Show overview
The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 150 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 30 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 7 min and 12 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 34 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 85 episodes published. Published by SenecaWorks.
From the publisher
This podcast was created for those of you trying to answer this question: how do I build my career to have a bigger impact on my community, allow more time and geographic freedom, AND make money to support me and my family? Meredith Noble and Alex Lustig, co-founders and besties, break down these important questions in a way that is inspiring, and at times, a bit woo-woo! These scrappy little 5 foot nothin’s are disrupting the old school world of grant writing. Whether you are interested in grant writing or not, you are sure to find the show your magical stopping point for motivation.
Latest Episodes
View all 150 episodesHow Amanda Overcame Her Fear Of Investing In Herself
Grant Writers Unite: What Happened at The Gathering
Become a Grant Writing Rockstar: 7 Insider Tips Revealed!
From Military Move to a Million-Dollar Grants Won
Goodbye Learn Grant Writing, Hello Grant Writers Collective
Facing Fear and Self-Sabotage: My Raw Journey to Build a Creative Retreat in Remote Alaska
Grant Writing 101: Start Here to Win Your First Grant
Your Price Tag Is Telling Clients You're Not Worth It
From Employee to Nomadic Grant Writer: Tiernan's Journey
This 1 Skill Will Change Every Room You Walk Into
How to know if your organization is ready for grants
Give me 58 Seconds and I'll show you the real path to freedom
From Professor to Grant Writing Innovator: Matt Dunlevy’s Inspiring Career Pivot
The Gathering: You should Have Been There!
How Jordan Curry Built a Thriving Grant Writing Business Against the Odds
Ep 132How Courtney made $150k IN THIS ECONOMY
E🔥 Grinding harder isn’t the answer—working smarter (and choosing who you work with) is how Courtney turned burnout and underpayment into a thriving $150K grant writing business, even in this wild economy. 💸 Say goodbye to feast-or-famine stress and constantly saying yes to every underfunded nonprofit, and hello to picking the right clients, leveling up your mindset, and actually enjoying your work. If you’re dreaming of ditching overwhelm for more freedom and a lot more income, stick around for the full story—Courtney’s playbook could be your fast track, too! 🚀 EPISODE CREDITS: Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig Audio Edit by: Ana Castro Connect with Us: - Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org] - Instagram: [@learngrantwriting] - Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]
Ep 134A Quick Truth Bomb About the Illusion of Job Security
EMost of us were raised to believe that the safest career path is the one inside the company, but Meredith drops the uncomfortable truth: Your job can disappear faster than your talent ever will. What to do about it... ^^^ Subscribe for change:https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1 More videos like this: 👉👉👉 7 Skills You Need For 2026: https://youtu.be/zOFbyuX4Y44 👉👉👉 If I was broke, here's what I'd do to change that in 2026: https://youtu.be/WRk1kVcY5u0 EPISODE CREDITS:Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex LustigAudio Edit by: Ana CastroConnect with Us:Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]
Ep 135Nope. Bigger! Natalie Shows Her Kids How To Not Be Mainstream
EWhen Natalie's kids went back to school, she wanted to re-enter the workforce, but in a way that aligned with her values. Allowing for flexibility to still be the mom she wanted to be. With experience in proposal writing, a transition into grant writing made sense. Within three years, she's helped human-first nonprofits secure more than $650K in grant funding while building a thriving consulting business. Meet Natalie!! More videos about breaking through your own discomfort: 👉👉👉👉 If I was broke, here's what I'd do to change that in 2026: https://youtu.be/WRk1kVcY5u0 👉👉👉👉 The Truth About Being A Mom Working From Home (Making an extra $5k / month): https://youtu.be/0xSNXIj6dzk Subscribe for change 🧡:https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1 EPISODE CREDITS:Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex LustigAudio Edit by: Ana CastroConnect with Us:Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]
Ep 1315 More High-Paying Remote Jobs You Didn’t Know About in 2026
Remote work didn’t fizzle out after 2020—in fact, 2026 has unleashed a flood of flexible, high-paying gigs you probably haven’t even heard of. 💸 Tired of feeling stuck in a soul-sucking job or thinking you have to go back to school for years just to reinvent yourself? It’s actually possible to fast-track your way into these game-changing roles and finally build a career that fits your life, rather than the other way around. 🌍 Stick around, because we’re breaking down five hot remote jobs (plus a bonus one!) and telling you exactly how to snag the right training so you can start living on your terms.Watch next:👉Here’s the 60 Sec Wake Up Call Corporate Doesn’t Want You to Hearhttps://youtu.be/__Muqf0v9gk👉Feeling Burnt Out? You Need to Hear Thishttps://youtu.be/uaLrjBmOg5U👉Federal Funding: How To Navigate the Competitionhttps://youtu.be/DozjYY374dQ👉 7 Must-Have Skills If You Want To Get Paid In 2026https://youtu.be/zOFbyuX4Y44Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1 Once upon a time, a grant writer unearthed a big problem: there were no options for learning to write grants in a modern, refreshing way. Existing options were “old school” and expensive.The idea? Create an online learning experience that makes grant writing approachable and fun.Learn Grant Writing was founded on the belief that our time should be spent adding real value to our communities and leading fulfilling lives.You're in the right place if you want to...🔸 explore your curiosity🔸 change careers🔸 freelance grant write🔸 volunteer, or🔸 improve an existing skill.No sugar coating it! Grant writing is hard work. But, if it fits your personality and goals, it can be life changing. Getting professionally trained in grant writing can save you years of mistakes and lost grants, make you indispensable, and give you wonderful lifestyle flexibility. You can become a grant writing unicorn 🦄 faster than you might realize. Learn more: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/Subscribe for new weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1 Watch this video about Grant Writing for Beginners: https://youtu.be/MBRrCwOuM00Learn the 7 Steps to Writing a Grant: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLdG9L-lMwx_iCIOdD4oKpTXjpivrLClp-Free Grant Writing Course: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course/Write Grants. Get Paid: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/webinar-videos/discover-grant-writing/Let’s Connect...Website: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2StUZct3VxoN7lfuQuqRBoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/senecaworks/IG: https://www.instagram.com/learngrantwriting/FB: https://web.facebook.com/learngrantwriting.org/🧡 The Team at Learn Grant Writing EPISODE CREDITS:Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex LustigAudio Edit by: Ana CastroConnect with Us:Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]
Ep 133From Zero Experience To Winning $24.7 MILLION In Funding
EImagine going from feeling "diagnosed unemployable" to helping 900,000 people access behavioral healthcare and landing millions in grant funding—all while wearing your pajamas if you want. 🎉 If burnout, rigid 9-5 routines, or feeling like you never quite "fit" the traditional workforce sound familiar, this video just might be your lifeline. Holly C. Alsop unlocks how building community, leveling-up with expert coaching, and designing work on your own terms can turn desperation into a thriving, flexible career. 🚀 The transformation? You’ll realize you can actually create your dream role, pick your clients, and have the freedom to live life on your terms. Stick around because you’re about to see how your “un-employability” might just be your biggest superpower. 🦄 EPISODE CREDITS: Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig Audio Edit by: Ana Castro Connect with Us: - Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org] - Instagram: [@learngrantwriting] - Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]