Martha Helen Stewart (, ; born August 3, 1941) is an American retail businesswoman, writer, and television personality<!-- Do not add "felon" or "convicted criminal" or anything similar. See the talk page for discussions. -->. As the founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, focusing on home and hospitality, she gained success through a variety of business ventures, encompassing publishing, broadcasting, merchandising and e-commerce. She has written numerous bestselling books, was the publisher of Martha Stewart Living magazine and hosted two syndicated television programs: Martha Stewart Living, which ran from 1993 to 2004, and The Martha Stewart Show, which ran from 2005 to 2012. Wikipedia