Things That Matter with Martie McNabb

Things That Matter with Martie McNabb


Latest Episodes

Minisode 11: A Journal, a Family Tradition & Why Family Stories Matter Featuring Cathi Nelson
July 06, 2023

First, 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 hus

Episode 16: Vietnam, a Button & Speaking OUT featuring Author Trudy Knowles
June 22, 2023

Anyone 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 Trud

Minisode 10: Full-time travel… one bag… is the THING bag worthy? Featuring Nora Dunn
June 01, 2023

After 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 dur

Episode 15: A Teen, a Menorah & What We Focus on featuring Dr. Jeffery Levine
May 25, 2023

Look & 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

Minisode 9: Weddings, Shoes & a Deceased Fathers’ “Walk” Down the Aisle featuring Rachel Kodanaz
May 04, 2023

To 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 lov

Episode 14: A Rock & A Mirror Box featuring Author Wade Bergner
April 13, 2023

Look & 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 l

Minisode 8: A Gaijin, a Sumo & a Gift of Connection featuring Travis Sherry
March 30, 2023

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 scho

Episode 13: A Pandemic, A Turtle & Who We Are Now featuring Author Michelle Fishburne
March 16, 2023

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 allowi

Episode 12: A Pen, a Purpose & a Passion featuring Phyllis Braxton
March 02, 2023

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 delay

Minisode 7: Every T-Shirt tells a Story featuring Jess Grippo
February 23, 2023

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. - P