#0066: Mary Waldner on healing, achieving joy, navigating how to run and exit a business + measuring success

After many years of illness and being sick (since she was a child), Mary was diagnosed at 43 with Celiac Disease. And yes, she was thrilled with finally receiving a diagnosis. In this episode, she opened up about her experience with healing as well as her 27-year career as a practicing psychotherapist before her homemade crackers took on a life of their own.Mary talked about the process of starting Mary’s Gone crackers, including her many failed attempts at getting the cracker dough just right. Then, she shares what it was like to satisfy the public’s overwhelming demand for her product and the sometimes harsh realities of building, running and, later, exiting a business. For the uninitiated among us or the non-entrepreneurs, it's not all glitter and rainbows all of the time.Mary offers a unique perspective when sharing her stories and insights as both a healer and a food company entrepreneur. Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Mary Waldner on social media: Website | Facebook | Instagram | TwitterFood Inc. (documentary)Cal Patch of Hodge Podge Farm | Hodge Podge Farm on FacebookSXSWKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.