Raising Hustle

Working mothers are constantly told what they should want—more balance, more ambition, more hustle, more gratitude. But rarely are we asked what we actually want.In this episode of Raising Hustle, we talk about the real desires of working moms—beyond titles, income, and productivity—and how those wants shape the way we build our lives, businesses, and families.This is a heart-led conversation about:Real flexibility, not performative balanceTime that feels like it’s truly yoursGrowth without burnoutPartnership that feels equalSupport without guiltMoney that brings peace, not pressureIf you’ve been chasing someone else’s version of success, this episode is your reminder: You’re allowed to design a life and business that actually fit.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is sponsored by FM Bookkeeping 💛FM Bookkeeping exists to empower business owners and give them peace of mind around their finances. We believe you deserve clarity, confidence, and support—without shame, judgment, or overwhelm.Whether you’re behind, confused, or just tired of carrying the mental load of your numbers, FM Bookkeeping is here to help you feel grounded and in control again.If you’re ready to stop stressing about your books and start feeling supported, visit:👉 https://www.fmbookkeeping.comSend us Fan Mail

In this episode of Raising Hustle, I’m joined by Gervase Kolmos — a trauma-informed coach, mother of three, and the voice behind the It’s All Me philosophy.Gervase began her healing journey at just 18, walking herself into therapy and starting the deep work of unraveling “good girl” conditioning and taking radical responsibility for her life. Motherhood became a powerful turning point that eventually led her to leave a corporate career and step fully into guiding women through intuitive, somatic, and deeply transformative coaching.In our conversation, we talk about identity shifts in motherhood, the emotional and mental load of entrepreneurship, redefining productivity, and how becoming a parent can reshape our relationship with ambition, risk, and success.This episode is an honest conversation about self-awareness, alignment, and what it means to take ownership of your life — one empowered choice at a time.-----------------------------------------This episode is sponsored by FM Bookkeeping 💛FM Bookkeeping exists to empower business owners and give them peace of mind around their finances. We believe you deserve clarity, confidence, and support—without shame, judgment, or overwhelm.Whether you’re behind, confused, or just tired of carrying the mental load of your numbers, FM Bookkeeping is here to help you feel grounded and in control again.If you’re ready to stop stressing about your books and start feeling supported, visit:👉 https://www.fmbookkeeping.comSend us Fan Mail

Celebrating Mothers, Not Just Babies: A New Way to Gather Before BirthBaby showers celebrate the baby—but who celebrates the mother?In this episode of Raising Hustle, we explore how pregnancy and postpartum support often fades after the party, and why mothers need more than gifts—they need care, presence, and community.This is a gentle reframing of how we gather around expectant moms, including a look at mother-centered alternatives like nesting parties and practical support that lasts beyond birth.Because welcoming a baby should also mean holding the mother. 💛----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is sponsored by FM Bookkeeping 💛FM Bookkeeping exists to empower business owners and give them peace of mind around their finances. We believe you deserve clarity, confidence, and support—without shame, judgment, or overwhelm.Whether you’re behind, confused, or just tired of carrying the mental load of your numbers, FM Bookkeeping is here to help you feel grounded and in control again.If you’re ready to stop stressing about your books and start feeling supported, visit:👉 https://www.fmbookkeeping.comSend us Fan Mail

Motherhood doesn’t just change your schedule—it changes your voice.In this episode of Raising Hustle, I share how having a baby taught me to stop hinting, stop people-pleasing, and start speaking with clarity, confidence, and compassion. This is a heart-led conversation about how honest communication becomes a form of self-respect in motherhood, relationships, and business.We explore how becoming more direct can:Reduce resentment and emotional burnoutStrengthen partnerships and boundariesBuild confidence in business and family lifeModel healthy communication for our childrenIf you’ve been holding back, softening your needs, or shrinking to keep the peace, this episode is your reminder: Being direct isn’t harsh—it’s healthy. 💛----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is sponsored by FM Bookkeeping 💛FM Bookkeeping exists to empower business owners and give them peace of mind around their finances. We believe you deserve clarity, confidence, and support—without shame, judgment, or overwhelm.Whether you’re behind, confused, or just tired of carrying the mental load of your numbers, FM Bookkeeping is here to help you feel grounded and in control again.If you’re ready to stop stressing about your books and start feeling supported, visit:👉 https://www.fmbookkeeping.comSend us Fan Mail

What do you do when you don’t know a single person—but you desperately need community?In this episode of Raising Hustle, I share how I went from having zero local connections to building a real support system that now fuels my life as both a mom and an entrepreneur. This isn’t about awkward networking or collecting contacts—it’s about finding your people and creating genuine, aligned relationships.We talk about:Starting from scratch in a new placeDefining the support you actually needTurning online connections into real-life communityBuilding relationships that grow both personally and professionallyLetting go of connections that no longer fitIf you’ve ever felt alone in business or motherhood, this episode is your reminder: You don’t have to do this by yourself.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is sponsored by FM Bookkeeping 💛FM Bookkeeping exists to empower business owners and give them peace of mind around their finances. We believe you deserve clarity, confidence, and support—without shame, judgment, or overwhelm.Whether you’re behind, confused, or just tired of carrying the mental load of your numbers, FM Bookkeeping is here to help you feel grounded and in control again.If you’re ready to stop stressing about your books and start feeling supported, visit:👉 https://www.fmbookkeeping.comSend us Fan Mail

In this episode of Raising Hustle, I’m sitting down with Eman, founder of Your Virtual Keeper, to talk about what it really looks like to build a financially strong business while raising a family.We dive into designing financial systems that create clarity instead of chaos, redefining “enough” in this season of life, and how motherhood shifts the way we think about risk, growth, and success. This conversation is equal parts strategy and heart — because understanding your numbers isn’t just about profit, it’s about peace of mind.If you’ve ever wanted to feel more confident in your cash flow while staying present at home, this episode will leave you feeling empowered and equipped. 💛-------------------------------------------------This episode is sponsored by FM Bookkeeping 💛FM Bookkeeping exists to empower business owners and give them peace of mind around their finances. We believe you deserve clarity, confidence, and support—without shame, judgment, or overwhelm.Whether you’re behind, confused, or just tired of carrying the mental load of your numbers, FM Bookkeeping is here to help you feel grounded and in control again.If you’re ready to stop stressing about your books and start feeling supported, visit:👉 https://www.fmbookkeeping.comSend us Fan Mail

When motherhood and business start to feel like an endless loop of responsibilities, it’s easy to slip into survival mode. In this episode of Raising Hustle, we talk about how having something to look forward to—no matter how small—can shift your mindset, restore hope, and keep you moving forward.This is a heart-led conversation about:Why anticipation is powerful for your mental healthHow small joys can make hard seasons lighterUsing business goals and milestones as emotional anchorsCreating rituals and moments that bring you back to yourselfIf you’ve been feeling stuck, tired, or disconnected, this episode is your reminder: you are not behind—you are becoming.Tiny hands may fill your days, but a big future is still waiting for you. 💛----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is sponsored by FM Bookkeeping 💛FM Bookkeeping exists to empower business owners and give them peace of mind around their finances. We believe you deserve clarity, confidence, and support—without shame, judgment, or overwhelm.Whether you’re behind, confused, or just tired of carrying the mental load of your numbers, FM Bookkeeping is here to help you feel grounded and in control again.If you’re ready to stop stressing about your books and start feeling supported, visit:👉 https://www.fmbookkeeping.comSend us Fan Mail

Love is powerful—but love alone doesn’t create safety, stability, or options.In this episode of Raising Hustle, we talk about the truth many moms carry quietly: avoiding money conversations doesn’t protect us—it costs us. This is a heart-led, honest conversation about why financial clarity matters, why moms are taught to shrink their needs, and why wanting stability doesn’t mean you’re asking for too much.We explore:The lie of self-sacrifice without securityWhy money feels taboo for momsHow motherhood changes the stakesThe cost of staying silent about financesReframing money as a tool, not a measure of worthIf you’ve ever felt guilt for wanting more stability, more support, or more choice—this episode is your permission slip.Love is the motivation. Money is the support.You deserve both. 💛----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is sponsored by FM Bookkeeping 💛FM Bookkeeping exists to empower business owners and give them peace of mind around their finances. We believe you deserve clarity, confidence, and support—without shame, judgment, or overwhelm.Whether you’re behind, confused, or just tired of carrying the mental load of your numbers, FM Bookkeeping is here to help you feel grounded and in control again.If you’re ready to stop stressing about your books and start feeling supported, visit:👉 https://www.fmbookkeeping.comSend us Fan Mail

Today on Raising Hustle, I’m joined by Fionna Sams, certified doula and founder of My Wellness Womb — a woman who was called into birth work through her own lived experience.After experiencing two very different births — one where she felt invisible and another where she felt deeply supported — Fionna knew she couldn’t stay silent. That contrast ignited her passion for advocating for mothers in the labor and delivery room.With training through DONA and a background in health science and nursing, she blends evidence-based knowledge with deep, heart-centered compassion. Her mission is simple but powerful: every mother deserves to feel seen, heard, supported, and never alone during birth.In this episode, we talk about answering the call to doula work, protecting your energy in intimate spaces, regulating your nervous system while holding space for others, navigating burnout, and redefining success after becoming a mom. We also dive into the reality of building a business while raising children — slower seasons, stronger boundaries, and honoring family first.This conversation is about more than birth. It’s about advocacy, identity, boundaries, and what happens when motherhood changes you — and you let it.If you’re navigating pregnancy, entrepreneurship, or both, this episode will leave you feeling grounded, empowered, and deeply understood. 💛----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is sponsored by FM Bookkeeping 💛FM Bookkeeping exists to empower business owners and give them peace of mind around their finances. We believe you deserve clarity, confidence, and support—without shame, judgment, or overwhelm.Whether you’re behind, confused, or just tired of carrying the mental load of your numbers, FM Bookkeeping is here to help you feel grounded and in control again.If you’re ready to stop stressing about your books and start feeling supported, visit:👉 https://www.fmbookkeeping.comSend us Fan Mail

In this honest and vulnerable episode of Raising Hustle, we’re talking about gender disappointment — the grief, guilt, love, and gratitude that can all exist at the same time when the result isn’t what you hoped for.This conversation isn’t about ingratitude or loving your baby any less. It’s about acknowledging the dream that shifted, holding space for both hurt and joy, and allowing healing to unfold without shame.If you’ve ever felt grateful and grieving in the same breath, this episode will remind you: you’re not alone, and you’re not a bad mom — you’re human. 🤍-----------------------------------------------This episode is sponsored by FM Bookkeeping 💛FM Bookkeeping exists to empower business owners and give them peace of mind around their finances. We believe you deserve clarity, confidence, and support—without shame, judgment, or overwhelm.Whether you’re behind, confused, or just tired of carrying the mental load of your numbers, FM Bookkeeping is here to help you feel grounded and in control again.If you’re ready to stop stressing about your books and start feeling supported, visit:👉 https://www.fmbookkeeping.comSend us Fan Mail

Motherhood can feel expensive before the baby even arrives — the registry, the nursery, the pressure to “have it all.” But here’s the truth: it’s not about spending less. It’s about spending intentionally.In this episode, I share how I decide where to save without guilt, where to spend for sanity, and how to make financial choices that support both your family and your long-term wealth. We’ll talk about needs vs. wants vs. worth it, avoiding lifestyle inflation, protecting your peace, and playing the long game with investing and retirement.Motherhood is emotional — but your money decisions don’t have to be reactive.Save where it doesn’t matter.Spend where it supports your peace.Build wealth quietly and intentionally.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is sponsored by FM Bookkeeping 💛FM Bookkeeping exists to empower business owners and give them peace of mind around their finances. We believe you deserve clarity, confidence, and support—without shame, judgment, or overwhelm.Whether you’re behind, confused, or just tired of carrying the mental load of your numbers, FM Bookkeeping is here to help you feel grounded and in control again.If you’re ready to stop stressing about your books and start feeling supported, visit:👉 https://www.fmbookkeeping.comSend us Fan Mail

Social media shows us the highlight reel—but we’re living the real, messy, behind-the-scenes version of life and business.In this episode of Raising Hustle, we talk honestly about the pressure of curated feeds, comparison, and the quiet burnout that comes from trying to keep up with someone else’s timeline. This is a heart-led conversation about staying grounded, protecting your peace, and remembering that you don’t have to perform to be powerful.We explore:Why comparison warps your sense of progressHow hustle culture hides behind “inspiration”The mental load of showing up onlineChoosing presence over performanceBuilding a business that doesn’t rely on going viralIf scrolling has ever made you feel behind, this episode is your reminder: your real life is more valuable than any feed.You deserve a life that feels better than it looks. 💛----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is sponsored by FM Bookkeeping 💛FM Bookkeeping exists to empower business owners and give them peace of mind around their finances. We believe you deserve clarity, confidence, and support—without shame, judgment, or overwhelm.Whether you’re behind, confused, or just tired of carrying the mental load of your numbers, FM Bookkeeping is here to help you feel grounded and in control again.If you’re ready to stop stressing about your books and start feeling supported, visit:👉 https://www.fmbookkeeping.comSend us Fan Mail

In this episode of Raising Hustle, I sit down with Crystal Wilson, founder of Crystal Clear Tax, for an honest conversation about motherhood, entrepreneurship, and navigating money with confidence.Crystal shares her journey into business ownership, what inspired her to start her firm, and how becoming a mom shaped the way she leads, works, and defines success. We also talk about practical money and tax insights every business owner should know—without the fear, overwhelm, or judgment.In this episode, you’ll hear about:How Crystal got started and built Crystal Clear TaxBalancing motherhood and entrepreneurshipHelpful money and tax advice for business ownersCreating a business that supports real lifeIf you’re building a business while raising a family and want clarity around your finances, this episode is full of encouragement, wisdom, and real-life insight. 💛----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is sponsored by FM Bookkeeping 💛FM Bookkeeping exists to empower business owners and give them peace of mind around their finances. We believe you deserve clarity, confidence, and support—without shame, judgment, or overwhelm.Whether you’re behind, confused, or just tired of carrying the mental load of your numbers, FM Bookkeeping is here to help you feel grounded and in control again.If you’re ready to stop stressing about your books and start feeling supported, visit:👉 https://www.fmbookkeeping.comSend us Fan Mail

What if being a “good mom” isn’t about doing everything right—but about being real?In this episode of Raising Hustle, we unpack the invisible standards that shape how we judge ourselves as mothers—social media, family expectations, generational beliefs, and quiet comparisons we never agreed to.This is a heart-led conversation about letting go of perfection, trusting your intuition, and redefining motherhood in a way that honors both your child and yourself.We talk about:Why the “good mom” standard is unrealisticThe pressure to enjoy every momentWhy doing more doesn’t make you betterEmotional regulation over perfectionSetting boundaries without guiltTaking care of yourself without shameAnd giving yourself permission to evolveIf you’ve ever felt like you’re falling short, this episode is your reminder: the standard was never meant to fit real life.You’re doing better than you think. 💛----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is sponsored by FM Bookkeeping 💛FM Bookkeeping exists to empower business owners and give them peace of mind around their finances. We believe you deserve clarity, confidence, and support—without shame, judgment, or overwhelm.Whether you’re behind, confused, or just tired of carrying the mental load of your numbers, FM Bookkeeping is here to help you feel grounded and in control again.If you’re ready to stop stressing about your books and start feeling supported, visit:👉 https://www.fmbookkeeping.comSend us Fan Mail

Motherhood was never meant to be done alone.In this episode of Raising Hustle, we talk about the mentors who guide us, the relationships that hold us steady, and the cheerleaders who remind us who we are when we feel lost in the chaos of motherhood and business.From evolving friendships to finding support outside of family, this is a heart-led conversation about building your village, asking for help, and choosing encouragement over comparison.If you’ve ever felt lonely, unseen, or like you’re carrying everything by yourself—this episode is for you.You don’t have to do this alone. 💛----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is sponsored by FM Bookkeeping 💛FM Bookkeeping exists to empower business owners and give them peace of mind around their finances. We believe you deserve clarity, confidence, and support—without shame, judgment, or overwhelm.Whether you’re behind, confused, or just tired of carrying the mental load of your numbers, FM Bookkeeping is here to help you feel grounded and in control again.If you’re ready to stop stressing about your books and start feeling supported, visit:👉 https://www.fmbookkeeping.comSend us Fan Mail

What if the life you were told to want was never meant for you?In this episode of Raising Hustle, I share why I built a life where I no longer ask for time off—and why freedom, flexibility, and presence matter more than climbing someone else’s ladder.This is a conversation about:Redefining success on your own termsChoosing family, time, and peace without guiltBreaking free from the “grind at all costs” narrativeAnd building a business that supports your life—not replaces itIf you’ve ever felt trapped in a version of success that doesn’t fit, this episode is for you.You are allowed to want more and less at the same time. You are allowed to build something that gives you your life back.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is sponsored by FM Bookkeeping 💛FM Bookkeeping exists to empower business owners and give them peace of mind around their finances. We believe you deserve clarity, confidence, and support—without shame, judgment, or overwhelm.Whether you’re behind, confused, or just tired of carrying the mental load of your numbers, FM Bookkeeping is here to help you feel grounded and in control again.If you’re ready to stop stressing about your books and start feeling supported, visit:👉 https://www.fmbookkeeping.comSend us Fan Mail

Welcome to Raising Hustle—the podcast for parents building businesses, redefining success, and choosing a life that works for their family.I’m Mariel Fry, founder of FM Bookkeeping, and here we talk about motherhood, money, ambition, burnout, and building a business that supports your real life—not the other way around.If you’re raising kids and raising a business, you’re in the right place.Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is sponsored by FM Bookkeeping 💛FM Bookkeeping exists to empower business owners and give them peace of mind around their finances. We believe you deserve clarity, confidence, and support—without shame, judgment, or overwhelm.Whether you’re behind, confused, or just tired of carrying the mental load of your numbers, FM Bookkeeping is here to help you feel grounded and in control again.If you’re ready to stop stressing about your books and start feeling supported, visit:👉 https://www.fmbookkeeping.comSend us Fan Mail