进监狱也没有毁了我

“任何一个早晨，你都能看到有人身穿‘玛莎豪华全棉睡袍’，品尝‘玛莎礼篮’里的绿茶，收看CBS播放的《玛莎-斯图尔特的生活》。他或她的购物清单里还包括‘玛莎’牌木质咖啡桌……玛莎·斯图尔特创造的“家政王国就是这样影响了美国中产阶级的生活。而她本人，一个在抑郁的大家庭中长大的女孩，尽管曾经身陷囹圄，却凭借强大的精神力量和对事业的执着坚持，而成为与奥普拉-温弗瑞、希拉里-克林顿齐名的女性领袖，更是凭借她庞大的家政传媒帝国成为如今的“全美第二女富豪。

玛莎·斯图沃特的"非常"成长轨迹

• 1941年
  出生在美国新泽西州
• 1960年
  考入纽约大学后开始模特生涯
• 1975年
  玛莎开始建立“家政王国
• 1982年-1985年
  推出了一系列以玛莎为主角的家政畅销书
• 1999年
  公司在纽约证交所上市
• 2004年
  因一起股票内部交易案入狱
• 2005年
  出狱后立即参加电视节目

尊重直觉 顺从内心

网易女人：面对当今发展如此快速的社会，女性尤其是年轻女性应该如何进行选择呢？

玛莎·斯图沃特：我认为首先要尊重自己的直觉，一个人的直觉往往代表你内心真实的想法，而当你了解了自己的想法，你才能够选择适合自己的方式。

网易女人：除此之外，还有其它因素能够帮助女性吗？

玛莎·斯图沃特：教育也非常重要，当你的选择是在有一定背景的前提下做出的时候，那么它往往比毫无准备下做出的选择正确很多。 再次就是要进行广泛的了解。比如，在你给孩子选择学校时，如果你了解了周边所有学校的情况，你就会知道选择哪一所学校才更适合自己的孩子，才能最好的让孩子得到充分发展。任何盲目的选择都是有风险的。 对于年轻女孩子来说，找到一份合适自己的工作也很关键。你们不要害怕改变。如果因为害怕改变，而强迫自己一直做一份不喜欢的工作，那简直就是灾难。 其实我认为改变并不可怕，相反是非常有益的，当你完成一个改变后，你也解决了一个问题，你又向前迈进了一步。

网易女人：我们知道，其实现在社会还是主要以男性为主导，那您认为女性应该怎样去发声，让外界更好地了解她们呢？

玛莎·斯图沃特：我认为很简单，就是大声说出自己的想法。不要迟疑也别有顾虑。在职场中，人们尝尝会谈到“玻璃天花板（是指在公司企业和机关团体中，限制某些人口群体（女性、少数民族）晋升到高级职位的障碍。），实际在生活中，我对这个所谓的“天花板感受并不多，因为我从不会去关注它。我认为当你自己坚定想法时，你就一定能够度过难关。即使没有别人的帮助，你也一样能够坚强地战胜困难。

我的成功秘方

玛莎·斯图沃特：几年前，在我的电视节目里，我们关注了“每个人都应该知道的30个事情——一些基础的事情，比如说怎样整理床铺、怎样熨衬衫以及怎样调制一杯玛格丽塔鸡 尾酒。一句话的建议：在你调制玛格丽塔前整理好床铺、熨好衬衫，你会得到更好的结果。人们总问我，“你的成功秘方是什么？没有单一的配方，但我可以根据 我的经历提出一些你在任何厨艺秀上都看不到的建议。一个煎蛋饼是很好做的。它只需要四种配料：鸡蛋、黄油、盐和辣椒。如果你异想天开，也许可以再加一点荷 兰芹。就像法国谚语说过的，不敲碎鸡蛋你就做不成煎蛋饼。对我来说，那些碎掉的鸡蛋意味着牺牲。要制造一份鸡蛋类菜肴，抑或是一次商业上的成功，你就必须 要放弃许多东西：与好友、家人的共处时光，睡眠，以及《摩登家庭》的几集内容。但最后，你会得到一些值得的回报，这程度足以改变你自己、你的家庭和你的未来。

Martha Stewart, America's Domestic Goddess
Even prison couldn't break me.
"Every morning, you can see someone wearing a 'Martha Stewart Luxury Cotton Robe,' sipping green tea from a 'Martha Stewart Gift Basket,' and watching 'Martha Stewart Living' on CBS.  Their shopping list might even include a 'Martha Stewart' brand wooden coffee table... This is how Martha Stewart's 'domestic empire' has influenced the lives of the American middle class. And she herself, a girl who grew up in a large, somewhat depressing family, despite having been imprisoned, became a female leader on par with Oprah Winfrey and Hillary Clinton, thanks to her strong mental fortitude and unwavering dedication to her career.  She is now the second wealthiest woman in America, thanks to her vast domestic media empire."

Martha Stewart's "Extraordinary" Life Trajectory
1941
Born in New Jersey, USA
1960
Began her modeling career after enrolling at New York University
1975
Martha began building her "domestic empire"
1982-1985
Published a series of best-selling books featuring Martha as the protagonist
1999
Her company went public on the New York Stock Exchange
2004
Imprisoned for insider trading
2005
Participated in a television program immediately after her release
Respect Your Intuition, Follow Your Heart
Young girls should speak their minds and not be afraid of change.
NetEase Women: Facing today's rapidly developing society, how should women, especially young women, make choices?

Martha Stewart: I think first and foremost, you should respect your intuition. A person's intuition often represents their true inner thoughts, and only when you understand your own thoughts can you choose the path that suits you.

NetEase Women: Besides this, are there any other factors that can help women?

Martha Stewart: Education is also very important. When your choices are made with a certain background of knowledge, they are often much more accurate than choices made without preparation. Secondly, it's important to gain broad knowledge. For example, when choosing a school for your child, if you understand the situation of all the surrounding schools, you will know which school is best suited for your child and will allow them to develop fully. Any blind choice is risky. For young women, finding a suitable job is also crucial. Don't be afraid of change. If you force yourself to stay in a job you don't like because you're afraid of change, that's a disaster. I actually think change isn't scary; on the contrary, it's very beneficial. When you complete a change, you've solved a problem and taken another step forward.

NetEase Women: We know that society is still mainly male-dominated. How do you think women should speak up to help the outside world understand them better?

Martha Stewart: I think it's very simple: speak your mind loudly. Don't hesitate or have any reservations. In the workplace, people often talk about the "glass ceiling" (referring to the barriers that limit certain demographic groups (women, minorities) from advancing to senior positions in companies and organizations).  In real life, I don't feel this so-called "ceiling" much, because I never pay attention to it. I believe that when you have a firm belief in yourself, you will definitely overcome difficulties. Even without the help of others, you can still bravely overcome challenges.

My Secret to Success

Martha Stewart: A few years ago, on my TV show, we focused on "30 things everyone should know"—some basic things, such as how to make a bed, how to iron a shirt, and how to make a margarita. One piece of advice: make your bed and iron your shirt before making a margarita, and you'll get better results. People always ask me, "What's your secret to success?" There's no single recipe, but I can offer some advice based on my experience that you won't see on any cooking show. An omelet is easy to make. It only requires four ingredients: eggs, butter, salt, and pepper. If you're feeling adventurous, maybe add a little parsley. As the French proverb says, you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs. For me, those broken eggs represent sacrifice. Whether you're making an egg dish or achieving business success, you have to give up many things: time with friends and family, sleep, and a few episodes of *Modern Family*. But in the end, you'll receive rewards that are well worth it, enough to change yourself, your family, and your future.

灰姑娘一般的成长历程

玛莎·斯图尔特1941年出生于新泽西州一个缺乏欢声笑语的大家庭，在6个孩子中排行第二。当时斯图沃特一家并不富足，8口人挤在一间只有三间卧室的公寓里。她的父亲艾迪·科斯蒂拉基本上算得上是个一事无成的人，早年逃避服兵役后没有找到理想的工作，于是便对整个世界心怀不满。玛莎的少女时代一片灰暗：家庭经济拮据，没有汽车，是整条街上最晚买黑白电视机的人家。父亲酗酒，自私，对家人非常挑剔。中学时代，玛莎穿的衣服全由母亲手工缝制。她“曾像灰姑娘一样面对衣柜哭泣，因为，我找不出一条适合参加平安夜舞会的裙子。

A Cinderella-like upbringing

Martha Stewart was born in 1941 in New Jersey into a large family lacking in joy, the second of six children. The Stewart family was not wealthy; eight people were crammed into a three-bedroom apartment. Her father, Eddie Kostyra, was essentially a failure, having evaded military service in his youth and failing to find a decent job, leading him to be resentful of the world. Martha's teenage years were bleak: the family was financially struggling, they didn't own a car, and they were the last family on the street to get a black and white television. Her father was an alcoholic, selfish, and very critical of his family. During her high school years, Martha's clothes were all handmade by her mother. She "once cried in front of her wardrobe like Cinderella because I couldn't find a dress suitable for the Christmas Eve dance."

才貌双全的女大学生

作为一名出色的学生，玛莎在上高中的时候就开始做模特。在一次采访中，玛莎回忆起那段时光：“相比于和朋友们一起去看足球比赛，我都把时间用在在57街的Bonwit Teller做服装模特。最开始的时候15美元一小时。这比我们去做每小时1美元的兼职保姆赚得多多了。“她邻家女孩的外表和非常上镜的脸让她成为摄影师的宠儿。她做模特赚来的钱让她能顺利的去美国顶级女子学院之一的纽约巴纳德学院上学。在巴纳德，玛莎学习艺术史，并且继续做模特，并最终出现在国家和国际主流媒体杂志上。1961年，玛莎被美国魅力杂志评选为全美十大最佳着装大学生。

A talented and beautiful college student

As an outstanding student, Martha began modeling while still in high school. In an interview, Martha recalled that time: "Instead of going to football games with my friends, I spent my time modeling clothes at Bonwit Teller on 57th Street.  Initially, I earned $15 an hour. That was much more than we made babysitting for $1 an hour." Her girl-next-door looks and photogenic face made her a favorite of photographers. The money she earned from modeling allowed her to attend Barnard College in New York, one of the top women's colleges in the United States. At Barnard, Martha studied art history and continued to model, eventually appearing in national and international mainstream magazines. In 1961, Martha was named one of the ten best-dressed college students in America by Glamour magazine.

爱情与事业的波折和收获

安迪·斯图尔特，是耶鲁法学院的学生，在玛莎上大学期间闯进了她的生活，他们的相爱过程是一见钟情“，伴随着旋风式的恋爱过程，他们在1961年7月1日步入婚姻殿堂。这对身无分文“的新婚夫妇在结婚指出住在纽约。不久，玛莎中断了她的学业，因为她要支持丈夫安迪在耶鲁完成他的学业。1965年初，玛莎怀孕生下一个女儿，怀孕生子的生活让她的模特生涯几乎结束，她开始寻求其他的赚钱途径和工作。1968年，兼具美貌与智慧的玛莎打动了一个股票经纪人，被录用后的玛莎很快通过了考试，在纽约证券交易所注册成为了一名股票经纪人。她非常聪明，很快就赚到了六位数的薪水。

The ups and downs of love and career

Andy Stewart, a student at Yale Law School, entered Martha's life during her college years. Their love story began with love at first sight, followed by a whirlwind romance, and they tied the knot on July 1, 1961.  The penniless newlyweds lived in New York after their marriage. Soon, Martha interrupted her studies to support her husband Andy while he completed his studies at Yale. In early 1965, Martha became pregnant and gave birth to a daughter.  Motherhood almost ended her modeling career, and she began to seek other ways to earn money and find work. In 1968, the beautiful and intelligent Martha impressed a stockbroker and was hired. She quickly passed the necessary exams and registered as a stockbroker on the New York Stock Exchange. She was very intelligent and quickly earned a six-figure salary.

“家政王国初露端倪

1975年，玛莎和丈夫倾尽所有，花了3.37万美元在康涅狄格州郊区买下6间闲置的农舍。她宣布，将在这里建起一个“家政王国。当时，愈演愈烈的通货膨胀和越来越高的失业率，把大批养尊处优的全职主妇“赶出家门，逼迫她们回归工作岗位。早上是职员，晚上是主妇，她们疲于奔命、怨声载道。玛莎却从中看到了商机，她与人合伙开办了一家餐饮店，招牌上写着：“自己动手做家务。那些想在家宴请亲朋，却无暇亲理买汰烧的职业女性们，成了玛莎最主要的客户。她们只要拨通预约电话，玛莎就会派人去取锅碗瓢盆等烹饪工具，并在指定日期，用各色美味佳肴将其装满。客户们要做的，只是布置餐桌，，用微波炉加热菜肴。

"The Domestic Empire Begins to Take Shape

In 1975, Martha and her husband invested everything they had, spending $33,700 on six abandoned farmhouses in suburban Connecticut. She announced that she would build a "domestic empire" there. At the time, rampant inflation and rising unemployment were forcing many privileged full-time housewives out of their homes and back into the workforce.  Working as employees during the day and housewives at night, they were exhausted and resentful. Martha, however, saw a business opportunity. She partnered with someone to open a catering business, with a sign that read: "Do-it-yourself housework."  Professional women who wanted to entertain friends and family at home but lacked the time to cook became Martha's main clients.  All they had to do was call to make a reservation, and Martha would send someone to pick up their pots, pans, and other cooking utensils, and then, on the specified date, fill them with a variety of delicious dishes.  The clients only needed to set the table and heat the food in the microwave.

全美高品质生活的典范人物

当时没有人会想到，玛莎下一步将会进入到走进千百万人的客厅和拥有超过2亿美元的媒体帝国时代。玛莎第一次感受到国际性的媒体的影响力是《人物》杂志刊登了她和安迪离开法律行业而转行进入出版行业的故事之后。由于口碑传播的效应，玛莎得到了很多媒体的进一步采访，后来她还被国家级的杂志《House Beautiful》聘为自由美食编辑，这进一步巩固了她的名声和地位。而随着玛莎的一系列美食家政书籍的出版，她逐渐成为美国社会良好生活品位和风格的代表人物。

A role model for high-quality living across America.

At the time, no one could have imagined that Martha would next enter an era of reaching millions of households and building a media empire worth over $200 million. Martha first experienced the influence of international media when People magazine published a story about her and Andy leaving the legal profession to enter the publishing industry. Due to word-of-mouth, Martha received numerous further media interviews, and she was later hired as a freelance food editor by the national magazine House Beautiful, further solidifying her reputation and status. With the publication of a series of her cookbooks and lifestyle books, she gradually became a representative figure of good taste and style in American society.

建立庞大帝国的家政女王

家庭主妇，甜点师，生活方式的领路者，音乐策展人，股票交易员————这些只是玛莎身上诸多标签中的几个而已，但没有一个能准确地概括多媒体女主角玛莎·斯图尔特的。从烹饪开始，玛莎的工作主题还扩展到了家居，装潢，设计，专栏写作等等。上世纪90年代，玛莎的传媒帝国辛迪加运营的非常成功，她已经是名副其实的家政女王“。

The Domestic Queen Who Built a Vast Empire

Housewife, pastry chef, lifestyle guru, music curator, stock trader—these are just a few of the many labels attached to Martha Stewart, but none of them accurately encapsulate the multifaceted media mogul. Starting with cooking, Martha's work expanded to include home decor, design, column writing, and much more. In the 1990s, her media empire, syndicated across various platforms, was incredibly successful, making her a true "domestic queen."

“没有什么能毁掉我

2002年到2005年，玛莎因为一起涉嫌内部交易的股票丑闻陷入了司法纠纷，并最终被判有罪，在联邦监狱服刑5个月。让人始料不及的是，玛莎很快走出阴影。即使进了监狱，她仍是“明星囚徒：我负责打扫地面，清洁机器。我干得很好。要是(监狱)邮局开信封的机器坏了，只有我懂得怎么修理。她还建议监狱厨房开发新菜式，鼓励犯人练习瑜伽，“在精神和物质上给予那些初次入狱者以帮助。2005年3月，玛莎重新回到了人们的视线中。两档全新的电视节目《怎么办》和《学徒：玛莎-斯图尔特版》旋即与观众见面。“我不允许自己变得情绪低落……我勇敢地面对现实。最终，我胜利地挺过来了，就像从耶鲁顺利毕业一样。斯图尔特说，她已记不得被关进西弗吉尼亚州奥尔德森联邦女子监狱第一天的情形。

后记:美国《商业周刊》形容，玛莎是近几年来美国企业界少有的“复出传奇之一。有趣的是，几个月的牢狱生涯反而使玛莎·斯图尔特更加出名。她旗下的“玛莎·斯图尔特家居泛媒体公司的股价居高不下，电视台排队等待采访其本人。不被挫折打倒，反而愈加灿烂，出狱后东山再起的脚步更是令人咋舌，这就是玛莎`斯图尔特的人生。

“Nothing can destroy me.”

From 2002 to 2005, Martha Stewart was embroiled in a legal battle over a stock scandal involving insider trading, and was ultimately convicted and served five months in federal prison.  Unexpectedly, Martha quickly emerged from the shadows. Even in prison, she was a "star inmate": "I was in charge of sweeping the floors and cleaning the machines. I did a great job. If the (prison) post office's envelope-opening machine broke down, I was the only one who knew how to fix it." She also suggested new recipes for the prison kitchen, encouraged inmates to practice yoga, and "provided help to first-time offenders both mentally and materially." In March 2005, Martha returned to the public eye. Two new television programs, "How To" and "The Apprentice: Martha Stewart Edition," quickly premiered. "I didn't allow myself to get depressed... I bravely faced reality.  Ultimately, I triumphed, just like graduating successfully from Yale," Stewart said, adding that she couldn't remember the details of her first day in the Alderson Federal Prison Camp for women in West Virginia.

Postscript: BusinessWeek described Martha as one of the few "comeback legends" in the American business world in recent years. Interestingly, a few months in prison only made Martha Stewart more famous. The stock price of her Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia company remained high, and television stations lined up to interview her. Not defeated by setbacks, but instead shining even brighter, her post-prison comeback was astonishing—this is Martha Stewart's life.