All Up In My Lady Business

In the chaotic world we live in, it is increasingly difficult to lead healthy, slow-paced lives. Today, we are discussing the positive impact of yoga, meditation, and functional nutrition on so many people's lives. Joining us in this conversation is the epitome of a ‘connector', Claire Mark. Claire is a yoga teacher, meditation leader, and certified functional nutrition coach who is passionate about health, wellness, and fitness. Tuning in, you'll hear about Claire's life, working in television, finding yoga, training in Bikram Yoga, and so much more! We delve into how Claire got into meditation before she tells us how acupuncture saved her life. Claire has recently studied functional nutrition, and in this episode, she tells us about her experience, what functional nutrition is, and so much more! We even hear about Claire's classes and how to join them. Finally, we discuss the power of meditation and how it allows you to choose how to respond to situations instead of just reacting. You don't want to miss this one so be sure to press play now!Key Points From This Episode:Welcoming the incredible Claire Mark to the podcast. Claire tells us about her time working in television. Training in Bikram Yoga with Bikram Choudhury himself. Hating New York, moving back to Chicago, and Claire's marriage and divorce. How yoga has become Claire's life for 25 years. The power of meditation and how the birth of her son helped her get into it. How acupuncture saved Claire and her health issues. Getting into functional nutrition, what it entails, and her extensive studies.  The importance of making sure you live well for as long as you can. Claire tells us about the online classes she offers and how to join them. The power of pausing and choosing how to respond instead of just reacting. Don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & X!  Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Check out Claire Mark YogaFollow Claire Mark on InstagramConnect with Claire Mark on Facebo okSee what Claire Mark has to say on X Sign up to Support the Show (All Up In My Lady Business (Mary's Version)Learn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam LabSupport the Show.

Running a business is incredibly complex and there are many ways a company can fail. Today on All Up In My Lady Business, we are joined by business coach, Loraine Hardin to discuss how the implementation of EOS can secure a company's success. Tuning in, you'll hear all about how Loraine's entrepreneurial family inspired her to become a coach, how she found EOS, why fear and scarcity should be replaced with love and abundance, the importance of hiring the right people in the right spots in your business, making firing simpler, and so much more! We delve into Loraine's ideal client before she tells us about the small business ‘black hole' that occurs at around three to five million in profit. We even discuss how different generations clash in business today, how EOS works for very small businesses, how businesses shoot themselves in the foot, and more! Finally, Loraine tells us about her family's mink farm. Thanks for listening in! Key Points From This Episode:Introducing our guest on the show today, Loraine Hardin. What made her interested in coaching and how she knew she had what it takes. When the idea of EOS entered Loriane's career and what fascinated her about it. The dangers of scarcity and fear and the importance of having an abundance mindset. Loraine talks about how to get the right people in the right seats in your business. How to get people to the point where they can take direct reports quickly.Why firing people is so difficult, why it should be that way, and how to make it simpler. The ideal client for Loraine and how she tells her clients when they have a bad apple. She explains ‘the black hole' that small businesses encounter and how to get out of it. How to balance how you run your business while starting to step away as it grows. Loraine outlines some of the generational issues businesses are experiencing right now.How EOS works for businesses with fewer than five employees and the growth Loraine sees.  Some ways an organization can fail at the goal of creating ‘rocket fuel' in order to grow. Loraine tells us about the mink farm she was born on and how it affected her family's income. Don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Find out more about Loraine Hardin and her business, Professional EOS ImplementerFollow Loraine Hardin on LinkedInCheck out the EOS book, Traction on Amazon Sign up to Support the Show (All Up In My Lady Business (Mary's Version)Learn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam LabSupport the Show.

Today on the show, we welcome the remarkable Sheila Buswell, Co-Founder and CEO of Buswell Biomedical. This pioneering company develops cutting-edge rehabilitation solutions, including the innovative UPMO™, an AI-controlled system that enables patients in rehabilitation hospitals to perform daily activities independently, traditionally requiring assistance from healthcare workers. Sheila is also the author of the insightful book Is This Seat for Me: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Everyday Life and Business. Join the conversation as we explore her time in the Army, her own experience with imposter syndrome and being medically discharged right before 9/11, and her journey into engineering. Sheila details the story behind starting her business Buswell Biomedical and discusses the plans for their UPMO™ product. We also learn more about her upcoming book, unpack the other forces that have recognized patterns in our lives, and so much more. Be sure to tune into another great All Up In My Lady Business episode!Key Points From This Episode:An in-depth introduction to our amazing guest, Sheila Buswell.She shares some details about her time in the Army.Her experience with imposter syndrome and being medically discharged right before 9/11.Her opinion on the reasons behind why people enlist in the military.The impact of 9/11 and being on the other side of active military.How she got into the non-military engineering side of things.Sheila details the story behind starting her business, Buswell Biomedical.We discuss the future plans for her product, the UPMO™.She explains the thought behind her book: Is This Seat for Me: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Everyday Life and Business.We delve into a discussion about other forces that have recognized the patterns in our lives.The power in community and talking about all the things.More details about when and where you can get your hands on her books.Why Mary loves Taylor Swift.Don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!  Quotes:“People don't enlist in the military for money and for glory, right, like that's not the thing that you get from it.” — Sheila Buswell [0:10:43]“I think I'm a better engineer because of my time in the military.” — Sheila Buswell [0:17:44]“Where is this idea coming from that all veterans look like Captain America? It's stupid.” — Sheila Buswell [0:32:06]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Follow Sheila Buswell on LinkedInLearn more about Buswell BiomedicalBuy Sheila's book Is This Seat for Me: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Everyday Life and BusinessGet your Free Audiobook Chapter of Sheila's Book HereSign up to Support the Show (All Up In My Lady Business Mary's Version)Learn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam LabSupport the Show.

We all loved the Pitch Perfect movies but did you know that they were inspired by a real collegiate Acapella competition? Today on All Up In My Lady Business we are joined by the owner of Varsity Vocals, the brains behind the biggest Acapella college competition, and queen of Acapella herself, Amanda Newman! In this conversation, you'll hear all about how Amanda found her love for Acapella, how her competitive background led her to transform her college Acapella group, what led her to take over Varsity Vocals, and so much more! We hear all about her involvement in Pitch Perfect before she tells us what it's like to raise kids and run a business. From handling conflict, to working through the pandemic, to dealing with being underestimated as a woman, to difficult parents, Amanda has faced every challenge you can think of and in this episode, she tells us how she got through it all! She even discusses how she unintentionally perpetuates patriarchal standards. Finally, we delve into the differences in how children were raised in our day versus now and the kind of mothers we are. To hear all this and so much more, tune in now!Key Points From This Episode:Introducing Amanda Newman to the podcast. How Amanda got involved in Acapella. What led her to making a career out of Acapella. The release of Pitch Perfect and Amanda's involvement in it. How she and her husband met and what it's like to run a business and raise kids. The prices to participate in one of Amanda's competitions. Why she feels sensitive to complaints from people as a female business-owner. Dealing with difficult families during the competitions. Don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!  Quotes:“Pitch Perfect is weird for us!” — @acamandanewman [0:11:45]“People love [Acapella] and think it's so cool. But it's also bizarre because it's a bunch of guys singing “Hit Me Baby One More Time” in you know, sweater vests, like how? It's organized nerd singing, like, how is this a thing?” — @acamandanewman [0:15:36]“I try to be accommodating and then I am too accommodating and then I sometimes have gotten stepped on.” — @acamandanewman [0:44:49]“I'm assertive. It doesn't mean that I am a bitch.” — @acamandanewman [0:47:54]“Having a baby fully made me realize how much I was part of the [patriarchal] problem and women in general too are part of perpetuating the same problem and the same cycle.” — @acamandanewman [0:54:16]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Connect with Amanda Newman on LinkedInFollow Amanda Newman on XCheck out Amanda Newman's InstagramKeep up to date with Varsity Vocals Sign up to Support the Show (All Up In My Lady Business (Mary's Version)Learn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam LabSupport the Show.

Things have changed drastically for women since I grew up and it is interesting to take a look at what has improved and what still needs work! Today, my sister Jennifer DelMonaco gets all up in my lady business as she joins us for this episode to discuss her career, how our upbringings differed despite being raised by the same parents, what Taylor Swift has taught us, women's relationships with their aging appearances, and so much more! Tuning in, you'll hear about Jen's makeup career and how it was informed by her beauty and the limiting beliefs that it was all she had, how gender roles, sexuality, and neurodivergence is more supported and celebrated now than when we grew up, and why how you handle your trauma affects your entire life. We delve into the healing power of The Tortured Poet's Department before discussing how our beliefs on love have changed. We even discuss how our relationship with food and exercise has changed as we've gotten older and why older women are superstars. Finally, we talk about the sad reality that many women do not orgasm and how we can change this as a society. You don't want to miss this heartfelt and fascinating episode so be sure to press play now!Key Points From This Episode:Welcoming Mary's sister, Jennifer DelMonaco to the podcast. An overview of Jen, her previous job, and her love for creating and nourishing communities. How they were raised differently even though they grew up in the same house. Jen tells us about her modeling and makeup career and how her parents shaped that. How gender roles, sexuality, and neurodivergence are supported now versus in the 1980s. Jen shares her belief that we all have trauma and why the way we handle it is what matters. How Taylor Swift's new album is helping us process old relationship trauma. Why we love Taylor and Travis Kelce together and what we know about love. The importance of having a good relationship with your appearance as you get older. Why women struggle to orgasm and how we can change that as a society. Don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter! Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Follow my sister, Jennifer DelMonaco's career on LinkedInFollow Jen on InstagramGo Download The Tortured Poet's DepartmentWatch Good Luck to You, Leo Grande Sign up to Support the Show All Up In My Lady Business (Mary's Version)Learn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam LabSupport the Show.

Divorce can often be shrouded in complexity and uncertainty, leading down a messy, prolonged, and frustrating path. It's crucial to ensure you have the right legal representation on both sides to navigate towards a smooth and amicable resolution. Joining us to shed light on family law, divorce proceedings, and more is Shaska Dice, a partner at Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP. Shaska specializes in representing high net-worth clients in various family law matters, including divorce, custody, and post-decree proceedings. With extensive experience as a trial litigator, she has tackled complex financial and parenting issues across Cook, Lake, and DuPage counties. Join the conversation as we delve into different aspects of divorce proceedings, unpack various terms, and explore Shaska's insights on related topics. This episode offers valuable insights into a topic often considered taboo, so be sure not to miss out!Key Points From This Episode:How Shaska wound up in family law.She unpacks her “light” working in family law.The different types and aspects of divorce.We delve into how divorces affect stay-at-home parents/spouses.How Shaska approaches divorces where abuse or narcissism is involved.The importance of compartmentalizing your job as an attorney.We talk about how to procure a “divorce doula” (or a divorce coach).The difference between mediation, litigation, and no-fault (irreconcilable differences).She explains a dissipation claim.Shaska also unpacks what “discovery” is during divorce proceedings.The difference between fault and no-fault divorce and why fault divorces were abolished.Her thoughts on the movement to abolish no-fault divorces. We discuss why someone would want to stay married to someone that they're no longer into.We dive into divorce and parenting; who gets custody and what is nesting.Divorce as a taboo subject, even in today. Costs involved with getting divorced.Why some divorce proceedings last years. How you can retain assets through divorce.She explains the term pretrial motion. How ruling judges are determined.The most expensive divorce Shaska has ever witnessed. The effect of being in a lower economic class on divorce.Determination of competence or capacity to participate in a divorce. Shaska describes her ideal client.The concept of conflicting out. Why you want a good attorney on your side (and on your spouse's) of a divorce. Don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!  Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Follow Shaska Dice on LinkedInLooking for more information on Shaska's practice, visit Schiller DuCanto & FleckCheck out one of Mary's favorite Sub-Reddit r/AmItheAssholeSign up to Support the Show (All Up In My Lady Business (Mary's Version) Learn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam LabSupport the Show.

Crafting a life that caters to essential needs while radiating into a fulfilling lifestyle ignited the entrepreneurial spirit of today's remarkable guest. Joining Mary on the show today is Jana Kinsman, a beekeeper and an illustrator from here in Chicago. You'll learn more about Jana's companies, Bike a Bee and Doodlebooth, how she transitioned from corporate, and what got her started in beekeeping! She recounts how her involvement in the Chicago design scene has since opened numerous doors and opportunities and shares how her upbringing influenced the woman she is today. To hear Jana's thoughts on the beekeeping world and community, her unique approach to business, and much more, be sure to tune in today!Key Points From This Episode:Learn more about Jana and her two companies, Bike a Bee and Doodlebooth.Which came first, the drawing or the bees.More about Jana's career journey and where she finds herself today.How Jana got into beekeeping, monetized her hives, and how she's getting paid.The story of how Doodlebooth came into play.How the design scene in Chicago has opened numerous doors and opportunities. Insight into Jana's role at The Renaissance Society, doing art handling and construction.The prequel: who she was as a child and how it inspired her journey.Her thoughts on the world of beekeeping and the community she keeps in it.Jana's reflections on being attacked by people in a car, while on a bike.Her transition from Jana Bike a Bee to needing a car to get everything done.Catering to both basic needs and living a happy lifestyle in her business approach.Her thoughts on what hinders people from going after something.Where you can learn more about Jana and her businesses.Don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!  Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Check out Jana's website at Jana KinsmanFollow Jana on XKeep up with Jana and Bike a Bee on Facebook You can send Jana an Email Find out more about Bike a BeeBuy Jana's honey hereOrganize your hand-drawn, in-person portraits at DoodleboothVisit the Cook Dupage Beekeepers Association websiteSign up to Support the ShowLearn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam LabSupport the Show.

We are all shaped by our upbringing, and the coping mechanisms we adopt as young children can often follow us into adulthood, influencing our relationships with our own spouses and children. So how can we learn to identify these invisible patterns and write a new future for ourselves? Our guest today, Dr. Gertrude Lyons, has spent the bulk of her career pondering these questions in her quest to help both herself and others. She is a coach, educator, and founder of the groundbreaking podcast, Rewrite The Mother Code where she encourages guests to embody the women they have always known themselves to be. Join us for a profound conversation as we delve into the concept of motherhood, our purpose as women, and what it means to Rewrite The Mother Code. You'll hear us unpack the formative relationships that shape how we mother our own children, why learning to identify our patterns is the first step to changing them, and why it's essential that we question the patriarchal structures that dominate our society. Tune in to hear all of Dr. Lyons' fascinating insights and discover why the most important person you need to mother is yourself!Key Points From This Episode:An introduction to today's esteemed guest, Dr. Gertrude Lyons.How Dr. Lyons' relationship with her mother, and her children, has informed her work.The difficulties that arise for parents living in a patriarchal society.Why it's so important to have an equal distribution of labor among caregivers.Unpacking the benefits of going to couples therapy before you get married.The power of identifying underlying patterns and how it can help us have more agency.Learning to interrupt the patterns of our parents; as parents and as spouses.How Dr. Lyons uncovered The Mother Code; the invisible rules that govern our choices.What it means to Rewrite The Mother Code, and why awareness is key.Why our purpose as women extends far beyond just having children.Dismantling the patriarchal power structures that dominate our society.Some of the first steps you can take to Rewrite The Mother Code.Learn about the mothering retreat, hosted by Dr. Lyons, coming up in March.Don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter! Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Learn more at Dr. Gertrude LyonsFollow Dr. Gertrude Lyons on LinkedInFollow Dr. Gertrude Lyons on XFollow Dr. Gertrude Lyons on InstagramCheck out her podcast Rewrite the Mother Code Learn more about Dr. Lyons' Spring Equinox Retreat in Zihuatanejo, MexicoLearn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam LabSupport the show

GTM, RevOps, the truth behind the numbers of the American economy – these are some of the things that had us confused, that is, until we had a chat with Jessica Schultz, the Founder & CEO of Amplify Group – a company that provides founder-led sales enablement, supports founder-led sales transitions, and accelerates GTM & RevOps maturity for startups. Jess is a people connector, angel investor, speaker, and consultant with a rich professional background spanning finance, banking, and sales. After explaining some of her industry-specific terms and detailing her decision to study finance, Jess gives us a comprehensive breakdown of venture capitalism and everything it entails. Then, we learn about Amplify Group: what the company does, why our guest decided to found it, and how the business chooses, and serves its clients. We also discover what Jess has learned from being a founder, her view on the American economy, what her life looks like away from work, and her nuggets of wisdom for entrepreneurs who are looking to forge a path similar to hers.Key Points From This Episode:Introducing the Founder and CEO of Amplify Group, Jess Schultz.Jess explains “GTM”, “RevOps”, and other terms that are found in her industry.Why she chose to major in finance, and a journey through her professional background. Venture capitalism for dummies. A look at Jess's exploits as an angel investor and what she had to do to become one.  What Amplify Group is all about, including why she started the company.How she chooses who to work with and how she serves her clients. What our guest has learned from founding a business.  Assessing the current state of America's economy, and her advice for budding entrepreneurs.Jess's life away from work.Details on her GTM Bootcamp for Startups that is happening in February, 2024. Don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!  Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Connect with Jessica Schultz on LinkedInFollow Jessica Schultz on XLearn more about Amplify Group Book your place in Jess's GTM Bootcamp for Startups Get involved with All Up In My Lady Business Learn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam LabSupport the show

Claire Zulkey is a writer and the Founder of the Substack, Evil Witches. She is also the Manager of the consulting firm, Inbox Collective. She joins the conversation today to share her story of finding success as a freelance writer, monetizing a newsletter, and prioritizing work according to a simple quadrant of priorities and values. Debating the merit of giving work away for free, we discuss the tricky world of freelance writing, keeping up with the latest social media platforms, and more. From the story of Claire's first piece appearing in print to measuring engagement with her newsletter today, we explore the highs and lows of her journey as a writer, parent, and recent non-drinker navigating life in a post-pandemic world today. Don't miss this episode! Key Points From This Episode:Claire's first story in print and her journey to becoming a freelance professional writerFinding faith that success would beget success.Whether or not newsletters can be lucrative. Cultivating a community inside of Substack.Keeping up with the latest social media platforms. Claire's experience of writing articles for ARP. Monetizing writing versus offering it for free. Developing a quadrant to categorize freelance work.Necessary thing to put into a newsletter.Measuring and responding to engagement from the newsletter community.Socializing in your 40s as a non-drinker.Selecting schools and changing between them.Don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!  Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Follow Claire Zulkey on LinkedInVisit Claire Zulkey's websiteSubscribe to the Substack, Evil WitchesLearn more about Inbox Collective Learn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam LabSupport the show

We are responsible for the outcomes of our lives! During this episode of All Up In My Lady Business, founder and CEO of InspiHER Tech, Laurie Swanson joins us to tell us all about her unconventional path to coaching and her mission to help women become more tech-savvy. Tuning in, you'll hear how Laurie's mom encouraged her to become a tech person, an overview of her extensive career, starting her first business, navigating marriage and entrepreneurship as an addict, and how spiritual journeys helped her recover. We delve into why she chose coaching, her training, and her coaching process before Laurie shares some of her best coaching experiences and favorite outcomes. Finally, our guest tells us about her upcoming courses and projects. Thanks for listening in!Key Points From This Episode:A warm welcome to the wonderful Laurie Swanson. How Laurie's mom pushed her into tech and an overview of her career journey. The culture shift that needs to happen to stop limiting women in certain careers. Starting the Laso Company and why she moved away from her partners. Creating InspiHER Tech and what that entailed. Laurie tells us about how she met her husband and what he does. Our guest shares her sobriety journey and her spiritual pilgrimage in France. When she decided to go into coaching and how she did it. The differences between mindset and thought work. Laurie tells us about some of her best coaching successes and her process. All about her upcoming projects and master classes. Don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!  Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Follow Laurie Swanson on LinkedInCall Laurie Swanson on 630-260-8500Check out InspiHER TechHave a look at Laurie's Career Reset CourseTake a look at Laurie's Course: Using Your Creativity to Solve Your Career DilemmaGo visit Martha Beck's WebsiteGo visit Byron Katie's WebsiteOrder The Hiding Place on Amazon Learn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam LabSupport the show

Finding your feet as a female entrepreneur in a patriarchal society is exceptionally difficult, and unfortunately, that has kept many women from pursuing this type of independent career path. Today on All Up In My Lady Business, the founder and CEO of the marketing firm Yakety Yack, Ashley Logan, joins us to discuss being a female entrepreneur and finding a way to balance out the world's excessive masculine energy at the same time. Her earliest career experiences were clouded with misogyny and sexism, and today, Ashley shares her journey of overcoming them, starting her business, and learning how to break the patriarchal mold that doesn't serve any of us. Ashley experienced some intense culture issues in her business and she explains how she eradicated them and learned to stop accepting toxicity by listening to her intuition before reflecting on the dangers of not appreciating women. Finally, we discuss how women can change the world when we realize our power. To hear all of this and even share in our love and admiration for Taylor Swift as a businesswoman and feminist, tune in now!Key Points From This Episode:Introducing today's guest, Ashley Logan, and how Katy knows her. We share our love for Taylor Swift as a feminist and excellent businesswoman. Ashley tells us about her move to Tennessee and what her time at college was like. Her earliest experience of misogyny in the workplace and an overview of her career. How she started Yakety Yak, bringing on employees, and prioritizing company culture. The culture issues Ashley experienced and how she eradicated them. Why women, in particular, often accept toxicity and the importance of listening to your gut. Breaking the patriarchal mold (that doesn't serve anyone) in society and business. Why we are all becoming ‘farm-raised', what that means, and how to change it. How parenting has changed over the years and how it shapes decision-making. The dangers of not appreciating women for everything they do. Women realizing their power and the problem with operating in masculine energy. Don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter! Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Follow Ashley Logan on LinkedInFollow Ashley Logan on InstagramCheck out Yakety YakFollow Yakety Yak on InstagramFollow Yakety Yak on X Learn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam LabSupport the show

What would it take for you to do just 10% more of what brings you joy? As an Alignment Coach for female entrepreneurs, today's guest, Laura Aura, is all about guiding others so that they can learn to honor their energy and become attuned to what they truly want (rather than what they've been told they should want!) But it doesn't stop there, Laura is also CEO of the acclaimed branding studio, Worx & Co, an author, speaker, all-round visionary, and host of a top 100 podcast, The Gutsy Podcast. In today's conversation we sit down with Laura to talk about the mental cycles that hold us down, how we can learn to break free of our limiting beliefs, and why we need to be willing to take action and persevere in order to get what we truly want. She also shares the details of her Powerback Process and how it can help you shift your energy and change your life, plus a whole lot more. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on mindset, belief, and learning to take action!Key Points From This Episode:Get to know today's inspiring guest, Laura Aura.The founding of Laura's branding agency, Worx & Co, 16 years ago.How she discovered her interest in entrepreneurs and started interviewing them.The damaging mental cycle that almost every entrepreneur experiences.How the aligned cycle can help you interrupt damaging thought patterns.Understanding how our subconscious governs our actions.How to make conscious changes to your thoughts, beliefs, and actions.The details of the Powerback Process and what the acronym AURA stands for.How Laura discovered her passion for coaching and helping others.The changes that Laura has seen in the lives of her clients.How to remain consistent and keep trying, even if it feels like no one is listening.Why the thing you want most often lies behind the thing you're resisting the most.How we can choose to change our lives and take action, even if it's messy.An overview of the Powerback Process; how to implement the AURA steps, and embody the aligned cycle.Don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter! Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Learn more at LauraAura Connect with Laura Wallace on LinkedInFollow LauraAura on TikTokFollow LauraAura on Facebook Follow LauraAura on InstagramCheck out LauraAura and The Gutsy Podcast on YouTube Learn more about Worx & CoVisit The MindBodyFood Institute Learn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam LabSupport the show

Everyone has (or should have) a hobby that they are passionate about! But what happens if your hobby is being infringed upon without cause? Join Mary as she once again delves into her beloved hobby of beekeeping and shares details from an ongoing beekeeping dilemma that she has been dealing with for the better part of a year. One of her neighbors has pulled out all the stops. With what goal in mind, you might ask? Well, that is still a developing story. Tune in for this solo episode as Mary gives you her side of the unfolding Beekeeping Saga; and don't forget to subscribe to her paid subscription for only $5 for access to even more great content.Key Points From This Episode:What it means when your bee hive swarms.When Mary's hive swarmed on Memorial Day 2023.Insight into being served a beekeeping complaint and getting licensed. Navigating and dealing with difficult neighbors (and their complaints).How a neighbor's problem with Mary's beekeeping escalated into a public hearing.A look at the unglamorous side of being published in the newspaper.The smoking gun!Shopping for experts.The end of the story.Why Mary loves beekeeping as a hobby.Don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter! Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Follow Mary Nisi on XCheck out the previous beekeeping episode, All Up In: Beekeeping & What Queen Bees Teach Us About Business Learn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam LabSupport the show

Welcome everybody to the debut episode of what Mary's calling the Quasi-Algonquin Round  Table! Modeled on the Great Salon from the 20s; the Gertrude Steins and the Dorothy Parkers,  coming together and saying things to each other and having real conversations. Today, she sits  down with a few friends to do a Q&A slash brainstorming session to help Mary further figure  out how to help people! They delve into the topics of perimenopause, why women's health is  talked about so infrequently, how to talk about periods, sex, and babies with your kids, and  what resources can be helpful in that endeavor. They unpack the power of podcasting, and the  community it creates, and touch on how they're navigating, but also appreciating their ever changing bodies. Be sure not to miss out on this great episode! Thanks for listening.  Key Points From This Episode:  • A quick introduction to our guests with a round-the-table icebreaker! • We dive into our first question: perimenopause. • Do you know how ovulation worked before you were trying to get pregnant? • Talking to kids about periods, sex, and babies. • Elizabeth tells us about a resource for talking to your kids about all these things. • Meg shares about being a non-mom but being in a community. • We touch on the power of podcasting and the podcasting community. • Navigating but also appreciating our ever-changing bodies.  • Mental health as a priority now, later on in life. Don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang  with us on Instagram & Twitter! Support the show

Being a journalist is not for the faint of heart. Not only are you working long and unpredictable hours, but you're often coming face to face with devastating news events, all of which can take a toll on your mind and body. That was the experience of today's guest, Marin Richardson; an award-winning journalist who earned her master's in Broadcast Journalism from Columbia University and spent over a decade holding various positions on the newsroom floor, including being an On-Air National Correspondent for CBS. Her experiences within the industry led to her becoming the CEO and Founder of Disrupt PR — a groundbreaking agency for disruptors and forward-thinking entrepreneurs — that was named Best New Agency by Agility Solutions in 2023. In today's conversation with Marin, we discuss the challenges of broadcast journalism, her transition into Public Relations (PR), and the founding of Disrupt PR. We get into the nature of disruption, the ethos behind her agency, why she loves clients who say yes to everything, plus a whole lot more. Tune in for Marin's thought-provoking insights and get the scoop on disruption, journalism, and the future of PR!Key Points From This Episode:Get to know today's groundbreaking guest, Marin Richardson.A rundown of her career in journalism and her transition into Public Relations (PR).How journalism provided her with excellent training for working in PR.The circumstances that led to her founding Disrupt PR.Why Marin identifies so strongly with the term disruptor.The character traits that typically accompany being a disruptor.Why disruptors tend to make such good entrepreneurs.What Marin looks for in her employees and the qualities she values most.An overview of Disrupt PR's target audience.How they select the clients they want to work with.Why their ideal client may not exist yet.Unpacking what success looks like for their clients.Why she loves clients who say yes to everything.Examples of what has caused Marin to let go of clients.The type of companies that Disrupt PR would like to work with.What you can expect from Marin and Disrupt PR in 2024!Don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Follow Marin Richardson on LinkedIn Check out Marin Richardson's InstagramHear the latest from Marin Richardson on X Visit Disrupt PR's Website Follow Disrupt PR on Instagram Reach out to Disrupt PR on Email Learn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam LabSupport the show

We are thrilled to have Kiffanie Stahle on the show with us today. She is a lawyer who is helping creatives add ease to their legal lease since 2011, and she lives full-time in her RV with her pup Ozzy. We dive into the episode as Kiffanie shares the low-down on all things RV-living, including why she decided to become an RVer and why learning to trust your gut is of vital importance! We hear the story of how she ultimately wound up in creative law, from being an armchair lawyer, taking the LSAT on a bet, and ending up in law school. She unpacks why she gets nerdy about contracts, how her attorney licensing works, and details the use and function of Usury laws. She shares valuable insights regarding different clauses and other aspects of law, including the difference between an S Corp and an LLC, and walks us through her book, The Legal Roadmap for Your Creative Business: A Strategy to Protect Your Assets Without Legal Confusion. To learn more about what Kiffanie does as a creative lawyer, and more, start listening now!Key Points From This Episode:Let's get to know our guest, Kiffanie Stahle.She gives us the low-down on living the RV life.Why she decided to become an RVer.We talk about trusting your gut in different life situations.Kiffanie shares the wild journey that ultimately got her into creative law.Why she gets super nerdy about contracts. She explains how her attorney licensing works.Kiffanie details the use and function of the Usury laws.Coaching creatives on presenting their contracts.She defines what an indemnity clause is. Forcing your attorney to walk you through the entirety of your contract.Improper liquidated damages clause or cancellation fees and what makes them improper.Kiffanie shares other legal issues, outside of contracts, she helps clients with.A quick tangent on S Corp vs. LLCs.She talks about her book The Legal Roadmap for Your Creative Business: A Strategy to Protect Your Assets Without Legal Confusion.Her plans and how people can find her.Don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter! Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Follow Kiffanie Stahle on InstagramFollow Kiffanie Stahle on LinkedInSign up for Kiffanie Stahle's Email ListGo visit Kiffanie Stahle's WebsiteGo visit The Artist's JDCheck out Kiffanie's book The Legal Roadmap for Your Creative Business: A Strategy to Protect Your Assets Without Legal Confusion Learn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam LabSupport the show

It's been a while since Mary's released a podcasting episode but she's back in the saddle and excited to release some solid content!  We're systemizing, launching new things, getting super-hot and organized, and trying to do whatever we can to take over the world. Join Mary today, as she spills the beans on where she's been, her experience working with a new business coach, how they're tearing apart their sales process, her upcoming speaking engagements, and what listeners can expect from the next few episodes of the All Up In My Lady Business podcast. Thanks for listening!Key Points From This Episode:Where Mary's been for the last several months.Insight into the last few years that culminated into where we are today.Working with a new business coach, using the new EOS system.Learn about the subscription service: All Up in My Lady Business Mary's Version.Tearing apart our sales process (and putting it back together with fantastic efficiency).Speaking at a DJ Conference (and other speaking engagements!)What she's excited for about her upcoming trip to Panama.Delving into the why of her podcast and what she's excited about for the upcoming season.What listeners can expect from the next few episodes. Don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!  Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Check out Gino Wicknan's book Traction: Get a Grip on Your BusinessSubscribe to All Up in My Lady Business Mary's VersionLearn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam LabSupport the show

Welcome back to All Up In My Lady Business!Today on the pod, Katy Rexing is here to share her personal journey of moving across the country, having a hysterectomy, and creating a community for women to reconnect with themselves through meditation.Get ready for an episode filled with honesty, vulnerability, and inspiration.Tune in to hear more about:Just how simple and uncomplicated meditation can beHow sobriety improved our parenting and helped us appreciate our kids moreThe negative self-talk perpetuated by social media and the need for vulnerability and honesty in our relationshipsKaty's journey of reconnecting with herself and her womb space after having a hysterectomyDon't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!Links:Visit Katy's WebsiteFollow Katy on InstagramLearn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionsFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam Lab

Who said insurance is boring? Ok, maybe it is sometimes, but not with this episode's guest and badass digital nomad, Meg McKeen!Meg is an insurance maven who's been in the industry for over 20 years. She's also the owner and founder of the consulting firm Adjunct Advisors, LLC and host of the Bound & Determined Podcast, a show for those changing the face of the insurance industry.Tune in to hear us discuss:The shifts Meg is seeing in the insurance industryHow buying insurance is buying a promise not a piece of paperThe importance of showing up in the world as ourselves and not how we think others want to see usIdentifying your core values and working from themMeg's decision to move her business away from social mediaDon't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!Links:Find Meg online at Adjunct AdvisorsFollow Meg on LinkedInListen to the Bound & Determined PodcastLearn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionsFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam Lab

We have one hell of an awesome episode this week, friends, because I'm talking with Majka Burhardt!Majka is a professional climber, conservation entrepreneur, and author, as well as the founder and Executive Director of Legado, a global biodiversity initiative.Together, we talk about the incredible balancing act between living a life that is rich, full, and passionate and being present mothers.Tune in to hear about—A new, more holistic approach to conservation within communitiesMotherhood, nursing, and the wild experience of trying to balance it all with the rich, full life that you wantRaising children to thrive in a new era of inclusivity and equityThe gendered division of labor, planned obsolescence, and learned helplessnessEmbracing and owning our nuanced experiences as mothersDon't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!Links:Visit Majka's WebsiteFollow Majka on InstagramOrder Majka's Book More: Life on the Edge of Adventure and MotherhoodLearn More About the Legado InitiativeLearn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionsFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam Lab

Welcome back! In this episode, I have an epic conversation about sexism in the DJ world and the ways we choose to live life with fellow DJ and DJ company owner, Kristin Hubbard.Kristin Hubbard is the Founder and CEO of the admired all-female DJ company, Our DJ Rocks. She is also the host of the Love Lead Excel Podcast and a member of the Dean's Advisory Board for the University of Central Florida and acts as Director of Communications for the National Association of Catering and Events (NACE) in the Orlando Chapter.Don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!Links:Follow Kristin on InstagramFollow Our DJ Rocks on InstagramFollow Kristin's Music InstagramListen to the Love Lead Excel PodcastLearn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionsFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam Lab

Today, we are graced with the presence of the multi-faceted and highly creative, Jinja Birkenbeuel, CEO of Birk Creative. Together, we have a jam-packed conversation about her career journey, how she became an entrepreneur, the state of education, and so much more!Tune in to hear us discuss:JinJa's passion for designing annual reports (seriously…)The alarming lack of diversity in high-end design spacesCoca-Cola's partnership with Chat GPT for marketing campaignsWhat young people are up against in higher education in AmericaThe problems that gatekeeping can (and does) causeDon't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!Links:Visit the Birk Creative WebsiteFollow Birk Creative on InstagramListen to Pretty Black Dress in Spatial Audio on iTunesSee More from Utah Carol on YouTubeFollow Jinja on LinkedInListen to The Honest Field Guide PodcastLearn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionsFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam Lab

Hey there, Lady Biznatches! Today's episode is on a topic that's been a long time coming—beekeeping! How have I not talked about this yet?Tune in to hear me give you the 101 on what this hot, hard, expensive, and sometimes violent hobby entails. I also share my upcoming Taylor Swift DJ gig, thoughts on snoring, and how I got all my bees from Logan Square to Evanston.Don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!Links:Learn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionsFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam Lab

We've got a special episode today, folks! I'm talking to Alianna Kalaba, drummer for Cat Power and bassist for FACS.Alianna shares her story of how she started drumming and manifested playing for Cat Power. Then we get into some woo-woo goodness, and generally enjoy being middle-aged women who still feel like teenagers.Don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!Links:Learn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionsFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam LabFollow Alianna's Instagram

Welcome back, friends! I've got another solo episode for you all about how women are expected to do business the same way as men, and why it may not be the best way forward.I also share a piece of badass history about Francis Perkins, a woman who completely changed the way we work here in the U.S.Don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!Links:Learn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionsFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam Lab

I am so honored to have one of my oldest and dearest ride-or-dies, Shawn Campbell, with me on this episode!Shawn is the founder and general manager of CHIRP Radio, an independent volunteer-driven radio station here in Chicago. She's worked in commercial, college, public, and community radio over the course of her career, and I consider her radio's truest believer.Together, we discuss her radio career, and it is one hell of a cool story, folks.Tune in as we also get into:The benefits of hyper-local radio stations for local communitiesThe fun of wandering around an airport with no security on mushrooms (man, those were the days)Sexism in the radio worldThe difference in managing volunteers and employeesHow radio can connect usDon't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!Links:Learn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionsFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam LabTune in to CHIRP RadioFollow CHIRP on InstagramFollow CHIRP on Facebook

Welcome back, folks! Today, I channel my inner Garth Brooks and blame it all on my roots…. and my own hard work and business acumen. Tune in to hear my post-yoga-retreat thoughts on why I believe my business has been successful, and why Phoebe Bridgers might just save us all.  Links:Leave me a voicemail!Learn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionsFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam Lab

We're starting off guest interviews this season with entrepreneur Scout Driscoll. Scout is the owner of DesignScout, a high-end design and marketing firm that specializes in restaurants and is working to give a fresh face to an outdated wine industry, all while prioritizing rest ethic over work ethic.Tune in to hear us discuss:Design that lasts beyond trendsThe perks of being a problem-solving entrepreneur instead of a goal-oriented entrepreneurPricing yourself correctlyThe beautiful side of seeing a low profit marginMaking the lifestyle and happiness of employees a priority and letting the business followDon't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!Links:Learn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionsFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam LabVisit the DesignScout WebsiteFollow DesignScout on InstagramListen to the VINTed Podcast

We're back, friends! This return is a little later than I intended, but I explain it all here in our first episode of Season 3.This week, I catch you up on what's been happening on break (hint: it's a lot), and talk about how the show is evolving this season. Tune in for updates on vacations, injuries and the life lessons of it all. And don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!Links:Learn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionsFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam Lab

This week we're wrapping up season two with Mary's reflections on all the changes this year brought – including getting sober, moving to the suburbs, and creating two whole seasons of All Up In My Lady Business!Tune in then smash that subscribe button, so you're the first to know when we're back for season three. And please send any & all requests to mary@amarynisiproduction.com – we want to hear from you!Links & resources:Learn more about Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with The Toast & Jam Lab

Today, I'm talking with the one and only Tereasa Surratt. If you live on this planet, you've likely seen her advertising and design work. But you may not know about the project closest to her heart— Camp Wandawega, a sustainability and preservation-minded camp in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Together, we talk about her journey from buying the camp to making it the incredible, communal, and passion-filled place that it is today.While half of Tereasa's life is Camp Wandawega, in the other half she is a thriving creative hybrid working with brands such as Dove, Mrs. Meyers, and the National Children's Museum. In addition to her award-winning work in advertising, she is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, mom of an opinionated 16 year-old, and wife to an equally passionate husband.Tune in to hear us discuss:Wes Anderson's fantasy of a Summer campThe beauty and privilege of making choices based on heart, not on pocketbookDrawing the following you want organically and karmically from the beginningThe rewarding feeling of creating something from nothingThe rise of women in creative leadershipThe far-reaching impact of the Real Beauty campaignPress play then smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!Links:Visit Tereasa's WebsiteVisit the Camp Wandawega WebsiteVisit the Camp Wandawega InstagramToast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam Lab

Money can be overwhelming especially when it comes to business finances. So today I'm talking with my personal bookkeeper and saving grace, Angie Noll. Angie is the owner of Reconciled Solutions, a bookkeeping and profit acceleration company for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Their mission is to guide small businesses with profitability acceleration, scalability, accounting, bookkeeping, organization, process improvement, cash planning, technology improvement, and budget support.Together, we discuss best practices, worst practices (here's to you, Elon Musk), and the Profit First business accounting model.We also get into:The freeing experience of firing mean clientsClaiming accurately on your taxes (seriously, folks)The different purposes of profitThe importance of building relationships with clients and vendorsWhen to hire a bookkeeperPress play then smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!Links:Visit Reconciled Solutions' WebsiteLearn About the ERTCOrder Profit FirstToast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam Lab

Today, we're digging into some heavy topics… but in a groovy way. Tune in to to hear my friend and fellow yogi, Judy Newton, share her incredible life story. Along the way we discuss the tough, but inevitable parts of life and how we find comfort in the communities of our making.Judy is a Capricorn queen, former teacher, grief doula, and hippie realtor. She is also the chair of the Levy Senior Center Foundation Board where she is committed to learning and discovering more about herself and her community and the world within and around her.We also discuss:Grief as a closeted function of our humanityHow death doesn't always make a great side hustleHow therapy is about doing the work after the appointmentCreating community in an increasingly isolating worldFinding beauty in stillness and inspiration where you can get itPress play then smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!Links:Buy The Art of StillnessCheck Out the Levy Senior Center (and join the board!)Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam Lab

Today we have a spicy topic—the art and history of the Pinup Girl. I'm joined by the remarkable Maria Elena Buszek and together we talk about her journey to and through Art History school as a minority, the rise of the pinup girl in popular culture, and feminism from her perspective.Maria is a scholar, critic, curator, and Professor of Art History at the University of Colorado Denver, where she teaches courses on Modern and Contemporary art. Her recent publications include the books Pin-Up Grrrls: Feminism, Sexuality, Popular Culture and Extra/ordinary: Craft and contemporary art.We also discuss:Choosing the dead white guy (or not)Becoming a feminist at the age of 9 thanks to a priest and a big dose of sexismWWII and the changing landscape of women as professional and sexualGenerational issues that hold us backThe Industrial Revolution's impact on accessible pornographyThe disconnect between historical and contemporary craft workPress play then smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!Links:Visit Maria's WebsiteOrder Maria's BooksFollow Maria on InstagramLearn more about Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with The Toast & Jam Lab

We've all heard of Dad Rock, but what about Mom Rock? Today Jessica Hopper is back on the podcast to discuss, debate, and maybe even discover what mom rock is and where it's headed.Jessica is a Chicago-based music critic and the author of The First Collection of Criticism By A Living Female Rock Critic, The Girl's Guide to Rocking, and her memoir, Night Moves. Her new book No God But Herself: How Women Changed Music in 1975 will be available soon, so keep an eye out for it!Tune in to also hear us discuss:Going viral on the last day of Twitter being ok as a platformDad rock vs. mom rockThe depths of Amy Mann and Fleetwood MacLindsay Buckingham' buttons and possible cosmetic workThe American Pie trickOur legendary childhood halloween costumesPress play then smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!Links:Visit Jessica's websiteBuy Jessica's booksToast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam Lab

In today's episode, we're following the incredible, winding road of career pivots, big life changes, and unexpected shifts with my friend Joan LeMay.Joan is a portraitist, painter and illustrator who is interested in capturing the true soul of the subject she's painting. She is also the Illustrator for her upcoming book with Alex Pappademas, Quantum Criminals: Ramblers, Wild Gamblers, and Other Soul Survivors from the Songs of Steely Dan.We also discuss:How an acid hit can improve the highschool experienceThe art of deciding to pivot and crying on the floorMid-life crises and re-evaluative periodsHow it's sometimes pretty great just raw-dogging lifeChasing the Instagram algorithmBeing 30% gummy bearPress play then smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!Links:Pre-Order Joan's and Alex's BookFollow Joan on InstagramVisit Joan's WebsiteToast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam LabBuy the amazing floating bath pillow (in case you missed it last episode!)

In this Lone Gun Woman episode, we get into the way-too-hot topic of perimenopause, how Midnights and Taylor Swift inspire me (yeah, I can't believe it either), and some remarkably cutthroat Sashiko seamstresses.Press play then smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!Links:The 100 Senses Full Float Bath PillowLearn more about Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam Lab

Today we're talking with another fabulous (& funny!) serial entrepreneur about her journey learning that to do it all, you need a helping hand (or two!). Ashley Quinto Powell is a business owner, author, consultant, and mother of two. She is the founder of MyVARocks and author of Executive Motherhood: The Art of Having It All Without Doing It All.In this episode, we discuss–Ashley's move from city girl life to Wisconsin cheesehead country lifeThe ups and downs of serial entrepreneurshipThe unique and powerful way that VAs can help support overwhelmed business ownersHusbands with fabulous butts (who are also great parents)Tune in then smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter! Links & resources:Follow Ashley on LinkedInCheck Out MyVARocksOrder Executive MotherhoodLearn more about Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with The Toast & Jam Lab

Today on the podcast, I'm joined by director, producer, acclaimed music writer and normal suburban mom Jessica Hopper. Together we tour through the Chicago music scene and Jessica's storied career. We talk about how we met, Jessica's 27 years of sobriety, facing sexism in the music scene, why she's working on a new project about Lilith Fair, and more. Tune in then smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter! Links & resources:Visit Jessica's websiteBuy Jessica's booksLearn more about Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with The Toast & Jam Lab

In today's episode, I'm joined by Viviana Langhoff, accomplished fine jeweler and owner of award-winning jewelry store Adornment + Theory. We go on a journey through Viviana's experience as a Puerto Rican-American with a passion for creativity and the arts, including the art of business.We also discuss:Living the hyphen as a Puerto Rican-AmericanCreating purpose and opportunities for employeesThe critical role community plays in our lives and our endeavorsThe myth of the self-made personViviana's everyday business principlesThe truth about lab-grown diamondsPress play then smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!Links:Follow Viviana on InstagramVisit Viviana's WebsiteLearn more about Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam Lab

This week we dig deep into topic that I've mentioned on the podcast but have been nervous to really get into — my sobriety journey.Join me for the highs, lows, and in-betweens of drinking heavily or not drinking at all. On the way, we'll get into the radical feminism of sobriety and the way the patriarchy uses alcohol to control women.Press play then smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!Links & resources:Learn more about Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with The Toast & Jam Lab

This week, we're welcoming Susan Flaga to the podcast! Susan is a hairstylist, co-owner of Sparrow Salon in Chicago, and owner of Sparrow for Everyone- Haircare for Sensitive People.Together, Susan & Mary talk about:Getting the entrepreneur bugServant leadership and the ever-growing process of learning to be a good leaderThinking of your employees as bosses and caring about their wellbeing while maintaining a well-structured and profitable business with clear expectationsHow a medium named Cinnamon helped Susan accept that she needed to use what she already knows to get to her next business (crystal ball)Motherhood as a small business owner in the entrepreneur space and the struggle of being talked down to by “high functioning” men (eye roll)The beauty in a mission statementTune in then smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter!Links & resources:Sparrow Salon  |  IG: @sparrowlogansquareSparrow for Everyone  |  IG: @sparrowforeveryoneLearn more about Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with The Toast & Jam Lab

Today we welcome Chicago-based healer Claire Mooney to the podcast! Claire is trained in acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, and Sourcepoint Therapy. She uses all of these modalities and more to help her clients connect with and transform into their highest potential, physically, energetically, and emotionally. Together, Claire & Mary talk about:Claire's MS diagnosis & how it led her to acupuncture, Chinese medicine and moreHow Claire started & grew her businesses, Magnolia House & Claire Mooney HealthAll the things people don't realize about using a wheelchair and just how many places aren't ADA accessibleWhy Claire is not a typical acupuncturist & what she does in session insteadAura photography and why it's not just a fadLearning to value yourself and raise your pricesTune in then smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter! Links & resources:Visit Claire's websiteFollow Claire on InstagramLearn more about Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with The Toast & Jam Lab

We're back, baby! This week we're kicking off season two with a recap of the big three of Mary's summer – moving to the suburbs, making new friends, and..medical misbehavior. You'll have to listen to the end to hear what that last one's about.Press play then smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter! Links & resources:Watch Mary Nisi: Origin StoryLearn more about Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam Lab

This week we're wrapping up season one of All Up In My Lady Business with a long-awaited episode – the story of Mary's chronic pain & how she cured it.From wearing stilettos to DJing weddings to giving birth to filming a reality tv show, Mary did everything in pain for years. Many physical therapists, chiropractors, cortisone shots, hospital visits, and surgical consults later, what ended up making everything better was … a book? Really though, it was this book. And a lot of journalling.Tune in to this episode for the full story, then we'd love to hear what you thought about season one! Please take a two minutes to complete this brief survey so we can make season two of All Up In My Lady Business even better.Links & resources:I Have to Believe This Book Cured My Pain, New York Times articleHealing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection by John Sarno, MDUnlearn Your Pain by Howard Schubiner, MD and Michael BetzoldToast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam LabTake our season one survey ✌️

Today we've got another serial entrepreneur on the podcast and we're talking sexism, scrap metal & success. Linda McCabe is business leader, author, speaker and coach. She's the founder of Optimal Level LLC and the host of the Lightning Strikes podcast. In this episode of All Up In My Lady Business, Linda tells us about–Taking over her family scrap metal business & growing it to over a million in salesBeing a woman in a male-dominated industry in the 80sSelling that business & starting Optimal LevelHer 4-part magic formula to achieve ANYTHING Tune in then smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter! Links & resources:Lightning Strikes with Linda McCabeFollow Linda on LinkedInToast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam Lab

Could you run a business with your spouse? This week Mary has Vanessa Jackson-Lopez on the podcast to talk about the good and the bad (but mostly the good) of running a business with her husband. Together, Vanessa & Mary talk about–How her husband quit his job the week they got married then ended up going on job interviews with their baby daughterWhy they launched The LemonAd Stand and when Vanessa came on boardVanessa's advice about hiring your first employee & creating a great company cultureWhat it's really like working with your husband (spoiler: it's great)Tune in then smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter! Links & resources:The LemonAd Stand10,000 Small Businesses (10ksb)Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam Lab

Are you ready for a big announcement? Mary's moving!In this episode, Mary walks us through the winding tale of how she went from swearing she'd never move to the suburbs to buying a house in Evanston. Strap in because this one's got all the All Up In My Lady Business biggest hits – a little business, a lot of parenting, a sprinkle of magic and plenty of jokes.Plus at the end of this episode, Mary responds to the Uvalde shooting and shares some real-talk struggles about the state of the world.Tune in then smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter! Links & resources:Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam Lab

Today we welcome another DJ to the podcast & get all up in our lady businesses! Megan Taylor is a Chicago-based DJ alchemist, business strategist, and travel enthusiast. Together, Megan & Mary talk about–How Megan went from being a math major to a DJHow they handle sexist comments & bad behavior they experience while DJingParty challenges coming up post-COVIDImposter syndrome in a male-dominated industryTune in for a good time, then smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter! Links & resources:Follow Megan on InstagramToast & Jam & the Toast & Jam Lab

Hey, what's your sign? This week on the podcast Mary is joined by Vivian Hecimovich, an astrologer and intuitive healer who helps people navigate massive change in their lives. Together they explore–Astrology basics like sun signs, rising signs & Saturn returnsThe houses in astrology (not to be confused with Harry Potter houses)Electional magic & karma in the natal chartCo-parenting during covidCultivating a magical practice & moreTune in to hear Vivian's journey from goth teen to intuitive healer & learn how you can use astrology to navigate your life. Then smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter! Links & resources:Find Vivian on the Stars in Alignment website & InstagramToast & Jam & the Toast & Jam Lab