All Up In My Lady Business
On this podcast, working mom and entrepreneur Mary Nisi talks about the line between having everything together and losing her composure. She discusses how she commits fully to DJ-ing, running a business, and beekeeping. She also explores how resilience, structure, and resourcefulness can drive overdue change. New episodes air on Tuesdays when the show is in season. The podcast is produced by myAudio Rocks.
Episodes
Dad Says You’re A Sex Fiend With Ashley Logan
It’s an all-new ep, with Mary and Ashley getting into the wild weirdness of midlife dating: sober first dates, the supremacy of Hinge, and trying to figure out who is actually behind the dating profile. They unpack body count discourse, sexual double standards, porn-fueled expectations, dating as a single mom, and why honest conversations about intimacy are long overdue.Want more from Ashley? Visi
Cigarette Butts and Leaded Gas With John Pirnat
Season 6 kicks off with our 100th episode! Mary celebrates this milestone by doing something she’s avoided for the previous 99: having a man on the show.Mary’s husband John Pirnat joins to look back on 15 years of marriage, their very Chicago meet-cute, and their outrageously priced first date. Mary and John unpack bond markets, alien lifeforms, the internet’s descent into algorithmic echo chamber
No Wonder Fun Sounds Exhausting With Ashley Logan
It's the last episode of Season 5, with Ashley Logan once again joining Mary for a conversation that teeters on the edge of a Debbie Gibson singalong. They get into Mary’s big show nerves and break down her debut of Hot Flash Dance at the legendary Metro in Chicago. Ashley then takes us to girls camp in Oregon, where horses, nature, creativity, and a healthy amount of mud became the backdrop
The Matriarchy is Already Here With Ashley Logan
It's an all-new ep of AUIMLB! Ashley Logan is back for a conversation with Mary about burnout, joy, and what happens when you realize you’ve been grinding too hard for way too long. They unpack the ways patriarchy, productivity culture, and endless digital noise can shape women’s choices, and remind us that reclaiming our time is not a crime.Want more from Ashley? Visit her website: www.ashle
Venture Capitalism For Dummies With Jess Schultz
What is a venture capitalist??? On today’s Back in Business episode of AUIMLB, Jess Schultz, co-founder of the Amplify Group, gives Mary a crash course in turning startup dreams into actual revenue. From banking and SaaS sales to venture capital and now running her own consultancy for early-stage B2B startups, Jess has seen the startup world from just about every angle. Together, she and Mary get
There’s No Laptop in Hammock Land With Ashley Logan
Ashley Logan returns to join Mary for this all-new episode! It’s a conversation PACKED with wisdom, from burnout to boundaries, how to start giving yourself permission, and why hobbies are so much more than a luxury. It’s a reminder that joy isn't an afterthought; it’s what helps you get there in the first place.Want more revelations from Ashley? Visit her website: www.ashleydlogan.comReady t
Back in Business - We Got Real Deep Real Fast With Laura Aura
Originally Released March 12, 2024This week, it’s another classic AUIMLB! Empowerment speaker and personal development coach, Laura Aura joins Mary for an energizing conversation about breaking free from self-doubt, quieting your inner critic, and finally getting out of your own way. She shares her signature process for recognizing subconscious patterns, reframing limiting beliefs, and taking inte
The Nitty-Gritty Has To Be Done With Amelia Forczak
We are back with an all-new episode of All Up In My Lady Business! Mary chats with Amelia Forczak, a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter, who shares insights into the world of ghostwriting, the book-writing process, how one becomes a ghostwriter, and how AI is transforming the industry. Ever wanted to turn your ideas into a book? Visit pithywordsmithery.com and check out @pithy_wordsmithery on
Back in Business - You Can Just Invent Anything You Want With Jana Kinsman
Ready to bee inspired? Jana Kinsman joins Mary in this classic ep to share the incredible story of how she traded a corporate graphic design career for one filled with creativity, entrepreneurship, and more than 65 honeybee colonies. From launching successful ventures like Bike-a-Bee and Doodlebooth through Kickstarter to building multiple income streams around her passions, Jana proves that there
Whose Podcast is This With Ashley Quinto Powell
In today’s all-new AUIMLB, Mary welcomes returning guest Ashley Quinto Powell to the pod for an insightful conversation about parenting, finding joy in unexpected hobbies, and figuring out who you are through life's many transitions. They discuss family milestones, the beautiful chaos of raising kids, and why hobbies like paint-by-numbers, needlepoint, and dollhouse building can inform busine
Back in Business - Rewriting the Mother Code With Dr. Gertrude Lyons
It's another Back in Business edition of AUIMLB! Dr. Gertrude Lyons joins Mary to discuss her journey to rewrite the mother code, challenging the invisible scripts that shape how women see themselves, their relationships, and their place in the world. They unpack how childhood experiences, family patterns, and societal expectations quietly influence everything from parenting to ambition, and
We Should Not Have Access to This Much Power With Meg McKeen
In this all-new ep of AUIMLB, returning guest Meg McKeen joins Mary for a conversation about what happens when you stop following the script and start building a life on your own terms. From becoming a full-time digital nomad to running innovative networking events and empowering women in traditionally male-dominated industries, Meg shares how curiosity, experimentation, and a willingness to chall
Back in Business - The Thing I Was Missing is Me with Katy Rexing
*Originally Aired June 13, 2023*This summer, we’ll be looking back at some of our classic episodes in our Back in Business series, available in video for the first time ever! And we’re kicking it off with this episode from June 2023:Katy Rexing joins Mary for a candid conversation about motherhood, personal growth, and her ongoing journey toward health, balance, and mindfulness. From navigating un
Just Start Doing Things with Pink Poster Club
Emily and Savanna of Pink Poster Club join Mary for a conversation about community, activism, and finding meaningful ways to connect in an increasingly online world. They share their journey from community organizing to political engagement, discussing the power of social media, the challenges of misinformation, and the importance of understanding the issues shaping our future, from politics to cl
Cordhorder with Melissa Riddle
Its an all new ep with Mary and Melissa, and as always is sponsored by…. no one. They get into wedding industry shifts, the future of event spaces, the nuances of employment classifications in the era of the gig economy, and the importance of patching your website.Check out Melissa’s NA spirit shop rec (not a sponsor… for now): https://www.ingoodspirits.online/Have a question or thought for Mary?
Let’s Do Some Catastrophizing with Leah Weinberg
Leah Weinberg, former wedding planner and founder of Weinberg Legal, joins Mary to share invaluable legal insights for entrepreneurs and wedding industry professionals. They dive into the story behind her career shift, the absolute must-haves of insurance and incorporation, the rising costs of doing business, and the growing trend of the AI armchair attorney.Looking for legal advice? You can find
Pretired
In this week’s all-new SOLAMENTE episode, Mary opens up about what it looks like to navigate a major season of transition while staying grounded in who you actually are. She shares her first steps into “pre-tirement” and reflects on the emotional rollercoaster of building a business, beating the odds, establishing core values, and redefining what success looks like through a modern and personal le
AI and Everything Else We Hate with Melissa Riddle
Mary and Melissa are back and diving headfirst into the brave new world of AI, client contracts, and the increasingly complicated art of just trying to do your job. They unpack AI’s self-invited creep into service industries, why “the computer said so” is not actually a clever legal strategy, and the growing importance of human oversight in a world that would really love to automate everything.Hav
Eight Apps In A Trenchcoat with Anna Vogelzang
Folk musician Anna Vogelzang joins Mary to share her journey, from performing in high school bands and touring in her 20s to navigating the complexities of streaming royalties, digital distribution, and the encroachment of AI in everyday life, whether we want it or not. If you’ve ever been curious about what it actually looks like to make music in the digital age, this episode offers an honest loo
Work It if You’re Worth It
Mary once again flies SOLO, spending this ep to unpack what it takes to stay true to yourself while juggling a full-blown career, family life, and everything in between. She gets into the messy middle of identity, calling out outdated gender roles, figuring out boundaries that actually stick, and stepping into your power without overthinking it to death.Have a question or thought for Mary? Leave u
Doin' it Ourselves
In this SOLO ep, Mary digs into the state of society, politics, and the non-stop joyride of American wealth and power. She connects the dots between national identity, modern life, and why everything feels a little… a lot. Along the way, she calls out our collective love of convenience, questions consumer culture, and makes a strong case for actually paying attention and getting involved. Whether
From Canada to Panama with Janel Phillips
Need a sign to finally go for that thing you keep talking about? This is it. Mary sits down with Janel Phillips to talk about her dreamy yoga retreat, Sansara, and what happens when you actually take the leap. Janel shares her journey from Canada to building her business (and a whole community) from the ground up, complete with the highs, the hurdles, and the “here we go” moments faced from concep
The Business of Friendship with Melissa Riddle
In this week’s ep, Mary and Melissa tackle the ultimate high-stakes question: can you mix friendship and business without controversy? They get into the real-life dynamics of planning events and DJing for friends, where discussing discounts and managing expectations can get interesting fast. Along the way, they chat about reading the room (literally and culturally), why experience is the unsung he
Breakin’ A Hundo at the CVS with Melissa Riddle
Mary and Melissa are fresh off a DJ showcase and ready to debrief. They dive into how T&J has evolved, why collaboration is essential, and touch on capitalism’s ensh*tifcation of everything. They also unpack the post-pandemic reality of rebuilding strong systems without the organic training opportunities they once relied on, and how they’ve adapted to maintain high standards.Have a question or
The Fisherman’s Dilemma with Melissa Riddle
Mary and Melissa are back, and this one gets a little philosophical, spiraling in the best way through the realities of running a business in modern capitalism, from training to the absolute chaos of tipping culture, it’s equal parts “how is this working so well?” and “how are we still functioning?” They also dig into how technology has changed the game, for better and worse, and why it might be t
Bioethically Speaking with Dr. Emily Anderson
In this episode of AUIMLB, Mary sits down with bioethicist Dr. Emily Anderson to unpack how humanity went from the cautionary tale of Frankenstein to the very real ethical debates shaping medicine today. Along the way, they get into wartime atrocities, medical scandals, Olympic-level discipline, and why politics keeps sticking its nose into scientific research.Have a question or thought for Mary?
T&J Q&A: 20 Questions For 20 Years! Part 3
Mary and Melissa wrap up the Toast & Jam 20th Anniversary series with a little perspective, and a lot of gratitude. After 20 years in the wedding industry, they reflect on what it means to build a career around something they genuinely love: music, creativity, and making people dance.Have a question or thought for Mary? Leave us a voicemail for your chance to be featured on the show: https://w
T&J Q&A: 20 Questions For 20 Years! Part 2 with Melissa Riddle
Mary and Melissa are back for Part 2 of the Toast & Jam 20th Anniversary Q&A, and they’re bringing even more behind-the-scenes tea from 20 years in the wedding trenches. They chat about how the business has evolved, the growing pains, the wild ride of entrepreneurship, and the importance of strong relationships while building the biz.Have a question or thought for Mary? Leave us a voicemai
T&J Q&A: 20 Questions For 20 Years! Part 1 with Melissa Riddle
Melissa joins Mary to celebrate 20 years of Toast & Jam! They reveal the scrappy origin story, relive some truly unhinged wedding moments, and spill brand-building secrets that turned a side hustle into a staple. Along the way, they get real about authenticity, representation, and carving out space in an industry that hasn’t always offered female DJs the aux cord. Have a question or thought fo
The Data of a Showgirl with Jean Clipperton
Mary teams up with data queen Jean Clipperton to do what the internet has been trying to do for years: scientifically analyze Taylor Swift’s feelings. Yes, we’re talking spreadsheets, sentiment analysis, and emotional algorithms applied to pop’s most dissected discography. Because if anyone deserves peer-reviewed heartbreak, it’s Taylor. Mary and Jean dive into why studying women in music actually
The Big Bang of Feminism with Jessica Hopper
Legendary music journalist Jessica Hopper joins Mary to unpack the cultural shift that was Lilith Fair and why it still matters. They dig into Jessica’s journey through music journalism, the making of the Lilith Fair documentary, and how a festival led by women somehow became radical just by existing. It’s a love letter to community, a reality check on progress, and a reminder that women in music
Remembering to Breathe with Katie Tomaszewski
On today’s AUIMLB, we’re talking breathwork, body awareness, and the emotional side of pain with Katie Tomaszewski. Mary & Katie explore how tuning into your body can ease chronic pain, spark euphoric emotional releases, and boost mental clarity. The conversation also tackles the impact of social media on mental health, the importance of community support, and reflections on life and death tha
Mary Answers Your Questions!
In this episode of 'All Up in My Lady Business', Mary goes SOLAMENTE, answering questions sent in by listeners right off the dome. From musical influences growing up to the hard lessons learned in business, she shares insights on her life, balancing motherhood with her career (anyone else hate that phrase?), and her evolving definition of success. It’s a raw, funny, off-the-cuff deep div
Smooth Operations with Jen Martensen
Mary is joined by Jen Martensen as they dive into all things women, work, and making it happen. From the power of community support for moms (because no one does this alone) to Jen’s bold leap from corporate life into consulting, the conversation is packed with real talk and practical insight. They break down why financial management and bookkeeping aren’t just “nice to have” for small businesses—
Seeing The End From The Middle with Melissa Riddle
On Today’s episode, Melissa Riddle (operations wizard at Toast and Jam) spills the tea on her business journey, from running her own show to joining someone else’s. She and Mary get real about the whiplash of going from entrepreneur life to team life, the highs and hiccups of working closely together, and why complementary skills (and mutual respect) are the secret sauce to making it all work. Don
And We're Back - Episode 66
We are back after an impromptu hiatus! In this episode, Mary reflects on the process of battling imposter syndrome, taking a new approach to her business, and rediscovering why DJing lights her up. With honesty, humor, and a little hard-earned wisdom, Mary dives into the realities of entrepreneurship, the weight of the world around us, and why community, growth, and doing what actually brings you
Yoga, Meditation, and Functional Nutrition as a Way of Life with Claire Mark
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 abo
The Entrepreneurial Operating System with Loraine Hardin
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 repl
Navigating Your Experience with Imposter Syndrome with Sheila Buswell
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 t
A Real Acapella Competition? Aca-Scuse Me? With Amanda Newman
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 he
All Up In: Sister Chats: Growing Up in the 80s and 90s, Swiftie Healing, and Embracing Aging with Jennifer DelMonaco
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 th
All Up In: The Opacity Around Divorce with Family Law Attorney, Shaska Dice
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 speciali
All Up In: Bike a Bee with Jana Kinsman
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 beekeepin
All Up In: Rewrite The Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons
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 he
All Up In: Getting Startups Ready for Market with Jessica Schultz
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 inves
All Up In: Parenting, Priorities, and Success with Claire Zulkey
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
All Up In: Bringing More Women to Tech with Laurie Swanson
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
All Up In: Breaking the Patriarchal Mold with Ashley Logan
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
All Up In: Finding Alignment with Laura Aura
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
All Up In: BeeKeeping Saga Continued with Mary Nisi
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 min
All Up In: Quasi-Algonquin Round Table Q&A
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!
All Up In: Disrupting PR with Marin Richardson
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
All Up In: Creative Law with Kiffanie Stahle
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
All Up In: Algonquin Round Table. Let’s do this. (Standalone episode with Mary Nisi)
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 apa
All Up In: Meditation, Parenting & How to Create Communities of Women with Katy Rexing
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
All Up In: Being a Nomad, Knowing Your Value & Getting That Paper with Meg McKeen
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 he
All Up In: Rock Climbing, Biodiversity & Motherhood with Majka Burhardt
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.Tun
All Up In: Life, Business & Being Women in the DJ Industry with Kristin Hubbard
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 Flo
All Up In: Design, Diversity & Artificial Intelligence with JinJa Birkenbeuel
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 s
All Up In: Beekeeping & What Queen Bees Teach Us About Business
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 subs
All Up In: Dark Nights of the Soul, Spirituality, and Manifesting Cat Power with Alianna Kalaba
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
All Up In: Dismantling Patriarchal Norms in Business
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 In
All Up In: The Past, Present & Future of CHIRP Radio with Shawn Campbell
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 car
All Up In: Family Roots & Business Success
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 busi
Timeless Design & Fine Wine with Scout Driscoll
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 ent
All Up In: Brecken-revenge, Karmic Retribution & All Things Season Three!
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
All Up In: Wrapping Season Two & 2022!
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 h
All Up In: Camp Wandawega, Advertising & Creating Beautiful Things from Nothing with Tereasa Surratt
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 p
All Up In: Accounting, Profit First, and Faking It ‘til You Make It with Angie Noll
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, orga
All Up In: Grief, Community, and Remaining Groovy with Judy Newton
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 Cen
All Up In: Art History, Feminism, and Pinup Girls with Maria Elena Buszek
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 te
All Up In: Mom Rock with Jessica Hopper
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
All Up In: Pivoting, Painting & Steely Dan characters with Joan LeMay
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 So
All Up In: Perimenopause & Midnights
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
All Up In: Executive Motherhood, Becoming Beyonce, and VA’s That Rock with Ashley Quinto Powell
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
All Up In: Music Writing, Sexism in the Scene & Sobriety with Jessica Hopper
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
All Up In: Living the Hyphen, Jewelry Making, & Leadership with Viviana Langhoff
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
All Up In: My Sobriety Journey
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 a
All Up In: Great Hair & Even Better Businesses with Susan Flaga of Sparrow Salon
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 whi
All Up In: Our Personal and Collective Healing Journeys with Claire Mooney
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 he
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