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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Feb 13, 2026 • 21min
Keep Showing Up (Even When You Fall On Your Face)
In this solo episode of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary talks about what it looks like to PRACTICE failing (or more to the point… FALLING!) Drawing an unexpected parallel (the way only Mary can!) between the Olympics and the new season of the show Shrinking, Mary digs into building the muscle memory of falling down seven times but getting back up eight. Most people never get around to actually SHOWING UP and getting started on the dream because they are SO terrified of falling on their faces even once. Mary is going to show you why this is not only the price of admission to becoming one of the GREATS… it actually makes for a far more interesting plot line! In the words of Denzel Washington, "EASE is a far greater threat to your progress than HARDSHIP could ever be." New here? I'm Mary 👋 I'm a bestselling author of three books and host of The Mary Marantz Show Podcast. Please subscribe to help the podcast grow!
Feb 10, 2026 • 1h 5min
SHOW UP and Ask the HARD Questions: Why Doubt is Not a Dirty Word with Kendall Mariah
In this episode of The SHOW UP Season, Mary sits down with author and influencer Kendall Mariah to talk about her brand new book This Little Fire of Mine: How Flickers of Doubt Can Spark a Bolder, Brighter Faith. The two talk about Kendall's journey from a childhood steeped in photography to navigating the complexities of neurodivergence, creativity, and authenticity in the creative industry. She discusses her experiences with Impostor Syndrome, the power of vulnerability in storytelling, and the importance of BOTH faith and doubt in her life… arguing that some of the most important work we'll do- both in our faith and in the world- will be to show up and ask the really hard questions. To that end, Kendall opens up about her adoption journey, the challenges of parenting, and her growing awareness of social justice issues in light of her newfound motherhood. In this Episode, we'll dig into: *How neurodivergence influences the way Kendall navigates creativity and "breaking the rules" *Why vulberability, not virality, has BUILT Kendall's platform *The ways in which Impostor Syndrome can resurface even (especially?) after getting everything you wanted *Why "deconstruction" can really mean just taking things apart to understand how they work *All the ways the world tells women to shrink, to "lead the boat, but don't ROCK the boat" *How small moments of hope can help us sit in the refining fire longer (and come out transformed on the other side) … and SO much more!
Feb 6, 2026 • 21min
What the Best Super Bowl Commercials Can Teach Us About Playing Small
In this solo episode of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary dissects what some of the all-time BEST Super Bowl commercials have in common… and what this can actually TEACH us about playing small. Tying in a favorite episode of Mad Men, Mary dives deep into the temptation to push only whatever is shiny & new vs. leaning in to true storytelling (and nostalgia!) She ties these two parallel conversations together to show that the world is going to try to tempt you into believing that the loudest, most expensive, and most disruptive is what gets remembered… when actually, it's something far more SIMPLE than that.
Feb 3, 2026 • 44min
How to SHOW UP More Online: The Art of Creating Authentic Content with Quianna Marie
Do you know that you should show up more online, but every time you think of talking to the camera you just freeze up? Do you overthink every B-roll reel, what to share (and NOT share), and what visuals should go with it? In this episode, Mary sits down with professional brand photographer and coach, Quianna Marie, to talk about the courage to SHOW up, SUCCESS, pivoting, and how to turn content into true TRUST and CONNECTION. In this episode, you'll discover: What a "personal brand" has to do with the show Yellowstone Posing, Lighting & Photography tips to get your best images ever A B-roll checklist that will make creating content a breeze Why the real FEAR here is the Fear of Being Seen (and how to stop making it about you) How to create content that both shows the journey right now… AND the person you are becoming and seriously SO much more! After listening, you'll walk away on FIRE to really SHOW UP online as your real, quirky self. Because what we know is this: We don't need your perfect. We just need YOU. Follow Quianna here: https://www.instagram.com/quiannamarie Get her FREE B-roll guide here: https://www.quiannamarie.com/broll
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Jan 30, 2026 • 14min
How the Law of the Harvest Changes How We SHOW UP
Mary breaks down four key rules from the Law of the Harvest and why patience matters more than instant results. She highlights how small, consistent actions compound over time. Shame and comparison kill momentum, so celebrating tiny wins becomes a radical act. The conversation urges trusting unseen growth and keeping faith during the waiting seasons.
Jan 27, 2026 • 1h 1min
Show Up and Keep Planting Seeds: How to Keep Going When Nothing is Growing with Cynthia Yanof
In this episode of the Mary Marantz Show, we talk ALL about the importance of showing up over and over in life, planting small seeds of faith, and the significance of love in our actions. Joined by author Cynthia Yanof, the two explore the transition from law to authorship, the lessons learned from law school (including a stress dream come to life on a Contracts exam!), and the impact of waiting and watching for growth. The conversation emphasizes redefining success beyond measurable goals and the role of struggles and setbacks that inevitably come anytime you do work that matters, ultimately encouraging listeners to embrace their journey however long it takes. Cynthia's New Book: How'd I Miss That? Mary's Latest Book: Underestimated In this episode: We never asked you to be perfect, just to show up. Small seeds planted consistently lead to significant growth. Our outlook on life can change our actions and impact others. Love is the foundation of meaningful actions. Waiting can be a time of valuable growth and preparation. Success should be redefined beyond measurable goals. Struggles can lead to personal growth and empathy. Every small act of kindness can have a lasting impact. Perspective matters in understanding our journey. Faith and love should guide our daily decisions.
Jan 23, 2026 • 15min
Streaming and the Future of Storytelling in a Distracted World
In this solo episode of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary sits down to tackle the effects of "streaming" on storytelling in an ever-increasingly DISTRACTED world. Referencing a recent interview where Matt Damon said Netflix asks its creators to recap the plot four or FIVE TIMES throughout a movie because they know audiences are also scrolling on their phones, Mary argues that we have, quite literally, LOST the plot. And that ACCOMODATING distraction is the wrong direction to go. Instead, we as creators (especially writers), need to keep our audience glued to the edge of their seat. And we DO that by making the Reader an ACTIVE Participant. Something Mary goes into in great detail about in her BRAND NEW guide… The MM Writing Prompts! Brought to you by The Writing Prompts from the desk of Mary Marantz: https://jmthestore.com/products/the-writing-prompts In this Episode: *The age of streaming is CHANGING how we tell stories *What we LOSE when we accomodate DISTRACTION *Spoonfeeding your audience diminishes the transfomative work of stortyelling *Why we NEED stories for SURVIVAL and are WIRED to crave them *What "Compression Culture" is robbing us of *True change ONLY happens when we actively ENGAGE with the material *How to QUICKLY make your reader an ACTIVE participant *Distracted work will never be your legacy, DEEP work will *… and SO much more! Other Links: Lisa Cron - Wired for Story Compression Culture is Making You Stupid and Uninteresting by Maalvika
Jan 20, 2026 • 57min
Show Up with Your Muddy Story: The 4 Silos of Success with Chris Weinberg
In this episode of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary is joined by Chris Weinberg, founder and CEO of Well Coached, to discuss the SHOW UP season inspired by Mary's book. They delve into the four silos of success, the DISC assessment, and the importance of self-awareness and self-regulation in leadership. Chris shares his personal journey from growing up in a trailer to becoming a successful business coach, emphasizing the value of grit, resilience, and embracing fear as a motivator. The conversation also touches on the challenges of creative entrepreneurship, the fear of success, and the significance of maintaining a healthy balance between personal and professional life. In this episode: Success is a slippery slope that requires constant self-awareness and adaptation. Everyone talks about The Enneagram, but The DISC assessment is also a valuable tool for understanding your true strengths Fear can be a powerful motivator if harnessed correctly. Creative entrepreneurs often struggle with financial discipline but thrive in innovation. Self-awareness and self-regulation are key components of effective leadership. Balancing personal and professional life is crucial for sustained success. The fear of success can be as paralyzing as the fear of failure. Leadership is a learned skill, not an innate trait.
Jan 16, 2026 • 11min
Show Up (Even When You Don't Have All the Answers)
In this solo episode of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary shares her insights from her first day at Yale law school, emphasizing the lesson that good lawyers don't ask questions they don't already know the answers to. This principle, while crucial in a legal context, serves as a metaphor for life, where many people hesitate to take action until they have everything figured out. Mary encourages listeners to embrace the discomfort of not knowing, suggesting that true growth and resilience come from tolerating uncertainty rather than rushing to find answers. She highlights the importance of the journey and the experiences that shape us, urging listeners to appreciate the process of becoming rather than focusing solely on the end results. In this episode: Good lawyers don't ask questions they don't already know the answers to. You have to get started in order to figure things out. The tolerance for not having all the answers is 99% of the work of showing up. Success isn't about getting to a place of knowing all the answers the fastest. This not knowing is a gift.
Jan 13, 2026 • 1h 3min
How to Show Up for What Matters: Chasing "Worthy Wins" with John Olinger
Do you ever feel like you keep getting distracted by things that ultimately don't really matter? That you're STUCK playing a bad game of kindergarten basketball where you just keep chasing the ball whichever way it rolls, and never making progress where it really counts? In this episode, Mary sits down with the former head of Nike's Global Marketing Division for Kobe Bryant, John Olinger, who is now an author, speaker, and executive coach to talk about consistency, success, failing FAST, and eliminating everything that doesn't truly matter, so we can SHOW UP this year and pursue what does. This is what John calls "Worthy Wins," which just so happens to be the title of his brand new book! In this episode, you'll discover: The Mamba Mentality: Kobe famously said that his confidence came from knowing he had done all he could to prepare Why reach and success are really just a SIDE EFFECT of focusing on the craft Why PATIENCE will take you places that PERFECT never will Why "clarity" is a prerequisite for "consistency" How to get EXTREMELY clear about what it means to WIN and seriously SO much more! After listening, you'll walk away on FIRE to really SHOW UP with focus and intention this year for the Worthy Wins in your life. Because what we know is this: Distracted work will never be your legacy. Deep work will. Follow John here: https://www.instagram.com/johnolinger Get his new book here: https://amzn.to/49Pfelw
