The amazing Maxine Clark is Sharon's first guest on the podcast. Maxine is the founder and forever chief executive bear of Build-A-Bear Workshop. In part one, Maxine shares why teddy bears mean so much to her, the inspiration for creating a teddy-bear-themed retail-entertainment experience, and the importance of creating a positive culture for customers and employees.

Episode 01 | Part Two:  Maxine Clark

The journey to an amazing life is often a winding road, but the scenic route can be fun and enlightening. Each week, join Sharon Price John, the CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop, as she speaks with trailblazers and groundbreakers who have lived extraordinary lives and acquired wisdom along the way that we can all learn from. If you want to hear real stories from real people who have really put their hearts into this thing we call life, this is the podcast for you, Stories and Heart with Sharon Price John, from Forbes Books.