Episodes

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...

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 sales Being a woman in a male-dominated industry in the 80s Selling that business & starting Optim...

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 daughter Why they launched The LemonAd Stand and when Vanessa came on board Vanessa’s advice about hiring your first employee & creating a great company cultu...

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. ...

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 DJ How they handle sexist comments & bad behavior they experience while DJing Party challenges coming up post-COVID Imposter syndrome in a male-dominated industry Tune in for a good time, then smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, ...

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 returns The houses in astrology (not to be confused with Harry Potter houses) Electional magic & karma in the natal chart Co-parenting during covid Cultivating a magical practice & more Tune in to hear Vivian’s journey from goth teen to intuitiv...

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 diet tips on the red carpet White women & Roe v Wade Joe Biden as the Carol Burnett of presidents & Everything we should be doing to protect reproductive rights Get your rage on, then don’t forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode! Links & resources: Come hang with us ...

“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 it! In this episode, Mary shares advice she’d give her younger self, including how to handle misogyny at weddings, why music isn’t the most important part of DJing an event, and who the best DJs really are (hint: it’s not the white dudes). Plus a whole-ass moment about crying your eyes out and snork...

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 about show choir, Sarah Jessica Parker, Beach Body, and human design along the way. We also talk about our experiences parenting autistic kids. And Mary shares how everything in her life got better once Mel was helping her with it. Really. Tune in so your life can get better, to...

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 advice from Billy Porter, our fave pop culture moments from the 80s to today, and a little family #drama. This conversation is equal parts wildly-inspiring and laugh-out-loud-funny. We even sing some South Pacific, go into our Anna Delvey vs Elizabeth Holmes vs Mark Zuckerberg t...

Ready to get deep—and a little dark—with Mary Nisi? In this episode, she unravels how missing last week’s podcast episode unleashed the voice of her inner critic and led to a catastrophizing spiral that might have just been hormonal. She also gets to the root of how perfectionism & black-and-white thinking became so pervasive in her life. Spoiler—it involves family history and a pandemic you might be familiar with. If you’ve ever been hard on yourself for dropping the ball or missing a deadline,...

Morning sickness, mohels, neuropsych evals, and more. In this episode, Mary shares her whole-ass parenting story about puking next to trash cans, pumping while DJing, finding supportive schools, and feeling things about having only one kid. Plus, in the whole-ass moment of the week—shit you shouldn’t say to parents with autistic kids. Smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter ! Links & resources: Claire Mooney Expecting Better by Emily...

Weddings, divorces & anniversaries, oh my! In this episode, Mary talks to Logan Square florist and owner of Fleur Kelly Marie Thompson about her 20-year business journey. In their chat, Kelly Marie shares how she navigated—opening Fleur at 22, divorcing her business partner, trying (& quitting trying) to get pregnant, opening a new space right before COVID, and launching a floral business course. Tune in for a whole lot of whole-assery, including 2021 horror stories, fave Tiktoks, and what’s com...

Entrepreneurs often dive into things before they’re ready, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy! In this episode, Mary shares a few stories of saying yes before she knew what she was doing, and unpacks how much preparation went into those moments where she got “lucky.” Tune in to hear about—that one time Mary’s mom met Woody Harrelson, how Mary landed her first keynote speaking gig, and what happened at the monster truck rally. Smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang w...

We often hear that the customer is always right…but are they actually? In this episode, Mary unpacks how to find your ideal client, why working with non-ideal clients is a bad idea, and when you should definitely just say no to potential customers. Plus, in the whole-ass moment of the week–getting high and buying tickets to a monster truck rally. Smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter ! Links & resources: Toast & Jam Launch your DJ ...

Let’s welcome the first All Up in My Lady Business guest–pilates instructor, entrepreneur, and working mom Katie Tomaszewski! In this episode, Katie and Mary talk about single parenthood, sobriety, how the pandemic was good for one of their businesses, and advice for hiring employees you can trust. Plus, the unsexiest position in pilates, Mary’s theory about Dave Matthew’s Band, and a whole-ass moment about lymphatic drainage. Smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come ha...

What do creepy baby mannequins, Liz Phair, and the armpit of Wicker Park have in common? They all showed up in the early days of Toast & Jam. In this episode, Mary takes us back to the start of her business to share why she hired her first employee and how she survived an audit while 8-months pregnant. Plus, in this week’s whole-ass moment– how calling ski patrol led to the most fun Mary’s had in ages. Smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang with us on Instagram &...

Wondering how Mary ended up starting and selling a coworking space? Well it kind of all started with Trump...and the Women’s March…and a miscarriage. Tune in to hear her heartfelt, whole-assed story of being a mom, evolving as an entrepreneur, and meeting Hannibal Buress?! Smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter ! Links & resources: Toast & Jam Launch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam Lab Check out Mary’s recent faves: Parquet Co...

Have you ever wondered how Mary Nisi became Mary Nisi? In this episode, Mary tells the story of how her early careers in retail and improv led to her becoming a DJ and entrepreneur. She also explains what it means to live life with your whole ass, and shares some *big news* about the huge business decision that kicked off her 2022. Smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, and come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter ! Links & resources: Toast & Jam CHIRP Radio Launch your DJ bus...