Episodes
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 discu...
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...
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 equ...
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 g...
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...
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 growi...
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 wa...
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 algorit...
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 document...
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 ...
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…
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 consul...
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 entre...
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 ...