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The MultiPodTell the Story Behind the Thing you Cherish, with Martie McNabbThis podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.comThe MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.---Martie McNabb is my guest today, someone whom i think a lot of our viewers and listeners know, and not just virtually but in person!Martie is great at getting out to some of the big events over the years...2025-06-1547 min
Things That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 41: Risa Zenno’s Journey With Pens and Her GrandmotherAs the clock ticked into a quiet afternoon, I, Martie McNabb, welcomed my guest, Risa Zenno, to “Things That Matter.” From the moment we connected—prompted by a chance encounter at the Everything Conference in Minneapolis—I sensed our conversation would reveal something special.
When I invited Risa, pronounced Lisa, to share her story, she smiled and held up a handful of colorful pens. “It’s hard to pick just one thing,” she laughed, echoing the multi-potentialite ethos of the conference where we first met. But behind her lighthearted tone was something deeper, and she began to explain.
2025-06-1226 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbMinisode 31: Memories, Loss, and Survival: Reflecting on 9/11 and Personal Objects with author Jamie BrickhouseJamie Brickhouse didn’t realize he was walking into a 9/11-themed storytelling event—he’d been preoccupied, already scheduled to perform elsewhere that day with a completely different story. But as the realization dawned, Jamie remembered he did, in fact, have a story connected to that date, rooted in both personal memory and collective tragedy.
He began by sharing an object from his childhood: a unique “one way puzzle.” The puzzle, often thought of as resembling a skyscraper, had always been his favorite toy at his great aunts’ house—a house eventually destroyed by a hurricane. Years later, as Jami...2025-05-2910 min
Kathy's Corner at ProjectkinKathy’s Corner » Exploring Our Mystery Artifacts: Military » May 2025As Projectkin, we’re hooked on family history stories. So often, these stories start with the artifacts, documents, and photographs left for us by our ancestors. In Kathy’s Corner, Projectkin contributor Kathy Stone, helps us sort through and make sense of these materials with insights learned in her decades of experience as a professional photo organizer. Explore our calendar for coming events here. If this was shared with you, why not join our free community? Learn more at Projectkin.org/aboutWe were thrilled by another richly informative hour with Kathy. Today’s focu...2025-05-2355 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 40: The Art and Energy of Symbols: A Conversation with artist Karin EdgettJoin us in this captivating episode where I, Martie McNabb, had the pleasure of welcoming the incredibly talented artist, Karin Edgett, to explore the intersection of art, energy, and the symbols that truly matter. Karin takes us on a journey through her fascinating transition from the world of advertising to embracing her true passion—art.
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Karin opens up about her lifelong interest in communication graphics and how it eventually led her to explore the deeper realm of symbols and energy within her artwork. She shares how her art has...2025-05-1622 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbMinisode 30: 2 photos hold the story of a daredevil Dad & his influence on his daughter with Jodi BondyOnce upon a time in the picturesque lakeside town of Grand Haven, Michigan, Jodi Bandy spent her childhood surrounded by the serene beauty of the water. As I sat down with Jodi on my podcast, I was captivated by her tales of those early years. She painted a picture of days filled with her father’s exhilarating adventures on the water, recounting how he was always at the helm of a boat, skimming across the waves.
One of the standout stories she shared was about her father’s daring feat of towing an 18-year-old in a kite acro...2025-05-0111 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 39: Travel, Transformation, and Treasured Keepsakes with Annie SissonIn this episode of Things That Matter, I had the pleasure of sharing my story of solo travel and exploration. I’m Annie Sisson, a traveler and explorer, and I embarked on a journey that truly changed my life.
Back in 2015, I decided to leave my teaching job and travel to Europe alone, something I had dreamed of since flipping through National Geographic as a kid. With just a few nights of hostel bookings at either end of the trip, a rental car, and a backpack full of camping gear, I let inspiration and serendipity guide my pa...2025-04-1718 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbMinisode 29:A Bookend that tells a Love Story with Philip GriffithIn this poignant video, Philip Griffith takes us on a journey that spans across continents and decades, revealing a personal story that intertwines fate, love, and cherished memorabilia.
Philip begins by showcasing a unique water buffalo bookend he acquired during his trip to South Africa. He shares how this sculpture, though seemingly simple, holds profound meaning in his life. The journey to acquiring it started with his participation in two conferences in South Africa, a trip that also included a thrilling safari where he encountered water buffalo in the wild.
However, Philip’s story isn’t ju...2025-04-0308 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 38: Gratitude Rocks – A pandemic keepsake and legacy with Ellerie FullerIn the latest episode of “Things That Matter,” I invite you into a conversation with Ellerie Fuller, where the significance of everyday objects takes the spotlight.
During their chat, Ellerie reveals the heartfelt narrative behind a simple, painted rock she received from her niece during the trying times of the pandemic. This rock, inscribed with the word ‘happy’, wasn’t just a token gift; it became a beacon of gratitude and connection, serving as a daily reminder of positivity and the bonds that keep us strong.
Ellerie shares how this small rock has influenced her nightly re...2025-03-2025 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbMinisode 28: View from My NYC Window: Jessica’s Touching Tale of Pandemic ConnectionIn the heart of New York City, as the world grappled with the onset of the pandemic, Jessica Lavoie, a seasoned model, found herself with an early understanding of the unfolding crisis. Her connection to overseas factories through her fit modeling work gave her an insider’s view as news slowly trickled in. Amidst the uncertainty, a new nightly tradition began that many New Yorkers embraced—clapping at 7 PM to honor essential workers. For Jessica, her husband, and their five-year-old son, this ritual took on special significance.
As they joyfully banged pots and released bubbles from their one...2025-03-0623 min
Boomer Banter, Real Talk about Aging WellUnpacking Memories: How to Preserve Your LegacyA captivating exploration of memory and legacy unfolds as our host, Wendy Green, reflects on a cherished collection of dolls, gifted to her from her parents travels to foreign countries. Each doll holds a wealth of memories, cultural significance, and personal history. Wendy openly shares the emotional impact of these dolls, admitting that while they evoke nostalgia and dreams of travel for her, they are met with indifference by the next generation.This thoughtful inquiry naturally leads to a deeper conversation with guest Martie McNabb, a legacy artist who highlights the power storytelling through objects. Together, they...2025-02-2544 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 37: Celebrating Creativity and Connection with Noemi BeresHi everyone, Martie McNabb here, and I’m thrilled to share my conversation with the incredibly talented Noemi Beres on “Things That Matter.” Our paths crossed thanks to Keith McNally, the question guy on LinkedIn, who always connects with fascinating people through his deep, interesting questions. From our initial interaction, I knew Noemi had stories and insights worth sharing, and I couldn’t wait to dive into her world.
Noemi joined me from Cyprus, though her journey started in Hungary and took her through Denmark and Ireland before she settled on that beautiful Mediterranean island. Her love for trav...2025-01-3018 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 36: Joe Ferrara’s Cycling Quest: Conquering Mountains and Meeting PeopleWhen I look back on my life, one of the most pivotal moments was when I decided to embark on a journey across the United States on my bicycle. At the time, I was working a full-time engineering job in Connecticut, feeling stifled and yearning for something more. In the summer of 2017, I made a bold decision—I quit my job, packed my belongings, and set off on a bicycle trip that would span from Connecticut to Los Angeles, covering some 7,000 miles.
The bike I rode, which I fondly think of as my trusty steed, became more th...2025-01-1613 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbThe Birth of an Influencer: Wendy Green’s Pandemic Reinvention & Rhodes ScholarOn today's minisode my story-sharer, Wendy Green, shares her story of reinvention through the THING that matters to her, a microphone she asked her children to gift her for Mother's Day.
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During the pandemic, my life took an unexpected turn. I was working as a center director at a Sylvan learning center, but as the world started to shut down, I knew my job was in jeopardy. By March 20th, my boss called to say we were closing, and just like that, I found myself unemployed at 66. It was a tough pill to swallow, but I...2025-01-0910 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 35: Exploring Legacies: Deb Krier on Breast Cancer, Humor, and Stories Behind ObjectsI'm Martie McNabb, and today I had the immense pleasure of sitting down with Deb Krier for an episode of Things That Matter. As many of you know, I am fascinated by the stories attached to the Things that matter in our lives and the legacy they create. Deb's story is a remarkable mixture of resilience, humor, and inspiration.
Deb brought something incredibly unique to our show-and-tell: a lavender-colored knitted pillow. At first glance, it might seem like a cute little cushion, but it represents something much deeper. It's one of her "knitted knockers," a prosthetic boob she affectionately named...2025-01-0219 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbMinisode 26: Photographer, World Traveler, and Alaskan Fisherman Extraordinaire with Jesse Wyatt MorganJoin me as I sit down with Martie, the host of Things That Matter, to share my journey as a photographer and adventurer. My name is Jesse Morgan, and here's a glimpse into the story of an old photo:
I'm originally from Texas, but now I call Mexico City my home—a place full of vibrant culture and endless photographic opportunities. My journey to this bustling city was anything but ordinary, starting with my college years back in West Texas at Abilene Christian University.
During one summer break, I faced the classic college dilemma: do I get a summer job or...2024-12-2610 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 34: Honoring the Memory of Pets with Animal Communicator Maribeth DeckerI recently had the pleasure of hosting MariBeth Decker, an extraordinary animal communicator, on my YouTube channel, "Things That Matter." From the moment we met through a mutual friend, I knew she had something truly unique to share with our audience. Her ability to connect with animals and communicate with them is nothing short of remarkable.
Maribeth started the conversation with a touching show-and-tell. She brought out felt creations of her late pets—two dogs named Tibor and Stella, and a cat named Mr Mac or Mac the cat. These little figures, handcrafted by an artist in Ukraine via Etsy, ca...2024-12-1900 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbMinisode 25: Coloring Our Way to Connection with Trena ClelandI want to share my heartfelt story about how my neighborhood in Eugene, Oregon, came together during the pandemic. A few years before it all began, we had moved here from Berkeley, California, and Eugene turned out to be the perfect place for us to ride through those tough times. Our lifestyle didn’t change much, despite the restaurants and gym closing. We continued hiking and biking, and Oregon's relatively low population density meant the pandemic didn't hit us as hard as it did some other places.
Early in 2020, something remarkable happened. Our doorbell rang – a rare occurrence then – and standi...2024-12-1207 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 33: Everyday Objects, Extraordinary Stories: Martie Mackay’s Pandemic CreativityLook &/or listen as my guest Martie Mackay shares her pandemic story through her unique "nine things" photo design project.
To cope with the isolation and emotional toll, Martie turned to something familiar yet unexpected — personal stories of the ordinary Things around her home during "lockdown". First inspired by a striking image of the coronavirus, she began a unique art project that revolved around finding and photographing nine household items that resembled the virus. It started with simple things like a cactus, a dog toy, and an orange golf ball. She shared these on her @ juniperstudio Instagram and Facebook, and th...2024-12-0500 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbMinisode 24: The Emotional Reunion with a Childhood Photo with Jill YeskoIn this episode of Things That Matter, I, Jill Yesko, shared a heartfelt story about a cherished childhood photo and its unexpected journey back to me.
I talked about my early life and my godfather, Uncle Jack. He captured a special photograph of me in 1972, a picture that went missing for 35 years. I described how the photo was significant to me, not just because it was a glimpse into my past, but also because it represented my contemplative, pensive childhood.
My personality, quiet and serious, often left me misunderstood, even by my own family. Despite this, the photograph, always tucked...2024-11-2908 min
The Business Power Hour with Deb KrierMartie McNabbMartie McNabb sold her apartment in Brooklyn over six years ago and hit the road in her 21-foot campervan (named Brooklyn) to host story-sharing gatherings and interactive art/history exhibitions for individuals, families and organizations all over the country. She’s a legacy artist on a mission to build deeper connections, community and legacy through the stories of the Things that Matter. She’s been written about in the Wall Street Journal and featured in three books. She splits her time between her wife and mom-in-law in Albuquerque and her Mom in Vermont. And when she can she meets her...2024-11-281h 01Things That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 32: Family Heirlooms and Adoption: Elizabeth Barbour’s Legacy of the Amethyst RingHello, everyone. My name is Elizabeth Barbour. I live in Asheville, North Carolina, and I'm thrilled to be here today to share a story that is very close to my heart.
I grew up adopted, raised in Connecticut by my wonderful adoptive mom and dad as an only child. When I was 29 years old, I found my biological parents. It was an incredible experience; not only did I find my birth mom and dad, but also eleven half-brothers and sisters. This past April, we celebrated 25 years of reunion together, and I’ve developed beautiful relationships with everyone from parents and gr...2024-11-2117 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbMinisode 23: Love and Loss During COVID-19: Melissa’s Heartwarming Journey with Her MotherHi everyone, it's Melissa here. I'm sharing my heartfelt story about navigating the challenges brought by the pandemic while caring for my ailing mother. Despite the hardships, I found unexpected blessings during this difficult time.
At the start of 2020, I was working as a marketing independent contractor for a senior living community. Coincidentally, it was the same community where my mom was in the memory care unit, and her health was declining. By February, I had to ask if it might be time for hospice, and they agreed. As the virus started to spread, I was very concerned about it...2024-11-1407 min
Women's Health, Wealth, and Happiness | Interviews to InspireS2E10 Inspiring Women - Martie: Caregiver / Legacy Artist / Location Independent WifeSeason 2 Episode 10: Martie Fisher McNabb
Digital Nomad | Things That Matter | Show & Tales
Our next guest is a true adventurer and creative spirit who has spent the last six years living a life of movement, connection, and caregiving. After 8 years of getting “crispy around the edges” as a high school biology teacher in the NYC public schools, She decided to follow her heart … and start her first entrepreneurial venture with Memories Out of the Box. Helping people tell their stories through their own stuff, cherished mementos, and heirlooms, she turns memories into visual narratives capturing the essence of their lives...2024-11-0643 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 31: Curiosity, Passion, and Legacy: Martie McNabb and Paul Szauter Discuss Influential Life StoriesHello, everyone. I'm Martie McNabb, coming to you from my mom's basement. Today, I'm thrilled to share an incredible conversation I had with Paul Szauter, a man whose journey and work are both deeply inspiring.
So, a while back, I embarked on a project called "Our Community in 30 Things." I reached out to a group of 14-15 people, asking them to contribute objects that represented parts of their life stories. One of the first people to volunteer was Paul. He brought a particularly fascinating object—a plastic moon coin bank, a nod to his lifelong fascination with science and exploration.
Pa...2024-10-3132 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbMinisode 22: Nostalgic Cuisine: Jezra Kaye Reflects on Family Cooking and Cherished Kitchen GadgetsWhen I was 19, my mom had a major cerebral aneurysm. It was a life-changing event, not just for her but for all of us. Despite the struggle, she lived many more years, although different from before. Reflecting on those earlier days, she used to cook for our family of six every single day—my dad, herself, and us four kids. Interestingly enough, cooking wasn't her passion. It wasn’t her creative outlet. She was just a good, plain cook who got food on the table for us.
What she did love, though, was entertaining. It's a bit ambiguous whether she genu...2024-10-2405 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 30: Preserving Voices: Gloria Nussbaum’s Passion for Personal History and The BeatlesLook & listen as my guest shares part of her life story through her collection of Beatles albums & other memorabilia.
Gloria spoke of her childhood in western New York, under the stern gaze of a Mennonite community where dancing was just a distant dream, yet the scaffold for her future vocation was set in those silent prayers and reflections. The thread of her narration spun from past to present, unveiling the foundation of "Reel to Reel," her labor of love dedicated to capturing personal stories in the richest medium she knew—audio.
I chuckled softly as Gloria recounted the makeshift Beatles fa...2024-10-1745 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbMinisode 21: A Family’s Legacy Through a Turkey Platter featuring Toni Franco’s StoryGrowing up & still living in my childhood home has always been a blessing, and every time I step into this kitchen, countless memories flood back. This isn't just any kitchen—this is my mother's kitchen. It didn’t always look like this; back then, there were no cabinets, but there was always a washer and dryer. Sure, it was a little messy, but it was well-used and filled with love.
My mom, an Italian American, never wrote down a recipe. Everything she made, from meatballs to holiday feasts, had to be remembered or learned by helping her. One of my role...2024-10-1003 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 29: Tables, Trails & Tales featuring Marjorie Turner HollmanIt all began with a slab of wood!
**4 Keys You'll Learn in This Episode**:
1. **Pandemic Passions**: How a couple turned daily walks during the pandemic into a meaningful collaboration with Marjorie, documenting over 50 trails across 17 towns! 🌳
2. **Accessible Adventures**: Marjorie's dedication to creating guidebooks for easy walks, making nature accessible to everyone, including the visually impaired. 🌿
3. **Memory Magic**: The powerful impact of story-sharing events in community spaces and the touching story of a woman with dementia who found joy in sharing the stories of Things from her young motherhood home. ❤️
4. **Writing to Coaching**: From writing people’s stories to coaching them to pen their...2024-10-0334 min
Kathy's Corner at ProjectkinKathy's Corner » Handling and Preserving the Physical “Stuff” » August 2024As many of us did during the pandemic, Kathy Stone joined a book club. Digging into What We Keep by Bill Shapiro with Naomi Wax led to not only insights about the “stuff” in her personal collection but also a long-term friendship with Martie McNabb of Show & Tales and Things That Matter videos.Today’s talk was a conversation with Martie and built on a detailed post that Kathy shared with specific tips for handling artifacts in your collection, including memorabilia, keepsakes, ephemera, and trinkets. You’ll want to take special note of the lists of resou...2024-08-231h 03
The Ageless TravelerCreating Legacy StoriesAsk AdrianeWhat do your travel souvenirs and other “stuff” reveal about you? Quite a lot, it turns out!“Choose something that you own, that you love, that you wonder why you fixated on, and tell the story to yourself and see how interesting it is.” Adriane Berg In this rare dual episode of The Ageless Traveler and Generation Bold Podcasts, we reveal the things that are precious to us and weave a story around them. We show you how your travel souvenirs and other stuff can be the conduit to travel wr...2024-08-2026 min
Beyond Empty NestThings That MatterText us 1 takeaway from this episode (don’t forget the episode #). We read every message—even if we can’t reply!🥺As our nests become empty and we enter midlife, there's a lot of talk about downsizing and decluttering. And although there are many benefits to simplifying our lives by getting rid of stuff, there's also another perspective to keep in mind.That perspective is to have things around you that matter, the things that bring back those happy memories of either times gone by or about loved ones no longer here on earth with us. But h...2024-07-2532 min
Older Women & FriendsA Search For Deep Connections with Martie McNabbSend us a Text Message.Are some or most of your precious memories stuffed in a box (boxes) and stuck in a closet? Have you sworn you’ll organize the photos, keepsakes, and letters from an old boyfriend but just haven’t found the time? It’s understandable. You’ve been crazy busy. But you’re not getting any younger, and in those boxes are stories you want to share with your children and other relatives and friends. Martie McNabb is a believer in objects and the stories they tell. She is a "legacy artist...2024-06-2027 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbMinisode 20: What Recipe Would You want Etched on Your Gravestone? Featuring Rosie GrantLook &/or listen as my guest Rosie Grant shares the story of her Mirro cookie press!
As she lovingly holds this old-fashioned cookie press, she tells of her unexpected wild ride to TikTok fame.
While doing her cemetery internship at Congressional Cemetery her professor assigned the task of setting up a social media account. She half-heartedly started recording her journey, but then she came cross a special gravestone in my favorite cemetery, Historic Green-Wood Cemetery, in my old hometown of Brooklyn.
It was there she came across the gravestone of Naomi Odessa Miller-Dawson. Etched into what looks like a cookbook...2024-03-1404 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 28: A Lamp, a Family of Kittens & a Mouse Featuring Two Grannies on the RoadLook &/or listen as my guests share the stories of the Things they keep, the things that matter, the things they'll leave behind.
The newest grannie, Marsha Rothwell, started us off with her unique show and tell. It's a lamp she made many moons ago that sits in a place of honor in the living room of the family farmhouse on the coast of Massachusetts.
One day years ago she & her family, including many young grandchildren, did what they often did... they went for a walk on the sandbars near their seaside home. On this particular day there was a...2024-03-0738 min
Kathy's Corner at ProjectkinKathy's Corner » Conquering that Photo Mess One Step at a Time » Feb 2024This series, featuring Kathy Stone of Calgary Photo Solutions, builds on the 8-part series of programs Projectkin members can explore here and posts you’ll find here on Projectkin, “8 Steps to Take You from Tubs of Photos to Tales of Yore.” We’re currently sorting through a Substack issue affecting the searchable transcript of this recording ☝️ above. This issue is affecting some but not all recording transcripts and has been reported. You’ll find transcripts for the 2023 recordings accompanying this article. Thanks for your patience. During today’s session, Kathy started out with a useful tip to consider...2024-02-231h 01Things That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 27: A Camera, Beauty & Perspective featuring Photographer Lisa Arnold PhotographyLook &/or listen as my guest, photographer Lisa Arnold, tells the story of her camera!
But 1st, we're both speakers at the 1st annual Quest 2024 May 6 & 7th in Bristol, Rhode Island. More info & link to register below.
Though she didn't keep her very 1st camera, a cheap, returned item, she shared the magic that happened when she took a photo of herself with it at the age of 17. She didn't know a thing about photography then, but when she got the print back from the photoshop she became fascinated with the concepts of beauty & perception and how photography could both...2024-02-2221 min
The Teaching Journeys PodcastExploring The Power of Memory and ObjectsIn this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, Dave welcomes special guest Martie McNabb, founder of Show and Tales, Martie, a legacy artist, creates visual narratives from her clients' cherished memories and belongings. Throughout this heartwarming conversation, they delve into the importance of storytelling and memory sharing for individuals working through their grief and discuss the transformative power of simple objects and shared experiencesMartie's Bio:Martie McNabb is a legacy artist who creates heirloom visual narratives from her client’s photo, document & memorabilia collections. In other words, she tells stories with other people's stuff. Sh...2024-01-1641 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbMinisode 19: A Mailer & a BIG GAY Summer featuring Paul PetroskyLook &/or listen as my friend Pauly shares his coming out story through a 1990's mailer created by Out Youth of Austin TX. On it are the words "Love may surprise you" with a photo of a 15 year old Pauly and his photoshoot "boyfriend" Lance.
You see Pauly was born & raised in Shiner Texas (Pop: 2,069), an hour & a half drive from Austin. Needless to say coming of age in this small town in rural Tx didn't foster & clearly wouldn't approve of Pauly's growing feelings. He started having crushes on boys, knowing that he shouldn't perhaps .... he even left notes in...2024-01-0408 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 26: Every Pin Tells a Story with Full-Time Van Lifer The JasonLook &/or listen as my guest & fellow location indie friend "The Jason" shares his Big Adventures over the past 5 years of full-time solo van life via his enamel pin collection! In particular two special pins.
When Jason started his adventures he began thinking about how he would remember all the places & events he experienced. He wanted to find a Thing, a souvenir that would hold the memory of that time. He also knew that his tiny house (on wheels) living lifestyle limits his space for Things. So he began by collecting stickers & magnets.
However, he found himself hesitating to adhere...2023-12-2800 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbMinisode 18: The Monk & Bad Widow featuring Author Alison PenaLook &/or listen as my friend & guest Alison Pena aka The Bad Widow shares the story of family life & love through a little iron candle snuffer fondly called The Monk.
The Monk has been a part of Alison's family for over 100 years! She remembers fondly time spent with her grandparents at their home in Connecticut.
Her grandfather was British. When her grandmother was on her grand tour of Europe, they met in Germany. He was in the army & stationed there. They fell in love and continued their romance via letters for over 2 years. After the war, they married and Alison's...2023-12-2107 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 25: Saree stories featuring Executive Leadership Coach Elizabeth LenherrLook &/or listen as my guest, Elizabeth Lenherr, takes us along on her coming of age journey through the stories woven into the fabric of her beautiful sarees.
On the cusp of turning 27, Beth, as she's also known, was offered a work opportunity to move to a remote island in the middle of the Indian ocean called Mauritius. She jumped at the chance.
She had moved around the states a bit, but had mainly lived in rural Kansas most of her life. Most people looked like her and came from similar ethnic & religious backgrounds. Though she's proud to call it...2023-12-1429 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 24: HER Journal REALLY Shows & Tells her Travel Tales featuring Hannah WhitesidesLook &/or listen as my guest and fellow travel hugger shares all the stories contained within the pages of what was a simple blank journal.
As I walked over to the location of my Things That Matter workshop, offered during an adult summer camp called Camp Indie, I saw a young woman sitting alone looking through a journal. I wasn't sure if she was joining us in 15 minutes or if she was taking time to be alone with her thoughts. But when I sat down near by I inquired. She WAS there for my workshop AND the journal she was...2023-11-3034 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbMinisode 17: A Button, L.E.G.A.L, & Coming Out in a Big Way featuring Brian HartigLook &/or listen as my guest, house historian, Brian Hartig shares the story of a simple button that tells a BIG story.
You see Brian had left the Marine Corp in his early 20's and settled in New Orleans, Louisiana. It's not that he didn't know he was gay, but he hadn't fully accepted, embraced or announced it.
It was the early 1990's in the deep south & they had sodomy laws on the books, anti-gay marriage legislation & many hate crimes spurned on by laws like the "Justifiable murder of an AIDS carrier".
Brain & a friend decided to DO something about...2023-11-2306 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 23: An Unusual Gift & Marriage featuring Tim and Helen TravelLook &/or listen to the story of an ordinary hiking boot or is it?
For Tim & Helen, their love, life & marriage was anything but traditional or ordinary. What others might expect to receive from their soon-to-be spouse as a wedding gift, wasn't even on Tim's radar.
He & Helen LIVED to & LOVED to hike! They were planning a trip to Patagonia, Chile & Argentina for their honeymoon and Tim knew that Helen's hiking boots (bought at REI's garage sale) weren't going to cut it. They were old AND ill fitting!
So in anticipation of their wedding and honeymoon, Tim gifted Helen with...2023-11-1635 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbMinisode 16: A Wynken, Blynken and Nod Journey with Photo Manager Faith Van WartLook &/or listen as my friend & photo manager colleague Faith Van Wart takes us on a trip down memory river in her wooden shoe.
Like Wynken, Blynken & Nod this tale connects her & us to the enchanting country of Holland and to our childhood.
Faith received this wooden shoe as a graduation gift from her kindergarten teachers who owned the nursery school she attended 50 years ago.
She has carried it with her all these years. This Thing that matters.
She jokes that she got only one shoe but it was the “right” one & ponders who received the left.
She lost track of T...2023-11-0904 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 22: A Charm Necklace, Love, Life & Family featuring Ellen MassaroLook &/or listen to my guest, fellow photo manager Ellen Massaro shares the story of a young girl coming home from the hospital after a two month post-surgery stay to celebrate her 6th birthday!
As is customary in her home country of the Netherlands, girls get charms to celebrate each birthday & special occasion growing up.
Ellen got 6 charms that 1st year! Unlike many of her fellow Dutch women, who stopped wearing their charm necklaces at an early age, Ellen wore hers throughout her teens, twenty's & to this day.
She wears it often & during all seasons. You can tell it is...2023-11-0240 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbMinisode 15: A 1930’s Clock, Family & the Pandemic featuring the Doyenne of Death Gail RubinLook &/or listen as my guest the famous Doyenne of Death, certified thanatologist, Gail Rubin shares with us her frozen in time stories of this "broken" round brass clock she inherited from one of her aunts apartments in Philadelphia.
I am reminded of the origin of this YouTube/podcast show (mentioned in the intro) & my guest Sharon Wunder from episode #19 who also collected clocks. Sharon embraced MAID (medical aid in dying) 2 weeks ago in her home state of Colorado to create a good death for herself. As she pondered in her episode ... had she collected time pieces her whole life...2023-10-2702 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 21: A Father, a Ring & a Legacy of Gratitude featuring CGO Noah G Press McIntyreLook &/or listen as my guest CGO (Chief Gratitude Officer) Noah G Press McIntyre shares his father's & his own legacy through the story of a turquoise stone.
You see Noah's father had been on his healing journey ever since Noah was a child. In the 1970's he became deeply connected with a community of Navajo artists & spiritual teachers in and around Santa Fe, New Mexico.
He had found this piece of turquoise along his journey... or as with my last guest Susan Maycock ... it found him. He had the ring made to hold & express the magic of this stone.
This...2023-10-1932 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbMinisode 14: A Photo, a Teen & an International Move with Coach Caroline GunturLook &/or listen as my friend & colleague Caroline Guntur shares the story of her 18 year old self through a photo she keeps.... a Thing that matters.
You see Caroline was born & raised in southern Sweden. Though she had traveled often during her teenage years, at 18yo she decided to immigrate to the US. What do you pack for a move like that? With two bags, little money ($20), a family photo & a music CD, she arrived in Honolulu.
Her initial excitement quickly faded away as she landed in Hawaii realized she didn't know where she was going to stay or what...2023-10-1207 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 20: A Bowl, a Shaman & a Calling featuring Author Susan MaycockLook &/or listen as my guest, author Susan Maycock shares the story of finding her sage bowl or it finding her.
My guest lived in Santa Fe, NM for a decade. During her time there she studied many healing traditions and while apprenticing to become a shaman she was instructed to find HER sage bowl for smudging.
While visiting the San Ildefanso Pueblo, just north of Santa Fe, she was on the look out for her bowl. As if she was being pulled to a corner of a potters shop, there she saw this bowl tucked away... almost hidden. When...2023-10-0628 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbMinisode 13: A Program & a Las Vegas Showgirls Life Featuring Athena PatacsilDid you miss the Jubilee! show in Las Vegas? Sadly, this highly acclaimed show is now a thing of the past. Fortunately, my guest today, Athena Patacsil, former "dancing nude" then principal dancer, gives us an inside look as we preserve a bit of bygone history.
Athena shares a unique program comp that features her in the stage setting while wearing her magnificent costume designed by Pete Menefee. As we learn in this mini-episode, photos of these costumed dancers on stage are extremely rare which makes this story all the more riveting. Have a listen and enjoy this look into...2023-09-1405 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 19: An Art Studio & a Legacy with Sharon WunderLook &/or listen as my friend & photo manager colleague shares the story of her art studio that is the Thing that brings her joy, magic & meaning.
I met Sharon during the 2020 first & all virtual conference of The Photo Managers conference. Just three weeks before the planned in-person conference in Atlanta our fearless leader, founder Cathi Nelson & team quickly & beautifully delivered an amazing conference online!!!
At that conference I had the honor of introducing my friend Bill Shapiro as one of our keynote speakers and co-author of a truly wonder-filled book called What We Keep. With her background in Feng Shui...2023-09-0828 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 18: 2020 & The Language of Art Featuring Diana PlaceLook &/or listen as my guest shares a piece of her & her daughters pandemic history through a piece of flow art they created together.
As word of COVID 19 spread across the USA in early 2020, everyone was called on to rethink, re-do & rearrange the year that they had originally planned to have. Like many of us we needed to... dare I say it again??? Pivot!
One of my earlier guests, Michelle Fishburne, interviewed 100's of people during that historic year & a half and her book Who We Are Now gathered together the answers to the one question she posed: It's January 2020...2023-08-3126 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbMinisode 12: A Mother’s Death & Life Told Through an Early Sketch Featuring Andrew LearLook & listen as my guest, gay historian Andrew Lear, shares the unique, yet universal story of the cleaning out our loved ones home's after they die.
He had taken on much of the responsibility of caring for his aging Mom for MANY years, but when his Mom finally died, he was teaching at Pomona College in Southern California. This left the major cleaning out of his mother's seventeen room Victorian mansion, which was built by Andrew's great grandfather and packed with family stuff, to his brother & sister.
It was filled with 18th century family china & of course their mother's art...2023-08-0306 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 17: Twenty-Two Moves, Hygge & a Loon that Saw too Much? Featuring Sam NaceLook & listen as my guest, memoirist & friend Sam Nace, shares the stories that this candle box could tell.
Handmade of wood & glass with a painted inlaid "loon" with Mallard duck colors and a door that never shut. But it has been with her since she was a teen & she keeps it to remember how, with a candle inside, it brought light & warmth to the gatherings both she & her Mom hosted.
Sam's parents received it as a welcome gift to their recently built cottage on a bluff overlooking a bay on Downey Island just over the border of New York in...2023-07-2131 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbMinisode 11: A Journal, a Family Tradition & Why Family Stories Matter Featuring Cathi NelsonFirst, thanks so much Cathi for carving out the time to join us on your 30th Wedding Anniversary.
Look & listen as my guest, friend & founder of The Photo Managers, shares the story of her & her husband's anniversary journals. So fitting to share this story surrounded by 30 roses her husband bought to celebrate their love.
As newly-weds they decided to start the tradition of keeping a family journal. Once a year, on their anniversary they would go for a special dinner and bring their journal with them. They would take the time to think about the past year in their family...2023-07-0604 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 16: Vietnam, a Button & Speaking OUT featuring Author Trudy KnowlesAnyone who visits museums & historical societies knows, every Thing has a story.
Is it possible that such a small object like a button can tell the story of the Vietnam War?
My guest, author Trudy Knowles, answers this question by sharing the story of her 1969 light blue Work for Peace Nov 13 & 14 button.
She went to all the Chicago moratorium aka Peace marches in 1969 & has buttons from everyone.
But she chose THIS one for show and tell.
Sadly the November Peace march turned violent when the police, emboldened by Mayor Daley, stormed the crowd & tear gassed the marchers. But the protestors...2023-06-2236 min
Andrew Petty is DyingTell Your Stories, Free Yourself: How Telling the Stories of the Things That You Keep Can Change Your LifeWe all have a lot of competing demands and priorities, obligations and opportunities--plenty of day-to-day things to tend to that have clear relevance. In the midst of all that, why would we set aside time specifically for cultivating deeper connections with fellow humans? What's the point of "connection" with others? On the one hand, a better question might be "why don't we set aside that time" because perhaps its value is obvious on some level. But the fact of the matter is that many of us still suffer from a profound lack of meaningful human connection--especially in this global...2023-06-1249 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbMinisode 10: Full-time travel… one bag… is the THING bag worthy? Featuring Nora DunnAfter traveling around the world full-time Nora had to replace the stuff she carried with her... so at this point every thing she owns is a souvenir of sorts.
As my friend Bill Shapiro mentioned during this same event, sometimes Things have a story even before they come into our lives.
Nora had learned of a store in Antigua Guatemala that carries colorful recycled fabric from the surrounding communities. They are used & many are woven.
Nora picked this cloth to carry with her. Eventually she had it made into cushions & covering for her dining room chairs.
Every time she sits...2023-06-0205 min
Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel PodcastCampfire Chat 4: Cassidy Scott, Mellissa de Oliveira, Martie McNabbIn our Campfire Chat series, I sit down with the people you'll get to meet at our adult summer camp and largest event of the year, Camp Indie.
In this episode, you'll hear from three of our past campers - Cassidy Scott, an accountant who has been able to build her lifestyle around what she wants (travel, stickers, fun!), Mellissa de Oliveira, who finally got laid off - and was happy about it, and Martie McNabb, whose camper, Brooklyn, was the star of the show at Camp Indie 2021.
If you're looking to break free of...2023-05-251h 04
The Location Indie PodcastCampfire Chat 4: Cassidy Scott, Mellissa de Oliveira, Martie McNabbIn our Campfire Chat series, I sit down with the people you'll get to meet at our adult summer camp and largest event of the year, Camp Indie.
In this episode, you'll hear from three of our past campers - Cassidy Scott, an accountant who has been able to build her lifestyle around what she wants (travel, stickers, fun!), Mellissa de Oliveira, who finally got laid off - and was happy about it, and Martie McNabb, whose camper, Brooklyn, was the star of the show at Camp Indie 2021.
If you're looking to break free of...2023-05-251h 03Things That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 15: A Teen, a Menorah & What We Focus on featuring Dr. Jeffery LevineLook & listen as my guest Dr. Jeffery Levine aka Dr. Get in Focus shares the story of a special menorah he bought when he was a teen.
He shares his experience of being a Jewish child surrounded by Christmas. He believed, at the time, that he wasn't good enough to celebrate Christmas. Hanukkah was his poor substitute.
But when he was a teenager his parents took him to a Hanukkah fair where he found this menorah. He felt compelled to buy it. He wanted to contribute to his family's "Festival of Lights" celebration. Young Jeff was starting to embrace his...2023-05-2530 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbMinisode 9: Weddings, Shoes & a Deceased Fathers’ “Walk” Down the Aisle featuring Rachel KodanazTo the question "What should I keep?" Rachel, from her own experience of the loss of her husband when their daughter was only 2 years old answers "If it tells a story or provides a connection to a loved one KEEP IT."
She keeps her daughters shoes from the day her husband died 28 years ago. It reminds her of the sweet family unit they had all made, though short... she cherishes them...
In her shock when her husband died suddenly, she asked everyone in sight a question, that she vaguely remembers asking... "Who will walk her down the aisle?" A strange...2023-05-0404 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbEpisode 14: A Rock & A Mirror Box featuring Author Wade BergnerLook & listen as my guest shares the tale of a perfect "skipping" rock. It tells his story of himself, as a young father, of two boys at the water's edge. He skipped a rock across the surface of the lake and his sons were in awe of their Dad. Wade taught his boys to skip rocks that day and kept a rock to hold onto the memory of the day he saw himself through his children's eyes. He keeps this rock, his gratitude rock, in his pocket. He holds it when he gets overwhelmed and needs a reminder of all...2023-04-1322 minThings That Matter with Martie McNabbMinisode 8: A Gaijin, a Sumo & a Gift of Connection featuring Travis SherryTravis shares the story of connection, community and legacy through this Sumo handprint given to him as a gift from a Japanese colleague.
He had accepted a job teaching English at a small high school in Japan. He and his wife didn't speak Japanese and most of his fellow teachers didn't speak English. This was daunting at first but they found their way through their two years there.
Travis's love of sports connected him with one of the office staff there. They played soccer together and tried to communicate in their very limited English & Japanese.
Once when he asked what...2023-03-3006 min
The Long Game Podcast with Sandra ScaianoThe Long Game is... Your Story in 30 Things“. . .your most powerful art is made from your own story.”
As a business owner, I find the same thing to be true with other content and social media. The most impactful posts or videos or podcasts come from the stories that reveal a bit about who you are.
That’s what today’s guest helps people do. Martie McNabb is here and we’re talking about why we keep what we keep. Martie is a personal historian and photo organizer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-09-1049 min
A Lovely DeathALD Episode 11 Martie McNabbThis episode features an interview with Martie McNabb. Martie is a personal historian/visual artist who creates visual narratives from client’s photo, document & memorabilia archives through her business Memories out of the Box (https://memoriesoutofthebox.com/). She's also an interactive story-sharing artist who created Show & Tales (http://www.showandtales.com/), a series of story-sharing events that help people create connections by holding space for them to share the stories of the things they keep. You can also find her on social media: @showandtales. Want to support ALD? https://www.patreon.com/alovelydeath2021-05-1355 min
The Photo DetectivePassed and Present: Keeping Memories of Loved One's Alive with Allison GilbertMy guest offers tips on preserving the memories of loved ones we’ve lost. Photographs are a key part of remembering. We can see their faces and it triggers a range of emotions in us. Family history offers us the way to continue to keep our loved ones a part of our everyday lives. Allison Gilbert’s ideas for honoring the ones we love are not just for adults. Children will be able to participate in these activities as well. Related Episodes:Episode 103: Collect, Preserve, and Share with Collectionaire.comEpisode 86: Everything Tells a Stor...2021-05-0227 minThe Photo DetectiveEvery "Thing" Tells a Story with Show and Tales Martie McNabbEverything has a story. That hat your grandmother wore at her wedding. The china passed down for generations. A photograph perhaps. Or maybe you have inherited something else. It might be something that’s special to you from your lifetime. Sharing the story of the “things” in our lives can help us share the past with our family. That’s where my guest comes in. Martie McNabb is a story facilitator. She does this through her business Show and Tales. On the show we talk about themes for her events and brainstorm an idea for one in my home ci...2020-06-1028 min
The Delicious StoryTDS 19 MARTIE MCNABB STORIES OF STUFF AND BROOKLYN ON WHEELSThis week on The Delicious Story, we find ourselves in a van named Brooklyn somewhere in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Our experience is a virtual one, but for Martie McNabb this is the real deal—the home where she spends her time while on the road in search of her next place to set up shop. Martie is also on a mission to support franchisees throughout the country by hosting Show & Tale events. You’ll learn more about the interesting twists and turns the led Martie to this point during the interview. Martie and I met by way...2019-04-1134 min
The Life Story CoachDavid O'Neil from Story Trust, Part 2This week, David O'Neil talks to us about how and why we should be developing relationships with financial advisors and wealth managers. Listen as we discuss: Who in the financial industry make good referral partners? Why they value helping their clients pass down wisdom along with their wealth How to follow up after meeting a good referral partner How to use presentations to spread the word about life story work Links & Stuff David's website: https://storytrust.com/ Want more ideas on how to market your life story business? Listen t...2019-03-2139 min
The Life Story Coach Podcast19: Going Wide with Life Story Professional Peta RobertsPeta Roberts, a life story professional who does it all.
In this episode, Peta tells us about how documenting her own family's history led her to a career in personal history, and how a newspaper advertisement jump-started her business.
A climb in the Andes with an Argentinian ski guide led Peta to an enormous oral history project. Pure serendipity, mixed with a healthy dose curiosity, led to the creation and publication of a genealogical index.
Peta worked with The old Welsch families living in the Chubut province of Argentina (which answers the question, why do they speak Welsh in South...2018-06-0449 minThe Life Story CoachGoing Wide with Life Story Professional Peta RobertsPeta Roberts, a life story professional who does it all. In this episode, Peta tells us about how documenting her own family's history led her to a career in personal history, and how a newspaper advertisement jump-started her business. A climb in the Andes with an Argentinian ski guide led Peta to an enormous oral history project. Pure serendipity, mixed with a healthy dose curiosity, led to the creation and publication of a genealogical index. Peta worked with The old Welsch families living in the Chubut province of Argentina (which answers the question, why do...2018-06-0449 minThe Life Story Coach Podcast17: Life Story Memorabilia Boxes and Marketing with Show and Tell Events with Martie McNabbWhat do people do with all the memorabilia they've collected over the years? Martie McNabb's Memories Out of the Box creates life story memorabilia boxes to tell the stories behind the stuff that matters most to us. And her show and tell events harnesses the power of face-to-face connection to foster an interest in telling our life stories.
How she started her career as a life story professional
Martie had careers as a NYC public school teacher and a sign language interpreter before she opened her life story business, Memories Out of the Box.
At Show and Tales, Martie tells...2018-05-211h 01The Life Story CoachLife Story Memorabilia Boxes and Marketing with Show and Tell Events with Martie McNabbWhat do people do with all the memorabilia they've collected over the years? Martie McNabb's Memories Out of the Box creates life story memorabilia boxes to tell the stories behind the stuff that matters most to us. And her show and tell events harnesses the power of face-to-face connection to foster an interest in telling our life stories. How she started her career as a life story professional Martie had careers as a NYC public school teacher and a sign language interpreter before she opened her life story business, Memories Out of the Box. 2018-05-211h 01