Mostly All Figured Out
Emily Marciniak Louis
Everyone - no matter the career field or lifestyle - is “mostly figuring it all out”. This podcast is where we pull back the veil of perfection and share true stories, experiences, and failures detailing how we’re making it all possible despite the uncertainty.
#70. From Wrongfully Accused to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur with Chad Williams of dooProcess
In this episode of the Mostly All Figured Out podcast, I sit down with Chad Williams, founder of the clothing brand dooProcess. Chad opens up about his journey from growing up in a large, close-knit family in Brooklyn to moving to Buffalo to attend Buffalo State University. Wrestling played a huge role in his life, and although an injury altered his athletic path, Chad's resilient mindset carried him forward.Chad shares the powerful and emotional story of being wrongfully arrested while trying t
Mar 28, • 53:22
69. Staying accountable: My monthly review strategy
In this episode, I'm sharing a simple practice that's already made a huge difference in keeping me on track with my goals — a monthly review. Taking about an hour at the end of each month to reflect has helped me stay accountable, identify where I fell short, and create a plan to overcome obstacles in the month ahead.For example, I wasn’t as consistent with podcasting this month as I’d hoped. To fix that, I’m putting some new systems in place — like working with a podcast editor (shoutout to Jak
Mar 21, • 21:56
#68. Listen to your inner weirdo and embrace the unknown with Kate Welshofer
Y'all, today, I’m bringing you an episode that will resonate with anyone who's ever questioned their path, felt stuck in a role that didn’t quite fit, or wondered, What do I actually want my life to look like?I’m joined by the incredible Kate Welshofer—writer, speaker, content creator, and self-proclaimed mischief-maker. You may recognize her from her days as a TV news anchor, most recently as the host of Most Buffalo on WGRZ. Now, she's a content creator, the creative force behind The Secret Mo
Feb 28, • 58:00
#67. Fix Your Vision Board: Ditch the Fluff and Make It Work for You
Alright, let’s be real—vision boards can feel a little cringe. Cutting out magazine quotes like “Be Brave” and slapping them on a poster doesn’t magically make you brave (trust me, I’ve tried). But here’s the thing: vision boards can actually work—if you do them right.In this episode, I’m breaking down:✨ Why your past vision boards might’ve been a total flop✨ The one small tweak that made mine actually work✨ How I used a vision board to manifest my dream home (spoiler: it wasn’t magic, but it wa
Feb 23, • 21:57
#66. Happy Valentines Day from your favorite gin-infused sisters - a tomfoolery episode w/ Lizzy
🎙️ Mostly All Figured Out Podcast: Valentine’s Day Special!Brought in the big guns to help you celebrate this completely commercial holiday today. That's right, Elizabeth Grace Marciniak, my sister, is back on the podcast for another slightly tipsy episode of oversharing.Whether you're single, partnered, or somewhere in between, this episode is your ultimate Valentine’s Day guide—filled with laughter, relatable moments, and maybe a little too much Shakira and Cher impersonations.🔥 What’s Insid
Feb 14, • 1:01:43
#65. Helpful tools I picked up from 37 days in a row practicing being thankful
We've all heard it a million times— "Gratitude is life-changing!" "You need a gratitude practice!" "It’ll shift your mindset, attract abundance, and transform your life!" But… does it really work?For me, the answer has been a resounding yes. What started as a 28-day gratitude journey at the beginning of the year has turned into something I never want to stop. Along the way, I’ve experienced incredible shifts—some small, some truly life-changing. In this episode, I’m sharing some of the wins I’ve
Feb 7, • 34:03
#64. Your femininity is defined by you and only you with vocalist, Ellie Banke
I still can't believe this interview actually happened. I fell in love with Ellie's voice before I had the chance to meet her and fall in love with her as a human. In this episode, she shares what it was like being a kid in high school who knew with explicit certainty what she wanted to be when she grew up. She talks about the importance of setting and enforcing boundaries, sticking up for yourself, and the transformative power of taking time off the grid to connect with yourself. I didn’t know
Jan 31, • 1:30:41
#63. The art and power of reinvention with Sarah Baird
Hello, hello! This episode was originally recorded in April 2024. And what a year 2024 was! Sadly, not a year with this podcast interview in it. But here it is now!The guest is Sarah Baird, Executive Director or Let There Be Light International, an organization that along with local NGO partners helps people in off-grid Africa to gain access to solar energy in their homes and frontline health clinics. In this episode we talk about the many fascinating twists and turns her life has taken over the
Jan 17, • 51:53
#62. Skip on resolutions and go right to the Theme of the Year
Happy New Year! I'm sure I say this every year but I cannot believe it's 2025. Like... what??? We are five years from 2030 I cannot get over this. Anyway 😅 this episode is a solo update on where I'm at and what the podcast is going to look like this year. I also talk about my favorite New Year's ritual - picking a theme word for the year. I highly recommend this as a way to keep yourself grounded in the energy you want to live in this year. It's a significantly more realistic way to set an inte
Jan 3, • 37:26
#61. We need to talk about mental health in the food industry, with Executive Chef Malik Von Saint
In this episode, I sat down with Executive Chef Malik Von Saint of Harvest Restaurant at Bent's Opera House in Medina. Chef talked about his journey growing up in the industry, and the people and places that had an impact on him. As the leader in his fine dining kitchen now, he uses all the things he's learned along the way to usher the next generation of culinary creators. He shared how difficult it is to live the lifestyle of a chef, especially with maintaining an intimate relationship. We als
Nov 29, 2024 • 1:04:08
#60. Building a business one block of wood at a time and Step Daddy J's story with Justin Hofschneider
Aaaaaaaaand we're back. I won't bore y'all with what life has been like the last couple of months that led to another podcast hiatus. Well, actually I will, but I'll save it for a solo episode. More importantly, I'm THRILLED to share my conversation with Justin Hofschneider of Wine on Hertel (WOH)! Justin and I met ages ago when he first soft opened WOH and I was "writing articles" for Step Out Buffalo. Sadly, the article I was supposed to write for his business was never written (sounds believa
Nov 22, 2024 • 1:11:19
#59. How selling cellphones at the mall made him a successful business owner & so much more with Sean Wrafter
Finally, I give you, the long-anticipated, fascinating conversation with the one and only, Sean Wrafter. Sean and I recorded this back in April of this year which honestly feels like another lifetime to me.Sean is the co-owner of Acme Cabinet Company. Before that, he designed and built furniture and commercial fixtures at his furniture store called Wrafterbuilt. He's worked in construction, inside and outside sales and marketing, and many other things in-between.We talked about his career trajec
Aug 30, 2024 • 1:18:21
#58. Season Three: Divorce, selling the house, and how I manifested my dream apartment (solo episode)
OMGGGGG I am so happy to be back 😭 Wow I missed this podcast, I missed talking into the mic alone, I missed sharing great conversations with amazing people, wow wow wow. I can't let 4 months go by like that again.But, tbh, I had to. I share more in the episode, but it's been a wild 4 months of pushing to the finish line of this chapter of my life. It's been frustrating, sad, exciting, and scary all at once. We're still in it, but it's getting close.Also in this episode, I share exactly how I ma
Aug 23, 2024 • 49:13
#57. The audacity of just going for it with Chris Flynn of Bflo Pizza Bistro
Chris Flynn of Bflo Pizza Bistro is on the podcast today! Y'all, I have been shook over how this podcast has opened doors to meeting new people doing really cool things. I met Chris while with a friend at Free Street Tavern. When he was introduced to me as the owner of Bflo Pizza Bistro, my first thoughts were - wow that is so cool, I need to know more about how he got to this point! However, it came out verbally as "what gave you the audacity to open a pizza shop in Buffalo?" Lol. Oopsie.Luckil
Apr 13, 2024 • 41:40
#56. Creating your own opportunities with David Gonzalez
David Gonzalez from Arbol and Arbol Community Fund is on the podcast today! David and I have known each other for a long time, and I have absolutely loved watching his career unfold, transition, and grow... especially from our days serving at Carrabba's Italian Grille.David co-founded Arbol, an online application that empowers college students to take action on their finances, providing an engaging experience that alleviates the anxiety of managing financial aid and personal finances. Ultimately
Apr 7, 2024 • 55:51
#55. Scared and doing it anyway with Lauree Ostrofsky
Lauree Ostrofsky is on the the podcast today! Lauree is a coach and an author, helping A-students & overthinkers leap with more ease and less worry. After deciding to take a step back from corporate life to find her true passion, Lauree found herself facing news no one ever wants to receive - a brain tumor. We talked about how her experiences in the hospital led her to the path she is now on, including authoring two books and coaching people through taking leaps despite their fears. I hope this
Mar 22, 2024 • 1:09:44
#54. Going for it despite the uncertainty with DJ A
DJ A is on the pod today! Andrew had a love for music from day one. But he didn't pursue it as a career right away! I learned today that he went to culinary school first, working in various local establishments on the line. I loved talking career pivots, mindsets, and staying positive with this awesome human that I've been working with for years. Enjoy the episode!Follow DJ A on Instagram: @djabuffaloBook him here: therecorddjco.comSubscribe to the new YouTube Channel! @mostlyallfiguredout Follo
Mar 16, 2024 • 54:37
#53. Turning personal health issues into a passion to help with Dr. Sam Attard
Dr. Sam Attard is on the podcast today! Dr. Sam is an Āyurvedic Health Counselor, nutrition PhD, and Yoga Instructor with over 2,500 hours of teaching experience. Through her business Spiro Collective, she helps women find alternatives to artificial hormones and medications for chronic issues using the holistic, soul-nourishing practices from Āyurveda. Her goal is to help women enjoy menstruating, optimize fertility, and make peace with being a woman so that they can help build a more collaborat
Mar 8, 2024 • 56:12
#52. Is consistency the key? We'll find out I guess.
Hey, y'all. It's been a weird week. I've been in a funk for no real reason. For me, when anxiety appears, it takes the form of a tight chest and decision paralysis. Which is why I'm posting this podcast at 10:45PM on the day it should be up. In this episode, I share how imposter syndrome and people-pleasing accosted me the last few days and the things I did tonight to help break me out of the spiral I've been sliding down. If this was a rough week for you too, you're not alone. I don't think how
Mar 2, 2024 • 28:22
#51. It's all about confidence baby with John Marciniak of Johnny & The Mankids
My brother is on the podcast today!! I know I say this a lot, but this really was one of my most favorite episodes to record, DEFINITELY my most favorite to edit, and it's such a good listen, too. John Marciniak is Marciniak #6 of the 9 of us, and he has been an entertainer since birth. I have proof weaved into this episode - I inserted a clip from a "Family Documentary" project I did in college and John was probably around 9-years-old then. He and my brother Tyler (#3) started their band years
Feb 23, 2024 • 1:05:44
#50. The difference between feeling sexy and embodying sexy with Sarah Sofia Wilde
Oh boy was this a fun one!! Sensual embodiment coach, Sarah Caputi, aka Sarah Sofia Wilde, and I have been friends for 10+ years. We have known so many different versions of each other, but Sarah has been through quite an evolution of self, especially when it comes to her divine femininity. We get into all of it in this episode - what got her here, the challenges she's experienced along the way, and even the self-pleasure practice she suggests everyone take up (did we mention this episode is def
Feb 17, 2024 • 1:01:01
#49. Processing grief and radiating kindess, with Mike "Shooky" Ciesiulka
Mike "Shooky" Ciesiulka, co-owner of JJ's Casa Di Pizza and fan-fave bartender at Free Street Tavern joined me in studio today! We got to record in Casa which was awesome (check it out on the YouTube!) so apologies for some of the background noise/music - but I think it adds to the esthetic 🕺🏼Mike and I talked about where he grew up, teaching CCD classes at OLBS in Depew, his career trajectory (he first started working at Casa Di Pizza when he was 16!), and things that bring him joy in day-to
Feb 9, 2024 • 54:51
#48. You need to have a creative outlet to be a happy human with Paul Fanara
Paul Fanara of Living in the Buff photography on the podcast today! Paul is a photographer, writer, filmmaker, IT genius, dad, and generally just the nicest guy you'll meet. We talked about how he met his current partner (IRL!), when and why he started his own IT consulting business, and how it felt coming back to photography after a few years without it. I truly appreciate any time I get to chat with Paul, so I was really excited to be able to share this convo with you. I hope you enjoy listeni
Feb 3, 2024 • 52:03
#47. "We've said too much" with my sister, Lizzy (a preview into a series that will live in the Patreon)
This one is a biiiiiiiiiiit personal, some might argue, a bit too personal? I bring my sister on and consume two bottles of wine while we talk dating in 2024. Definitely not one for the kids, ensure there are no children around that can hear this when you do. Trust and believe the public podcast will not have content like this again 😅 But once I officially launch the Patreon (a membership platform that you will be able to sign up for to get extra content and some fun goodies from me!), this wil
Jan 26, 2024 • 32:52
#46. How to Prove to Yourself You are Worthy of Your Dreams (spoiler: take action)
This episode went on a lot longer than I thought it would 😂 I've been doing a lot of putting my money where my mouth is over the last year and I have started seeing some really great results from it. So in this episode I share where I've been investing my time, energy and money, in the hopes that it'll inspire you to do the same for yourself.Going through a major life change has pushed me to focus more energy on becoming the person I want to be. But you don't have to uproot your whole life to b
Jan 20, 2024 • 45:05
#45. Let's Talk Trash with John Atkinson
Composting, recycling, landfills... oh my! I finally got my episode with sustainability engineer John Atkinson! Recycling has always been such a mystery to me so I was grateful to be able to ask some of the questions that have been swirling around my brain for a while. It turns out that recycling IS in fact important. We actually do make a difference when we do it properly. Additionally, we should all be composting. John walks us through how and what that looks like, which again before this con
Jan 12, 2024 • 58:42
#44. NYE 2024 and the Official YouTube Launch
We're trying something new this week! YouTube. Can you believe? It's been confirmed from our guru at the Buffalo Public Library, the brilliant Jordan, that we can use camera equipment there! So that means sometimes you will see us recording with guests in the library, and other times you will see me in the studio in my home office. And still, other times, you are gonna see me god knows where because I occasionally bring the mic to wherever our guests are. This week we're in my log cabin living r
Jan 5, 2024 • 32:57
#43. "The braver I am, the luckier I get", and other faves from Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Solo episode today, baby. In this episode I discussed 3 passages from the book "Untamed" by Glennon Doyle, a book I now truly feel all women should read, especially women going through a major life transition. I talk about guiding kids through tough times, how there is racism in all of us (did I stutter), and that living a truly magical life takes courage. Hope you enjoy listening as much as I did recording ✨Subscribe to the new YouTube Channel! @mostlyallfiguredout Follow us on Instagram: @most
Dec 15, 2023 • 26:19
#42. Raising the collective vibration through work challenges, cold plunges, and dating snafus with Dominic Piacentini
This is a fun one y'all! Dominic Piacentini is a career educator, professional developer, experienced real estate agent, property flipper, and manager. He is also an avid fitness enthusiast, guiding groups through breathwork and cold plunges for enhanced well-being. With a deep commitment to Restorative Practices, Dominic infuses his ventures with an approach that prioritizes connection, balance, and personal growth.Dominic and I talked about everything from breaking up fights at school to takin
Dec 1, 2023 • 1:05:02
#41. The Key is Always Good Communication with Seth Amman
Hey hey! Super pumped to share this episode with Seth Amman! Seth is an award-winning architect with his own firm, Arch & Type. He is also an adjunct professor at University at Buffalo's School of Architecture & Planning, board member of Buffalo is Creative, and iris photographer!We had a great conversation about his role as an advocate for his students, how and why he started his architecture firm, why he started photographing eyeballs, and so much more. I'm so grateful for our time and this ch
Nov 17, 2023 • 1:09:58
#40. Using Breath to Heal After a Break-Up with Yogi Josh
I had such a great time talking with today's guest, Josh Zimmerman, aka @yogijosh_. We talked a lot about healing in this episode and the importance of truly knowing the sound of your own intuition. I'm so grateful for everything he shared in this episode and for all of his great strategies for moving forward when things feel dark. Follow Get Mellow: @get_mello_Find This Is Life Itself Chaga: @thisislifeitselfSubscribe to the new YouTube Channel! @mostlyallfiguredout Follow us on Instagram: @mos
Oct 27, 2023 • 56:58
#39. From Serving at Pizza Hut to Owning the Chillest Spot in Town with Josh White
I'm so happy I am doing this again, y'all. Like you have no idea how much this fills my soul right up. Episode 2 of this season was actually recorded at the tail end of season 1, before I knew that I really had to take a break. Josh White and I had a great convo about the journey that brought him to owning Free Street Tavern, an awesome spot on Niagara Street for a cocktail or a beer, and the chillest vibes. I was super excited to hear about how he did it after hearing that he had been working i
Oct 20, 2023 • 47:46
#38. Season 2 Episode 1: WE'RE BACK BABY.
Oh my gracious how I have missed this. I am so so so so happy to be kicking off season 2 (FINALLY)!! It's been a fucking ride the last few months, y'all. Each day I'm living somewhere between extreme gratitude and extreme devastation. I share this because it's likely the current season I'm in will guide my conversations with future guests on the show. I won't be afraid to ask the tough questions this time. So buckle up y'all, season two is about to go DEEP!Thanks for listening and sharing ✨Subsc
Oct 13, 2023 • 22:18
#37: #LazyGirlHacks part 4: the best app to help you not feel dead inside
Enjoy this episode with my current favorite iPhone apps that help me feel better every day as well as me mumbling about being busy and shit. Lots of stuff happening with my business at the moment and it's keeping me real busy! Bare with 🥴Subscribe to the new YouTube Channel! @mostlyallfiguredout Follow us on Instagram: @mostlyallfiguredoutTo connect with me about event and fundraising consulting for your nonprofit, shoot me an email at emily@liveinspiredevents.com.Subscribe to stay in the know
May 19, 2023 • 20:30
#36. Life lessons with my favorite "hair-apist", Felicia Cardinale
This week's episode was recorded in the fabulous Mercury Salon in Allentown with salon owner, my hairdresser for years, and most importantly, my friend and fairy godmother, Felicia Cardinale!To know Felicia, is to love Felicia. Unless you've crossed her, then GOD SPEED. She is as real as they come and though she's dealt with some heavy trials in life, she still makes room in her heart for everyone else's trials and troubles to be hashed over in her salon. A self-proclaimed "hair-apist", she pull
May 15, 2023 • 37:58
#35. Updates from Em: Things I'm trying right now
Hey hey! This is a little snack of an episode with me just sharing some things I'm trying and doing these days. What's something new you've tried in the last week? I bet there's more than you realize! Thanks for supporting and listening!Subscribe to the new YouTube Channel! @mostlyallfiguredout Follow us on Instagram: @mostlyallfiguredoutTo connect with me about event and fundraising consulting for your nonprofit, shoot me an email at emily@liveinspiredevents.com.Subscribe to stay in the know ev
May 5, 2023 • 17:20
#34. The key to a happy life? Say "no" with Dylyn M Harrison
My guest today is an absolute boss. The first time I ever met her, I was like, who is this Disney princess with sparkling eyes and perfect hair. But wait, she’s also hilarious. Hold on, additionally, she’s wicked smart and most definitely, a cool mom. She is the owner of Handmade by Harrisons, which you can find at local vendor and craft markets near you, to pick up their signature Buffalo Bills denim jackets, shirts, and so much more. She co-hosts the Saucy Book Club podcast. She is the mom of
Apr 28, 2023 • 59:44
#33. Therapist by day, Burlesque Troop Leader by night with Melissa DelSorbo
On today's episode, I sat down with my first college roommate Melissa aka Missy DelSorbo! Missy is a licensed mental health counselor, but also she is the headmistress of the Eye Candy Vixens, a burlesque troop! We talk about how she got started doing burlesque, how it's improved her body confidence, and how prioritizing something she truly enjoys has affected all parts of her life. You will love this one!Follow Eye Candy Vixens to stay up on their performances, dance workshops, and all the past
Apr 22, 2023 • 37:56
#32. How an MLM Changed (*Saved*) Her Life with Liz Marciniak
Y'all we FINALLY got my sister officially on the podcast today! We talked about the most pivotal, life altering job she ever had: selling make up for an MLM. To be clear, neither she or I condone working for MLMs and I especially think they are fucking garbage. Sorry not sorry. BUT, I am forever grateful for how this one completely shifted her entire life for the better in every way possible. Enjoy!Subscribe to the new YouTube Channel! @mostlyallfiguredout Follow us on Instagram: @mostlyallfigur
Apr 14, 2023 • 32:34
#31. #LazyGirl Hacks part three
Happy sunshiney day everyone! We're back with another #lazygirlhacks episode, brought to you by the MAJOR BOOST OF ENERGY that this Bulletproof coffee has given me. LOVE YOU ALL 💕✨Get 20 bonus credits towards local workout classes through ClassPass with my link here!Subscribe to the new YouTube Channel! @mostlyallfiguredout Follow us on Instagram: @mostlyallfiguredoutTo connect with me about event and fundraising consulting for your nonprofit, shoot me an email at emily@liveinspiredevents.com.S
Apr 7, 2023 • 22:36
#30. Three lessons from the Selena Gomez + Hailey Bieber Feud
Y'all. I've been down every rabbit hole where the Selena + Hailey Bieber feud lies. HOURS OF MY LIFE. I'm not proud of it. But I just can't help myself and I have no idea why. So, I tried to make some use of it by giving you my top 3 lessons from the ongoing feud between Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez. Hope you enjoy! #TeamSelenaSubscribe to the new YouTube Channel! @mostlyallfiguredout Follow us on Instagram: @mostlyallfiguredoutTo connect with me about event and fundraising consulting for your
Mar 31, 2023 • 18:46
#29. Breaking free from the victim mentality startingggggg NOW
WussssupppppppppSolo episode today in which I share how I've been bogged down by the ugly victim mentality lately, but then move from that to some ideas I have for how we can all grow together! I am actually suuuuuper excited about this idea because I know it has the potential to be life-changing for us! I know that is a big claim, but I honestly really believe it. Let me know what ya think @mostlyallfiguredout Subscribe to the new YouTube Channel! @mostlyallfiguredout Follow us on Instagram: @m
Mar 24, 2023 • 26:50
#28. A convo with your gay best friend (aka Alex Hamberger)
EVERYONE: there is a very special guest on the podcast today. In fact, the most specialist guest, aka my very best friend, Alex Hamberger. Today, Alex gives a 101 on the current climate as it relates to LGTBQ+ rights. Specifically, as it relates to the over 420 pieces of proposed legislation currently working their way through State houses that are anti-LGBTQ+, with a large number specifically denying trans folx rights. This episode was very informative for me, and gave me ideas on how to suppor
Mar 17, 2023 • 58:04
#27. #LazyGirlHacks part two
Hey y'all! Welp. COVID strikes again. Yes, it's hit our house. We've managed pretty well, and three days in I already feel like I'm passed the worst of it. My brain is kinda mush though, so SINCERE apologies if this episode sounds like an absolute mess. Hopefully at least one of these hacks resonates with you! Let me know if they do, please!Subscribe to the new YouTube Channel! @mostlyallfiguredout Follow us on Instagram: @mostlyallfiguredoutTo connect with me about event and fundraising consult
Mar 10, 2023 • 33:49
#26. Your art matters with Casi Hall
Hey hey! We are BACK. And this week we've got Casi Hall on the pod! Casi is an artist, graphic designer, photographer, vintage seller, and even more than that y'all. We talked all about prioritizing your art and how she does it, even with a full plate as a freelancer. Hope you love this chat as much as we did!Follow Casi and find all her info on IG @casihallcreativeSubscribe to the new YouTube Channel! @mostlyallfiguredout Follow us on Instagram: @mostlyallfiguredoutTo connect with me about eve
Mar 3, 2023 • 36:34
#25. From dancing with Luda to cakes in your kitchen, with Jason Gonzalez
Y'all. I had no idea how lucky I was about to be with this week's episode. I went to my friend's house to learn how to decorate cakes and ended up meeting one of the coolest people! Jason Gonzalez is on the podcast this week, a Buffalo transplant from New Jersey (most recently), who was a professional dancer for 25 years and then changed careers through culinary school becoming a professional baker and caterer! But legit he danced with Ludacris, and Pretty Ricky among other incredible performers
Feb 24, 2023 • 42:59
Ep #24: Ideas on how to care for yourself through a hard season
Hello, my friends! Most (if not all) of my solo episodes are truly me processing whatever I might be experiencing or thinking about when I record them, and today's episode is no different. I'm currently in a bit of a tough season, so I thought I would share some ways that I care for my mind and my body when there is no way out but through the hard stuff. I hope this helps someone! I'm here for you friend Subscribe to the new YouTube Channel! @mostlyallfiguredout Follow us on Instagram: @mostlya
Feb 17, 2023 • 22:27
#23. Choosing yourself and navigating big change with Missy Stolfi
Missy Stolfi on the podcast today! Oh man, I love this human. Missy and I met working at American Cancer Society in 2014, and we’ve both been on a career journey since then. What a treat it was to talk about some of her journey in the last few years, navigating big career changes, moving to different cities, and choosing herself through it all. Outside influences can make it very hard to trust your gut and listen to yourself, but Missy has done just that, in spite of the fear. If you are conside
Feb 9, 2023 • 53:56
#22. How to land a job at a marketing agency that you'll love with Jill Fecher
We're back at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library today! I was so honored and happy to have Jill Fecher in the hot seat this week. Jill is the Chief Growth Officer at Cypress North, a digital marketing agency that absolutely slays at web development. As a freelancer, I've often wondered what it would be like to ditch regularly scrambling for clients and join a team where I could focus more on the work, but I didn't feel like I really understood agencies or agency culture. We get into that a
Feb 3, 2023 • 55:00
#21. Three #Lazygirlhacks to level up your life
Heya! Launching a new min series today with #lazygirlhacks, because who has time? ? In this episode I shared three of my favorite lazy ways to level up (or at least feel like I am leveling up), every single day. Which one of these resonated most with you? Please share this episode, and if you do any of these hacks, post it on IG and tag us at @mostlyallfiguredout!Subscribe to the new YouTube Channel! @mostlyallfiguredout Follow us on Instagram: @mostlyallfiguredoutTo connect with me about event
Jan 27, 2023 • 26:01
#20. How To Start a Podcast (very basic edition + two special guests)
It's today it's today! Sorry y'all, I'm late with posting this. But I'm excited to have the first "how to" style podcast on the books! In this episode, I share with you the most basic steps you need to take to start a podcast. Spoiler: it's not as hard or scary as you think! I also have two special guest appearances from the creatures who live in this house with me (sorry for the screaming in the background, everyone is alive and well). Cheers!Subscribe to the new YouTube Channel! @mostlyallfigu
Jan 20, 2023 • 19:23
#19. big Big BIG news!
Hiya! I have had a lot of coffee on this day!In this episode, I share some exciting news about an event I was invited to and tell you about a lil pivot I am making to the podcast... but to me it's actually very big and I'm very excited about it. Woohoo! GO BILLS!Subscribe to the new YouTube Channel! @mostlyallfiguredout Follow us on Instagram: @mostlyallfiguredoutTo connect with me about event and fundraising consulting for your nonprofit, shoot me an email at emily@liveinspiredevents.com.Subscr
Jan 13, 2023 • 22:54
#18. I didn't do any of the 8 NYE steps I gave you in the last episode so
Hiya! How's this year kicked off for you? It's been pretty shit for me! In this episode, I am honest about the fact that I didn't follow any of my prescribed steps for NYE resolutions in episode #17. BUT, I did find the letter I wrote to myself at the end of 2021 to read at the end of 2022 and I read it out loud for all of us!I also talked about two of my favorite things I learned from one of my most favorite books - Atomic Habits by James Clear: habit staking and making a habit your identity. L
Jan 6, 2023 • 24:37
#17. My New Year's goal planning ritual
We're nearly there y'all. We are nearly out of 2022. And boy is she trying to end on an especially challenging note 😳. In this episode, I share what I do to mark the end of the year and the start of a new one. Important note: there is no golden system or method to setting, being consistent with, and achieving your goals. What works for me might not work for you. Take whatever you hear that resonates with you and make it yours! We're Mostly All Figured Out together. Cheers to a clean slate babie
Dec 30, 2022 • 39:15
#16. How "gentle parenting" taught me to be kinder to myself
On this episode, I share how learning how to "gentle parent" my children and help them manage their emotions, has changed the way I manage my own. It's pretty amazing what caring for little people can teach you about caring for yourself. As we head into the thick of the holiday season, I encourage you to double down on listening to your body and giving it exactly what it needs. Time to slow down and breathe Here are some of my favorite IG accounts for learning how to "gentle parent":@theycallmem
Dec 23, 2022 • 28:27
#15. I do this every year and you should too
Hi hi! We are quickly approaching the end of 2022. Can. You. BELIEVE!? I barely can. But I cannot wait to sit down over the remaining weeks of this year and really reflect on all of it. In this very quick baby episode, I share a tradition my husband and I started back in 2018 as a joke, but now do at the end of every year with purpose behind it. This year I was more intentional about it than I've ever been, and I am so happy to report back that it actually paid off! I hope you give it a try. Als
Dec 16, 2022 • 14:01
#14. Protect your peace and your close friendships with Lauren Turner and Raeann Materise
This week we've got TWO guests! I asked my friend Lauren Turner if they would join me in the studio, and they brought along their friend, Raeann Materise! Lauren, Raeann and I talked about navigating friendships as adults with busy schedules and little time. We talked about knowing when it's time to walk away from a friendship and whether to let it be or have a breakup. We also talked about the role that intrinsic values play in choosing our long-term friends. Another one with lots of laughs and
Dec 9, 2022 • 47:11
#13. How taking a break can change literally everything with Meredith Schork
On the podcast this week, we have Meredith Schork! Meredith and I knew each other in a past life as front of house staff at good old Carrabba's Italian Grille. Years later, she is now that Culinary Arts Coordinator at Community Services for Every1. We talked all about this cool organization, but what was especially cool is how she ended up here after many many years in the restaurant industry. We got into this, and much, much more, and I am so grateful this genuinely kind, generous, loving, and
Dec 2, 2022 • 49:39
#12. A Thanksgiving ramble + gratitude
Hello hello! I am thankful. I am thankful for this podcast, and to you for reading this! And even more so if you listen to this episode. Did I record this the night of Thanksgiving? Yes. Was I tipsy when I recorded this? Yes. Yes, I was. I shared something we have been dealing with over the last week with our little guy and his health. Talked about my frustration with the fact that I need to struggle to level up. And shared some of the things I'm grateful for this year. Like literally all of my
Nov 25, 2022 • 32:28
#11. How stepping into a community led to life-changing consistency with Tanner Gelatt
My guest on episode #11 was born on October 11. I see 1111 all the time, but I feel warm and grateful every single time I do. My college friend Tanner Gelatt joined me for this episode to talk about what brought him from Cooperstown to Buffalo, and led to him being one of the biggest Bills fans and Buffalovers I know. We also talked about how the chaos of this world became a catalyst for deciding to take control of his physical and emotional health with a new daily workout habit: spinning with P
Nov 18, 2022 • 42:27
#10. Are you going to do something about it with Chef Tierra Josey and Lena Josey
Y'all. You are really in for a treat this week, if I do say so myself. I was so honored to host Chef Tierra Josey and her wife, Lena Josey, to the studio this week! We talked about Chef's ghost kitchen, SZN, and what the path looked like that led her to launch it. We discussed not letting other people's labels for you stop you from believing that you are capable of your dreams. We talked about the inspiration for one of their newest menu items - a peach cobbler egg roll, and consequently how it
Nov 11, 2022 • 1:09:46
#9. Being open to change means you're open to growth with Harper Bishop
EVERYONE! My guest this week is Harper Bishop!! He is a writer, photographer, community organizer, and activist. He has held roles at the Institute on Religion and Public Policy, Buffalo First, for Councilmember Michael J LoCurto, Coalition for Economic Justice, PUSH Buffalo, Our City Action Buffalo, and more. He co-founded, and is now a board member, for Cooperation Buffalo, an organization that trains and educates in cooperative economics and supports the start-up of worker-owned businesses.In
Nov 4, 2022 • 53:03
#8. The cycle of self care and anxiety and why it's time to break it
I swear I did have a guest planned for this week! And actually, I got one. Just not the one I thought. Here's what you can expect: me reallyyyyy drilling it in that, in the words of Rick Astley, I'm never gonna give you up. And by you, I mean posting this podcast every week. But I also talk about the negative effects of choosing comfort over pushing ourselves. There's a time and a place for both... what time and place are you in now? Then I called my sister! And she picked up. So I asked her wha
Oct 28, 2022 • 37:25
#7. Stop breaking promises you make to yourself and see what happens
Lucky number 7! So sorry to be late getting this out, but literally nothing was going to stop me from posting it on Friday. Though many things tried! I kick off the episode by explaining why I had to get to the studio and record in spite of the fact that I was hanging on by a thread. And then I pose a challenge to you. Next, I asked on IG for folks to share their 'fail forward' stories of times when things didn't go the way they hoped or planned but it led to a much better outcome or a good less
Oct 21, 2022 • 24:16
#6. Fill up that toolbox and make helping yourself easier
Back again with another solo episode! This week I convince you (me) that I am not going to let myself skip posting a weekly podcast for a full year. For real. WE'RE IN IT TO WIN IT. I also shared more about my love for the Insight Timer app, including my favorite teacher on there, Kenneth Soares. I listen to this recording of his just about every single day. My 7-year-old listens to Max, Bee, & the Troll King sleep story every night, too. We both highly recommend! I also shared that Jax and I wi
Oct 14, 2022 • 24:49
#5. Keep your focus on the momentum to avoid the spiral
Is it normal for solo episodes to be scarier than episodes with a guest? My brain literally ping-ponged throughout this convo. Hopefully, it gives you a little insight into who's hosting this thing. I give a real quick and oddly professional timeline as if I am interviewing for a job. I also share the first ever voicemail my English hubby ever left me (it got him a first date), some things I've learned this year about myself and self-sabotage, and end with my own round of rapid-fire questions.
Oct 7, 2022 • 31:08
#4. When it's time to pull over and ask for help with Ciara Rayshall
My girl, Ciara Rayshall, is our guest on the podcast this week! And she brought along one of the most adorable things she's ever made, if I do say so myself, her 6-month-old daughter, Kali. We talked being a mom in 2022, why it's so hard to justify doing nice things for yourself, and how we both struggle with giving ourselves permission to ask for help and the space to nurture our creativity. We talked about her poetry book, "In All the Ways", and about the turning point in her life that lead he
Sep 30, 2022 • 43:20
#3. What would little you be proud of if they saw you today with Ben Siegel
Ben Siegel is our guest on the podcast this week! Ben is many things, but we talked most about his identity as a writer. He has written over 500 pieces for The Buffalo News as a theatre and arts critic here in Buffalo, but he has much, much more inside of him. As the full-time Director of Communications for PUSH Buffalo, Ben talked about the challenges of balancing work and life responsibilities with carving out creative time for yourself. He shared some of his sources of inspiration and gave a
Sep 23, 2022 • 58:09
#2. Why not have a few passions with Sam Scarcello
Sam Scarcello is the guest on the podcast today! Sam is the Head baker and one of two partners at Public Espresso + Coffee. Sam's career path has been anything but linear, going from used book thrifting, to farmers market tabling, to working in a marketing agency, to now running a business with 40+ staff members. Plus he makes a mean cruller. We talked about how he and his partner, James Rayburg, got Public Espresso started, how he went from handling the branding and marketing side of the busine
Sep 16, 2022 • 45:04