From Survival to Systems: Building Impact with AI and Relentless Resilience

What does it look like to turn lived experience into lasting impact? In this episode of Jam Packed: Business Made Easy, powered by AI, I sit down with Megan Pater — founder of Fund-Nation and Birthmom Buddies — to talk about resilience, rebuilding, and creating systems that actually support people. Megan shares her journey from survival to leadership, and how her work now focuses on financial literacy, grant strategy, and community-centered funding models. We explore how AI plays a critical role behind the scenes — from research papers and stakeholder mapping to grant searches, proposal development, reporting, and long-term sustainability. This conversation goes beyond tools and tactics. It's about designing support systems that last, using AI intentionally, and building impact that's both deeply human and scalable. If you're curious about using AI for grants, funding, advocacy, or mission-driven work — this episode will expand how you think about what's possible.