Creative Mentoring | Speaking | Teaching

Mary considers it an honor to speak and/or perform at conferences, retreats, galas, and more, as well as having creative mentoring sessions, private yoga, or music lessons one-on-one.

Mary brings her life experiences as a performing songwriter since 1998, former yoga studio owner, 500+ Hour Yoga Teacher and Yoga Alliance Certified Continuing Ed Provider, background in transpersonal psychology (BAS 2003 University of Minnesota – Duluth), and life experience as a retreat guide, survivor, artist, and writer to all of our sessions and presentations.

From presenting at conferences and small networking events, classrooms of 3rd graders to teenagers, music industry & wellness panels, Mary’s presence adds warmth, enthusiasm, and “scrappiness.” She enjoys consulting one-on-one via Zoom or in-person to hone in on what is going on with you, your music career, or your wellness path!

Bue’s experience as a prolific and dedicated indie musician & alternative wellness provider gives her a fresh & raw perspective on life that your group or personal projects will gain support, insight, and inspiration from.

Mary’s Services

  • It is a true delight to work 1:1 with you focusing on how to cultivate your most luscious, inspiring, and creative life.

    We can do a combination of online and in-person if applicable, typically starting in a package of four to six 60-minute sessions and going from there for accountability, cheerleading, and continued connection. Some of the areas we can touch on include:

    Songwriting ~ lyrics, song structure, crafting an album … endless possibilities

    Social Media
    DIY touring
    Booking performances
    Promotion
    Crowdfunding
    Vegan / Healthy Lifestyle support
    Private yoga lessons
    Yoga of Sound / Intro to Mantra

    Kindly submit the contact form at the bottom of this page with any inquiries and we can discuss what would look best for our time together. Sliding scale fees are available.

  • Mary offers music lessons in piano, guitar & ukelele for beginners or those who would like a refresher after many years. All ages are welcome.

    Lessons take place in south Minneapolis or on zoom.

    Packages are purchased per semester/season. Limited spaces available for 2025 ~ a few spots might be left for summer & fall - please check in soon!

  • Supporting survivors of sexual assault is a topic that is deeply meaningful to me. I’ve spoken in college classrooms, fundraising galas, on stages, and in small groups on this vulnerable topic. In 2016 I recorded my song Petty Misdemeanor (released in 2017) in response to my personal experience as a Survivor of sexual assault in 2006 (read more about that here in this Star Tribune feature). In 2017, I was graciously awarded “Community Ally of the Year” by PAVSA – Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault in Duluth, MN for my ongoing public efforts to raise awareness and support for survivors. I have collaborated with the #MeToo Mpls Collective with a new song about my experience for their compilation album (all funds donated to Planned Parenthood) and also spoke and performed at the virtual fundraiser Stand Point MN – Attorneys & Advocates against domestic and sexual violence in fall 2020. This topic, while painful to repeatedly speak of, shines light for those who might need support in knowing they are not alone and there is help available.

    If you are a Survivor of sexual assault and seek support, please follow this link to PAVSA for information and support or RAINN | The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization (my personal heroine, Tori Amos is the national spokesperson).

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