Episodes
All Up In: Rock Climbing, Biodiversity & Motherhood with Majka Burhar…
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 Lega...
All Up In: Life, Business & Being Women in the DJ Industry with Krist…
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 …
All Up In: Design, Diversity & Artificial Intelligence with Jinja Bir…
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, t...
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 …
All Up In Dark Nights of the Soul, Spirituality, and Manifesting Cat …
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 ...
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 …
All Up In: The Past, Present & Future of CHIRP Radio with Shawn Campb…
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 Chicag...
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 …
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 ...
All Up In: Brecken-revenge, karmic retribution & all things season th…
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 …
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 …
All Up In: Camp Wandawega, Advertising & Creating Beautiful Things fr…
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 sustaina...
All Up In: Accounting, Profit First, and Faking It ‘til You Make It w…
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 acce...
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 …
All Up In: Art History, Feminism, and Pinup Girls with Maria Elena Bu…
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 …
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 …
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 capturi...
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 t...
All Up In: Executive Motherhood, Becoming Beyonce, and VA’s That Rock…
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 mothe...
All Up In: Music Writing, Sexism in the Scene & Sobriety with Jessica…
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, J...
All Up In: Living the Hyphen, Jewelry Making, & Leadership with Vivia…
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 pass...
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 Up In: Great Hair & Even Better Businesses with Susan Flaga of Sp…
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...
All Up In: Our Personal and Collective Healing Journeys with Claire M…
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 connec...