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PODCAST

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast

Meredith Noble, Alex Lustig

This podcast was created for those of you trying to answer this question: how do I build my career to have a bigger impact on my community, allow more time and geographic freedom, AND make money to support me and my family? Meredith Noble and Alex Lustig, co-founders and besties, break down these important questions in a way that is inspiring, and at times, a bit woo-woo! These scrappy little 5 foot nothin’s are disrupting the old school world of grant writing. Whether you are interested in grant

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00:11:02

One Year to a Dream Job: Carolyne's Grant Writing Story

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/08/01

Ever wondered what happens when burnout meets a breakthrough? Carolyne was drowning in nonprofit overload and imposter syndrome, juggling grant writing with zero extra pay—and feeling totally alone in the struggle. With real talk on mindset shifts, community support, and finally finding her worth (plus landing her dream in-house grant manager job and a $20k pay raise!), this video is your backstage pass to turning stress and stuckness into confidence and celebration. 🥂 Don’t miss the magic—watch

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00:12:09

From Layoff to Grant Writing Success: Ruvini's journey

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2025/07/31

After facing an unexpected layoff, Ruvini found herself at a crossroads—a place many of us know all too well. Her journey from uncertainty to landing two fulfilling nonprofit roles through grant writing shows just how transformative leaning into discomfort can be. Joined by Alex, she opens up about the frustrations, doubts, and small victories that led to success in grant writing. This conversation is for anyone navigating change, seeking purpose, or wondering if it’s possible to rewrite their

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00:06:17

How to Use AI and Instrumentl to Find the Best Grants...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/07/30

Manual grant research is a total time-suck, but there’s a way smarter (and way faster!) method thanks to a mix of everyday AI tools and savvy prompting. Skip the eye-burning spreadsheets and endless filtering—Meredith’s got real-life examples on how you can go from 60+ grant options down to the actual winners in under 30 minutes flat. This little workflow magic will have you feeling like a grant research rockstar—so stick around to see how you can ditch overwhelm and join a crew who’s truly ahead

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00:09:44

How Kayla B. Won a $5 Million Grant to Bring Local...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/07/29

🌱 You don’t have to hustle nonstop to make big change in your community—just ask Kayla B., who landed a $5 million grant to bring local food into schools, all while balancing life and farm adventures! From feeling lost in grant writing to confidently scoring game-changing funding, Kayla spills what it’s really like to grow a grassroots project (even when imposter syndrome and burnout threaten to creep in). You’ll walk away with a boost of “I can do this!” energy and find out exactly how persistence

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00:06:59

Top 7 Grant Management Databases (Out of 44 We...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/07/28

Messy spreadsheets and endless lists of software options can make grant management feel totally overwhelming. 😬 Meredith has sifted through 44 different platforms so you don’t have to, narrowing it down to the top seven tools that will actually make your life easier (without draining your energy or wallet). Get ready to transform your grant chaos into organized, stress-free success—with a free downloadable comparison sheet and loads of expert tips waiting for you in the full video! 🚀Watch more

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00:04:49

How Banned Words Could Cost Your Nonprofit Federal...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/07/28

It sounds wild, but using everyday words like “woman” or “inclusion” could actually get your federal grant application tossed out in 2025. 😱 If you’re tired of pouring hundreds of hours into proposals not knowing If they will get discarded based on word choice, you’re not alone—and we’ve got your back with solutions! You’ll walk away knowing how to swap “risky” words for safe ones so your community can keep getting the funding it needs—without erasing your mission. 💪 Stick around for this video

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00:05:59

Mastering Post-Award Grant Management with...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/07/24

Woohoo, you landed the grant—but now comes the chaos of actually managing it without losing your mind (or missing a deadline)! 😅 Forget wrestling with clunky spreadsheets and playing broken telephone with your team—this video unpacks how Instrumentl’s tool takes you from scattered stress to organized genius. You’ll see exactly how easy it can be to automate tricky compliance steps and keep all your grant details and deadlines in one happy spot. 🙌 Stick around to see how much simpler (and saner)

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00:06:50

From Zero Grant Experience to $300K for Veterans:...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/07/23

Landing your first job out of college and feeling like you’re totally winging it? 🎓💪 This video is packed with real talk on how to tackle those overwhelming grant writing responsibilities, fight off imposter syndrome, and go from clueless to crushing it in just a year. Watch how Hannah turns every “I don’t know what I’m doing” moment into big wins—not just at work, but for her whole community—plus, there’s a major glow-up in confidence you won’t want to miss! Stick around for all the uplifting

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00:12:19

My Wife Said NO But This Business Made Us RICH!

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/06/26

Check out more videos like this: How She Won $3.3 Million in Grants While Getting a $30k Raise At a Job She Loves https://youtu.be/ftJzbdDcHdcThe Secret to Working From Home and Making $150K! https://youtu.be/LWPL5HVyLA8Subscribe: 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

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00:10:09

From Employee to Nomadic Grant Writer: Tiernan's Journey

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2025/06/24

Watch more videos like this:How She Earned $15,000 In Her First Nine Months! https://youtu.be/jfC5irlfd3kWatch more videos like this:👉The Secret to Working From Home and Making $150K! https://youtu.be/LWPL5HVyLA8Curious how you could get into grant writing and build a career in it? Here is a training on how to do that without volunteering or having prior experience:👉 https://www.learngrantwriting.org/become-a-paid-grant-writer/Learn more about the 7-steps to writing winning grants in this free

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00:07:30

5 More High Paying Remote Jobs You Didn’t Know About...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/06/18

Watch more videos like this:5 High Paying Remote Jobs (no degree required) https://youtu.be/-MlPTFicTgkHow Much Can You Make as a Grant Writer? $5k+ Per/Mo. Freelancing or $69k Salary https://youtu.be/XDj4WjCpuzsCheck out our free 21-minute training to see exactly how to break into grant writing or grants management: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/become-a-paid-grant-writer/Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1 Once upon a time, a grant writer unearthed a big

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00:09:24

Lessons from Winning 1.3 Million in Grants for a...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/06/12

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1 Watch more videos like this!Grant Writing for Beginners: https://youtu.be/MBRrCwOuM00?si=ZrH-V6npmSJK8C7lThe Secret to Working from Home and Making $150K: https://youtu.be/LWPL5HVyLA8?si=NID9Esg51aNNQzJKGrant Writing Unicorn Spotlight Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdG9L-lMwx_gPlKmqrzy-EwTgW5lmNxNcOnce upon a time, a grant writer unearthed a big problem: there were no options for learning to write grants in a

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00:09:01

How Jamie Tripled Her Income in Just Six Months

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/06/10

Watch other videos like this:From Food Service to Million-dollar Grants: Elayna's Journey: https://youtu.be/xHBMfMJ2AScBecome a Freelance Grant Writer: Your Step-by-Step Guide: https://youtu.be/ubdbgFtIak4Break Into Grant Writing: Start a New Career Path!:https://youtu.be/knFIxcCzYKUSubscribe: 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

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00:06:39

Everything You NEED To know about a Healthy Board of...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/06/04

Watch more videos like this! Conquer Imposter Syndrome and Network Like a Grant Writing Pro: https://youtu.be/oGU8KRUAQ0c Break Into Grant Writing: Start a New Career Path! https://youtu.be/knFIxcCzYKUhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdG9L-lMwx_gIBonPKpeUruhO4jUuwwGVSubscribe: 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

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00:26:17

How to Secure Funding for Your Farm (Grant Writing in...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/05/29

Watch more videos like thisBecoming a Freelance Grant Writer: https://youtu.be/ubdbgFtIak4What Are Federal Grants? https://youtu.be/TlpCuw_uqlgUnicorn Spotlight Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdG9L-lMwx_gPlKmqrzy-EwTgW5lmNxNcBUY JUAN'S BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Holistic-Funding-Approach-Techniques-Agricultural/dp/B0D3WSN6K5#:~:text=Holistic%20funding%20is%20about%20developing,and%20communicating%20from%20the%20heart.Subscribe:

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00:07:59

The Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Emergency...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/05/27

Watch more videos like this:5 High Paying Remote Jobs (no degree required) 👉 https://youtu.be/-MlPTFicTgkHow to ACTUALLY Change Your Life in 1,000 Dayshttps://youtu.be/xNk6bbmb7QoSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1 Carve out 21 mins for this free training on how to break into grant writing and get paid even on your first project 👉 https://www.learngrantwriting.org/become-a-paid-grant-writer/100+ Ways Grant Writing Unicorns Celebrate Wins

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00:05:11

How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Network Like a...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/05/15

🎉 Networking in the grant writing world doesn't have to be awkward or cringy! If you've ever felt like networking was a weird, slimy task, or if imposter syndrome has kept you on the sidelines, this video flips the script with fresh strategies. 🌟 Haleigh shares how authentic connections can transform your networking from a pain point to a powerful tool for getting paid work. Want to learn the secret sauce to connecting with clients without any awkward small talk? Tune in to discover how to network

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00:10:03

From Food Service to Million-dollar Grants: Elayna's...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/05/13

Watch more videos like this:How She Went From 9-5 to Building an Empire!https://youtu.be/Ie_Ncl4k768Unicorn Spotlights Playlisthttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdG9L-lMwx_gPlKmqrzy-EwTgW5lmNxNc 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

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00:09:26

Netflix Screenwriter to Grant Writer: Eileen’s $2K in...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/05/07

🎬 From Netflix screenwriter to grant writing guru, Eileen Vander Leun shows us how to transform rejection into opportunity! Navigating the ups and downs of finding the perfect clients and balancing creative pursuits is no easy feat, but Eileen shares her journey from industry struggles to earning her grant writing certificate in just 90 days. 🚀 Dive into her story and discover how this inspiring mom of two mastered both screenwriting and grant strategizing seamlessly, making waves and money along

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00:06:28

Why Your Grant Applications are Getting Rejected and...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/04/08

🚫 Ever been ghosted by a grant funder or hit with a flat-out rejection? We've all felt the sting of rejection after pouring our hearts into grant applications, only to get a big fat "no." 😩 But what if I told you there's a way to turn those nos into sweet, sweet yeses and that sky-high confidence by the end of this video? Tune in and let’s uncover those sneaky reasons your grant might get rejected and, more importantly, how to sidestep them for good! ✨Want a free grant budget template? You can

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