In this episode of One Tough Cookie, we’re diving into what it really looks like to build something from the ground up, before it even exists.

I’m sitting down with the president of the board for the Mid-Columbia Children’s Museum to talk about how a simple idea turned into a community-driven movement. From the very first spark to gaining local support, we’re unpacking the momentum, the challenges, and the heart behind bringing a children’s museum to the Tri-Cities.

We talk about collaboration over competition, the power of community, and what it takes to lead a vision that’s bigger than yourself. This episode is for anyone who’s ever had an idea on their heart and wondered, “Where do I even start?”

✨ In this episode, we cover:

• How the idea for the museum began

• What it takes to build a nonprofit from scratch

• The role of community in bringing big visions to life

• Behind-the-scenes challenges no one talks about

• How you can get involved and support the mission

If you’re local or just love hearing real stories of people building something meaningful, this one’s for you. 💛

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In this powerful episode of One Tough Cookie, Marla sits down with Edith, the owner of Resilience Beauty Studio, to talk about what resilience really looks like, beyond the highlight reel.

Edith shares her journey through adversity, including navigating life as a teen mom, facing personal challenges, and finding her way into the beauty industry... not just as a career, but as a calling. What started as a path to provide has grown into something much deeper: a space where confidence is restored, stories are shared, and healing begins.

But her impact doesn’t stop in the salon chair.

Edith is also the heart behind a meaningful community initiative offering free haircuts to those in need, an event rooted in her own life experiences and her desire to give back in a real, tangible way.

This conversation is raw, honest, and incredibly inspiring. It’s about turning pain into purpose, building something from the ground up, and using your story to serve others.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your path, this episode is for you.

✨ In this episode, we talk about:

Overcoming adversity and redefining your story

Navigating life as a teen mom

Building a business with purpose

Confidence, identity, and transformation through beauty

Giving back to your community in meaningful ways

Listen in and be reminded: resilience isn’t about having a perfect story, it’s about choosing to keep going.

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This episode is a little different… because we’re recording it while I’m literally in the makeup chair getting ready for a photoshoot.

What started as getting ready turned into a real, honest conversation about confidence, business, and the moments people don’t always see.

We talk about what it’s like to sit in someone’s chair during big life moments, what makeup artists witness behind the scenes, and how confidence is built from the inside out.

It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s a reminder that there’s always more beneath the surface.

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