Martha Stewart

American Made is not just an event. It's a movement to spotlight and support the next generation of creative entrepreneurs who are turning their passion for making into thriving small businesses.

Everywhere I go, I always look for creative entrepreneurs, whether it's artisans and craftsmen, small farmers and gardeners, or restaurateurs who use fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

I always thought I would be a teacher. And I think I actually lived up to my initial dreams, because what I do now is teach millions and millions of people many different kinds of things.

I had no idea when I went to college what I'd be doing. I took organic chemistry and did terribly, but I was good in English and art. I took many courses and participated in as many activities as I could. I learned a lot about every single thing.

I was a very curious person because of my parents. They encouraged me to be as curious about as many things as I wanted.

I live in an old house with no closets and no built-ins. I hate big cupboards.

Whether you're a programmer or a seamstress, it's all about new techniques, simplifying old techniques, and consolidating steps. Making things go faster - but not worse.

I - I try to do as much as I can, wherever I am. So, at the farm, I'm always thinking of some new project, some new thing I can do.

I have a microphone on one ankle and an ankle bracelet on the other, so I'm well balanced today.

I'm not a sponge exactly, but I find that something I look at is a great opportunity for ideas.

I was married for 30 years. Isn't that enough? I've had my share of dirty underwear on the floor.

The more you adapt, the more interesting you are.

I get up really early, and I go to bed really late. Sometimes I get tired, but it's not important. I have an exciting existence, and there's so much to do.

In New York, I get a tremendous amount of ideas by looking at the paintings and the sculptures, adapting artistic endeavors to crafts. There is a lot of inspiration around us that we can see every day and turn into projects.

One of the things I do to stay healthy and fit is to make sure I exercise every single day. Aside from eating right and getting enough sleep, exercise keeps me trim and boosts my energy.

I believe in a man and a woman being equal. I really believe that we can do anything we set our minds to.

All the things I love is what my business is all about.

I'm never sick. Why get sick? It's a waste of time.

I don't even like firing people. I don't think I've ever said, 'You're fired' to anybody.

I record my radio show, and my staff makes me a nice lunch in the kitchen, usually fish - whatever's freshest and line-caught - and a salad. I drink water and herbal tea, a blend of catnip, elderberry, and horehound.