Ep 30: Mid Columbia Children's Museum: From Idea to Movement: Building a Children’s Museum Without a Building

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 missionIf you’re local or just love hearing real stories of people building something meaningful, this one’s for you. 💛CONNECT WITH MARLAInstagram @OneToughCookiePodwww.marlascookieco.comInstagram @MarlasCookieCoFacebook.com/MarlasCookieCo