Mav’s Coffee Clarity with Denise DiGrigoli

Why I Show Up: Micro Joys, Boundaries & Season 3 Intentions | EP 235

In this special short shot of MAV’s Coffee Clarity, Denise gets real about why she keeps showing up on the mic, in business, and in life. As the holiday hustle ramps up, she reflects on purpose, passion, and the surprising power of micro joys to pull us out of autopilot. If you’re feeling stretched thin, overextended, or just craving a spark of inspiration, this one’s for you. Join the community of MAVericks as we all move forward, one micro joy at a time.
========="You can’t be a success until you help someone else be a success." - Denise DiGrigoli
Key Beans:
Prioritize what moves you forward.
Micro joys shift your energy.
Give yourself permission to say no.
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It’s real talk—no fluff, no edits. Just business and life hacks, the real beans, served with humor and heart to help you #MoveForward. Short episodes (18, 27, or 36 minutes max) because we’ve got lives to live and dreams to chase!
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Marcie Setlow: Building the Berkshire Edge | EP 234

In this week's episode of MAV’s Coffee Clarity, MAV takes a seat with Marcie Setlow, the Publisher of the online newspaper The Berkshire Edge (www.theberkshireedge.com) which she founded in 2014 with David Scribner.  Before that, she spent many years developing, selling and managing media projects for national and international broadcast on such outlets as PBS, the BBC, NHK in Japan and Antenne 2 in France. As a community leader she is former president of New York Women in Film & Television. In the Berkshires, she is president of Close Encounters with Music and a board member of Berkshire Playwright Lab. Her love for journalism goes all the way back to her high school newspaper in New Haven, and that early spark has carried her through a lifetime of storytelling, community leadership, and cultural advocacy. She is a connector. A creator. A steady, thoughtful voice who has shaped how we understand this region and the people who call it home. I am honored to have her with us today on MAV’s Coffee Clarity.
========="I was tired of doing other people’s ideas. It was time for me to do something of my own." - Marcie Setlow
Key Beans:
Community grows where truth is told.
If the story isn’t being told, tell it.
Purpose is found in doing.
=========If you’re new here, welcome! And if you’re a regular, welcome back!This is where I talk with fascinating people, entrepreneurs, creatives, movers, makers, and MAVericks, who’ve turned challenges into silver linings and learned to laugh along the way.
It’s real talk, no fluff, no edits. Just business and life hacks, the real beans, served with humor and heart.Short episodes (27, 36, or 45 minutes max) because we’ve got lives to live and dreams to chase!
Thanks for FOLLOWING, LIKING, and SHARING, it helps us reach more MAVigators like you!
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33 Questions with MAV | EP 233

In this special episode of MAV’s Coffee Clarity, we’re flipping the script, it’s MAV’s turn in the hot seat. From her morning rituals and creative fuel to the lessons that shaped her as a leader, Denise answers 33 rapid-fire questions that reveal the woman behind the mic. It’s honest, lighthearted, and full of those small truths that make a big impact.
========="Whatever you put after I am, you are." - Denise DiGrigoli
Key Beans:
Clarity comes from letting go.
Fear isn’t final.
Words carry power.
=========If you’re new here—welcome! And if you’re a regular, welcome back! This is where I chat with fascinating people—entrepreneurs, creatives, performers, and athletes—who’ve turned challenges into silver linings and learned to laugh along the way.
It’s real talk—no fluff, no edits. Just business and life hacks, the real beans, served with humor and heart to help you #MoveForward. Short episodes (18, 27, or 36 minutes max) because we’ve got lives to live and dreams to chase!
Thanks for FOLLOWING, LIKING, and SHARING—it helps us reach more dreamers, doers, and MAVigators like you!
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The Art of Reinvention | EP 232

In this week’s solo shot of MAV’s Coffee Clarity, I dive into The Art of Reinvention, and what it really means to evolve, pivot, or completely start fresh. Whether you’re shifting careers, reentering the workforce, selling a business, or simply feeling that pull toward “what’s next,” this episode reminds us that reinvention isn’t punishment, it’s possibility.
========="No growth happens without a little friction." - Denise DiGrigoli
Key Beans:
Friction creates growth.  
Let go of what doesn’t serve you.
Reinvention starts with self-reflection. 
=========If you’re new here—welcome! And if you’re a regular, welcome back! This is where I chat with fascinating people—entrepreneurs, creatives, performers, and athletes—who’ve turned challenges into silver linings and learned to laugh along the way.
It’s real talk—no fluff, no edits. Just business and life hacks, the real beans, served with humor and heart to help you #MoveForward. Short episodes (18, 27, or 36 minutes max) because we’ve got lives to live and dreams to chase!
Thanks for FOLLOWING, LIKING, and SHARING—it helps us reach more dreamers, doers, and MAVigators like you!
STAY CONNECTED
🌐 Learn more + explore workshops & events: www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com
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Laurence Caso: The Art of Staying Creative Across Decades | EP 231

This week on Mav’s Coffee Clarity, Denise DiGrigoli sits down with Laurence Caso, a true maverick of television and the arts. He began his career as the company manager of the Berkshire Theatre Festival. Laurence spent decades in television, holding positions such as the Executive Producer for As the World Turns, Vice President of Daytime Programs at CBS, and the first Vice President of Programs for the Disney Channel. He also owns his own Production company, Shoot the Catfish Productions, LLC, and is working on a documentary titled "The Other Side of War.” In 2014 Laurence began serving as Executive Director of the Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport, Connecticut, one of only seven theaters of its kind left in the state. He was responsible for the rediscovery and restoration of the lectern used by Martin Luther King Jr. during his 1964 visit to the Klein. It is now a prominent historical artifact at the venue. Laurence continues to champion creativity, mentorship, and community arts. In this engaging conversation, he shares lessons on perseverance, the power of showing what you can do, and how he’s revitalizing The Klein, now celebrating its 85th year, into a thriving hub for performance, education, and inspiration. This is an extra special episode you won’t want to miss!
========="Show them what you can do" - Laurence Caso
Key Beans:
Passion is preparation.
Development is about people.
Lead with heart, manage with vision.
 
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Gary Noesner: How to De-Escalate Conflict Like an FBI Negotiator | EP 230

This week MAV is joined by a very special guest on Mav's Coffee Clarity, Denise DiGrigoli sits down with Gary Noesner. Gary retired from the FBI in 2003 after a 30-year career as an investigator, instructor, and hostage negotiator. He served 23 years as an FBI negotiator and was the first Chief of the FBI’s Crisis Negotiation Unit, leading responses to high-stakes incidents including terrorist hijackings, prison riots, militia standoffs, and overseas kidnappings involving American citizens. After retiring, Gary became Senior Vice President at Control Risks, an international risk consultancy, where he helped clients manage kidnapping crises worldwide. He is the author of Stalling for Time: My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator, a bestselling memoir, and frequently appears in media as a negotiation expert. I loved having him on my show, and I think you’ll love it too! 
========="Listening is the cheapest concession we can make. It cost you nothing" - Gary Noesner
Key Beans:
Leadership is showing up authentically.  
Emotional control is power. 
Appreciation and recognition retains talent.  
 
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Welcome if it’s your first time, and welcome back if you’re a regular. 
It's good fuel. One cup, one conversation. WIT. WISDOM. CLARITY. Let's keep the good energy circulating. Please LIKE, SHARE, & SUBSCRIBE!  
 
Here I serve up real conversations—unedited, authentic, like coffee with your sharpest friend. Entrepreneurs, creatives, performers, athletes—forward-thinkers who’ve found the silver lining in life’s challenges and can laugh through it.  Fresh ideas to inspire you and help you #MoveForward.
 
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At Drive Media and Consulting,  I work with entrepreneurs, founders, and creatives to launch, lead,  land their businesses, vision, and best outcomes. www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com

Donna Fenn: Lessons From America's Youngest Business Leaders | EP 229

In this week's episode of Mav's Coffee Clarity, Denise DiGrigoli is joined by Donna Fenn. Donna is the publisher and editor-in-chief of Edible Berkshires, the only magazine in The Berkshires that focuses exclusively on discovering and celebrating local food culture. She is also an expert on entrepreneurship and small business trends, which she has been writing about for more than forty years. Her two books, Upstarts! How GenY Entrepreneurs Are Rocking the World of Business (McGraw-Hill, 2009), and Alpha Dogs: How Your Small Business Can Become a Leader of the Pack (Collins, 2005), have been translated into several languages, and her work has appeared in many magazines. Donna is also a public speaker and have given keynote presentations at several national and international business conferences in the U.S., Canada, South America, and Europe.
========="If you want things really badly, you figure out ways to get them." - Donna Fenn
Key Beans:
Progress lives outside your comfort zone.
Do what makes you glow. 
See each opportunity as an adventure.  
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Liked today’s MAVerick brew? Here we serve up real conversations—unedited, authentic, like coffee with a friend. Entrepreneurs, creatives, performers, athletes—forward-thinkers who’ve found the silver lining in life’s challenges and can laugh with it. Fresh ideas to inspire you and help you #MoveForward.
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Because clarity is fuel—and I help leaders, founders, and creatives Launch. Lead. Land.
 

Alex Katz: Turning Wellness Into Connection | EP 228

In this episode of Mav's Coffee Clarity, Denise DiGrigoli is joined by Alex Katz. Alex is a holistic health, life and behavior change coach who has spent over a decade helping others level up their lives through a strengths-based, process-focused and trauma-informed approach to wellness and behavior change. Alex combines her passions into her role as the Director of Neighborhood Ninjas - a 501c3 nonprofit organization of Ninja athletes, coaches, social workers, educators, and more, using the sports of Ninja Warrior and Obstacle Racing as a vehicle to help youth and young adults develop growth mindset, improve physical and mental health, build community and create connection through our scholarship, mentorship, community, and NinjaFit playground building programs.
========="Make everything play." - Alex Katz
Key Beans:
Embrace failure as part of growth. 
Shift your focus from the outcome to the process. 
Make challenges playful.  
=========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!
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