
The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast
138 episodes — Page 1 of 3
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]

Ep 130Here’s the 60-Sec Wake-Up Call Corporate Doesn’t Want You to Hear
Corporate burnout and feeling stuck in a job with zero security? If slogging away and wondering if your loyalty actually pays off sounds familiar, Meredith Noble dishes out a fresh perspective on how to dodge burnout and get ahead—even when your workplace isn’t investing in you. Get ready to flip the script from fear and "stuckness" to building options and confidence that unlock real leverage in your life. 🚀 Stick around to hear a killer tip for future-proofing your career—yep, even if you’re just starting or ready for a big change!Watch next:👉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/zOFbyuX4Y44👉 5 More High-Paying Remote Jobs You Didn’t Know About in 2025https://youtu.be/6v1dMu6-qBE👉 How to Find Clients as a Grant Writer (Updated for 2026)https://youtu.be/OFpU65m8dVsSubscribe: 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 128Stop Trying to Be the Cheapest Option
EEver feel like being the cheapest option is just attracting skeptical clients and way too many pointless meetings? 🙄 Meredith Noble breaks down why low pricing rarely leads to easy yeses—and how it can actually make your business harder, not better. Imagine having the confidence to price your services based on true value, enjoying clients that actually respect your work. If you're ready to fix your pricing problem and build a business that loves you back, stick around for all the goodness packed into these two minutes! 🚀Watch next:👉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/zOFbyuX4Y44👉 5 More High-Paying Remote Jobs You Didn’t Know About in 2025https://youtu.be/6v1dMu6-qBE👉 How to Find Clients as a Grant Writer (Updated for 2026)Subscribe: 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 129How Allyson Became a Full-Time Grant Consultant and Found Financial Freedom
Money talks—but what if your seven-figure wins as a grant writer still leave you feeling undervalued and underpaid? 😅 This video spotlights how Allyson broke free from job frustration, chronic overthinking, and budget battles, flipping her career from in-house burnout to thriving full-time grant consultant. You’ll see how the switch opens doors to financial freedom, big dreams, and more time for family and fulfillment—stick around to catch all the juicy career moves and mindset shifts you don’t want to miss! 🚀Watch more videos like these here 👇👉 Overcoming Crisis and Finding Success: Anna Marie Martin’s Inspiring Journeyhttps://youtu.be/S855yZ1-D0k👉 How Kelsey Barrera Built Her Dream Life as a Freelance Grant Writer and Momhttps://youtu.be/lPiklMgsn_s👉 How Erin Heist Doubled Her Revenue and Won $1.25 Million in Grantshttps://youtu.be/1ejPLkh4LnY👉 How Monique Built a Successful Grant Writing Business From Scratchhttps://youtu.be/2RxdLsGOUY8Subscribe: 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 127Feeling Burnt Out? You Need to Hear This
EBurnout isn’t a sign you’re doing life wrong—it’s proof you’ve been caring way too hard for way too long. 😩 If you’re sick of feeling totally wiped after “doing everything right” and want a fresh start, this video flips the usual script and serves up soul care and real-life fixes. 🌱 By the end, you’ll see burnout as your launchpad to a lighter, more fulfilling chapter (not the end of your story)—stick around for that one life-changing step to turn things around!Watch next:👉Federal Funding: How To Navigate the Competitionhttps://youtu.be/DozjYY374dQ👉 7 Must-Have Skills If You Want To Get Paid In 2026https://youtu.be/zOFbyuX4Y44👉 5 More High-Paying Remote Jobs You Didn’t Know About in 2025https://youtu.be/6v1dMu6-qBE👉 How to Find Clients as a Grant Writer (Updated for 2026)https://youtu.be/OFpU65m8dVs 👉 Mastering the Grant Budget: Tips for Successhttps://youtu.be/XJn_pmsqxtcSubscribe: 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 125Overcoming Crisis and Finding Success: Anna Marie Martin’s Inspiring Journey
EWhen the wheels totally fall off your life 🚗💨, building a dream business can feel downright impossible—but you’re not alone if you’ve ever faced loss, burnout, or just pure overwhelm. Anna Marie Martin gets real about surviving a divorce, grief, and parenting chaos, all while figuring out how to ask for help (and actually accept it!). Her story will seriously inspire you to believe transformation is possible—even when life’s a hot mess, you can still create impact, community, and a business that feels true to you. Stick around to hear the wildly relatable ups and downs, major wins, and heartfelt lessons on why you are SO worthy of support and success. 💕Watch more videos like these here 👇👉 How Kelsey Barrera Built Her Dream Life as a Freelance Grant Writer and Momhttps://youtu.be/lPiklMgsn_s👉 How Erin Heist Doubled Her Revenue and Won $1.25 Million in Grantshttps://youtu.be/1ejPLkh4LnY👉 How Monique Built a Successful Grant Writing Business From Scratchhttps://youtu.be/2RxdLsGOUY8👉 Grant Writing Success: Amanda’s Journey from Day Job to Winning Millions for Organizationshttps://youtu.be/nnEootBSlYISubscribe: 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 126Federal Funding: How To Navigate the Competition
EFederal funding these days isn’t for the faint of heart—it’s faster, more competitive, and downright wild! ⏰🤯 Meredith Noble gets real about shrinking application windows and the sheer overwhelm of prepping for grants that seem to drop out of nowhere, but she’s packing a playbook to help you flip the script from stressed out to totally empowered. Imagine turning those “impossible” deadlines into grant-winning confidence (yes, even if the rules keep changing on you)! Stick around to scoop up all seven tips, because this video is your backstage pass to leveling up your grant game before the next NOFO hits your inbox. 🤑✨Check out our AI Bestie's course:https://www.learngrantwriting.org/ai-for-grant-writers-course/Watch next:👉 7 Must-Have Skills If You Want To Get Paid In 2026https://youtu.be/zOFbyuX4Y44👉 5 More High-Paying Remote Jobs You Didn’t Know About in 2025https://youtu.be/6v1dMu6-qBE👉 How to Find Clients as a Grant Writer (Updated for 2026)https://youtu.be/OFpU65m8dVs 👉 Mastering the Grant Budget: Tips for Successhttps://youtu.be/XJn_pmsqxtc👉 5 Grant Writing Mistakes That Cost Beginners BIG Bucks (And How to Avoid Them)https://youtu.be/qsRfJqGD_IISubscribe: 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 124How Kelsey Barrera Built Her Dream Life as a Freelance Grant Writer and Mom
EHere’s the deal: one of the biggest pain points for new moms who love their work is figuring out how to actually do meaningful stuff AND be present for your kid. 😩 I was there—burned out, hustling, and wondering if freelancing could give me the freedom I needed. The solution? Testing out the freelance life, even if it’s just dipping in your toe! Achieve your dream life by: 💡 Exploring freelance work, 🤝 building community (shoutout to the collective!), 💪 scaling client work to avoid burnout, and 🧑🌾 finding joy outside work to fuel your energy. It’s about persistence and getting closer with every try. Now, I pick my kid up at 3pm, contribute financially, AND do work that makes the world better for him. So, if you’re wanting more freedom in your day and a real shot at work-life balance, this journey’s totally possible—come see! 🚀Watch more videos like these here 👇👉 How Erin Heist Doubled Her Revenue and Won $1.25 Million in Grantshttps://youtu.be/1ejPLkh4LnY👉 How Monique Built a Successful Grant Writing Business From Scratchhttps://youtu.be/2RxdLsGOUY8👉 Grant Writing Success: Amanda’s Journey from Day Job to Winning Millions for Organizationshttps://youtu.be/nnEootBSlYI 👉 From Classroom to Grant Writing: How Callie Smith Found Her Purpose and First Paycheckhttps://youtu.be/I0zOcsp4CS4Subscribe: 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 1217 Must-Have Skills If You Want To Get Paid In 2026
EThe job market is changing faster than your phone updates, and that can make anyone’s head spin 😵💫—especially with the constant threat of AI disruption, layoffs, and hiring freezes. If you’re feeling stuck in career limbo or just want to make sure you’re not left behind, this video breaks down the seven must-have human skills that will keep you employable, adaptable, and paid well into 2026. 🌟 Walk away knowing exactly what top employers are searching for and how you can become absolutely irreplaceable—stick around to get the inside scoop and a roadmap to career confidence!Watch next:👉 5 More High-Paying Remote Jobs You Didn’t Know About in 2025https://youtu.be/6v1dMu6-qBE👉 How to Find Clients as a Grant Writer (Updated for 2026)https://youtu.be/OFpU65m8dVs 👉 Mastering the Grant Budget: Tips for Successhttps://youtu.be/XJn_pmsqxtc👉 5 Grant Writing Mistakes That Cost Beginners BIG Bucks (And How to Avoid Them)https://youtu.be/qsRfJqGD_II👉 How to Actually Make $15K+ in Your First Year of Grant Writinghttps://youtu.be/6CMksIKFg_cSubscribe: 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 123Meredith’s Welcome Back: New Baby, Big Wins, and the Future of Grant Writing
EBig changes, new beginnings, and dropping those grind-all-the-time vibes—this is your official welcome back from Meredith Noble! 🦄 If you’ve ever felt stuck in burnout trying to build a rewarding grant-writing career or wondered what’s next when funding uncertainty and industry changes hit hard, you’re in the right spot. This video is all about the pivot to creating from a place of expansion—so you can feel more energized, supported, and ready for what’s coming with Collective 3.0. 🌟 Watch ‘til the end for the scoop on new programs, major upgrades, and Meredith’s behind-the-scenes glow-up!Watch next:👉 5 More High-Paying Remote Jobs You Didn’t Know About in 2025https://youtu.be/6v1dMu6-qBE👉 How to Find Clients as a Grant Writer (Updated for 2026)https://youtu.be/OFpU65m8dVs👉 Mastering the Grant Budget: Tips for Successhttps://youtu.be/XJn_pmsqxtc👉 5 Grant Writing Mistakes That Cost Beginners BIG Bucks (And How to Avoid Them)https://youtu.be/qsRfJqGD_IISubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1Once 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=1Watch 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 120Burnout to Business Owner: Kathryn Eident’s Journey to Building a Sustainable Grant Writing Career
EBurnout from high-intensity careers and side hustles can have you questioning if there’s ever going to be a way out—hello, mom guilt and endless work hours. 😅 Kathryn Eident went from feeling wiped out and stuck in student mode to confidently building a thriving grant writing business that actually fits her life and family goals. If you want the real scoop on transitioning from overwhelmed freelancer to empowered business owner—with a dash of serendipity and so much heart—stick around for the full video! 🌟Watch more videos like these here 👇👉 How Erin Heist Doubled Her Revenue and Won $1.25 Million in Grantshttps://youtu.be/1ejPLkh4LnY👉 How Monique Built a Successful Grant Writing Business From Scratchhttps://youtu.be/2RxdLsGOUY8👉 Grant Writing Success: Amanda’s Journey from Day Job to Winning Millions for Organizationshttps://youtu.be/nnEootBSlYI 👉 From Classroom to Grant Writing: How Callie Smith Found Her Purpose and First Paycheckhttps://youtu.be/I0zOcsp4CS4Subscribe: 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 1225 High-Paying Remote Jobs in This Economy (no degree required)
ELanding a high-paying remote job doesn’t have to mean shelling out for a fancy new degree or feeling totally stuck in a dead-end gig. 💸🔥 Meredith Noble is breaking down five awesome remote careers that are booming right now—no endless years of experience or certifications required—so you can finally ditch burnout and find work that actually pays (and feels good to do). Get ready to trade in your stress for flexibility and a clear path up, and stick around for the inside scoop on where to start (and which one might surprise you)! 🚀Watch next:👉 5 More High-Paying Remote Jobs You Didn’t Know About in 2025https://youtu.be/6v1dMu6-qBE👉 How to Find Clients as a Grant Writer (Updated for 2026)https://youtu.be/OFpU65m8dVs 👉 Mastering the Grant Budget: Tips for Successhttps://youtu.be/XJn_pmsqxtc👉 How to Actually Make $15K+ in Your First Year of Grant Writinghttps://youtu.be/6CMksIKFg_cSubscribe: 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 119From Stay-at-Home Mom to Grant Writer: Rebecca Ziegler’s Journey of Reinvention
ETaking a leap from full-time stay-at-home mom life to landing (and celebrating!) her first big grant win, Rebecca shows that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself and silence imposter syndrome. 🚀 If you’ve ever felt stuck, second-guessed your own skills, or wondered how to turn that anxiety into confidence, her story is the perfect pick-me-up. You’ll walk away believing you can redefine yourself at any age—seriously, watch through to the end to get that extra boost of inspiration and see exactly how Rebecca started saying YES to her own potential! 🌈Watch more videos like these here 👇👉 How Erin Heist Doubled Her Revenue and Won $1.25 Million in Grantshttps://youtu.be/1ejPLkh4LnY👉 How Monique Built a Successful Grant Writing Business From Scratchhttps://youtu.be/2RxdLsGOUY8👉 Grant Writing Success: Amanda’s Journey from Day Job to Winning Millions for Organizationshttps://youtu.be/nnEootBSlYI 👉 From Classroom to Grant Writing: How Callie Smith Found Her Purpose and First Paycheckhttps://youtu.be/I0zOcsp4CS4Subscribe: 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 118How to Find Clients as a Grant Writer (Updated for 2026)
Finding grant writing clients these days can feel like running uphill in quicksand—everything’s changed, and what used to work just isn’t cutting it anymore. 😩 If you're tired of cold DMs getting ghosted and wondering how to actually stand out (without promising backflips for peanuts), you’re in the right place. Meredith Noble shares the inside scoop on how smart grant writers are ditching outdated tactics and leveling up with fresh, proven methods that turn “maybe later” into steady paychecks—stick around to discover the six steps that could change your freelance game for 2026! 🚀Watch next: 👉 Mastering the Grant Budget: Tips for Successhttps://youtu.be/XJn_pmsqxtc👉 5 Grant Writing Mistakes That Cost Beginners BIG Bucks (And How to Avoid Them)https://youtu.be/qsRfJqGD_II👉 How to Actually Make $15K+ in Your First Year of Grant Writinghttps://youtu.be/6CMksIKFg_cSubscribe: 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 117How Instrumentl and Grant Writing Unicorns Are Transforming Nonprofit Funding Strategies
EGrants don’t have to be soul-sucking or take 40+ hours of slogging through IRS forms anymore. 😅 Meredith Noble and Gauri Manglik share how building a vibrant grant writing community and harnessing game-changing tools like Instrumentl can flip the script from admin overwhelm to creative, impactful success stories (hello $450K VFW save!). 🚀 Tune in to hear real talk about funding strategy hacks, AI myths, and how you can cut your grant search time down to a fraction—plus, get the inside scoop on unicorn-themed retreats and networking secrets you'll wish you'd known sooner.More videos like this here:👉 Mastering the Grant Budget: Tips for Successhttps://youtu.be/XJn_pmsqxtc👉 5 Grant Writing Mistakes That Cost Beginners BIG Bucks (And How to Avoid Them)https://youtu.be/qsRfJqGD_II👉 How to Actually Make $15K+ in Your First Year of Grant Writinghttps://youtu.be/6CMksIKFg_cSubscribe: 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 116How Instrumentl Started: Gauri Manglik and Meredith Noble on Humble Beginnings and Big Leaps
EMeeting your business partner for the first time after years of grinding and building something special—now that’s a wild ride! 🚀 Gauri Manglik and Meredith Noble dish on the scrappy beginnings of Instrumentl, where researching grants meant wrangling a million tabs and burning hours just to find reliable funding, not to mention the fear of crashing your website during a live demo! This convo will have you picking up on all the transformation vibes—from overwhelm and burnout to streamlined success and building something truly impactful (with a little nostalgia for the scrappy startup days). 💥 Stick around for stories, laughs, and secrets to turning “that’ll never work” into your ultimate workflow glow-up!More videos like this:👉 Mastering the Grant Budget: Tips for Successhttps://youtu.be/XJn_pmsqxtc👉 5 Grant Writing Mistakes That Cost Beginners BIG Bucks (And How to Avoid Them)https://youtu.be/qsRfJqGD_II👉 How to Actually Make $15K+ in Your First Year of Grant Writinghttps://youtu.be/6CMksIKFg_cSubscribe: 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 114Meredith Noble: If I was broke, here's what I'd do to change that in 2026
EFeeling totally broke and stuck in a job that drains you? Yeah, I’ve been there. 😩 In this video, I lay out exactly what I’d do to level up from burned out and underpaid to living my dream life with freedom and flexibility. 💸 The main pain point here is feeling maxed out on what you can earn and not seeing a way to break that cycle. The fix? Build a killer skill that people will pay for (grant writing is just one example), and then stack up the habits that actually move your life forward. Want the recipe? Learn a skill that makes bank 💪, master conversations that get you paid 💬, focus on one thing at a time 🎯, find friends who lift you up 🙌, drop the time-wasters 🚫, feed your mind 🔥, and commit to daily habits that get you past broke for good. You got this!More videos like this here:👉 Mastering the Grant Budget: Tips for Successhttps://youtu.be/XJn_pmsqxtc👉 5 Grant Writing Mistakes That Cost Beginners BIG Bucks (And How to Avoid Them)https://youtu.be/qsRfJqGD_II👉 How to Actually Make $15K+ in Your First Year of Grant Writinghttps://youtu.be/6CMksIKFg_cSubscribe: 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 113From Unfulfilled Jobs to Grant Writing Success: Joanna Heath’s Inspiring Journey
EWaking up every morning to a job that drains you is the pits, but imagine flipping the script and actually getting paid to do something you love. 💫 Joanna Heath went from feeling lost in unfulfilling jobs and drowning in imposter syndrome to landing her very first client (and paycheck!) as a grant writer—all in just three months. If you're stuck in a boring 9-5 or just craving more purpose, this chat is proof that your dream gig isn’t out of reach—stick around to get the real talk, the “aha!” moments, and a reason to celebrate your next win (with pizza, obviously)! 🍕Watch more videos like these here 👇👉 How Erin Heist Doubled Her Revenue and Won $1.25 Million in Grantshttps://youtu.be/1ejPLkh4LnY👉 How Monique Built a Successful Grant Writing Business From Scratchhttps://youtu.be/2RxdLsGOUY8👉 Grant Writing Success: Amanda’s Journey from Day Job to Winning Millions for Organizationshttps://youtu.be/nnEootBSlYI Subscribe: 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 111Melessa Gregg’s Inspiring Leap into Full-Time Grant Writing for Community Change
Taking a leap of faith with your career can feel wild, especially when you’re shifting from running the show to focusing on a single mission—hello, grant writing! 🌟 If you’ve ever stressed about carrying the heavy weight of nonprofit work or felt lost about making a real impact, this video brings you a behind-the-scenes look at how stepping into a dedicated grant writer role can seriously lighten your load and level up your skills (and sanity). Melessa Gregg shares how she went from feeling overwhelmed to landing game-changing grants, reminding us all that our “why” can be the ultimate motivator. 🧡 Stick around for the full interview to get inspired and see how a little passion (and some fresh playground equipment!) can spark big wins in your community.Watch more videos like these here 👇👉 How Erin Heist Doubled Her Revenue and Won $1.25 Million in Grantshttps://youtu.be/1ejPLkh4LnY👉 How Monique Built a Successful Grant Writing Business From Scratchhttps://youtu.be/2RxdLsGOUY8👉 Grant Writing Success: Amanda’s Journey from Day Job to Winning Millions for Organizationshttps://youtu.be/nnEootBSlYI 👉 From Classroom to Grant Writing: How Callie Smith Found Her Purpose and First Paycheckhttps://youtu.be/I0zOcsp4CS4Subscribe: 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 112The Biggest Grant Writing Mistake New Writers Make and How to Avoid It
EYou know that cringe advice about "just throwing out as many grant applications as you can"? 😱 Well, we're busting that myth wide open and showing you how to skip the overwhelm and actually win more grants—with way less stress. Ready to ditch the confusion and get crystal clear on what actually works? Stick around because Meredith Noble spills her juiciest secrets (and a couple of spicy stories) you won't want to miss! 🦄✨More videos like these here:Love the mindset that Meredith talks about in this candid interview? You'll love Meredith's 4 Secrets to Living an Awesome Life👉 https://youtu.be/6eHmnw5Cx4ICurious about how you can write a grant FASTER for your projects? We got you covered in this video on writing a grant in 5 minutes.👉 https://youtu.be/Ams0xoT3ETUGrants aren't just for nonprofits. You can even score funding for your passion projects. Meredith drops details on that in the video here.👉 https://youtu.be/hFv2-yEnHHESubscribe: 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 109DIY Furniture Refinishing: Mistakes Made, Lessons Learned, and Why You’re Never at Square Zero
Ever started a “simple” DIY project and suddenly found yourself deep in the valley of despair? 🙃 Yeah, me too! My big paint point was thinking I’d ruined my dining chairs with sticky stain and white smears—ugh, cat hair magnet alert. 😩 The main thing I realized? The real pain comes when you mess up, feel like you have to start completely over, and think you’ve wasted all your time. But listen, you’re never actually at square zero! Here’s the deal: every fail is just Step 1 in figuring your stuff out. Next time, you charge your tools ⚡, get help from YouTube or ChatGPT when you’re stuck 🤓, keep your systems tight 🛠️, and don’t be afraid to reach out for resources or community 🙋. That’s how you go from frustrated novice to someone who knows their way around the job. So if you feel like you’re back at the beginning, you’re actually way ahead of where you started—promise. Starting over means you’ve already learned a thing or two. Don’t give up! 💪 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 110How Paige Robison Built a Flexible Grant Writing Career During Big Life Changes
EMoving and juggling a family while starting something new? 🎒🚗 In this video, we get real about launching a grant writing side hustle from scratch—even if you've never written a grant and have zero confidence to charge for your work. Watch how Paige Robison goes from feeling totally lost to landing clients and earning back her investment, unlocking flexibility for her family’s big moves. Stick around and see exactly how you can turn your network and life’s chaos into actual paid opportunities—no fancy resume required!Watch more videos like these here 👇👉 How Erin Heist Doubled Her Revenue and Won $1.25 Million in Grantshttps://youtu.be/1ejPLkh4LnY👉 How Monique Built a Successful Grant Writing Business From Scratchhttps://youtu.be/2RxdLsGOUY8👉 Grant Writing Success: Amanda’s Journey from Day Job to Winning Millions for Organizationshttps://youtu.be/nnEootBSlYI 👉 From Classroom to Grant Writing: How Callie Smith Found Her Purpose and First Paycheckhttps://youtu.be/I0zOcsp4CS4Subscribe: 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 108Juicy Insider Takes: Does Meredith Noble Still Write Grants...
Meredith Noble sat in the studio with our favorite grant database partners, Instrumentl, to answer the juiciest questions about grants and about Meredith. Nothing's off the table, as Instrumentl dives into the top questions people google looking for grant advice. Plus, the big question, is Meredith all talk and no game, or does she still write grants? Find out in part one of a three-part interview! Love the mindset that Meredith talks about in this candid interview? You'll love Meredith's 4 Secrets to Living an Awesome Life👉 https://youtu.be/6eHmnw5Cx4ICurious about how you can write a grant FASTER for your projects? We got you covered in this video on writing a grant in 5 minutes.👉 https://youtu.be/Ams0xoT3ETUGrants aren't just for nonprofits. You can even score funding for your passion projects. Meredith drops details on that in the video here.👉 https://youtu.be/hFv2-yEnHHE 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 104From Classroom to Grant Writing: How Callie Smith Found Her Purpose and First Paycheck
EReady to swap endless lesson plans for real freedom and impact? 🦄 Callie Smith reveals how she tackled the daunting leap from 26 years of teaching to landing her first paid gig as a freelance grant writer, even when self-doubt and that hefty price tag nearly stopped her cold. Discover how she turned the pain of being undervalued and stretched too thin into true transformation and fresh purpose outside the classroom. Want the inside scoop on what it really takes to make the switch—and why unicorns, hot pink, and community might be your secret weapons? Stick around for this inspiring ride!Watch more videos like these here 👇👉 How Erin Heist Doubled Her Revenue and Won $1.25 Million in Grantshttps://youtu.be/1ejPLkh4LnY👉 How Monique Built a Successful Grant Writing Business From Scratchhttps://youtu.be/2RxdLsGOUY8👉 Grant Writing Success: Amanda’s Journey from Day Job to Winning Millions for Organizationshttps://youtu.be/nnEootBSlYI Subscribe: 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 107How To Navigate Around "Needs XXX Years Experience" When Applying For Jobs
ELanding your first grant writing gig shouldn’t feel like an impossible chicken-and-egg dilemma—yet so many gigs want “experience” before you’ve even had a shot! 😅 Meredith gets real about the soul-sucking cycle of spraying out resumes and shows you an easier, organic way to break in (and get paid what you’re worth), even if you’re starting from scratch. Get ready to ditch the overwhelm for a practical, step-by-step playbook that could turn your side hustle dreams into a full-on career shift. 🎉 Stick around, because the tips and insider secrets you’ll hear might just change the way you land your next big opportunity!More videos like this:👉 Mastering the Grant Budget: Tips for Successhttps://youtu.be/XJn_pmsqxtc👉 5 Grant Writing Mistakes That Cost Beginners BIG Bucks (And How to Avoid Them)https://youtu.be/qsRfJqGD_II👉 How to Actually Make $15K+ in Your First Year of Grant Writinghttps://youtu.be/6CMksIKFg_cSubscribe: 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 106How Mackenzie Greer Built a Thriving Grant Writing Business from Scratch
EFrom juggling three jobs to building a thriving business (and eating all the dessert she wants 🍦), Mackenzie proves you don't have to burn out just to make a living as a grant writer. If you’ve felt stuck in jobs that drain you or questioned your worth when clients balk at your prices, you're in the right place—this story is all about trading “too much, girl!” for a confident, flexible career where you get paid what you deserve. Watch to see how Mackenzie went from overwhelmed and undervalued to almost hitting $90k in her first real year as a business owner, and pick up the mindset + strategies she used to beat imposter syndrome and support her community. Stick around for some seriously inspiring wins! ✨Watch more videos like these here 👇👉 How Erin Heist Doubled Her Revenue and Won $1.25 Million in Grantshttps://youtu.be/1ejPLkh4LnY👉 How Monique Built a Successful Grant Writing Business From Scratchhttps://youtu.be/2RxdLsGOUY8👉 Grant Writing Success: Amanda’s Journey from Day Job to Winning Millions for Organizationshttps://youtu.be/nnEootBSlYI Subscribe: 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 105How to Make Your Nonprofit Grant Ready and Attract More Funding
ESo you scored your 501c3 status and thought grants would start falling from the sky, but instead, the rejection emails just keep rolling in. Meredith walks you through the real talk on what it takes to go from "barely hanging on" to having the confidence (and paperwork!) funders can’t ignore. If you want to know the exact steps to turn your scrappy nonprofit into a grant-winning machine, stick around—these hacks might just be your secret weapon! 🚀Here's our favorite video breaking down what fiscal sponsorship means: https://youtu.be/PBbh6lobkns?si=jYF9B8TbyT8KdkXJHere's a killer video on building a Funding Strategy so that you don't burn out: https://youtu.be/_62pV0StvNQEager to hire someone to do the heavy lifting of your grant strategy? Check out hiring a certified grant writer here: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/hire-a-grant-writer/Subscribe: 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 103Become a Grant Writing Rockstar: Top Tips for Securing Billion Dollar Grants
EEver feel totally lost in the grant writing sauce, not sure where to start, and worried your hours of work will just end in a fat “no” from funders? Trust me, you’re not alone. The biggest pain point I hear—folks are overwhelmed and tired of wasting energy on grant apps with almost zero chance of success! 🫠 Here’s the skinny: you gotta swap that “spray and pray” for a tight, smart system so your proposals actually get noticed—and funded. To flip the script, target grants with decent odds 🎯, talk to funders before writing 🗣️, build out a simple strategy that keeps you laser-focused 👊, and ALWAYS keep your answers short and clear. Get a buddy to double-check your work, hit submit early, and don’t sleep on leveling up with real, legit training. Follow these steps and you’ll be lining up your wins like a true grant writing rockstar! 🦄More videos like this:👉 Mastering the Grant Budget: Tips for Successhttps://youtu.be/XJn_pmsqxtc👉 5 Grant Writing Mistakes That Cost Beginners BIG Bucks (And How to Avoid Them)https://youtu.be/qsRfJqGD_II👉 How to Actually Make $15K+ in Your First Year of Grant Writinghttps://youtu.be/6CMksIKFg_cSubscribe: 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 101How Erin Heist Doubled Her Revenue and Won $1.25 Million in Grants
EReady to go from fearful first steps to major leaps in your grant writing business? 🦄 In this video, we bring you Erin’s journey from quitting her all-consuming job and tackling imposter syndrome to building a flexible, thriving consultancy that’s helped local nonprofits win over $1.2 million (while also playing plenty of bluegrass with her band!). If you want to know how to ditch burnout, find real community support, and say “yes” to both purpose-driven work and family time, stick around—we’ll show you the real secrets behind making it happen in Alaska and beyond. 🎉See related videos here 👇👉 How Heather Andrews Turned Her Toughest Year into a 15K Success Story: https://youtu.be/Po8AwCG7hs0👉 From Layoff to Grant Writing Success: Ruvini's journeyhttps://youtu.be/F9eYW8bhA54👉 How Saying "YES" Changed My Life Forever - Sam Mallouf's Successhttps://youtu.be/2NcuCTnkGk8Subscribe: 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 100Mastering the Grant Budget: Tips for Success
EBudgeting for grants doesn’t have to make your eyes glaze over—or leave you feeling like your proposal is headed straight for the trash. 😅 We’ll help you ditch the overwhelm and common mistakes, turning those confusing numbers into your ticket for more funding wins. Get ready to feel confident and in control of your grant budget (even if math isn’t your favorite thing!), and stick around for pro tips and a free budget template you’ll seriously want in your toolbox. 🌟Subscribe: 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 98How to Land Your First $5K Grant Writing Contract (Even as a Total Rookie!)
ETaking the leap into grant writing can feel like being a baby with a chainsaw—exciting, but totally overwhelming! 🪓💸 In this video, you'll see how Lee went from paralyzed with doubts and tech hang-ups to cashing in nearly his full investment on his very first big contract, all while making a real impact for a cause that means the world to him. If you've ever felt stuck in the “Valley of Despair” or unsure where to start, stick around to see how action, community, and a dose of humor can get you out—and might land you your first $5K win!Watch more videos like this: From Layoff to Grant Writing Success: Ruvini's journey➡️ https://youtu.be/F9eYW8bhA54?si=j6q3N-dDgcYImKfdOne Year to a Dream Job: Carolyne Grant Writing Story➡️ https://youtu.be/HedbuxqaTYI?si=pytocXmA9Q8Vwd41How Monique Built a Successful Grant Writing Business From Scratch:➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RxdLsGOUY8&list=PLdG9L-lMwx_gPlKmqrzy-EwTgW5lmNxNc&index=8Subscribe: 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 995 Grant Writing Mistakes That Cost Beginners BIG Bucks (And How to Avoid Them)
EJumping into grant writing can feel like diving into the deep end without floaties—mistakes can cost you time, cash, and a shot at HUGE grant funding. 😅 If you’re tired of winging it, missing out on funds, or getting rejected, this video spills the secrets to what really works. You’ll walk away feeling way more confident and grant-ready—like the unicorn you were meant to be. 🦄 Stick around because Meredith dishes out her top five rookie mistakes and shows you exactly how to avoid them so you can finally land those grants you've been dreaming about!See related videos here 👇👉 How to Write a Grant: 7 Steps to a Winning Proposal [Updated for 2025!]: https://youtu.be/fDVkTSHTzzY👉 Still feeling fuzzy on cost-share? Here's a video on match funding: https://youtu.be/lUCyJDru2aQ👉 Looking to break into grant writing as a newbie and earn your first $15k? Start here:https://youtu.be/BcXdbsLDlGo👉 Working as an in-house grant writer and looking to win more funding? Start here:https://youtu.be/y0A50NgW8GoSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1Once 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=1Watch 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 96How Amanda Built a Six-Figure Grant Writing Business and Won $8.9M for Nonprofits
EReady to trade burnout and a narrow work life for flexibility, massive impact, and a business that actually lights you up? ✨ This video peels back the curtain on Amanda’s leap from a steady in-house grant writing job to bringing in six figures as her own boss—while still showing up for her kids and helping more people than ever. Wave goodbye to the fear of freelancing alone and “not being good enough,” and tune in to learn how Amanda’s risk paid off (big time) and how you can make your own dream work-life reality! 🚀Subscribe: 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 97How to Write Grants and Get Paid: Tips for Aspiring Grant Writers
Think you need a fancy degree to land grant writing gigs? Nope, that’s just old-school thinking. 🎓 If you’re craving a flexible, meaningful career but feel overwhelmed by where to start (or worry about getting stuck in an underpaid, overworked nonprofit job), you’re in the right place. Discover how total beginners are cashing in on grant writing, picking the projects that light them up, and using AI to boost their income—all while making a real impact. 🚀 Stick around to get Meredith’s seven-step grant-writing roadmap and peel back the curtain on careers you didn’t even know existed!Here's a link to the best book on grant writing out there: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/learn-grant-writing-book/Here's an easy step into the world of grant writing, our free minicourse on grant writing: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course/Here's a free budget template:https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-resources/Break into grant writing and earn $15k to see if you like it:https://www.learngrantwriting.org/become-a-paid-grant-writer/Transform how you work in 30 days, so you can feel confident you’re using AI the right way:https://www.learngrantwriting.org/ai-for-grant-writers-course/Subscribe: 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 WritingSubscribe: 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.learn

Ep 83The Future of Job Hunting: Strategies for 2026
EFeeling lost in the job-hunting maze and tired of your résumé vanishing into the online void? This video is your playbook to beating AI resume filters, crushing the overwhelm of endless applications, and standing out with skills that employers actually want. You’ll walk away knowing exactly how to turn your unique talents into that dreamy job you deserve—no more feeling stuck or invisible. Stick around for real success stories and clever strategies you probably haven’t tried yet!More videos like this: What You Need To Know To Pivot Careers & Land in Grant Writing: Beth's Journey https://youtu.be/fMHXht_moRUHow To Break Into A New Career With No Prior Experience & Without Accumulating Debt (Yes, For Real!) https://youtu.be/yiM8gs0W-akAdvice for Those Thinking About Quitting Their Job to Start a New Freelance Grant Writing Career https://youtu.be/Z8AllQSqfXw 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 87How Heather Andrews Turned Her Toughest Year into a 15K Success Story
EEver felt like life just keeps piling on challenge after challenge—and you’re left wondering how to turn it all around? 😩 Heather Andrews knows that struggle all too well, from losing a dream job to wrestling with the chaos of family and self-doubt. But what if the “valley of despair” isn’t just something to survive, but a launchpad to discovering your true superpowers? 💥 In today’s conversation, Heather reveals how teaming up with talented people (even those who seem “untouchable”) and leaning into community support unlocked a path from burnout to $15k in just 10 months. If you need real talk, fresh strategies, and a reminder that your hardest days can create your greatest wins—stick around, this episode will leave you inspired and ready for your own breakthrough! 🚀Loved Heather's journey? Dive into how she got started in this video:https://youtu.be/BcXdbsLDlGoStarting from scratch? All good. We've got you covered if you want to binge grant writing tips for beginners here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdG9L-lMwx_jQC4cnauirxOVYLDniijFg 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 95EXPERIENCED GRANT WRITER: Five things keeping you from earning $$$ this year
EMeredith spills the secret sauce on ditching undercharging and quitting the never-ending hustle, guiding you from doubting your skills to confidently running a six-figure freelance grant writing biz—without a website, LLC, or risking your day job. 🌟 You’ll want to stick around to discover the unicorn strategies that make landing dream clients and charging what you’re worth feel almost effortless!You're not alone:Stacy was in the exact same boat before she decided she wanted to work for herself.👉 7 Lessons Stacy Learned After Winning $40 Million for Nonprofits: https://youtu.be/iFpcpxZVYrYAnd then there's Monique...👉 How Monique Built a Successful Grant Writing Business From Scratch: https://youtu.be/2RxdLsGOUY8If you're ready to level up in your grant writing this year through our earn and learn business model, send us an email at ➡️➡️➡️➡️ [email protected] TODAY. You can also join us live in Bend, OR next April👉 Why Grant Writers Are Gathering in Oregon in 2026: https://youtu.be/pKf-tI7kpMQMore videos like this:👉 The 7 Best Grant Management Software Solutions (Out of 44 We Researched For You!)https://youtu.be/wVUVACCNjNs 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 89How I Learned to Write Grants (& Get Paid for it!)
EFeeling stuck in a job that doesn’t light your fire—or terrified to ask people for money? 💸 Natasha went from being a graphic designer with zero grant writing experience to leading a grant writing team—and even scored a raise and major confidence boost along the way! 🚀 Dive in to discover how investing in yourself can pay off, the inside scoop on juggling career dreams with a tight budget, and why having the right boss and professional community changes everything—don’t miss the “Unicorn Grant” twist that could change your career path too!Watch more videos like this: How She Transformed from Nothing to Securing Millions in Grants!👉 https://youtu.be/uBKSSoK9PccHow She Won $3.3 Million in Grants While Getting a $30k Raise At a Job She Loves👉https://youtu.be/ftJzbdDcHdcGrant Writing Unicorn Spotlights:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdG9L-lMwx_gPlKmqrzy-EwTgW5lmNxNc 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 90Find Federal Grants FAST Using Instrumentl for Success
E🕵️♀️ Feel like finding federal grants is just a never-ending scavenger hunt? Drowning in confusing filters on Grants.gov and still coming up empty-handed? 😩 You’re not alone—but there is a faster way. Enter: Instrumentl.In this video, we’re diving into how you can skip the overwhelm, dodge the dead ends, and find federal grants that actually match your mission—without losing hours of your life. From smarter filters to stress-free deadlines, Instrumentl might just be your new favorite grant tool.Curious how to make federal grants feel less like rocket science and more like a walk in the park? Keep watching. 👀More videos like this:2025 Federal Grant Changes: What Nonprofits Need to Know | Instrumentlhttps://youtu.be/kDMF747CSD4?si=5f8qaa73U-pKRk7mInstrumentl x LGW: Manage Better to Win More: https://youtu.be/IOTACDtWjYoGrant Database Tutorial: Instrumentl (An Easy Way to Find Grants):https://youtu.be/xPuetyezRz4And with tools like Instrumentl, you can make the search for funding way easier and way faster—especially if you're diving into the world of federal grants. It's one of our favorite platforms to help you cut through the chaos and focus on what actually matters. 🙌 Start your free 14-day Instrumentl trial & find grants for your nonprofit here:http://instrumentl.com/r/LearnGrantWriting 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 91From Grief to Greatness - How I Turned Loss into Triumph
ESunshine, grit, and a dash of grant writing magic—Martinne's story is pure inspiration! 🌟 This video tackles that nasty imposter syndrome and the paralyzing indecision that keep so many of us from chasing our dream jobs or moving forward after a tough loss. You'll hear exactly how Martinne went from doubting her skills to landing her dream job, connecting in a brand new community, and turning grief into unstoppable motivation—all in just a few months. 🍀 Stick around to see how she makes huge life pivots look doable (and how you can, too)!Check out more videos like this!How She Transformed from Nothing to Securing Millions in Grants!👉 https://youtu.be/uBKSSoK9PccHow She Won $3.3 Million in Grants While Getting a $30k Raise At a Job She Loves👉https://youtu.be/ftJzbdDcHdcGrant Writing Unicorn Spotlights:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdG9L-lMwx_gPlKmqrzy-EwTgW5lmNxNc 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 94How to Actually Make $15K+ in Your First Year of Grant Writing
EMaking extra cash on the side doesn’t have to mean working long hours or going back to school—especially if you’re already juggling a busy life! 💸 Meredith shows you how to transform your knack for connection (even if you’re introverted!) into a grant writing gig that pays off big, solving the overwhelming “Where do I even start?” and “Can I do this with no experience?” worries. Imagine going from newbie to earning your first $15k—and beyond—while finally building that freedom and flexibility you’ve been craving. Stick around till the end for real-life wins, step-by-step action, and a peek at the “cake pricing method” everyone’s talking about! 🎂More videos like this:👉 Netflix Screenwriter to Grant Writer: Eileen’s $2K in 90 Days Success Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DlrFh1fn8Q&list=PLdG9L-lMwx_gPlKmqrzy-EwTgW5lmNxNc&index=16&t=1s 👉 👉 👉 👉 Here's that free training on the step-by-step of earning $15k as a grant writer:https://www.learngrantwriting.org/become-a-paid-grant-writer/ 👉 How She Won $3.3 Million in Grants While Getting a $30k Raise At a Job She Loves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftJzbdDcHdc&list=PLdG9L-lMwx_gPlKmqrzy-EwTgW5lmNxNc&index=24 👉 Why I Hate S.M.A.R.T Goals and What to Do Instead: https://youtu.be/cDRncyXDkUM 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 92Watch Me Write This Nonprofit Grant in 5 Minutes!
EWe all know the headache of staring down a blank grant application, only to get lost in a sea of research and repetitive copy-pasting. 😩 This video is your shortcut to slashing the overwhelm of grant writing and finally skipping the “throw spaghetti at the wall” approach—Meredith shows us how new AI tools from Instrumentl can turn those endless hours into just minutes of polished work. 🚀 You’ll walk away feeling like you’ve got a magic wand for grant applications, ready to win more with way less effort. Stick around to see how to set up a real nonprofit grant from start to finish using the latest AI magic—trust me, you won’t want to miss this!Watch more videos like this: Grant Database Tutorial: Instrumentl (An Easy Way to Find Grants)👉 https://youtu.be/xPuetyezRz4Grant Writing Tips: 3 Ways to Decide if a Grant is Worth Pursuing👉https://youtu.be/q5XFNQ6Hz58How to Find Grants and Know They are Worth Your Time - Have a Funding Strategy!👉https://youtu.be/-qgvUVi5rl4Want the roadmap to build your AI Grant Writing Besties?Claim 10% off on the ⬇️⬇️ AI course using the coupon code: YOUTUBE👉👉👉 https://collective.learngrantwriting.org/checkout/the-ai-besties-grant-writing-course 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 81Side Hustle to Full-Time: Audrey’s Journey Building a Grant Writing Business
EQuitting a toxic job and chasing your dream gig doesn’t have to be a leap of faith in the dark. 🌈 Audrey spills the real tea on how she went from burnt out and overworked in public health to thriving as her own boss, landing better contracts and taking charge of her work-life balance. Her story is living proof that with the right community and a little hustle, you can turn your side hustle into your main thing—and feel really good about it. 🚀 Stick around to find out exactly how she made the leap (and what unexpected twist gave her the push she needed)! EPISODE CREDITS:Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex LustigAudio Edit by: Ana CastroConnect with Us:Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]