2. Historical Info Martha Kostyra, August 3, 1941, Jersey City, New Jersey Model from 13 Barnhard College Manhattan Met Andy Stewart married in 61 67 work as a stockbroker Started focusing on gourmet cooking
3. Accomplishments Catering business in late 70’s 1 million dollar business serving corporate and celebrity clients 1st book Entertaining, best seller Followed by Martha Stewart Quick Cook Menus, Hor D’oevres, Christmas and Wedding Planner
4. Accomplishments 91 became Martha Stewart Living Omni media Inc. Grew to having 2 mag, checkout sized recipe publication, cable TV show, syndicated news paper Colum, series of how to books, radio and internet site 763 million in annual sales
5. Traits Enthusiastically involved in projects and intent on achieving results Hard working Determined Creative Passionate “All things I love is what my business is about”
6. Impact on marketplace “Martha Stewart has had more influence on how Americans eat entertain and decorate their homes and garden more than any one person in our history”