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.

Episodes

  1. 2H AGO

    Love Doesn’t Pay the Bills: Why Moms Must Talk About Money

    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.com Send us Fan Mail

    40 min

  2. MAR 24

    Seen, Heard, Supported: A Conversation with Fionna Sams of My Wellness Womb

    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.com Send us Fan Mail

    48 min

  3. MAR 17

    When the Result Isn’t What You Expected: A Real Talk Episode About Gender Disappointment & Healing

    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.com Send a text

    28 min

  4. MAR 10

    Where to Save, Where to Spend: Financially Navigating Motherhood

    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.com Send us Fan Mail

    46 min

  5. MAR 3

    Curated Feeds, Uncurated Lives: How to Stay Grounded in the Scroll

    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.com Send us Fan Mail

    27 min

  6. FEB 24

    Motherhood, Money & Building Your Own Path with Crystal Wilson of Crystal Clear Tax

    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.com Send us Fan Mail

    56 min

  7. TRAILER

    Raising Hustle Trailer

    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.com Send us Fan Mail

    1 min

  8. FEB 17

    Redefining What a “Good Mom” Actually Means in Real Life

    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.com Send us Fan Mail

    36 min

  9. FEB 17

    The Power of Mentorship, Relationships & Cheerleaders in Motherhood

    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.com Send us Fan Mail

    27 min

  10. FEB 17

    Built To Be Free; Why I'll Never Ask For Time Off Again

    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.com Send us Fan Mail

    30 min

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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
    2K
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Raising Hustle
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