#4: From Hobby to Handmade Business: How Pottery, Motherhood & Faith Shaped Maria's Entrepreneurial Journey

In this episode of Merch Talk, we sit down with a mother of four and faith-filled potter and small business owner who turned a creative outlet into a meaningful artisan brand. 🎙️ She shares how her pottery journey began during pregnancy, the struggles of starting before she felt ready, and what it's really like to build a handmade business while raising a family.   We talk about: - Starting a business with no experience - Lessons from her very first market  - Why your work has value even before it's perfect - How God used pottery to reshape her path - Giving back through business — including donating 15% of sales to her church   Whether you're a potter, a creative entrepreneur, a faith-based business owner, or just someone dreaming of starting your own small, local artisan brand, this episode will encourage you to take that first step.   ✨ Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Connect with the Merch Talk Podcast: 🎙️ Instagram: @merch.talk @themerchantile @merchantilemarket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themerchantileofscottsdale4660  Connect with Maria from Mud Water Studio: 🌿 Website: www.mudwaterstudio.com 🌿 Instagram: @mudwaterstudio