Relationships are at the heart of everything Mary does, from building out tech solutions in oil and gas to swapping baking tips and golf stories. We got into how she went from Baltimore to becoming the face of Welland, the consulting firm making data reporting way less painful with tools like Unidata and SQL (but don't worry, she keeps it human). Mary’s one of those people who makes remote work look effortless, balancing serious technical chops with genuine connection. Also, her dog’s name is Drago, which basically makes her cooler than all of us.

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00:00 - Intro  
01:13 - Meeting Mike Mapes  
03:42 - Who is Mary Young  
05:44 - Mary’s Early Life in Dallas  
12:46 - New York City Experience  
17:40 - Exploring Houston  
19:07 - June 2025 Insights  
21:04 - The Day Your Dad Almost Died  
23:20 - The Surgeon’s Role  
27:38 - Writing Your Dad’s Eulogy  
32:25 - Mary’s Story Beyond New York  
36:55 - Tony’s Pizza Journey  
41:04 - What is Welland?  
46:25 - How to Reach Mary  
47:30 - Mary Welland - Outro  

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