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Raising Hustle
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
12 episodes
Beyond the Books: Profit, Purpose, and Parenting with Eman of Your Virtual Keeper
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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55:18
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Tiny Hands, Big Future: Why Moms Need Something to Look Forward To
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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25:00
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 i...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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39:54
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 whe...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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48:06
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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27:37
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 d...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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45:45
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 t...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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27:07
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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55:40
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 expectatio...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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35:51
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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26:34
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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30:12