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Things That Matter with Martie McNabb

It may be true that the best things in life aren’t things…. Things have a way of holding onto the memories of some of the best things in life. Join me as I invite guests to share the stories of the Things that matter to them. Show & Tales was “born” in the backroom of Branded Saloon in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn a decade ago. 160+ S&T’ later I’ve never tired of listening to the stories of the THINGS that matter. About me: I’m a personal historian/visual artist who creates visual narratives from my

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Minisode 8: A Gaijin, a Sumo & a Gift of Connection...

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2023/03/30

Travis 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

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Episode 13: A Pandemic, A Turtle & Who We Are Now...

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2023/03/16

Look &/or listen as my guest tells the story of The Turtle. It is the Thing that matters to her because it has given her an amazing life experience with her children and her parents all while allowing her to explore the world and learn about herself. The Turtle is a 2006 Fleetwood Jamboree motorhome and similar to a Tesla, all you have to do is unplug and go. But unlike a Tesla, it cost less and you can sleep, cook & shower in it. Michelle is proud to be a third-generation full-time motor

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Episode 12: A Pen, a Purpose & a Passion featuring...

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2023/03/02

Look & listen as my guest Phyllis Braxton shares the story of a simple PINK pen that tells a big tale. Phyllis was supposed to be back at her home in Minneapolis for our time together, but got delayed in Maryland with her daughter & granddaughter (not a bad thing to get more kisses from her granddaughter:). The object she planned to tell the story of was back home so as all entrepreneurs & especially Mom's do... she improvised. She has JUST received her first shipment of pink colored pens for her

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Minisode 7: Every T-Shirt tells a Story featuring...

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2023/02/23

Look & listen as dancer/creative coach Jess Grippo shares the story of this well-used and well-loved T-shirt. Part of her personal history, her life journey is practically woven into its fabric. Part of her journey (& the tee's too) began in 2004 in Florence, Italy. She was there on a semester abroad program from college. At the beginning of her time there, she felt awkward.... awkward about everything: fitting in, her body, what she was wearing... all those things. She experienced loneliness and

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Episode 11: A Gravestone, A Cookie Press and Recipes...

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2023/02/16

Look & listen as my guest Rosemary (Rosie) Grant, of TikTok fame @ghostly.archives, tells the story of a pandemic inspired baking interest, a library science project and an internship at Congressional Cemetery through the Thing that matters: a vintage aluminum cookie press. Her first stop was Historic Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn NY, where she found the grave of Naomi Odesa Miller Dawson. Though Naomi was from Barbados, she had a Spritz cookie recipe (originating from Germany or Sweden) etched

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Minisode 6: History and a Ship in a Bottle featuring...

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2023/02/09

Look & listen as storyographer Kathy Stone shares her personal, family, military & a country's history through the story of a ship in a bottle. This object has been in her family for as long as she can remember. It fascinated her as a young child. How could they possibly get the ship into the bottle? she wondered, and she cherishes it because as the daughter of a single Mom she didn't have much. As another story-sharer Matt Paxton shared at the same live Show & Tales, Kathy too didn't know her

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Episode 10: TEDx & Travel Souvenirs featuring Heather...

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2023/02/02

Listen as my guest Heather Markel shares the stories of her travel souvenirs. As a digital nomad, Heather, like many of us, has to be more aware of what souvenirs she buys and keeps. I connected with her through a mutual nomad who shared Heather's TEDx talk The benefits of living nomadically. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/wKGGEv9EJtM I just loved her energy and was fascinated by the necklaces and bracelets she wore during the talk. You KNOW I just HAD to ask her to be my guest on Things That

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Minisode 5: A Peasants Journey featuring Artist Robin...

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2023/01/27

Listen as Robin shares her artist journey through her mother's own peasant journey artwork and a self portrait. Though her mother wasn't a good mom, she gave Robin the greatest gift of all ... that of becoming an artist herself. Her mother's own desire and determination to get away from her dirt poor roots and become an artist lead her to the Art Student's League first in Chicago and then to NYC... ultimately leading her to a successful career as an illustrator with Sterns Brothers. Robin's own

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Episode 9: A Kindle, Kindness & a Thirst for...

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2023/01/19

What perfect timing to launch this episode into the world. I first met Alejandro 2 years ago when he and his collaborators offered a New Year's workshop via LinkedIn and I fell in love with this beautiful human. Look & listen as Alejandro shares his passion for learning all about life & business through a THING he keeps. His "thing" is a Kindle. It represents his love of books, reading & learning. You'll hear Alejandro's thirst for knowledge and how this thing allows him to "carry" 100's or more

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Minisode 4: Every photo tells a story… featuring...

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2023/01/12

Look & listen as my guest Maureen Taylor aka The Photo Detective shares the story of a picture of her great grandmother. Just as Maureen invites her clients to tell her the stories they know about the photos she investigates, she is forever fascinated with why her clients pick certain photos. She knows many of these stories are passed down from one generation to another & they likely have been embellished if not flat out fabricated but this work provides her never-ending fascination in the human

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Episode 8: A Signed Baseball & “adults doing show...

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2023/01/05

Look & listen as my guest Rodney shares the story of his signed baseball. One of my first interactions with Rodney was when he walked past his Mom's office computer, looked over her shoulder and asked, "Mom are you really doing show and tell?" His Mom is my techie and digital strategist Nicole Richardson. If you're looking for someone to support & help grow your small business, do yourself a HUGE favor and reach out to Nicole (https://www.nicolerrichardson.com). She's been an integral part of my

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Minisode 3: A Wooden Spoon & Lives Well Lived...

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2022/12/29

Look & listen as filmmaker Sky Bergman shares her love for/with her grandmother through the story of her grandmother's wooden spoon. She feels her grandmother's juju every time she uses it. Her grandmother was a great cook, and like many great cooks never wrote a recipe down. After spending so much connection building time in the kitchen with her grandmother, Sky knew that the only way she would capture the recipes would be to videotape her grandmother cooking. This idea inspired her to film her

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Episode 7: Things They Keep featuring The Quietus...

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2022/12/22

Look as my guests show an object from a loved one who has passed away. This Thing helps them keep the memories of this special person alive in their present life. Listen to the stories these objects hold... many of them were touched by the one who died. Watch & listen as each guest lights up while telling the story of this Thing that matters. Each person, like most of us, has been touched by death and grief. This episode is a bit unusual because my 6 guests have created a special healing grief

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Minisode 2: A Return to Irgendwo featuring Bill Shapiro

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2022/12/15

Watch & listen as my friend, former editor of LIFE magazine, confesses his younger self's adventurous spirit when he & his best friend Fred hitchhiked (a lot) around East Germany, when it was behind the wall. They knew they needed to leave the area but had no idea where they wanted to go. So Fred, who spoke some German, made a sign with the word Irgenwo! It translates to Anywhere! in English. Bill keeps this sign to remind hime of a time in his life where it really was all about the journey. It

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Episode 6: A Name Tag & A Wing Squad featuring Jan Keck

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2022/12/08

Look & listen as my guest Jan Keck shares the story of a name tag he keeps. I heard about Jan and his important healing work in the world at my 1st World Domination Summit this past summer in Portland OR (June 2022). When I took a look at his website and KNEW I needed to invite him to be my guest! Our missions are so aligned. He's been to 5 out of the 10 WDS's but he's keeping this name tag from the 10th & final year. He added the pins from all 5 to the name tag and plans to hold onto it! Being a

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Minisode 1: Christmas Ornaments & Family History...

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2022/12/01

Listen how Matt Paxton talks about his passion for getting kids interested in stories. He often uses objects as what he calls story starters. He shares how he's able to share memories of many of his family members who are no longer living with his own children through the stories of Christmas ornaments. Every ornament represents someone in his life who has passed away. His wife and their seven children never met any of these important people. He takes the opportunity when he's decorating the

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Episode 5: A Tattoo & Its Tale featuring Jon-Luke West

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2022/10/15

Look & listen as my guest Jon-Luke West, aka the TechWizard, shares the story behind his unique measurement tool that he never forgets because he etched it into his skin. I'm always fascinated with skin stories... I hope you are too. Thanks Jon-Luke for spending this time with me. It was such a pleasure getting to know you & your work better through a "Thing" you keep with you always. Find more info about Jon-Luke: here Join me at my next Show & Tales. A fundraiser for She is the Universe a global

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Episode 4: Pearls and Purpose featuring Siobhan Daniels

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2022/10/05

Listen as my guest, Siobhan Daniels tells the story of her mum’s pearl necklace and earrings. She shares how keeping these pieces with her in her motorhome makes her feel like her mom was with her as she shuvoff on her next big adventure. In 2019, aged sixty, she took early retirement, sold her belongings, bought a motorhome and embarked on her solo trip around Great Britain! She now passionately champions positive aging, constantly calling out ageism and ageist stereotypes, and refuses to accept

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Episode 3: Bullying and a Piano’s Embrace featuring...

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2022/08/31

Listen in as my guest, Craig Addy shares the stories connected to a photo of the underside of a piano. Stay tuned until the end to see how he closes our time together with healing music on his piano. Who is Craig Addy? He's a Vancouver pianist and composer who was born in 1962 and has been improvising at the piano since he was a child. Childhood play and the adult boldness to be playful like a child is how “Under the Piano” was born. Find more info about Craig here. Join me at my next Show & Tale

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Episode 2: Traveling Pant Tales Featuring Kathy Sprinkle

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2022/08/31

Check out the story of these #travelingpants, an open heart & Things that bring Kathy joy 💜 Kathy wore the most fabulous sparkly pants for the closing party of the 10th & final World Domination Summit last month in Portland OR (June 2022). When I stopped and complimented her on her pants she started telling me their (her) story! I invited her to join me for my Show & Tale: Shoes, Boots, Bags & Hats on Weds July 20th 7-8:30pm ET but she couldn't make it then.... so I invited her to be my 2nd

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