Episodes
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...
All Up In: Moving, Making Friends & My New Belly Button
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 …
All Up In: My Chronic Back Pain & The Book That Cured It
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 …
All Up In: Sexism, Scrap Metal & Business Success with Linda McCabe
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 th...
All Up In: Running a business with your husband — with Vanessa Jackso…
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 …
All Up In: Some Big News – I’m Moving!
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 …
All Up In: 2 Lady DJ Businesses – with Megan Taylor
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 ...
All Up In: Astrology as a Spiritual Science with Vivian Hecimovich
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...
All Up In: That Big Thing that Happened During the Met Gala
This week Mary’s back on the mic to talk about her love of the Met Gala & her hatred of Republicans gutting Roe v Wade. Tune in for deep thoughts, hot takes and plenty of rage about— Kim Kardashian giving …
All Up In: Music, Misogyny & Being a Woman in a Male-Dominated Indust…
“What would you say to a young Mary Nisi?” Last weekend, Mary went to a DJ conference and was asked what advice she’d give to women DJs in the wedding industry. Turns out she’s got a lot to say about …
All Up In: Profitability, Parenting & Human Design with Mel McSherry
Meet Mel McSherry – a performer-turned-personal-trainer-turned-profitability-coach. In this episode, we unpack her journey from being the child of an entrepreneur to becoming a business development coach – with anecdotes abou...
All Up In: Being a Muppet, Loving Angela Lansbury, and Non-Sleazy Sal…
Today’s guest Annie P. Ruggles is soon to be your favorite musical theater lover, non-sleazy sales coach, and sequin-wearing muppet. In this episode, we talk about the worst coaching job Annie ever had, some great career advi...