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.

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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 coming up for Kelly Marie & Mary in 2022.

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• The Art of the Floral Business Course
• Camp Wandawega
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?!

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• Check out Mary’s recent faves: Parquet Courts, Wet Leg, Hacks, &  This Naked Mind

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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. 

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Welcome to All Up In My Lady Business! On this podcast, working mom and entrepreneur Mary Nisi explores the fine line between having it all together—and just losing her shit. She shares how she whole-asses everything from DJ-ing to running her business to beekeeping. And she shows you how resilience, structure, and resourcefulness can create the change we are way overdue for. 

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