E130: Learning in the Mess: Megan Cooper-Colvin on Music, Media & Motherhood

In this heart-warming and inspiring episode, Jane and Liv sit down with Megan Cooper-Colvin — a former Little Voices pupil from 17 years ago, now a business woman following a video that went viral online from her own wedding. Megan shares her remarkable journey from childhood musical theatre classes to her work with Sky Sports, her time at Loughborough University, and her career in the media industry.The conversation dives into:​🎤 How Megan’s early love for music & drama at school and Little Voices shaped her life​📺 Behind the scenes of working in media and television​💡 The reality of building a personal brand online​👩‍👧‍👦 Motherhood and managing life’s many roles​📲 The pros and pitfalls of social media​🌟 How her sung wedding “thank you” speech performance went viral with 15 million views and kickstarted her online businessMegan’s story is a testament to passion, perseverance, and the power of authenticity. Whether you're a creative, a parent, or someone navigating your own journey, this episode will leave you feeling inspired and empowered.Links & Mentions:🔗 Megan's viral wedding video https://www.youtube.com/c/JamieandMegan🔗 Follow Megan on Instagram: @meganandjamiePodcasts for us are all about learning and sharing, of course free to listen to.We have some small costs to cover so if you would like to buy us a virtual cup of tea and Chocolate fudge brownie Frappe with soya milk, coffee and cream (Liv’s favourite) when we are planning them out please click here ….. ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theschoolrun⁠⁠**Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials @‌theschoolrun_official / @‌mrsjanejames on Instagram, or search and follow Jane James on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at **⁠⁠**[email protected] **⁠⁠---Links: For information of Jane’s company Little Voices head to ⁠⁠http://www.littlevoices.org.uk⁠⁠---Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are just a mum and daughter, sharing their thoughts and chatting with guests that we really respect and sharing our personal stories and insights. Please seek professional advice if you need it.This episode is edited by Mike Roberts of ⁠Making Digital Real⁠