EP30 - "From Corporate to Creative: MBAs, Writing, Storytelling, and Firebrand" with Megan Preston Meyer

"The book is never done, will never be done. At some point, you just have to set a deadline."Megan Preston-Meyer shares her journey from corporate life to becoming a full-time author, her writing process, and the inspiration behind Firebrand and her children's books FIFO safes the Day. She reflects on career shifts, creativity under constraints, and how storytelling shapes both fiction and real life. Plus, a glimpse into her upcoming sequel.Linkshttps://meganprestonmeyer.substack.com/subscribewww.supply-jane.comwww.alpinechalet.coffeeChapters00:00 Introduction to Megan Preston-Meyer03:00 From Corporate Life to Authorship05:52 Writing Children's Books: Simplifying Complex Topics08:50 The Journey of Writing Firebrand11:58 The Semi-Autobiographical Nature of Firebrand14:58 The Contrast Between Education and Corporate Reality17:48 Challenging the Corporate System20:54 Surviving Corporate Life as a Creative24:06 The Impact of Remote Work on Creativity32:48 Navigating Remote Work and Writing36:15 Finding Creative Time38:42 Managing Distractions and Focus42:01 Determining When Work is 'Done'46:14 The Balance of Creativity and Perfection52:07 Returning to Corporate Life: A New Perspective