Raising Hustle

Mariel Fry
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Raising Hustle is where motherhood meets ambition—and where women stop apologizing for chasing big goals while raising a family. Hosted by Mariel Fry, founder of FM Bookkeeping and mom navigating her own growth journey, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what it really looks like to build a business while managing life, relationships, identity shifts, money, and the constant evolution of motherhood. These episodes are honest, empowering, and filled with practical strategy and real conversation. You’ll walk away feeling seen, supported, and inspired to step into your next level—both as a mom and an entrepreneur. If you’re ready to grow on your own terms, you belong here.

  1. 1d ago

    They Don’t Want More Stuff — They Want More You: What Babies Actually Crave

    You can buy the toys. Fill the room. Have everything they “need.” And they’ll still crawl past all of it… just to be held by you. Because babies don’t crave stuff. They crave connection. In this episode of Raising Hustle, Mariel Fry breaks down what babies actually need in those early years—emotionally, neurologically, and relationally—and why presence matters more than anything you can buy. Because love isn’t measured in gifts… It’s felt in moments. Inside this episode:  ✨ Why we default to buying instead of connecting  ✨ What babies actually crave (and how they’re wired)  ✨ Why the first two years matter so much for attachment  ✨ The truth about toys vs. real connection  ✨ What “more you” actually looks like (simple + doable)  ✨ Navigating family who show love through gifts  ✨ Setting kind, clear boundaries around “stuff”  ✨ Letting go of mom guilt—especially if you work If you’ve ever wondered if you’re doing enough—this is your reminder: 👉 You don’t need more things. 👉 You don’t need to do more. 👉 You just need to be there. -------------------------------------------------------- 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.com Send us Fan Mail

  2. Oct 20

    Purpose, Profit, and Peace of Mind: The Business Formula No One Talks About

    Everyone says you have to choose: 👉 Follow your passion and struggle financially 👉 Or chase profit and feel disconnected from your work But what if both are wrong? Because the real goal isn’t just purpose or profit… It’s peace of mind. In this solo episode of Raising Hustle, Mariel Fry breaks down the business formula no one talks about—how to build something that actually makes money, feels aligned, and doesn’t leave you constantly overwhelmed. Because a business that looks good on paper—but feels chaotic behind the scenes? That’s not success. Inside this episode:  ✨ Why the “passion vs. profit” narrative is broken  ✨ What purpose actually means (without the fluff)  ✨ Why profit isn’t optional—it’s the foundation  ✨ The missing piece: peace of mind in your business  ✨ The cost of building without all three  ✨ Creating a business that supports your life (not runs it)  ✨ Why systems = freedom (even if you resist them)  ✨ Making aligned, confident decisions as you grow If your business feels messy, overwhelming, or out of sync—this is your reset: 👉 You don’t need more hustle.  👉 You don’t need more hours.  👉 You need alignment. -------------------------------------------------------- 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.com Send us Fan Mail

  3. Oct 13

    Kids or No Kids: Navigating the Most Life-Altering Decision as a Modern Woman

    In this episode of Raising Hustle, we’re talking about one of the most life-altering decisions a woman can make: kids or no kids. Not from pressure.  Not from fear.  Not from what Instagram, your parents, or society expects. But from alignment. This conversation isn’t about convincing you one way or the other. It’s about creating space to ask better, deeper questions. Because motherhood is beautiful — and permanent. And choosing not to have children? That’s valid too. We unpack the weight of this decision, the fear of regret on both sides, the difference between wanting a baby versus wanting to raise a human, and how ambition, identity, relationships, and timelines all shift in the process. We also talk about fertility pressure, becoming a mom later than “average,” and the truth that motherhood doesn’t kill ambition — it refines it. This episode is honest about the identity changes, the invisible labor, and the emotional complexity of both paths. It also offers practical reflection questions to help you decide from clarity instead of comparison. Motherhood is sacred.  So is choosing not to become a mother. The real work isn’t choosing yes or no — it’s choosing from a grounded place instead of pressure. If you’re in a season of questioning, this conversation will remind you: you’re not behind, you’re not selfish, and you’re not broken. You’re becoming clear. And clarity is powerful. 💛 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.com Send us Fan Mail

  4. Oct 6

    Wired for Reinvention: Jill Dunsford on Money, Motherhood & Building Wealth

    What if the career you started with isn’t where your story is meant to end? In this episode of Raising Hustle, Jill Kuhl shares her unconventional journey from working as an electrician in a male-dominated industry to building a career in bookkeeping, entrepreneurship, and real estate investing. As a single mom of two, Jill has continued to reinvent herself while creating greater freedom and financial stability for her family. Jill opens up about changing careers, overcoming limiting beliefs, developing financial confidence, and balancing motherhood with multiple businesses. She also shares practical lessons about real estate investing, diversifying income, asking for help, and defining success on your own terms. In this conversation, we cover: Jill’s journey from electrician to entrepreneur and investorBreaking stereotypes in a male-dominated industryFinding the courage to change careers and build something of your ownBalancing single motherhood with business ownershipDeveloping greater confidence around moneyGetting started in real estate investingCreating stability through multiple income streamsManaging time, responsibilities, and the mental loadOvercoming setbacks and limiting beliefsBuilding a support system and learning to ask for helpJill’s advice for moms who dream of starting a businessIf you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to change careers, build wealth, or create a new path for yourself, Jill’s story is a powerful reminder that success doesn’t have to follow a straight line. -------------------------------------------------------- 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.com Send us Fan Mail

  5. Sep 29

    The Myth of the Supermom: Why Support Makes You a Better Parent

    There’s this quiet pressure in motherhood to do everything yourself. Be present.  Run the household.  Build the business.  Keep it all together — without help. Somewhere along the way, we were sold the idea of the “Supermom.”  The one who does it all and never needs support. But the truth?  That version of motherhood isn’t empowering — it’s exhausting. In this episode, we’re breaking down why asking for help, hiring help, and building support systems doesn’t make you a weaker mom… it actually makes you a better one. Because motherhood was never meant to be done alone.  🔥 What We Talk About  Where the “Supermom” myth came from  The invisible mental and emotional load mothers carry  Why doing everything alone leads to burnout  The guilt around asking for or hiring help  How support actually makes you more present and patient -------------------------------------------------------- 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.com Send us Fan Mail

  6. Sep 22

    The Things People Say to Scare You About Motherhood — And What’s Actually True

    Before becoming a mom, I heard it all —  “You’ll never sleep again.”  “Your life is over.”  “Just wait…” And the tone?  More warning than excitement. In this episode, I’m breaking down the most common things people say to scare you about motherhood — and what’s actually true on the other side of it. Because yes, motherhood is hard.  But it’s also full of growth, joy, identity expansion, and a kind of love people don’t talk about nearly enough. This is the real, balanced version — not just the warnings. 🔥 What We Talk About  The truth about sleep, identity, and personal time  How motherhood changes (but doesn’t end) your life  Marriage, career, and ambition after kids  Why people focus so heavily on the hard parts  The parts of motherhood no one talks about enough-------------------------------------------------------- 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.com Send us Fan Mail

  7. Sep 15

    From Survival to CEO: How Nicole Musap Rebuilt Her Life, Business, and Time

    What does it take to rebuild your life—and then take the leap into business ownership? In this episode of Raising Hustle, Nicole Musap, owner of Two Maids of Summerville, shares how she navigated divorce, financial challenges, and life as a single mom of three before becoming an entrepreneur. Through faith, resilience, and a willingness to begin again, Nicole built a business that gives busy families something invaluable: more time. Nicole opens up about the realities of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, overcoming mom guilt, building a team, creating a strong company culture, and learning to lead through challenging seasons. She also shares what drew her to franchising, what makes Two Maids different, and the lessons she has learned about protecting her time and energy. In this conversation, we cover: Rebuilding after divorce and financial hardshipTaking the leap from employee to business ownerThe role faith plays in Nicole’s life and leadershipThe honest realities of raising three children while growing a businessHiring, retaining, and leading a strong teamThe benefits and challenges of franchise ownershipCreating boundaries and making time for what matters mostNicole’s advice for women facing fear or starting overIf you’ve ever felt caught between fear and the desire to build something of your own, Nicole’s story is a powerful reminder that a difficult season doesn’t have to be the end of your story—it might be the beginning of something new. -------------------------------------------------------- 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.com Send us Fan Mail

  8. Sep 8

    The Parts of Motherhood That Feel Uncomfortable to Admit

    Motherhood is beautiful. But it can also feel… heavy. The identity shift. The loneliness. The resentment you don’t want to say out loud. Missing your old life while loving your child more than anything. And no one really talks about that part. In this raw and honest episode of Raising Hustle, Mariel Fry creates space for the side of motherhood that feels uncomfortable to admit—but so many women quietly carry. Because you can love your child deeply… and still feel lost, overwhelmed, or not like yourself. Inside this episode:  ✨ The shock of how much you change  ✨ When your body doesn’t feel like your own  ✨ Missing your old life (and the guilt that follows)  ✨ The loneliness no one prepares you for  ✨ When the “village” never shows up  ✨ Carrying the mental load alone  ✨ The quiet resentment you feel ashamed of  ✨ The pressure to be grateful when you’re struggling  ✨ Wanting more than just survival If you’ve ever thought, “Is it just me?”—it’s not. 👉 You’re not a bad mom. 👉 You’re not broken. 👉 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.com Send us Fan Mail

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Raising Hustle is where motherhood meets ambition—and where women stop apologizing for chasing big goals while raising a family. Hosted by Mariel Fry, founder of FM Bookkeeping and mom navigating her own growth journey, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what it really looks like to build a business while managing life, relationships, identity shifts, money, and the constant evolution of motherhood. These episodes are honest, empowering, and filled with practical strategy and real conversation. You’ll walk away feeling seen, supported, and inspired to step into your next level—both as a mom and an entrepreneur. If you’re ready to grow on your own terms, you belong here.

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  • Creator
    Mariel Fry
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Raising Hustle
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