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Upspeak
by Megan Witt
Creative business consultant & entrepreneur, Meg Witt, discusses all of the things you avoid talking about at Thanksgiving Dinner. Sex, politics, religion, parenting, and what keeps you up at night... she covers it all and more. With empathy and authenticity, Meg speaks right to your heart. Learn more about Meg at www.theupspeakcollective.com
Episodes
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My First Year
My First Year is about the start of my small business! I share about how I started, what I've learned, and how we've grown over these last 14 months. [DISCLAIMER] - This is the first recording we did in our new house and the audio quality is... let's say less than great. Also, our dogs'...
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S03E04 - Out of Proportion?
Redemption. Can everyone, no matter the crime, expect it? Do we all deserve it? How do we decide what punishment fits what crime? What if we disagree as a society on whether or not something is a big enough deal to merit a punishment? Is sexual harassment truly harmful to the victims? Can we even...
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S03E03 - Valerie Mayen
This week's episode is a conversation with Valerie Mayen of Yellowcake. She's a fashion designer, a new mom, and a Project Runway alum. Listen in as we chat about resisting overwhelm, how to be cool in high school, and what lessons can be learned through adversity. Music in this Episode: "Hold…
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S03E02 - Rachael Koenig
In this week's episode, Meg talks with Rachael Koenig about her business, Shore Society which designs and creates apparel that celebrates our beautiful Lake Erie. We discuss how neither of us are fans of the term, "side hustle" and how you can wear face masks, watch Netflix AND keep on working....
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S03E01 - Jacki Carr
Goal coach Jacki Carr kicks off our Women And Business series talking about her love of flannel, her lack of sleep now that she's a mom of two little ones, and how her vision for the future has evolved over the years. Jacki says she pinches herself all the time as she looks out her window and…
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S02E04 - Stigma
Stigma is an episode on the topic of mental illness. Music in this episode: Maxence Cyrin - "Where Is My Mind"; Jessica Lea Mayfield - "No Fun"; Mazzy Star - "Into Dust"; Daniela Andrade - "Crazy"; Heathers - "Forget Me Knots"; Dark Rooms - "I Get Overwhelmed" Thank you for Listening. Please rate...
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S02E03 - Mix Tape
Chaz & Meg discuss & listen to their favorite music.
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S02E02 - Does Jesus Trump?
A conversation with three evangelical Christians about their opinions on President Trump. Music in This Episode: "History Repeating" by Propellerheads; "The World (Is Going Up in Flames)" by Charles Bradley; "This Land is Your Land" by Phosphorescent; "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love &...
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S02E01 - The Secret on the Other Side
A candid conversation about divorce. Music in this episode: "Free" by Rudimental; "A Closeness" by Dermot Kennedy; "Alone" by Sorcha Richardson; "This Feeling" by Alabama Shakes; "Concrete Heart" by Great Lake Swimmers; "Leaving" by Indigo Girls; "You for Me" by Eliza Shaddad Thank you for...
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S01E09 - Girl Boss
Meg speaks with four different businesswomen about following their passion into careers they love & some of the obstacles as well as blessings they’ve faced along the way. Thank you to Steph Sheldon, Jackie Wachter, Beth Weber, and Diana Vitantonio for sharing with me what makes you tick. You all...
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S01E08 - Ordinary Courage - Overcoming Shame
Overcoming shame takes what Brene Brown would call “ordinary courage”. This episode explores what shame feels like & how it can affect parenting. Upspeak Theme music is "Dreams" by Taken by Trees Other music in this episode: "Resolution" by Matt Corby Visit us online at upspeakcleveland.com
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S01E07 - The Most Important Thing in the Universe
Raised with no religion. What’s it like to not pray before dinner and never go to Sunday school? Well... Chaz (Meg’s bf & producer of Upspeak) is here to tell us. If you don’t believe in God, how do you raise your kids with core values and guiding principles? Isn’t it lonely without a higher…
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S01E06 - Besties
A conversation between myself & my best friend about how to make lady love work long-term. Upspeak theme song is Dreams by Taken by trees Other music in this episode, in play order: This is the Day by The The; Any Other Way by Daniela Andrade; God Help the Girl by God Help the Girl; My Best…
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S01E05 - Born Again, Again
An honest and raw conversation about my religious upbringing & my questioning of it all in my early twenties. If you grew up religious and now, as an adult, have walked away from that belief system in some way, then you'll be able to relate to this one. "Born again, again" is about the constant...
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S01E04 - We Used to Be In Love
A conversation with my ex-husband, Tim, on falling in love as teenagers, getting married young, falling out, and the forgiveness that can follow.
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S01E03 - Sexism
Sexism & sexual harassment in the workplace. What does it look like & how do we deal?
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S01E02 - Haters
Everyone has them.
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S01E01 - On Being A Yes Mom
Thoughts on parenthood while driving.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Creative business consultant & entrepreneur, Meg Witt, discusses all of the things you avoid talking about at Thanksgiving Dinner. Sex, politics, religion, parenting, and what keeps you up at night... she covers it all and more. With empathy and authenticity, Meg speaks right to your heart. Learn more about Meg at www.theupspeakcollective.com
HOSTED BY
Megan Witt
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Creative business consultant & entrepreneur, Meg Witt, discusses all of the things you avoid talking about at Thanksgiving Dinner. Sex, politics, religion, parenting, and what keeps you up at night... she covers it all and more. With empathy and authenticity, Meg speaks right to your heart. Learn...
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Upspeak is created and hosted by Megan Witt.
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