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We sit down with Mary Seats, widely known as Mz Skittlez, a dynamic force in the business world. From the dramatic loss and rebuying of her first company, Cupcake Mafia, to creating a marketing empire with The Icing Agency and founding The Bakery Co-work, the largest female-focused co-working space in the U.S., Mary's journey epitomizes resilience and determination. Join us as Mary shares invaluable insights into overcoming setbacks and crafting success on her own terms.
Key Points Discussed:
1. The Power of Networking: Mary's proactive approach to expanding her network and finding mentorship opportunities.
2. Resilience in Business: How Mary rebounded from losing Cupcake Mafia to building a multimillion-dollar agency and coworking space.
3. Strategic Marketing and Community Building: Insights into creating and nurturing online and physical communities that empower women.
4. Personal and Professional Balance: Mary discusses how she manages to balance a thriving career with a fulfilling personal life, challenging the myth that you can't have it all.
5. Listener Questions: Addressing real questions from our listeners about resilience, networking, and personal growth.
Produced by Dear Media
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Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festival
To follow along with Create & Cultivate:
https://www.instagram.com/createcultivate
www.createcultivate.com
To connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson
To connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton
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We sit down with Mary Seats, widely known as Mz Skittlez, a dynamic force in the business world. From the dramatic loss and rebuying of her first company, Cupcake Mafia, to creating a marketing empire with The Icing Agency and founding The Bakery Co-work, the largest female-focused co-working space in the U.S., Mary's journey epitomizes resilience and determination. Join us as Mary shares invaluable insights into overcoming setbacks and crafting success on her own terms.
Key Points Discussed:
1. The Power of Networking: Mary's proactive approach to expanding her network and finding mentorship opportunities.
2. Resilience in Business: How Mary rebounded from losing Cupcake Mafia to building a multimillion-dollar agency and coworking space.
3. Strategic Marketing and Community Building: Insights into creating and nurturing online and physical communities that empower women.
4. Personal and Professional Balance: Mary discusses how she manages to balance a thriving career with a fulfilling personal life, challenging the myth that you can't have it all.
5. Listener Questions: Addressing real questions from our listeners about resilience, networking, and personal growth.
Produced by Dear Media
See Privacy Policy: https://art19.com/privacy
California Privacy Notice: https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info
PR Partner https://laruepr.com
Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festival
To follow along with Create & Cultivate:
https://www.instagram.com/createcultivate
www.createcultivate.com
To connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson
To connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

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