Ready. Set. Action.

Episode 68 – Ready. Set. Action.I Am Self-ish PodcastIn this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, Will Wright sits down with Megan Quick for a conversation that bridges the gap between creativity and professional growth. Megan shares how her background in theater has shaped the way she communicates, collaborates, and navigates challenges in both creative and corporate spaces.The discussion highlights how skills developed through acting extend far beyond the stage. Preparation, discipline, and the ability to stay present under pressure become essential tools in any environment. Megan reflects on how being trained to listen, respond in the moment, and connect emotionally has strengthened her ability to work with others and communicate clearly in professional settings.Will and Megan also explore the balance between creativity and financial stability. Pursuing a creative path often comes with uncertainty, and learning how to navigate that reality without losing your sense of purpose becomes part of the journey. Megan shares how she has approached that balance while staying connected to her identity as a creative.The conversation touches on fear and rejection, two experiences that are deeply familiar in both theater and corporate life. Megan speaks about learning to move through those moments instead of being stopped by them, and how resilience is built by continuing to show up even when outcomes are uncertain.At its core, this episode is about authenticity. It is about recognizing that the parts of you that feel creative, expressive, and different are not obstacles to success. They are often the very things that make your voice strongerMegan Quick BioMegan Quick is a writer, media producer, and marketing coordinator based in New York City. She works for Valiant Technology and creates theater and comedy in her off hours. She has two cats and thinks everyone should get a pet. Social MediaInstagram: @quick.megan for art and theater updates, Megan Quick on LinkedIn for business. Please check out Valiant Technology’s podcast, The Creative Stack, available wherever you get your podcasts. Quotes:A very known quote, but relevant to the episode!“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances;And one man in his time plays many parts…”William ShakespeareAnything you’d like our audience to know?Support small businesses and support local theater. If you want that sense of community, those are great places to start. Produced and Edited by Will WrightHost | Certified Life Coach and Stress Management CoachCreator of the I AM SELF-ISH Method🌐 iamself-ish.com📸 Instagram: @selfish.will💼 linkedin.com/in/selfish-willBe bold. Be SELF-ISH.Less stress. More choice.