Mav’s Coffee Clarity with Denise DiGrigoli

EP 219: From Stage to Strategy

MAV's Coffee Clarity is your weekly pause in the chaos — a space to sip slow, think deep, and find clarity in the constant motion of life. In this special birthday episode, MAV gets personal—sharing how a late-night love of stand-up comedy led her to create MAV’s Coffee Clarity, a space where wit, wisdom, and business intel collide. As she reflects on the journey, MAV opens up about what the show has truly become: a place for MAVericks, MAVigators, and anyone seeking clarity in both business and life.
From navigating being a Mom to her consulting and comedy, she offers a heartfelt take on why this show matters—not just to her, but to the community it's built. If you’ve ever needed a reminder that you can do business your way, with humor, heart, and a strong cup of coffee, this one’s for you.
========="That’s all you need is really a good strong cup of coffee and a little MAVerick wisdom as you navigate through life." - Denise Digrigoli 
Key Beans:
Your story is your strength. 
You don’t need a stage to share your voice, you just need the courage to start. 
Don’t “should” on yourself.
 
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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! #thankyou #podcast #mavcoffeeclaritywithdenise #moveforward 

EP 218: The MAV Mindset: Eryca Nolan

On this episode of MAV’s Coffee Clarity, we’re sitting down with the inspiring Eryca Nolan, a stand-up comedian, single mom, and storyteller. She produces a female-focused comedy series called *Project HERlarious*, and when she’s not on stage, she’s running UpStreet Smoke, a small catering brand rooted in heritage and community. Whether she’s serving up laughs or plates, it’s all about connection, culture, and showing up fully.
Eryca Nolan shares her powerful story of resilience, creativity, and reinvention—from surviving a cardiac arrest during the height of COVID to launching a thriving catering business and a platform for women in comedy. She reflects on how grief propelled her into motion, how recovery brought clarity, and how giving herself permission to pursue all her passions changed everything.
Erica opens up about navigating motherhood, entrepreneurship, and a 9-to-5 with humor and hustle. She offers wisdom on time and energy management, building community through food and laughter, and why she refuses to be limited by one lane.
Grab your coffee and tune in—it’s one you don’t want to miss! ☕✨
========="Do the thing.Whatever the thing is, try it, take a step in.” 
 – Eryca Nolan
Key Beans:
Do the thing. Whatever your passion is, just start. Dip your toe in the water. 
Grief can become grit. Ground yourself and move with intention. 
You’re allowed to be all things. 
 
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Find Eryca Here: 
Facebook: @erycanolan & https://www.facebook.com/projectherlarious 
Instagram: @erycanolan 
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Subscribe to the Biweekly Brew and learn more about the services of Denise @  www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com 
Follow on Instagram: @mavscoffeeclarity 
https://www.youtube.com/@MavsCoffeeClarity 
https://substack.com/@denisedigrigoli 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisedigrigoli/ 
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If you just found me, welcome! And if you're a regular listener, welcome back! This is where I interview fascinating people from all walks of life—entrepreneurs, creatives, performers, athletes—forward-thinking individuals who have found the silver lining in their fiascos and challenges (and can laugh about it!). It’s business and life hacks—the real beans! Fresh ideas to inspire you and help you #MOVEFORWARD. We’re real. Unedited. Authentic. Like coffee with a friend—conversations and stories you can trust, infused with humor! We tape live in short formats—18, 27, or 36 minutes max—because we’ve got stuff to do! #ThankYou #Podcast #MavsCoffeeClarity #MoveForward

EP 217: The MAV Mindset: Betsy Andrus

In this week's insightful new episode of MAV’s Coffee Clarity, host Denise DiGrigoli chats with Betsy Andrus, Executive Director of the Southern Berkshire Chamber, about the art of supporting small businesses and building tight knit communities. Betsy shares about her 13-year journey leading the chamber, and how growing up in family business shaped her into the business woman she is today. They dive into the challenges of navigating family business, the power of knowing when to make a career change for yourself, and the importance of making every business and community member feel like they truly matter. If you want a fresh perspective on leadership, resilience, and community-driven success, this episode is a must-listen.
Grab your coffee and tune in—it’s one you don’t want to miss! ☕✨
========="Don’t ever think that any idea is too crazy. If somebody comes to you and says I got this really weird idea, what do you think about it? Don’t slow them down. Take a positive step for it, even get involved in it." - Betsy Andrus
Key Beans:
Don’t be afraid to pivot in your career. If what you are doing isn’t fulfilling you, make a change. 
Be sure of yourself. Confidence is the key to successful communication. 
People-first leadership is the foundation of success. Communities thrive when people feel seen, heard, and valued. 
=========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!
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EP 216: The Power of Permission

MAV's Coffee Clarity is your weekly pause in the chaos — a space to sip slow, think deep, and find clarity in the constant motion of life. In this week’s episode, host MAV leans into the importance of giving ourselves permission to reset our energy. From honoring the many forms of nurturing to building your emotional, intuitive, and self-appreciation intelligences, it’s a grounded invitation to slow down, tune in, and reset. Because balance isn't a destination — it's a rhythm, a recalibration, a dance we're all still learning. Whether you're chasing dreams, navigating change, or just trying to keep your plants alive, tune in for thoughtful insights and grounded inspiration to help you stay centered in the swirl.
========="Instead of being a human doing…just be a human being." - Denise Digrigoli 
Key Beans:
Give yourself permission. Make time for whatever resets your own energy. 
Cultivate your intelligences: Emotional intelligent, intuitive intelligence, self appreciating intelligence. 
Energy management is just as important as time management. 
 
=========Stay Connected:
Learn more: www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com
Subscribe to the Biweekly Brew: www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com 
Follow on Instagram: @mavscoffeeclarity 
https://www.youtube.com/@MavsCoffeeClarity 
https://substack.com/@denisedigrigoli 
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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! #thankyou #podcast #mavcoffeeclaritywithdenise #moveforward

EP 215: MAV and the Fox - Work Hard Play Hard

In this special monthly segment of Ask MAV and The Fox, MAV sits down with Troy—aka The Fox—to dive into a conversation every ambitious couple and creative team needs to hear: how to balance work and play, stay grounded while growing, and put energy forward not just as individuals, but as partners.
Inspired by a listener’s question, “Dear Mav and Fox - we have a rustic summer home in Maine that is our escape. The past few years we have not spent much time there due to business expanding and taking on more clients. Spring and summer are our busiest times. Last summer we only vacationed twice two long weekends. We were able to go up twice - for two long weekends. How do you balance work and play in your businesses? Do you schedule time for vacation.. or downtime where you simply ESCAPE - no matter what?”
MAV and The Fox explore what it really means to work hard and play hard without burning out. They open up about their own journey navigating high-output seasons, building in recovery time, and making space for joy, stillness, and shared intention.
With MAV’s insights on sustainable ambition and Troy’s perspective on presence and pacing, this episode is part strategy, part soul. Whether you're building a business, a creative practice, or simply trying to show up better for the people you care about, this one’s a warm invitation to rethink the grind and re-center your “why.”
Grab your coffee, and let’s get into it!
========="One of the key principles to running a successful business, running a successful life, staying in good health, is you know that old saying work hard play hard, you got to remember the play hard part of it." - Troy Amuso
Key Beans:
Set yourself up for success by having an intention, a wish, and a dream. 
Get on the same page with your partner, talk about what's important to you, and put that energy forward. 
Balance is a moving target. You got to be in the game with whoever you are partnered with.
 
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Thank you to our Sponsor!
🎙️ Today's episode is brought to you by Mary Elizabeth — an internationally recognized artist whose work is collected around the world and featured by brands like Neiman Marcus and Pottery Barn. A visit to her New Haven studio, is well worth the trip. Learn more at: https://www.maryelizabethart.com/maryelizabethmarvinofficialwebsite 
Create your own sanctuary, be inspired in your space with Mary Elizabeth abstract art.
=========Stay Connected:
Learn more: www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com
Subscribe to the Biweekly Brew: www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com 
Follow on Instagram: @mavscoffeeclarity 
https://www.youtube.com/@MavsCoffeeClarity 
https://substack.com/@denisedigrigoli 
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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! #thankyou #podcast #mavcoffeeclaritywithdenise #moveforward

EP 214: The MAV Mindset: Laura Gratz

On this episode of MAV’s Coffee Clarity, we’re sitting down with the inspiring Laura Gratz, Board President of The People’s Pantry in Great Barrington and a professional organizer dedicated to helping others bring order and intention into their lives.
Laura shares her journey growing up surrounded by family businesses, where she first learned the value of hard work, community, and self-reliance. She opens up about the importance of valuing your own time and expertise—lessons she now passes on to her kids and community. Laura also offers insight on the value of letting go and the emotional challenges that come with it, offering thoughtful advice on how to honor the past while making space for the future.
Beyond her professional work, Laura talks about the critical role a strong support system plays in both personal growth and organizational success. She reflects on her passion for nonprofit work, her leadership at The People’s Pantry, and her commitment to fostering dignity, kindness, and empowerment in every aspect of her work.
It’s a conversation filled with heart, wisdom, and practical insights you won’t want to miss.
Grab your coffee and tune in—it’s one you don’t want to miss! ☕✨
========="Just ask. What’s the worst that can happen? They say no. That’s the worst that can happen.”
 – Laura Gratz
Key Beans:
Know your worth. Be sure you are valuing your own time and your own expertise.
Build a support system around you who sees your potential and pushes you to do more. 
The answer is always no unless you ask.
 
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Find Laura Here: 
The People’s Pantry: https://www.peoplespantrygb.org/ Since 1999 The People’s Pantry of Great Barrington has served the South Berkshire community, welcoming all who visit. Our mission is to respectfully serve our neighbors experiencing food insecurity by distributing healthy food, locally sourced whenever feasible. 
Organizational Services: https://www.berkshireorganizing.com/ 
Buy tickets to the Upcoming Antiques Roadshow: Fine Art Oil Painting Restoration Benefit
May 4th event at Dewey Hall in Sheffield MA - 100% of the proceeds go to The People’s Pantry: https://www.peoplespantrygb.org/ 
Event: https://www.thepeoplespantrygb.org/events/troy-25 
Troy Fine Art Services: https://troyfineart.com/ 
Specializing in oil painting restoration and conservation for over 35 years.
We handle artworks of all styles and value levels with the highest level of care and expertise.
 
Studios located in Fairfield, CT, and Sheffield/Ashley Falls, MA.
Preserving art, preserving history — one brushstroke at a time.
For consultations or more information, visit: https://troyfineart.com/
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Thank you to our Sponsor!
🎙️ Today's episode is brought to you by Mary Elizabeth — an internationally recognized artist whose work is collected around the world and featured by brands like Neiman Marcus and Pottery Barn. A visit to her New Haven studio, is well worth the trip. Learn more at: https://www.maryelizabethart.com/maryelizabethmarvinofficialwebsite 
Create your own sanctuary, be inspired in your space with Mary Elizabeth abstract art.
=========Stay Connected:
Subscribe to the Biweekly Brew and learn more about the services of Denise @  www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com 
Follow on Instagram: @mavscoffeeclarity 
https://www.youtube.com/@MavsCoffeeClarity 
https://substack.com/@denisedigrigoli 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisedigrigoli/ 
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If you just found me, welcome! And if you're a regular listener, welcome back! This is where I interview fascinating people from all walks of life—entrepreneurs, creatives, performers, athletes—forward-thinking individuals who have found the silver lining in their fiascos and challenges (and can laugh about it!). It’s business and life hacks—the real beans! Fresh ideas to inspire you and help you #MOVEFORWARD. We’re real. Unedited. Authentic. Like coffee with a friend—conversations and stories you can trust, infused with humor! We tape live in short formats—18, 27, or 36 minutes max—because we’ve got stuff to do! #ThankYou #Podcast #MavsCoffeeClarity #MoveForward #PEACEOUT

EP 213: Balance is a Constant State of Motion

MAV's Coffee Clarity is your weekly pause in the chaos — a space to sip slow, think deep, and find clarity in the constant motion of life. Host MAV brings raw reflections, honest conversations, and a touch of caffeine-fueled wisdom to explore what it really means to live with balance. Because balance isn't a destination — it's a rhythm, a recalibration, a dance we're all still learning. Whether you're chasing dreams, navigating change, or just trying to keep your plants alive, tune in for thoughtful insights and grounded inspiration to help you stay centered in the swirl.
========="The silver linings or the failures really are the rocket fuel to other successes" - Denise DiGrigoli 
Key Beans:- Create a morning routine that fuels you and stick with it
Write down actionable steps and hypothesize how you want the results to be 
Your worst boss can be your greatest mentor because of how much you will learn
=========Stay Connected:
Learn more: www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com
Subscribe to the Biweekly Brew: www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com 
Follow on Instagram: @mavscoffeeclarity 
https://www.youtube.com/@MavsCoffeeClarity 
https://substack.com/@denisedigrigoli 
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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!
#thankyou #podcast #mavcoffeeclaritywithdenise #moveforward 

EP 212: The MAV Mindset: Richie Redding

In this episode of MAV’s Coffee Clarity, we welcome a true MAVerick—someone who understands that humor isn’t just entertainment, it’s a superpower. Richie Redding is an award-winning comedian, comedy consultant, and former Ivy League rowing coach who blends the discipline of elite sports with the unpredictability of stand-up to help people connect on a deeper level.
From competing in two World Rowing Championships for Team USA to landing laughs on HBO, NBC, Fox, and Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, Richie has mastered the art of handling high-pressure moments—with a punchline. Through his company, Funnier Than You Are, he helps leaders harness storytelling and comedy to break through the noise, boost engagement, and—most importantly—avoid bombing.
In this conversation, we explore how humor can be a game-changer in leadership, communication, and personal growth. Whether you’re a CEO, a creative, or just someone looking to sharpen your storytelling skills, Richie’s insights will have you thinking—and laughing.
So, grab your coffee and get ready for a conversation that’s equal parts wit and wisdom! ☕🎙️
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Find Richie Redding Here: https://www.instagram.com/richiedoescomedy/ 
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Stay Connected:
Learn more: www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com
Subscribe to the Biweekly Brew: www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com 
Follow on Instagram: @mavscoffeeclarity 
https://www.youtube.com/@MavsCoffeeClarity 
https://substack.com/@denisedigrigoli 
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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 &