Raising Hustle

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 event...

Celebrating Mothers, Not Just Babies: A New Way to Gather Before Birth Baby 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, includin...

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 becomi...

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 relationshi...

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. Thi...

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 health How smal...

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 fo...

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...

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 u...

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 tal...

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 remem...

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...

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. Su...

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 terms Choosing family, time, and peace without guilt Breaking free from the “grind at...

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 fo...

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 redefini...