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 LabSupport the Show.

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 LabSupport the Show.

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 LabSupport the Show.

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 LabSupport the Show.

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 LabSupport the Show.