We had the good fortune of connecting with Samantha Mizioch and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Samantha, what is the most important factor behind your success?
I think passion is huge when it comes to working with so many small businesses, and people. Each one is from a different walk of life, and during a Farmers Market we all come together for one goal; to create a living doing what we love! I have gained so much perspective and insight into my Vendors lives and try to encourage their growth through a stellar market each week.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I love what I do very much. I tell it to my husband, my kids, my family and friends. There’s not a day I think to myself, ‘ugh work’ but instead I am enlightened by the experience, patience and vulnerability my job has taught me. I never had a vision of where or who I would be when I was younger but each and everyday I find myself filling in this form of a person and I am so very happy with her.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Of course I would take them to my market!! No brainer. I have friends and family visit often and am always encouraging a day out at the Farmers Market. We have over 50 handmade vendors, AT LEAST every week along with our unique live performances, our food Truck Alley where we feature different food trucks from the valley and a lot of love.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Salomon Aliser! He created Pinnacle Peak Farmers Market 7 years ago and has graciously accepted me into the manager role to continue growing his business.

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Image Credits
Shelby McQueen Photography

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