In this episode, I’m sitting down with Mary Morris Solomon, the artist and storyteller behind MaryGold Tales, to talk about her path from secret childhood art to building a creative business filled with small-batch stationery, illustrations, paintings, and live event portraits.

Mary shares what it looked like to leave behind a career that no longer felt aligned, start creating during a season of massive change, show up to her first market with a four-foot table and seven card designs, and learn to trust the gut feelings that kept opening the next door.

We also talk about:

• Building a creative business without a rigid plan
• Why in-person markets can create instant connection
• Seeing social media as community, not just content
• Saying yes to opportunities, then knowing when to realign
• Why artists and makers need to understand their numbers
• Building something that feels like you, not someone else

Favorite quote from the episode:
“Don’t chase my dream. Chase yours, and let me clap for you.”

If you’ve ever wondered whether the creative thing you keep quietly making could become something more, this conversation will remind you: start where you are, follow what feels aligned, and let your story unfold.

Connect with Mary:

Website: https://www.marygoldtales.com
Instagram: @marygold.tales

Connect with Julie | Moss Bags:
Website: https://mossbags.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/moss.bags

Photography by Lisa Aamot | https://www.merakiphotographynw.com