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\\u201cI want to empower women through education, leadership development, and community engagement\\u201d

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In episode 5, Lori sits down with Produce Industry Legend, Margaret D\\u2019Arrigo-Martin. Margaret has been an advocate, inspiration, and example for women her entire career. She has made a positive difference in the community, the nonprofit sector, and the agriculture industry, both locally and globally.

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\\u201cWhat you\\u2019re putting in your body makes a huge impact on your ability to think, function, and feel your best\\u201d

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Margaret spent 22 years as executive vice president of sales and marketing at D\\u2019Arrigo Bros. She has more recently spent the last several years as vice president of community development at Taylor Farms. She served as Director of the industry\\u2019s leading trade organization-- Produce Marketing Association. She was named Woman of the Year by Ag Against Hunger. Her leadership in the non-profit sector includes President of the Grower Shipper Association Foundation, Vice President for Hartnell College Foundation and president of the Salinas City Elementary Educational Foundation.

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\\u201cMy journey didn\\u2019t come easy. I had to push and climb, but I never gave up\\u201d

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Margaret serves on the board of directors Children\\u2019s Council of Monterey County, Literacy Campaign for Monterey County, Thrive Foundation, Salinas City Center Improvement District, \\xa0and Steinbeck Innovation Foundation. She is co-founder of IMPOWER, a primarilyy woman-focused group whose purpose is to get others involved in making our community a better place. She also currently serves as Secretary of Salinas Valley Memorial Health Care System.

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These accomplishments are testimony to the passion Margaret feels for her community and industry. She has a vision for what is possible and has proven that it is also achievable.

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Some Topics we talk about in this episode:

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• Introduction // Margaret D\\u2019Arrigo-Martin - 0:45
• Margaret\\u2019s Background and Experience in Produce - 2:45
• How Fresh Produce Can Help You Reach Your Full Potential - 7:30
• Margaret\\u2019s Role in the Produce Industry - 9:43
• The Importance of Having Mentors - 14:01
• What is the One Thing Moms need to know about Fresh Produce - 18:35
• Advice from Margaret - 19:20
• Wrap-up - 21:40

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For more information about Margaret D\\u2019Arrigo-Martin and the work she is doing to empower women and make waves in the produce industry, visit https://www.margaret-inc.com/ and https://www.impowerwomen.org/ to connect with her and her team.

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How to get involved

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• Join The Produce Moms Group on Facebook and continue the discussion every week! https://www.facebook.com/groups/316715662104709/
• Reach out to us - we\\u2019d love to hear more about where you\\u2019re at in life and business! Find out more at www.theproducemom.com

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