This week’s episode is such a fun one, and honestly, I wish we could've kept it going because I have SO many follow-up questions. I sat down with Lindsay Robson, who you might know from Nickel City Pretty , Copper & Steel , When’s Food? podcast, the Buffalo Blogger Network … and basically every cool creative corner of Buffalo. We talked about all of her amazing projects and how she’s managed to keep showing up creatively through all the highs and lows — including her divorce. Which brings us...
Apr 18, 2025•58 min
Everyone’s in for a real treat with this one — meet my grandparents, Norbert and Rosemarie Marciniak! While visiting them in Las Vegas, I pulled out my mic (much to their surprise) and started asking all the questions: about their childhoods, how they met, what parenting was like in the ’60s and ’70s, and whether hindsight really is 20/20. We even tossed in some audience questions from Instagram! This episode is one my family and I will cherish forever. I hope you enjoy their stories, laughs, an...
Apr 05, 2025•53 min
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...
Mar 28, 2025•53 min
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 Ja...
Mar 21, 2025•22 min
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 ...
Feb 28, 2025•58 min
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 ...
Feb 23, 2025•22 min
🎙️ 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 In...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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’...
Feb 07, 2025•34 min
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, 2025•1 hr 31 min
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 t...
Jan 17, 2025•52 min
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 03, 2025•37 min
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 hr 4 min
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 hr 11 min
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 tr...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 18 min
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 ...
Aug 23, 2024•49 min
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. Lucki...
Apr 13, 2024•42 min
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. Ultimatel...
Apr 07, 2024•56 min
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 t...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 10 min
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: @djabuffalo Book him here: therecorddjco.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel to watch the episodes! @most...
Mar 16, 2024•55 min
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 08, 2024•56 min
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 02, 2024•28 min
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 hr 6 min
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 hr 1 min
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-...
Feb 09, 2024•55 min
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 03, 2024•52 min
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•33 min
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 ...
Jan 20, 2024•45 min
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 conv...
Jan 12, 2024•59 min
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 05, 2024•33 min
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 YouTube Channel to watch the episodes! @mostlyallfiguredout Follow us ...
Dec 15, 2023•26 min
