In the chaotic world we live in, it is increasingly difficult to lead healthy, slow-paced lives. Today, we are discussing the positive impact of yoga, meditation, and functional nutrition on so many people’s lives. Joining us in this conversation is the epitome of a ‘connector’, Claire Mark. Claire is a yoga teacher, meditation leader, and certified functional nutrition coach who is passionate about health, wellness, and fitness. Tuning in, you’ll hear about Claire’s life, working in television, finding yoga, training in Bikram Yoga, and so much more! We delve into how Claire got into meditation before she tells us how acupuncture saved her life. Claire has recently studied functional nutrition, and in this episode, she tells us about her experience, what functional nutrition is, and so much more! We even hear about Claire’s classes and how to join them. Finally, we discuss the power of meditation and how it allows you to choose how to respond to situations instead of just reacting. You don’t want to miss this one so be sure to press play now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Welcoming the incredible Claire Mark to the podcast. 
• Claire tells us about her time working in television. 
• Training in Bikram Yoga with Bikram Choudhury himself. 
• Hating New York, moving back to Chicago, and Claire’s marriage and divorce. 
• How yoga has become Claire’s life for 25 years. 
• The power of meditation and how the birth of her son helped her get into it. 
• How acupuncture saved Claire and her health issues. 
• Getting into functional nutrition, what it entails, and her extensive studies.  
• The importance of making sure you live well for as long as you can. 
• Claire tells us about the online classes she offers and how to join them. 
• The power of pausing and choosing how to respond instead of just reacting. 

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Running a business is incredibly complex and there are many ways a company can fail. Today on All Up In My Lady Business, we are joined by business coach, Loraine Hardin to discuss how the implementation of EOS can secure a company’s success. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about how Loraine’s entrepreneurial family inspired her to become a coach, how she found EOS, why fear and scarcity should be replaced with love and abundance, the importance of hiring the right people in the right spots in your business, making firing simpler, and so much more! We delve into Loraine’s ideal client before she tells us about the small business ‘black hole’ that occurs at around three to five million in profit. We even discuss how different generations clash in business today, how EOS works for very small businesses, how businesses shoot themselves in the foot, and more! Finally, Loraine tells us about her family’s mink farm. Thanks for listening in! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introducing our guest on the show today, Loraine Hardin. 
• What made her interested in coaching and how she knew she had what it takes. 
• When the idea of EOS entered Loriane’s career and what fascinated her about it. 
• The dangers of scarcity and fear and the importance of having an abundance mindset. 
• Loraine talks about how to get the right people in the right seats in your business. 
• How to get people to the point where they can take direct reports quickly.
• Why firing people is so difficult, why it should be that way, and how to make it simpler. 
• The ideal client for Loraine and how she tells her clients when they have a bad apple. 
• She explains ‘the black hole’ that small businesses encounter and how to get out of it. 
• How to balance how you run your business while starting to step away as it grows. 
• Loraine outlines some of the generational issues businesses are experiencing right now.
• How EOS works for businesses with fewer than five employees and the growth Loraine sees.  
• Some ways an organization can fail at the goal of creating ‘rocket fuel’ in order to grow. 
• Loraine tells us about the mink farm she was born on and how it affected her family’s income. 

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Today on the show, we welcome the remarkable Sheila Buswell, Co-Founder and CEO of Buswell Biomedical. This pioneering company develops cutting-edge rehabilitation solutions, including the innovative UPMO™, an AI-controlled system that enables patients in rehabilitation hospitals to perform daily activities independently, traditionally requiring assistance from healthcare workers. Sheila is also the author of the insightful book Is This Seat for Me: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Everyday Life and Business. Join the conversation as we explore her time in the Army, her own experience with imposter syndrome and being medically discharged right before 9/11, and her journey into engineering. Sheila details the story behind starting her business Buswell Biomedical and discusses the plans for their UPMO™ product. We also learn more about her upcoming book, unpack the other forces that have recognized patterns in our lives, and so much more. Be sure to tune into another great All Up In My Lady Business episode!

Key Points From This Episode:

• An in-depth introduction to our amazing guest, Sheila Buswell.
• She shares some details about her time in the Army.
• Her experience with imposter syndrome and being medically discharged right before 9/11.
• Her opinion on the reasons behind why people enlist in the military.
• The impact of 9/11 and being on the other side of active military.
• How she got into the non-military engineering side of things.
• Sheila details the story behind starting her business, Buswell Biomedical.
• We discuss the future plans for her product, the UPMO™.
• She explains the thought behind her book: Is This Seat for Me: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Everyday Life and Business.
• We delve into a discussion about other forces that have recognized the patterns in our lives.
• The power in community and talking about all the things.
• More details about when and where you can get your hands on her books.
• Why Mary loves Taylor Swift.

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Quotes:

“People don't enlist in the military for money and for glory, right, like that's not the thing that you get from it.” — Sheila Buswell [0:10:43]

“I think I'm a better engineer because of my time in the military.” — Sheila Buswell [0:17:44]

“Where is this idea coming from that all veterans look like Captain America? It's stupid.” — Sheila Buswell [0:32:06]

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We all loved the Pitch Perfect movies but did you know that they were inspired by a real collegiate Acapella competition? Today on All Up In My Lady Business we are joined by the owner of Varsity Vocals, the brains behind the biggest Acapella college competition, and queen of Acapella herself, Amanda Newman! In this conversation, you’ll hear all about how Amanda found her love for Acapella, how her competitive background led her to transform her college Acapella group, what led her to take over Varsity Vocals, and so much more! We hear all about her involvement in Pitch Perfect before she tells us what it’s like to raise kids and run a business. From handling conflict, to working through the pandemic, to dealing with being underestimated as a woman, to difficult parents, Amanda has faced every challenge you can think of and in this episode, she tells us how she got through it all! She even discusses how she unintentionally perpetuates patriarchal standards. Finally, we delve into the differences in how children were raised in our day versus now and the kind of mothers we are. To hear all this and so much more, tune in now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introducing Amanda Newman to the podcast. 
• How Amanda got involved in Acapella. 
• What led her to making a career out of Acapella. 
• The release of Pitch Perfect and Amanda’s involvement in it. 
• How she and her husband met and what it’s like to run a business and raise kids. 
• The prices to participate in one of Amanda’s competitions. 
• Why she feels sensitive to complaints from people as a female business-owner. 
• Dealing with difficult families during the competitions. 

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Quotes:

“Pitch Perfect is weird for us!” — @acamandanewman [0:11:45]

“People love [Acapella] and think it’s so cool. But it’s also bizarre because it’s a bunch of guys singing “Hit Me Baby One More Time” in you know, sweater vests, like how? It’s organized nerd singing, like, how is this a thing?” — @acamandanewman [0:15:36]

“I try to be accommodating and then I am too accommodating and then I sometimes have gotten stepped on.” — @acamandanewman [0:44:49]

“I’m assertive. It doesn’t mean that I am a bitch.” — @acamandanewman [0:47:54]

“Having a baby fully made me realize how much I was part of the [patriarchal] problem and women in general too are part of perpetuating the same problem and the same cycle.” — @acamandanewman [0:54:16]

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Things have changed drastically for women since I grew up and it is interesting to take a look at what has improved and what still needs work! Today, my sister Jennifer DelMonaco gets all up in my lady business as she joins us for this episode to discuss her career, how our upbringings differed despite being raised by the same parents, what Taylor Swift has taught us, women’s relationships with their aging appearances, and so much more! Tuning in, you’ll hear about Jen’s makeup career and how it was informed by her beauty and the limiting beliefs that it was all she had, how gender roles, sexuality, and neurodivergence is more supported and celebrated now than when we grew up, and why how you handle your trauma affects your entire life. We delve into the healing power of The Tortured Poet’s Department before discussing how our beliefs on love have changed. We even discuss how our relationship with food and exercise has changed as we’ve gotten older and why older women are superstars. Finally, we talk about the sad reality that many women do not orgasm and how we can change this as a society. You don’t want to miss this heartfelt and fascinating episode so be sure to press play now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Welcoming Mary’s sister, Jennifer DelMonaco to the podcast. 
• An overview of Jen, her previous job, and her love for creating and nourishing communities. 
• How they were raised differently even though they grew up in the same house. 
• Jen tells us about her modeling and makeup career and how her parents shaped that. 
• How gender roles, sexuality, and neurodivergence are supported now versus in the 1980s. 
• Jen shares her belief that we all have trauma and why the way we handle it is what matters. 
• How Taylor Swift’s new album is helping us process old relationship trauma. 
• Why we love Taylor and Travis Kelce together and what we know about love. 
• The importance of having a good relationship with your appearance as you get older. 
• Why women struggle to orgasm and how we can change that as a society. 

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Divorce can often be shrouded in complexity and uncertainty, leading down a messy, prolonged, and frustrating path. It's crucial to ensure you have the right legal representation on both sides to navigate towards a smooth and amicable resolution. Joining us to shed light on family law, divorce proceedings, and more is Shaska Dice, a partner at Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP. Shaska specializes in representing high net-worth clients in various family law matters, including divorce, custody, and post-decree proceedings. With extensive experience as a trial litigator, she has tackled complex financial and parenting issues across Cook, Lake, and DuPage counties. Join the conversation as we delve into different aspects of divorce proceedings, unpack various terms, and explore Shaska's insights on related topics. This episode offers valuable insights into a topic often considered taboo, so be sure not to miss out!

Key Points From This Episode:

• How Shaska wound up in family law.
• She unpacks her “light” working in family law.
• The different types and aspects of divorce.
• We delve into how divorces affect stay-at-home parents/spouses.
• How Shaska approaches divorces where abuse or narcissism is involved.
• The importance of compartmentalizing your job as an attorney.
• We talk about how to procure a “divorce doula” (or a divorce coach).
• The difference between mediation, litigation, and no-fault (irreconcilable differences).
• She explains a dissipation claim.
• Shaska also unpacks what “discovery” is during divorce proceedings.
• The difference between fault and no-fault divorce and why fault divorces were abolished.
• Her thoughts on the movement to abolish no-fault divorces. 
• We discuss why someone would want to stay married to someone that they're no longer into.
• We dive into divorce and parenting; who gets custody and what is nesting.
• Divorce as a taboo subject, even in today. 
• Costs involved with getting divorced.
• Why some divorce proceedings last years. 
• How you can retain assets through divorce.
• She explains the term pretrial motion. 
• How ruling judges are determined.
• The most expensive divorce Shaska has ever witnessed. 
• The effect of being in a lower economic class on divorce.
• Determination of competence or capacity to participate in a divorce. 
• Shaska describes her ideal client.
• The concept of conflicting out. 
• Why you want a good attorney on your side (and on your spouse’s) of a divorce. 

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Crafting a life that caters to essential needs while radiating into a fulfilling lifestyle ignited the entrepreneurial spirit of today’s remarkable guest. Joining Mary on the show today is Jana Kinsman, a beekeeper and an illustrator from here in Chicago. You’ll learn more about Jana’s companies, Bike a Bee and Doodlebooth, how she transitioned from corporate, and what got her started in beekeeping! She recounts how her involvement in the Chicago design scene has since opened numerous doors and opportunities and shares how her upbringing influenced the woman she is today. To hear Jana’s thoughts on the beekeeping world and community, her unique approach to business, and much more, be sure to tune in today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Learn more about Jana and her two companies, Bike a Bee and Doodlebooth.
• Which came first, the drawing or the bees.
• More about Jana’s career journey and where she finds herself today.
• How Jana got into beekeeping, monetized her hives, and how she’s getting paid.
• The story of how Doodlebooth came into play.
• How the design scene in Chicago has opened numerous doors and opportunities. 
• Insight into Jana’s role at The Renaissance Society, doing art handling and construction.
• The prequel: who she was as a child and how it inspired her journey.
• Her thoughts on the world of beekeeping and the community she keeps in it.
• Jana’s reflections on being attacked by people in a car, while on a bike.
• Her transition from Jana Bike a Bee to needing a car to get everything done.
• Catering to both basic needs and living a happy lifestyle in her business approach.
• Her thoughts on what hinders people from going after something.
• Where you can learn more about Jana and her businesses.

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Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Check out Jana’s website at Jana Kinsman

Follow Jana on X

Keep up with Jana and Bike a Bee on Facebook
You can send Jana an Email 

Find out more about Bike a Bee

Buy Jana’s honey here

Organize your hand-drawn, in-person portraits at Doodlebooth

Visit the Cook Dupage Beekeepers Association website

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We are all shaped by our upbringing, and the coping mechanisms we adopt as young children can often follow us into adulthood, influencing our relationships with our own spouses and children. So how can we learn to identify these invisible patterns and write a new future for ourselves? Our guest today, Dr. Gertrude Lyons, has spent the bulk of her career pondering these questions in her quest to help both herself and others. She is a coach, educator, and founder of the groundbreaking podcast, Rewrite The Mother Code where she encourages guests to embody the women they have always known themselves to be. Join us for a profound conversation as we delve into the concept of motherhood, our purpose as women, and what it means to Rewrite The Mother Code. You’ll hear us unpack the formative relationships that shape how we mother our own children, why learning to identify our patterns is the first step to changing them, and why it’s essential that we question the patriarchal structures that dominate our society. Tune in to hear all of Dr. Lyons’ fascinating insights and discover why the most important person you need to mother is yourself!

Key Points From This Episode:

• An introduction to today’s esteemed guest, Dr. Gertrude Lyons.
• How Dr. Lyons’ relationship with her mother, and her children, has informed her work.
• The difficulties that arise for parents living in a patriarchal society.
• Why it’s so important to have an equal distribution of labor among caregivers.
• Unpacking the benefits of going to couples therapy before you get married.
• The power of identifying underlying patterns and how it can help us have more agency.
• Learning to interrupt the patterns of our parents; as parents and as spouses.
• How Dr. Lyons uncovered The Mother Code; the invisible rules that govern our choices.
• What it means to Rewrite The Mother Code, and why awareness is key.
• Why our purpose as women extends far beyond just having children.
• Dismantling the patriarchal power structures that dominate our society.
• Some of the first steps you can take to Rewrite The Mother Code.
• Learn about the mothering retreat, hosted by Dr. Lyons, coming up in March.

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Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Learn more at Dr. Gertrude Lyons

As a small update, Dr. Lyons recently released her book, Rewrite the Mother Code: From Sacrifice to Stardust—A Cosmic Approach to Motherhood.

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Check out her podcast Rewrite the Mother Code
Learn more about Dr. Lyons' Spring Equinox Retreat in Zihuatanejo, Mexico

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GTM, RevOps, the truth behind the numbers of the American economy – these are some of the things that had us confused, that is, until we had a chat with Jessica Schultz, the Founder & CEO of Amplify Group – a company that provides founder-led sales enablement, supports founder-led sales transitions, and accelerates GTM & RevOps maturity for startups. Jess is a people connector, angel investor, speaker, and consultant with a rich professional background spanning finance, banking, and sales. After explaining some of her industry-specific terms and detailing her decision to study finance, Jess gives us a comprehensive breakdown of venture capitalism and everything it entails. Then, we learn about Amplify Group: what the company does, why our guest decided to found it, and how the business chooses, and serves its clients. We also discover what Jess has learned from being a founder, her view on the American economy, what her life looks like away from work, and her nuggets of wisdom for entrepreneurs who are looking to forge a path similar to hers.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introducing the Founder and CEO of Amplify Group, Jess Schultz.
• Jess explains “GTM”, “RevOps”, and other terms that are found in her industry.
• Why she chose to major in finance, and a journey through her professional background. 
• Venture capitalism for dummies. 
• A look at Jess’s exploits as an angel investor and what she had to do to become one.  
• What Amplify Group is all about, including why she started the company.
• How she chooses who to work with and how she serves her clients. 
• What our guest has learned from founding a business.  
• Assessing the current state of America’s economy, and her advice for budding entrepreneurs.
• Jess’s life away from work.
• Details on her GTM Bootcamp for Startups that is happening in February, 2024. 

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Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

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Learn more about Amplify Group 

Book your place in Jess’s GTM Bootcamp for Startups
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Claire Zulkey is a writer and the Founder of the Substack, Evil Witches. She is also the Manager of the consulting firm, Inbox Collective. She joins the conversation today to share her story of finding success as a freelance writer, monetizing a newsletter, and prioritizing work according to a simple quadrant of priorities and values. Debating the merit of giving work away for free, we discuss the tricky world of freelance writing, keeping up with the latest social media platforms, and more. From the story of Claire’s first piece appearing in print to measuring engagement with her newsletter today, we explore the highs and lows of her journey as a writer, parent, and recent non-drinker navigating life in a post-pandemic world today. Don’t miss this episode! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• Claire's first story in print and her journey to becoming a freelance professional writer
• Finding faith that success would beget success.
• Whether or not newsletters can be lucrative. 
• Cultivating a community inside of Substack.
• Keeping up with the latest social media platforms. 
• Claire’s experience of writing articles for ARP. 
• Monetizing writing versus offering it for free. 
• Developing a quadrant to categorize freelance work.
• Necessary thing to put into a newsletter.
• Measuring and responding to engagement from the newsletter community.
• Socializing in your 40s as a non-drinker.
• Selecting schools and changing between them.

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Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

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