Living Your mainelove: MyMaine's Maggie Knowles' Writing Journey

In this episode of Living Your mainelove, CEO Jen Millard sits down with Maggie Knowles, co-founder and editor of MyMaine Magazine, for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, creativity, and redefining what modern Maine looks like. Maggie shares the story behind launching a print publication in a digital-first world, the vision for a magazine that speaks authentically to people who live in Maine—not just visit—and why she was determined to move beyond clichés like lobsters, lighthouses, and flannel.Together, Jen and Maggie explore the challenges and rewards of building mission-driven brands in Maine, the importance of supporting local creators and journalism, and what it means to create meaningful content that is educational, inspirational, useful, or simply beautiful. The conversation also dives into female leadership, entrepreneurship, and the realities of starting a business in Maine, while celebrating the growing influence of women-led creative spaces across the state.Thoughtful, candid, and full of heart, this episode is a celebration of modern Maine storytelling, community, and the courage it takes to build something original.