Thanks For The Memories
After six years, it's time for Making A Living with Maggie to find a new home. Unfortunately my radio show is no longer being carried by SiriusXM due to major restructuring of the Martha Stewart Radio channel. It was a surprise because my show was popular and had advertisers. Nevertheless I am on the hunt for a new home be it FM/AM, Internet/podcast, TV or some other medium (I just found out my How To Interview video on YouTube went viral & has over 1.2 million hits!)
I'm Soul Searching on it at the moment, taking my own advice. But I didn't want this moment to pass without acknowledging all those who have helped make my show a success (saying thank you to those who've helpd you is also advice I often share.)
- I want to thank all the loyal listeners and callers for tuning in. Your questions and comments both on air and off made for rich career conversations. Thank you for your recent show of support as well, offering to write letters to Martha Stewart Living Radio and SiriusXM on my behalf (click on the links to make a comment on each company's respective Facebook page). Knowing my show has helped you/your careers emboldens me to continue getting the message out there that it is possible to Soul Search, Research, & Job Search into work you love!
- Thank you to my inspired guests who openly shared the ups and downs of their career stories so that others could benefit. I'm honored to have interviewed the likes of Deepak Chopra, Martina Navratilova, Bob Barker, Dilbert Creator Scott Adams, Patricia Heaton, Barbara Corcoran, Sally Field and Martha herself as well as industry experts like Sandy Abrams, Keith Ferrazzi, Cali Yost, Marci Alboher, Lindsey Pollak, Craig Zabransky, Dan Schawbel, Jonathan Fields, Mark Babbit, Sree Sreenivasan, Gretchen Rubin, Miriam Salpeter & many others. (For a complete list of past guests and their latest advice visit my radio page.)
- Thank you to my radio producers Marcy Yurick and Lauren Gould & sound engineer Chris Hauselt. Special thanks to Samara Lenga my first producer/engineer for getting Making A Living with Maggie off the ground.
- Many thanks to Nicole Williams for suggesting I pitch a show to Martha Radio, to my former boss Ron Thomas for encouraging me to branch out careerwise, and to Cyndi Stivers for saying yes to my pitch & giving me the chance to live out a my dream to be a radio host. Many thanks to broadcasting executive Liz Aiello for recognizing the continued value of career conversation on air.
- Thank you to my show sponsors and advertisers like Deluxe Corp. Your support has enabled people to follow their passions to new business ventures.
When one door closes, another opens. Though disappointed that my time on Martha Stewart Living Radio and SiriusXM have come to a close, I welcome the opportunity to reach even more people through new channels be it FM, AM, Internet radio, podcasts, TV, video, or something better.
Thank YOU for reading this post!
Comments
Maggie - I am so glad you are focusing on the positive aspect of this unfortunate situation. There's no doubt in my mind that there's something even better waiting for you to uncover and discover. I'm glad I had a chance to see you in action on the radio...The day this picture was taken, you invited me up to listen in when you did the show, and I was so impressed by how easy you made it seem and the great, actionable advice you provided eager listeners. I'm thrilled I was among your many guests on the air, and I'm looking forward to learning what's next for you!
Maggie,
I have listened to you every Friday at 4pm in Lake Charles, LA since I first heard of your show. Every Friday I'd park near a beautiful oak tree waiting for my son Khalil (7th grade) to come out of school and that small window of time was "my time" and it changed the way I approached my career, literally. Listening to your advice gave me the courage to soul search and step out on faith! I became a life coach to empower women and have learned a great deal from listening to your show. I am a faithful listener and no matter where you go I will always support and be a fan. Can't wait to see you spread your wings and soar to the next level in your life! Blessings, Alissa
So sad to hear this news Maggie. Your show was an inspiration and your positive message gives hope and encouragement. I can't wait to find you on the path to your next journey. I'm sure you'llb just as inspirational. ~ Jannette.
You are very welcome.
Thank you for having me as a repeat guest on the show over those six years. I am so glad I had the chance to tell about my career transition and inspire others to travel, to stay adventurous.
And also, a special thanks to you... You inspire. I have no doubt your voice and your message made the world a better place. I look forward to learning about your future success and the success of those who hear your (needed) message.
stay adventurous, Craig
This is what I wrote to MSLR on their Facebook .... this is pretty much a snapshot of what Maggie's show has meant to me:
"Dear Martha Stewart Living Radio... I have been a loyal listener to you over the years, and now that you have cut Making A Living w/ Maggie Mistal, now there is now only 1 show I listen to on a regular basis on SiriusXM Radio since I found this out..and it is NOT on your station. Maggie's show was enriching, I always learned something. This was the best career show on ANY radio outlet and she always brought a up-beat attitude. I have to record everything b/c of my own busy career and this was one of the reasons I bought a Stiletto2 in the 1st place. She IS one of the best in her field and this is a loss for MSLO. But as she says...when one door opens, another closes. I have no doubt she is on to bigger and better things."
Maggie has been 1st class all the way - and positive - I have no doubt that the best is yet to come.
Deepest Sincerity,
Bambi
Dear Maggie,
As always, you inspire. I admire how you accepted the cancellation of your very important and successful show with grace and how you used the moment to express gratitude. I also admire your confidence and fortitude in declaring that the end of your run on Sirius will not be the end of your show and how you used your post to very clearly ask for help to find a new home so that you can continue to make a contribution. You lead by your example.
Wishing you all the best,
Diane
Maggie,
It was always so much fun to visit with you in the studio, to watch you in action and to help your amazing listeners. I look forward to seeing where the journey takes you next. We will all benefit from the wisdom you will gain along the way as you continue to follow your dreams.
Hugs,
Cali Yost
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