Episodes

  • EP 201 The Mav Mindset: Alison Fragale

    EP 201 The Mav Mindset: Alison Fragale
    Dec 19 2024

    💥 Opening Season 2 STRONG! 💥 🎙️ New Podcast Episode! Denise kicks off Season 2 with a powerhouse guest: @alisonfragale , PhD, the author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve 📚- a MUST-READ!!! YET LISTEN FIRST !

    Alison Fragale is celebrated for her expertise in leadership, negotiation, and empowering individuals to unlock their full potential. Together, MAV & Alison explore themes of confidence, influence, and the journey to becoming a "likeable badass" in both personal and professional spheres. This episode is a masterclass in wisdom, clarity, and humor as Alison dives into mastering workplace dynamics, negotiating like a pro, and embracing your "likeable badass" energy. 💼🔥 Tune in for actionable insights and a good laugh—perfect for anyone ready to lead with impact and a touch of finesse. 🔗 Link in bio to listen now! #Podcast #Season2 #LeadershipWithHumor #LikeableBadass #WorkplaceWisdom #NegotiationSkills #WomenWhoLead #MoveForward

    ========= "Influencing how your audience sees you is not being somebody that you are not, just so somebody likes you" - Alison Fragale

    Key Beans:

    • Become aware of the signals you put out in the world and what they say about you
    • “I make suggestions, you make decisions” - Denis Morton, Peloton Instructor
    • Track your behaviors for a week and see how many times you say something negative about yourself.

    ========= If you just found me, welcome! And if you're a regular listener, welcome back! This is where I interview some fascinating people from all walks, from well-known to not-so-known, entrepreneurs to creatives, performers, and athletes—forward-thinking individuals, people who found the silver lining in their fiascos and life's challenges, and can laugh with it! It’s business & life hacks, the real beans! Fresh ideas to inspire you and help you #move forward.

    We’re real! Unedited. Authentic. Like coffee with a friend, conversations, stories you can trust, infused with humor! We tape live in short formats, 18, 27 or 36 minutes max because we have stuff to do!

    Thanks for listening, liking, subscribing, and sharing! To find out more about me and the creative services I offer, visit www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com after the show!

    Stay connected with me: Visit www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com to learn more about Denise and my consulting services

    Engage with Mav’s Coffee Clarity with Denise on Instagram Here: www.instagram.com/mavscoffeeclarity/

    Connect with Denise on TikTok Here: www.tiktok.com/@mavscoffeeclarity Subscribe to Denise’s Biweekly Brew newsletter at www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com Don't miss out on these customized resources and opportunities to connect more! #thankyou #podcast #mavcoffeeclaritywithdenise #moveforward #businessintelligence #lifehacks #goodstories
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    40 mins
  • EP 146: Fueled for Success: Embracing Gratitude for the Holidays

    EP 146: Fueled for Success: Embracing Gratitude for the Holidays
    Nov 22 2024

    In this episode of MAV's Coffee Clarity with Denise, we’re wrapping up Season 1 with a focus on gratitude. Host Denise DiGrigoli shares practical ways to embrace mindfulness and gratitude during the holidays, helping you navigate stress and find joy in the season.

    Whether you’re traveling, hosting, or spending time solo, setting an intention of gratitude can transform how you view challenges and bring clarity to what truly matters. As we close out Season 1, this is the perfect moment to nurture a positive mindset, foster connections, and fuel personal growth.

    Thank you for joining us on this journey. We look forward to Season 2 and cannot wait to bring you along!

    ========= "If you set that tone with gratitude in your own mind, the way you receive anything that's off-color, believe me, it will be less off-color in your heart " - Denise DiGrigoli (6:33)

    Key Beans: - Intention informs attention, and you should prioritize what is important to you

    - Take 9 minutes out of your day to practice mindfulness - Practicing gratitude sets the tone for how you will approach information

    ========= If you just found me, welcome! And if you're a regular listener, welcome back! This is where I interview some fascinating people from all walks, from well-known to not-so-known, entrepreneurs to creatives, performers, and athletes—forward-thinking individuals, people who found the silver lining in their fiascos and life's challenges, and can laugh with it! It’s business & life hacks, the real beans! Fresh ideas to inspire you and help you #move forward.

    We’re real! Unedited. Authentic. Like coffee with a friend, conversations, stories you can trust, infused with humor! We tape live in short formats, 18, 27 or 36 minutes max because we have stuff to do!

    Thanks for listening, liking, subscribing, and sharing! To find out more about me and the creative services I offer, visit DeniseDiGrigoli.com after the show!

    Stay connected with me: Visit www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com to learn more about Denise and my consulting services

    Engage with Mav’s Coffee Clarity with Denise on Instagram Here: www.instagram.com/mavscoffeeclarity/

    Connect with Denise on TikTok Here: www.tiktok.com/@mavscoffeeclarity Subscribe to Denise’s Biweekly Brew newsletter at www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com Don't miss out on these customized resources and opportunities to connect more! #thankyou #podcast #mavcoffeeclaritywithdenise #moveforward #businessintelligence #lifehacks #goodstories
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    18 mins
  • EP 145: Fueled for Success: Focusing On the Details

    EP 145: Fueled for Success: Focusing On the Details
    Nov 15 2024

    In this episode of MAV's Coffee Clarity with Denise, Denise DiGrigoli shares her experience navigating the challenges of insurance and how it parallels the journey to mastering any skill. Denise emphasizes that while anyone can develop expertise, true mastery requires focus, organization, and attention to detail.

    Whether you're planning a wedding or tackling insurance putting your mind to the finer points is essential for success. And when things don’t go as planned, having a backup plan is crucial—because, as Denise says, "People that fail to plan, plan to fail, and you have to be coming with your best energy." Join us to learn how to stay resilient, prepared, and fully energized on your path to success!

    ========= "People that fail to plan, plan to fail and you have to be coming with your best energy" - Denise DiGrigoli (13:18)

    Key Beans: - Any skill takes focus and project management to achieve your desired outcome

    -In every project you need to put your mind on the details - Have a fallback plan because the show must go on

    ========= If you just found me, welcome! And if you're a regular listener, welcome back! This is where I interview some fascinating people from all walks, from well-known to not-so-known, entrepreneurs to creatives, performers, and athletes—forward-thinking individuals, people who found the silver lining in their fiascos and life's challenges, and can laugh with it! It’s business & life hacks, the real beans! Fresh ideas to inspire you and help you #move forward.

    We’re real! Unedited. Authentic. Like coffee with a friend, conversations, stories you can trust, infused with humor! We tape live in short formats, 18, 27 or 36 minutes max because we have stuff to do!

    Thanks for listening, liking, subscribing, and sharing! To find out more about me and the creative services I offer, visit DeniseDiGrigoli.com after the show!

    Stay connected with me: Visit www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com to learn more about Denise and my consulting services

    Engage with Mav’s Coffee Clarity with Denise on Instagram Here: www.instagram.com/mavscoffeeclarity/

    Connect with Denise on TikTok Here: www.tiktok.com/@mavscoffeeclarity Subscribe to Denise’s Biweekly Brew newsletter at www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com Don't miss out on these customized resources and opportunities to connect more! #thankyou #podcast #mavcoffeeclaritywithdenise #moveforward #businessintelligence #lifehacks #goodstories
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    19 mins
  • EP 144: The Power of Nostalgia to Move You Forward

    EP 144: The Power of Nostalgia to Move You Forward
    Oct 31 2024

    In this insightful episode of Mav’s Coffee Clarity, host Denise DiGrigoli explores the delicate balance between nostalgia and the present, sharing how reflecting on the past can offer both comfort and lessons for growth. While nostalgia can stir up sweet memories, Denise emphasizes the importance of not getting stuck there. Instead, she encourages listeners to #MoveForward, using past experiences to fuel personal and professional development.

    Join Denise as she brews up a thoughtful conversation on embracing the past to enhance your future. So, pour yourself a cup of coffee and get ready for a dose of clarity and inspiration!

    ========= "The more that we share our ideas, for good that can help other people move forward, the less time we spend not finding solutions." - Denise DiGrigoli (6:31)

    Key Beans: - You need to balance nostalgia with the present, you can not get stuck in the past.

    - Learn from your past: use nostalgia to help you grow and #MoveForward - Do not use nostalgia in order to promote fear in business

    ========= If you just found me, welcome! And if you're a regular listener, welcome back! This is where I interview some fascinating people from all walks, from well-known to not-so-known, entrepreneurs to creatives, performers, and athletes—forward-thinking individuals, people who found the silver lining in their fiascos and life's challenges, and can laugh with it! It’s business & life hacks, the real beans! Fresh ideas to inspire you and help you #move forward.

    We’re real! Unedited. Authentic. Like coffee with a friend, conversations, stories you can trust, infused with humor! We tape live in short formats, 18, 27 or 36 minutes max because we have stuff to do!

    Thanks for listening, liking, subscribing, and sharing! To find out more about me and the creative services I offer, visit DeniseDiGrigoli.com after the show!

    Stay connected with me: Visit www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com to learn more about Denise and my consulting services

    Engage with Mav’s Coffee Clarity with Denise on Instagram Here: www.instagram.com/mavscoffeeclarity/

    Connect with Denise on TikTok Here: www.tiktok.com/@mavscoffeeclarity Subscribe to Denise’s Biweekly Brew newsletter at www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com Don't miss out on these customized resources and opportunities to connect more! #thankyou #podcast #mavcoffeeclaritywithdenise #moveforward #businessintelligence #lifehacks #goodstories
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    16 mins
  • EP 143: Best Intentions

    EP 143: Best Intentions
    Oct 16 2024
    We all have intentions right? What do we do with them? In this episode of Mav's Coffee Clarity, hosted by Denise DiGrigoli, she sheds light on the transformative power of intention-setting and goal-making. Denise walks us through her personal process, starting with an intention that evolves into a goal and ultimately leads to life-changing transformation. She emphasizes breaking down big ambitions into small, manageable steps—“bite-sized” actions that are realistic and doable. By putting these intentions on her calendar and committing to just 30 minutes, she shows us how small, consistent actions can yield major results. Best Intentions require small actions to move you forward, and you never know what effects they can have. This episode is all about finding the balance between ambition and self-compassion, creating intentions that work for you, and making space for reflection and realignment along the way. ========= "I am talking about the intention that transformed into a goal that created transformation. I put it in small little bites that I could handle for me and I put it on my calendar. And I said to myself if you can’t do this small little thing for yourself, what can you do? It’s only 30 minutes." - Denise DiGrigoli (5:18). Key Beans: - Set intentions that are realistic and manageable to set yourself up for success - Reevaluate your intentions regularly; its okay to cross things off when they no longer serve you - Look at your list of goals and intentions daily to stay mindful and intentional about your personal growth ========= If you just found me, welcome! And if you're a regular listener, welcome back! This is where I interview some fascinating people from all walks, from well-known to not-so-known, entrepreneurs to creatives, performers, and athletes—forward-thinking individuals, people who found the silver lining in their fiascos and life's challenges, and can laugh with it! It’s business & life hacks, the real beans! Fresh ideas to inspire you and help you #move forward. We’re real! Unedited. Authentic. Like coffee with a friend, conversations, stories you can trust, infused with humor! We tape live in short formats, 18, 27 or 36 minutes max because we have stuff to do! Thanks for listening, liking, subscribing, and sharing! To find out more about me and the creative services I offer, visit DeniseDiGrigoli.com after the show! Stay connected with me: Visit www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com to learn more about Denise and my consulting services Engage with Mav’s Coffee Clarity with Denise on Instagram Here: www.instagram.com/mavscoffeeclarity/ Connect with Denise on TikTok Here: www.tiktok.com/@mavscoffeeclarity Subscribe to Denise’s Biweekly Brew newsletter at www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com Don't miss out on these customized resources and opportunities to connect more! #thankyou #podcast #mavcoffeeclaritywithdenise #moveforward #businessintelligence #lifehacks #goodstories
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    18 mins
  • EP 142: Pulling Back the Curtain: 25 Years of Working Together (and Still Married!)

    EP 142: Pulling Back the Curtain: 25 Years of Working Together (and Still Married!)
    Oct 5 2024
    Yes, you read that right—25 years of marriage and working together. And no, we haven’t driven each other completely crazy… yet. It’s the question we get all the time: How do you manage to live, work, and thrive together without wanting to pull your hair out? (Hey, Troy’s lack of hair has noting to do with the marriage, ok?) In this special anniversary episode of MAV’s Coffee Clarity, I sit down with my partner in life and business, Troy Amuso, to spill the beans over a little coffee. We’ll hear us answering your questions—everything from how we keep it fun, to what really goes on behind the scenes when work and home life blend a little too seamlessly. So, if you've ever wondered what it takes to make both a marriage and a business work for 25 years, tune in for some laughs, some stories, and a little wisdom we’ve picked up along the way. ========= "You have to be patient. You have to be persistent. That goes for your relationship too, you can't bail out when things start getting tough. For whatever the reason." - Troy Amuso (19:38). Key Beans: - Accept and Allow: Accept who the other person is and allow yourself to be who you are - You need to compromise in order to get to the common goal - Have your outlets and take your own space ========= If you just found me, welcome! And if you're a regular listener, welcome back! This is where I interview some fascinating people from all walks, from well-known to not-so-known, entrepreneurs to creatives, performers, and athletes—forward-thinking individuals, people who found the silver lining in their fiascos and life's challenges, and can laugh with it! It’s business & life hacks, the real beans! Fresh ideas to inspire you and help you #move forward. We’re real! Unedited. Authentic. Like coffee with a friend, conversations, stories you can trust, infused with humor! We tape live in short formats, 18, 27 or 36 minutes max because we have stuff to do! Thanks for listening, liking, subscribing, and sharing! To find out more about me and the creative services I offer, visit DeniseDiGrigoli.com after the show! Stay connected with me: Visit www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com to learn more about Denise and my consulting services Engage with Mav’s Coffee Clarity with Denise on Instagram Here: www.instagram.com/mavscoffeeclarity/ Connect with Denise on TikTok Here: www.tiktok.com/@mavscoffeeclarity Subscribe to Denise’s Biweekly Brew newsletter at www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com Don't miss out on these customized resources and opportunities to connect more! #thankyou #podcast #mavcoffeeclaritywithdenise #moveforward #businessintelligence #lifehacks #goodstories
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    31 mins
  • EP 141: Living to 104: Live From the Art Studio

    EP 141: Living to 104: Live From the Art Studio
    Oct 3 2024
    In this captivating episode of Mav's Coffee Clarity, we dive deep into the art of living a long, healthy, and fulfilling life—so long, in fact, that 104 becomes more than just a number. We explore the secrets of longevity, the mindset that fuels such resilience, and the lessons learned along the way. ====== If you just found me, welcome! And if you're a regular listener, welcome back! This is where I interview some fascinating people from all walks, from well-known to not-so-known, entrepreneurs to creatives, performers, and athletes—forward-thinking individuals, people who found the silver lining in their fiascos and life's challenges, and can laugh with it! It’s business & life hacks, the real beans! Fresh ideas to inspire you and help you #move forward. We’re real! Unedited. Authentic. Like coffee with a friend, conversations, stories you can trust, infused with humor! We tape live in short formats, 18, 27 or 36 minutes max because we have stuff to do! Thanks for listening, liking, subscribing, and sharing! To find out more about me and the creative services I offer, visit DeniseDiGrigoli.com after the show! Stay connected with me: Visit www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com to learn more about Denise and my consulting services Engage with Mav’s Coffee Clarity with Denise on Instagram Here: www.instagram.com/mavscoffeeclarity/ Connect with Denise on TikTok Here: www.tiktok.com/@mavscoffeeclarity Subscribe to Denise’s Biweekly Brew newsletter at www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com Don't miss out on these customized resources and opportunities to connect more! #thankyou #podcast #mavcoffeeclaritywithdenise #moveforward #businessintelligence #lifehacks #goodstories
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    14 mins
  • EP 140: Proceed as If, If Success, Is Inevitable

    EP 140: Proceed as If, If Success, Is Inevitable
    Sep 25 2024
    In this inspiring episode of MAVs Coffee Clarity, I sit down with Felicia Rubinstein, (Founder of HAYVN) a trailblazer in her industry and a powerhouse entrepreneur. Felicia shares her journey to success, navigating the challenges of being a woman in engineering, pioneering her position at APPLE, to opening her own marketing agency and then on to spearing heading a CT B-corp that aims to create an inspiring and collaborative space for entrepreneurs to get stuff done! Wow! You do not want to miss this episode! ====== HAYVN Founder Felicia Rubinstein is a true trailblazer, starting her career as an engineer at GE and Apple before “Women in STEM” was a movement. She thrived at the Fortune 500 companies, working there for more than a decade. When Rubinstein wanted a flexible work schedule after her first son was born, she asked Apple for it—and got it—pioneering one of the company’s first-ever job share programs. Eventually she left to start her own business and forge a new path: engineering a better way to work. She created Maven Marketing and later 341 Studios, a Marketing and Branding Agency, one of the first virtual workspaces for independent contractors and freelancers in Fairfield County, and where she held regular educational roundtable breakfasts for clients and partners. The launch of 341 Studios became an unintentional pilot program for HAYVN, a women-centered coworking space in Darien, CT, and her latest venture. Rubinstein designed HAYVN to be just that—a “haven” for women to “connect, create and get stuff done.” ====== Key Beans: When you are passionate about something, you need to fight for it It’s important to Fail Obstacles create your path Quotes: “So just being mindful of how you do business and, you know, doing business as a force for good is really important.” - Felicia Rubinstein (26:17) Find her at: https://hayvn.com/ Thank you, FELICIA xo Denise aka MAV ====== If you just found me, welcome! And if you're a regular listener, welcome back! This is where I interview some fascinating people from all walks, from well-known to not-so-known, entrepreneurs to creatives, performers, and athletes—forward-thinking individuals, people who found the silver lining in their fiascos and life's challenges, and can laugh with it! It’s business & life hacks, the real beans! Fresh ideas to inspire you and help you #move forward. We’re real! Unedited. Authentic. Like coffee with a friend, conversations, stories you can trust, infused with humor! We tape live in short formats, 18, 27 or 36 minutes max because we have stuff to do! Thanks for listening, liking, subscribing, and sharing! To find out more about me and the creative services I offer, visit DeniseDiGrigoli.com after the show! Stay connected with me: Visit www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com to learn more about Denise and my consulting services Engage with Mav’s Coffee Clarity with Denise on Instagram Here: www.instagram.com/mavscoffeeclarity/ Connect with Denise on TikTok Here: www.tiktok.com/@mavscoffeeclarity Subscribe to Denise’s Biweekly Brew newsletter at www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com Don't miss out on these customized resources and opportunities to connect more! #thankyou #podcast #mavcoffeeclaritywithdenise #moveforward #businessintelligence #lifehacks #goodstories
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    36 mins