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Learned by Doing
by Maegan Tomela Burke
Learned by Doing is a podcast by Maegan Tomela Burke. She's a writer, teacher, and researcher with a big brain, a big heart, and big lessons to share.
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Whopper Jr. with cheese. No pickles, no onions.
A lesson learned from my dad that’s helping me build my next dream life…and make things easier for the cashier at Burger King. Here’s the TikTok I mentioned in the episode. Enjoy this pod on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Substack. Until the next episode, come play in my world at maeganburke.com.
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Storytime: P Is for Patrick 🙈
Here’s a funny tale about a time when my mom’s attempt to preserve my innocence backfired. I’ll report back and let you know if she remembers this vocabulary lesson. Enjoy this pod on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Substack. Until the next episode, come play in my world at maeganburke.com.
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The Power of a Test Run
Challenge this, sprint that — everyone tells you to lock in for 7 days, 12 weeks, or 1 year, but very rarely do they include instructions on how to prepare. I’m obsessed with structured, time-bound challenges; I’ve been doing them since I was a kid (that’s how I accidentally became a vegetarian…
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A Change in Behavior Is Helping Me Build My Dream Life
Last year was all about survival and I’m not gonna lie, it almost took me out. I spent almost all of 2025 grieving while replaying my life’s movie from my mom’s guest room. I cried about people I loved taking advantage of me. I cried because I let them. I cried because I’ve had to work so. hard.…
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Your Name Is Your Name
My name is MAY-gen, not Megan, and I’m always going to remind people of it. You’d think since I say it so often that people would naturally say it correctly, but that’s not the case — and that’s okay! Because people make mistakes and I’m patient. I have all the time in the world to help them try,...
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Getting to Yes
Most of what I know about negotiation I've picked up from my homie Chad while watching him navigate business deals. I came across someone on TikTok raving about Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher & William Ury and I’m really into the book so far. Roger Fisher founded the Harvard Negotiation Project...
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Storytime: That Time on a Thai Beach 🌴
Straight from my future maemoirs, here's a storytime about what 27-year-old Maegan was up to in Thailand, in between managing a yoga studio. Here's the TikTok I mention about the first time I...partook in such activities. In hindsight, I've been divinely protected my entire life and I'm kinda…
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3 Manipulative Email Phrases That'll Get You What You Want
We all know that saying "thank you for your patience" instead of "I'm so sorry for the wait" encourages our reader to be more compassionate and write-off our delay. Let's dive deeper into how you can be a smidge more intentional when writing emails so you get what you want. Here are 3 super…
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5 Ways I Sabotaged My Own Business Without Realizing It
I’m one of those people who believe that self-employment is safer than being traditionally employed. (I don’t think it’s “easier” though. Choose your hard.) I accidentally fell into self-employment and entrepreneurship in December 2020. I was fresh out of a PTSD diagnosis and had found habit...
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#breakups
At some point in our lives, we were sold a narrative that in order for relationships to be deemed successful, they’ve gotta last forever, but that can’t be further from the truth. Letting go of people, places, and situations that no longer serve you is the true definition of love. Your journey to...
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#septembersurge
Here are some tips to help you attract job opportunities that align with your authentic self. Showing up in all spaces, even professional ones, as your true self makes it easier to find opportunities that last. Have you heard about the #septembersurge? Apparently it’s the time period between…
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#trustissues
You probably haven’t heard of Flexport, but they were the inspiration for today’s podcast. Today we’re talking about how full-time employment can be just as risky as, if not more than, self-employment. Read more about Flexport rescinding job offers. Your journey to mindful entrepreneurship starts...
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#sundayscaries
In the midst of #startuplife in my 20s, I realized that I couldn't live a life that included dreading tomorrow. Before I knew how I was going to escape the #sundayscaries, I committed to the end game. I committed to a life of freedom, a life where I wake up excited for the day, and a life where…
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#bali
Happy #traveltuesday! Have you ever dreamt of working remotely from Bali? If so, today’s your lucky day! Maegan is sharing her experiences living and working in Bali, Indonesia as a digital nomad and trip leader for remote workers. Hopefully her insights will help you decide whether or not Bali…
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#expectations
It’s a whole rebrand, oh shit! Maegan is officially the mindful maeven, as are you. It’s been almost a year since Moments with Mae launched and after the realest mental health break to ever do it, Maegan is back with the Mindful Maeven! This episode explores our attachment to expectations and...
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31 | Somebody's Watching Me
Are we witnessing the demise of social media networks? Quit depending on social media to stay in touch with your people! Learn how to launch your own newsletter in just 7 days. 🎶 Somebody’s Watching Me | Rockwell 🎶 Thank you for stopping by for a Moment with me! Book your own Moment with Mae....
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30 | Mambo No. 5
Back from a flu hiatus, Maegan and her favorite frenemy, @thedayo, share the top 5 traits & features that they look for in a homie lover friend. 🎶 Mambo No. 5 | Lou Bega 🎶 Thank you for stopping by for a Moment with me! Book your own Moment with Mae. Each moment is named after one of my…
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29 | Feels
“Don’t be afraid to catch feels!” As a former member of the “catch flights not feelings” crew, Maegan shares 3 ways that she acknowledges and leverages her feelings in order to create discipline, manifest her desires and boost productivity. Book your own Moment with Mae. 🎶 Feels | Calvin Harris...
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28 | Keep It Real
Today’s moment is a tip for the next time you’re struggling to complete a pesky task, struggling to commit to a new habit or struggling to get started with a new project. 🎶 Keep It Real | Timbaland feat. Ginuwine 🎶 Thank you for stopping by for a Moment with Mae! Each moment is named after one…
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27 | Hung Up
When was the last time you took a social media break? Today Maegan shares how she takes note of her behavior and her mindset in order to know when it’s time to take a break from the digital world and focus on living IRL. It’s a comeback season! On Saturday, October 1st, Maegan hosted a Q4 action...
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26 | Diamonds Dancing
The big changes are a result of small shifts. Today Maegan shares some recent client wins that will hopefully inspire you to stop waiting and choose to show up as your ideal self today. Schedule a free chat with Maegan to see if she is the right coach for you. If you’re ready to dive into your...
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25 | Practice
Life’s happenings are all just practice. On Saturday, October 1st, Maegan hosted a Q4 action planning session maed to help you audit, align and refine your goals and daily habits. The replay is available for purchase through October 31st. 🎶 Practice | Drake 🎶 Thank you for stopping by for a...
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24 | Gimme More
Almost anything we want is immediately available to us. Whether it’s a new coat, a bottle of wine or a pizza - you can get any and every thing almost immediately delivered to your door. Add in social media and you’ll realize that we’ve been trained to be addicted to instant gratification. While...
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23 | Bad Day
Life’s not happening to you, it’s happening for you! Today Maegan shares 3 “bad” events that ended up serving her greater good. 🎶 Bad Day | Justin Bieber 🎶 Thank you for stopping by for a Moment with Mae! Each moment is named after one of Maegan’s favorite tracks. Listen to each song and moment...
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22 | Good Morning
Today Maegan shares tips for how to curate a grand rising that works for you. Do you have a morning ritual or a morning routine? If you’re listening on Spotify, share your response via the poll. On Saturday, October 1st, Maegan hosted a Q4 action planning session maed to help you audit, align and...
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21 | Lifestyle
Today Maegan shares 5 ways that she’s created her ideal lifestyle. From quiet mornings to Friday nights at home, hopefully this moment inspires you to create your dream life on your own terms. Join Maegan Saturday, October 1st for a live workshop maed to help you turn your setbacks into comebacks...
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20 | N 2 Deep
Sometimes the day gets ahead of you and all of a sudden, it’s 5PM. Here are some tips for reclaiming your time and ending the day with grace. Join Maegan Saturday, October 1st for a live workshop maed to help you turn your setbacks into comebacks and create a Q4 action plan rooted in grace and...
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19 | Spiral SZN
You know those lows in life when you’re lacking all the motivation? You just wanna scroll, eat all the things and lounge in bed like your life depends on it. You slowly start to notice that your happy thoughts are being replaced by ones of self doubt. We’ve all been there and we’ll be there again...
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18 | Comeback
Q4 is comeback season! Today Maegan shares how she’s going to crush Q4 and end 2022 with relentless focus, clarity and intention. Join Maegan Saturday, October 1st for a live workshop maed to help you turn your setbacks into comebacks and create a Q4 action plan rooted in grace and intention....
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17 | Hypnotize
Today Maegan shares 3 ways that she positively brainwashes herself and reprograms her subconscious mind for the sake of peace and success. Here’s one of her favorite meditations to play while sleeping. 🎶 Hypnotize | The Notorious B.I.G. 🎶 Thank you for stopping by for a Moment with Mae! Each...
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16 | The Cool
Recording live from Amsterdam, Maegan shares her and her friends’ top 5 food highlights of their European adventures because the USA could never be this good. 🎶 The Cool | Lupe Fiasco 🎶 Thank you for stopping by for a Moment with Mae! Each moment is named after one of Maegan’s favorite tracks....
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15 | Belong to You
Today Maegan shares how she applies the 5 love languages to herself in order to calm her nerves and practice self care. For help getting selfish and confident about all that makes you you, join Maegan for the Selfish Reset! It’s a 6-week self-paced program featuring a database of introspective...
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14 | VAMONOS
For today’s moment from Amsterdam, Maegan shares 5 essential travel tips from her 5 travel buddies. 🎶 VAMONOS | Laylow 🎶 Thank you for stopping by for a Moment with Mae! Each moment is named after one of Maegan’s favorite tracks. Listen to each song and moment in tandem with the official...
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13 | Wake Up in the Sky
Today Maegan shares 5 lessons learned after more than 6 years as a digital nomad traveling to 34 countries across 6 continents. 🎶 Wake Up in the Sky | Gucci Mane, Bruno Mars, Kodak Black 🎶 Thank you for stopping by for a Moment with Mae! Each moment is named after one of Maegan’s favorite…
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12 | New Rules
Maegan shares 8 rules to becoming a world class citizen courtesy of Peter Voogd’s book, 7 Rules to 7 Figures. You can check out the book on Amazon - tipsy Maegan lied and the book is not free. 😅 If you’re listening on Spotify, be sure to answer the poll in the show notes! 🎶 New Rules | Dua Lipa...
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11 | Selfish
For today’s moment Maegan shares one of her favorite manifestation exercises. Grab a pen, grab your journal and get ready to map out your ideal day! Learn how to confidently put yourself first with the Selfish Reset! This is a 6-week program maed for women by women. It was maed to help you fall…
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10 | I’ll Be Missing You
Maegan shares her experience with grief after tragically losing her younger brother this summer. RIP Dexter Lee Donald. ❤️ 🎶 I’ll Be Missing You | Diddy, Faith Evans, 112 🎶 Thank you for stopping by for a Moment with Mae! For more moments of reflection, laughs and learning, follow along at...
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9 | That's Not My Name
My name is Maegan not Megan. 🎶 That's Not My Name | The Ting Tings 🎶 Thank you for stopping by for a Moment with Mae! For more moments of reflection, laughs and learning, follow along at lifemaed.com/moments. Slide in my IG DMs and say hi! I love new friends. If you’d prefer, watch this podcast...
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8 | Thursday
Today’s moment is a reminder that you have all the answers! When you're feeling resistance, pause before moving forward. Your loved ones want the best for you, but at the end of the day, you know what's best. ❤️ If you identify as an ambitious woman and recovering people pleaser, schedule a chat...
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7 | Juste Une Minute
Today’s moment is a story time! One cold winter day, a 20-year-old Maegan agreed to grab a drink on the Champs-Élysées with a beautiful man and she could have never guessed how things would quickly go left. 😂 🎶 Juste Une Minute by Hamza 🎶 Thank you for stopping by for a Moment with Mae! For…
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6 | Psilocybin
During today’s very caffeinated moment, Maegan shares her experiences with shrooms and how they’ve helped her elevate her mindset and spiritual growth. She also shares tips for easing in if you’re new to mushrooms and psychadelics. Here’s the Moments with Mae soundtrack! 🎶 Psilocybin by Jhene…
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5 | Best Friend
Today’s moment is all about the importance of becoming your own best friend. There’s no love like self love and the key to having healthy friendships is having a healthy relationship with yourself. Schedule a quick chat with me to see if I’m the coach for you. Here’s the book I mentioned, How to...
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4 | Ayo Technology
Today Maegan shares 3 apps that you need to starting using ASAP! Whether it’s travel planning, productivity or project management, each app will help make your life easier. “WTF is Notion?” is a 4-part course maed to help you navigate Notion like a boss! Notion is a productivity tool that many…
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3 | Here We Go
Calling all the quick starters! Today’s moment is on working intuitively, taking inspired action and listening to your gut. Here’s episode 2 of Maed with Intention where Maegan and @yogabycandace share their work flows, tips for building a brand and the power of social media. 🎶 Here We Go by...
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2 | Friday
Today Maegan shares 3 business lessons learned from the launch of her weekly newsletter, The Friday Report. If you’re launching a brand or business, this is for you! Subscribe to the Friday Report. Launch your email list and newsletter in 7 days! For more business guidance, get started with the...
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1 | Moment
Welcome to the inaugural Moment with Mae! Tuning in from Marrakech, Maegan shares why she started this podcast and what’s to come. Join Maegan in Marrakech this March for a 5-day retreat of laughs, new friends, adventure, spa vibes, shopping and all the food! Check out Maegan's plant-based...
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Learned by Doing is a podcast by Maegan Tomela Burke. She's a writer, teacher, and researcher with a big brain, a big heart, and big lessons to share.
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