you will Be challenged to gain empathy and understanding for the people around you vs. longing for a different life; Recognize comparison for what it is- the thief of all joy; and, Be encouraged to use social media for good to have a ripple effect of kindness. If you are ready to leave comparison behind and find peace in all circumstances, you will not want to miss today’s eye-opening episode! Check out the movie, Switched, here! www.switchedmovie.com

Nov 17, 2020 • 47min
Setting Boundaries: 7 Ways to Protect Your Joy & Rest This Holiday Season with Kelly Balarie
Do you struggle trying to be everything to everyone? Are you feeling burned out and overwhelmed? If so, you are not alone, and today’s guest is here to help you trade perfection for connection. Today Mary is joined by author and blogger, Kelly Balarie. Kelly is a blogger at Purposeful Faith and author of the book Rest Now: Seven Ways to say No, Set Boundaries, and Seize Joy. Kelly is passionate about joining hands with women who often find themselves stuck in the pits of life. Step-by-step, word-by-word, her dream is that women can emerge fear, fret, and panic-free. In today’s episode, Mary and Kelly dive into Kelly’s new book, Rest Now, which is all about finding the permission to breathe. It exposes the lies that distract, tire, and bully, so we don't strive for rest but love from it, like Jesus did. Kelly and Mary uncover the reasons that we really struggle with telling people ‘no’ or disappointing people over setting boundaries while Kelly provides a blueprint for what to do the next time you feel like someone is crossing the very lines that you purposely set. After listening, you will learn how to: Create boundaries that allow you to overflow with love; Say ‘no’ so you don't hate yourself later; Ditch passive-aggressive behaviors in favor of healthy conversations; and, Embrace permission-giving thoughts to create mental space for God. If you are ready to leave the guilt behind, and carve out space for more joy in your life, you will not want to miss this practical, eye-opening episode! Snag Kelly's book here! https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rest-now-kelly-balarie/1136392799

Nov 10, 2020 • 49min
Never Enough Time? 5 Time Management Fixes You Need Now! with Candice Coppola
Do you find yourself constantly going through your to-do list, checking off each line item and then falling into bed at night stressing about all of things still left on your notepad? Maybe you lie there awake wishing for more time in the day. If you can relate, this episode is for you! Today Mary is joined by author, coach, and purpose pioneer -Candice Coppola. Known for her mantra of “purpose is what drives you”, Candice believes that purpose is the very thing that changed her life! And now, she is now on a mission to help other women discover their gifts, build businesses around their talents, and live each day with purpose. On today’s episode, Mary and Candice talk through: The limiting beliefs that we have with time, The things that keep us stuck, and Why we procrastinate and ‘put off’. Candice helps us to combat these limiting beliefs with some practical tips to really start taking back control of our days, our hours, and our relationship with time. After listening you will learn: How you actually have more time than you think, The pros and cons of block scheduling and batch working, and How to turn limiting beliefs into positive truths. If you are ready to take back your day and get to the work that really matters, you will not want to miss this powerful episode full of practical and tangible tips for your everyday life! Follow Candice here! https://www.instagram.com/candice.coppola/

Nov 3, 2020 • 51min
These Nameless Things: How to Find Freedom through Forgiveness with Shawn Smucker
Have you ever wondered if there is a limit to the things we will do for the people we love? Or even, to what lengths we will go to assuage our own guilt? If these questions intrigue you, you will not want to miss today’s one-of-a-kind episode. In today’s episode, Mary is joined by novelist and fellow Revell author, Shawn Smucker. Known both for his brilliant writing and gifted speaking, Shawn is an award-winning author who just released his latest book, “These Nameless Things”. Today, Mary and Shawn dig deep into this thought-provoking book and explore the bonds of brotherhood and family. The two dive into the idea of forgiveness, reconciliation, and the difference between the two; explore both the loyalty and the pain that family relationships cause; and talk about how our choices affect the direction of our lives. After listening, you will walk away with a new perspective on your memories and the larger role they play in our lives; embrace the past, not as a crutch, but as a means to move forward; and, be equipped to set healthy boundaries while simultaneously believing that no one is a lost cause. If you are ready to explore the idea of grace, even to the very end, you will not want to miss this powerful episode! Check out Shawn's book here! http://shawnsmucker.com/

Oct 27, 2020 • 55min
How to Prioritize Genuine Connection > Faux-Vulnerability with Rachel Awtrey
Do you long to find the freedom and courage to share your behind the ‘highlight reel’ moments in life? Perhaps you feel called to share your personal journey with the hope of helping others, but are unsure how much is too much. If you have ever found yourself in this position, then this episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by online encourager and podcaster, Rachel Awtrey. As the podcast host of “Behind The Bliss”, Rachel creates space for women to share stories and their reality of what life is really like behind the bliss so that others might experience an “oh yeah, me too” moment. Through heartbreak and loss, marriage and adventure, Rachel hopes to inspire others that it’s not about doing it all well at once but rather being obedient in our next step. On today’s episode, Mary and Rachel dive into the idea of “faux vulnerability” in the world of social media; what it looks like to feel like you have to show up and share whatever you are going through in order to be ‘successful’ and gain a greater followership; and discuss the unique intersection of theology and social media. After listening you will be equipped to use your vulnerability to help others vs. using your vulnerability as a commodity; be unafraid to lean into a new direction or dream in your life when no one around you seems to get it; and, understand what it really looks like to have a community of people around you who show up on ‘day 2’. If you are ready to be encouraged to seek your ‘audience of One’ first and foremost, then you will not want to miss today’s impactful episode! Find Rachel at https://www.instagram.com/rachel.awtrey

Oct 20, 2020 • 1h 3min
How to Pray When You Don’t Know What to Say with Sheila Walsh
Do you ever find it hard to pray? Maybe sometimes you struggle with knowing what to say. Prayer is one of the most powerful, life-changing things we will ever do, and yet we often struggle. The good news? This episode is here to remind you that there is a simple, powerful way to reignite your conversation with God. Today, Mary is joined by Bible teacher, television and podcast host, and bestselling author- Sheila Walsh - as the two dive into Sheila’s new book, “Praying Women: How to Pray When You Don't Know What to Say.” Combining her passionate message of “God is for you”, with her love to make the Bible practical for all, Sheila’s new book details how God met her at her lowest point and helped her to rise up again! As Mary and Sheila walk through “Praying Women” in today’s episode, the two talk about why we get in on our own way when it comes to talking to God; how prayer changes us when we lean into having that relationship with God; and, what it means for us that God seeks our presence not our perfection. After listening you will understand how to use prayer as a weapon when you are in the midst of a struggle; be equipped to let go of the past and stand on God's promises for you now; and, be ready to pray as joy-filled warriors, not anxious worriers. Prayer changes you and it changes the world. You may have tried before, but if you're ready to start again and become a strong praying woman of God, this episode is a must-listen! Snag Sheila's book here! https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Women-Pray-When-Dont/dp/0801078024

Oct 13, 2020 • 58min
In Awe: Embracing Wonder When the World’s Gone Hard with John O'Leary
Do you remember what it was like to look at the world through the eyes of a child? A time when you believed that anything was possible and fearlessly jumped into new experiences? If this describes your past and not your present, then this episode is here to speak to your heart and encourage you to live each day as the incredible gift that it is. Today, Mary is joined by #1 bestselling author, beloved speaker, and Live Inspired Podcast host- John O’Leary - as the two dig into John’s new book, “In Awe: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning, and Joy”. Teaching others how to truly live, John’s new book invites readers to return to the joy of navigating life like a child. With humor and inspiration, today’s episode is an incredible look at how to experience our days with wonder, rather than as something to endure, and digs into the five senses children innately possess, why those senses fade, and how we can return to them. After listening, you will be ready to get back to seeing the world through the eyes of a child, the eyes that tell us to look at the world with wonder and expectancy; be equipped to practically choose that sort of wonder over cynicism and disappointment; and know what it looks like to live each day leaning into ferocious optimism. If you are ready to absorb and savor each day, choosing to see the awe in the ordinary moments of life, make sure to tune into this incredible episode! Snag John's latest book here! https://www.amazon.com/Awe-Rediscover-Childlike-Unleash-Inspiration/dp/059313544X