This episode takes a powerful turn as we welcome our very first guest—award-winning artist, comedian, singer, songwriter, and playwright Maryann Maisano. Known for her ability to take life’s heaviest truths and transform them into something relatable, heartfelt, and even funny, 

Beyond her creative achievements, Maryann also shares a deeply personal story—that of her sister Angie, whose life was tragically marked by abuse. Angie’s story is one of loss but also of legacy, and it continues to shape Maryann’s art and her voice.

In this episode, we talk about Maryann’s personal and creative journey, the “unspoken rules” she grew up with, and how silence around abuse often allows it to continue. Through it all, she shows how humor, honesty, and storytelling can break cycles of pain and create space for healing.

This episode is more than a conversation—it’s a remembrance of Angie, a call for awareness, and a reminder that speaking out can bring peace where silence never could.

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