In 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, … Read more
Hi 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 … Read more
When 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 … Read more
On 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. This is Wendy’s story: During the pandemic, my life took an unexpected turn. I was working as a center director at a Sylvan learning … Read more
I’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 … Read more
Join 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 … Read more
I 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 … Read more
I 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, … Read more
Look &/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 … Read more
In 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 … Read more