What happens when the career you once dreamed of no longer brings you the same joy?
In this episode of One Tough Cookie, I’m sitting down with Sarah, the owner of Make Your Mark, a mobile art studio bringing creativity and connection to our community.
After years of teaching, Sarah made the courageous decision to walk away from a stable career, step into the unknown, and build something entirely her own.
We talk about choosing faith over fear, finding the courage to start over, the challenges of putting a price on your passion, and learning that success isn’t always measured by money.
Sarah’s story is a beautiful reminder that it’s never too late to chase a new dream, trust your gut, and create a life that feels right for you.
Because sometimes, making your mark means having the courage to begin again.
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Instagram @makeyourmark_art
www.makeyourmarkart.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19njRTJwG6/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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6 Oct 2026
Episode 35: The Entrepreneur Who Never Stopped Evolving Featuring Tenesha | Cornflower Creative & The Ruby Gallery & Events
In this episode of One Tough Cookie, I sit down with Tenesha, the creative force behind Cornflower Creative and The Ruby Gallery & Events.
From making headbands and customized T-shirts in middle school to starting multiple businesses and eventually building the creative businesses she has today, Tenesha’s journey has been anything but a straight line.
We talk about following your creativity, allowing yourself and your business to evolve, navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, and what it takes to turn an idea into something real.
It’s a conversation about trusting the twists and turns, embracing who you are, and realizing that you don’t have to have it all figured out to start.
CONNECT WITH TENESHA CORN
website:
www.cornflowercreative.com
www.rubygalleryandevents.com
Instagram: cornflowercreative
Facebook.com/cornflowercreativewa
CONNECT WITH MARLA
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www.marlascookieco.com
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Facebook.com/MarlasCookieCo
2 Jun 2026
Ep 34: Who Are You When No One is Clapping?
When nobody is clapping?
This episode is a reminder that confidence isn’t built through recognition... it’s built by keeping promises to yourself. The work you do in the quiet moments, the early mornings, and the days nobody notices is what ultimately shapes the person you become.
If you’ve been feeling discouraged, stuck, or wondering if your hard work is worth it, this conversation is for you.
Because the world may celebrate the finish line but character is built long before anyone sees the result.
Topics covered:
• Consistency over motivation
• Building a business through slow seasons
• Confidence through action
• Training when nobody is watching
• The power of keeping promises to yourself
• Becoming before achieving
CONNECT WITH MARLA
Instagram @OneToughCookiePod
www.marlascookieco.com
Instagram @MarlasCookieCo
Facebook.com/MarlasCookieCo
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