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The Queen of Automation

Meghan Donnelly

Optimize your business operations. Tune in to hear how we help founders & business owners build simple, streamlined systems & digital experience operations that scale.

business management

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41:10

Episode #52 Elijah Szasz Breaks Down the Story-First...

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2025/07/08

In this episode of The Queen of Automation, I had the chance to sit down with Elijah Szasz, and wow, it was such a ride. Elijah’s energy is palpable, and honestly, we could’ve talked for hours. He’s not just an innovative entrepreneur, he’s got this wildly creative brain that blends tech innovation with storytelling and lifestyle design in a way that makes you want to toss out every business rulebook you’ve ever read.We dug into his journey from Silicon Valley to Salt Lake City, how he launched his

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43:00

Chronically Automated - Episode #7 You’re Not Busy....

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2025/07/03

In this episode, I dive deep into what I call "looping thoughts", that overwhelming feeling of mental load creep where your to-do list seems like a never-ending cycle. Even as tasks move to the “done” column, the list keeps growing, feeding that stressful loop. I share how I manage it with structured task filtering and strategic use of tools like ChatGPT. I open my week by reviewing only the tasks due that week, then daily filter again to focus solely on what's due that day. I even voice-command my

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32:02

Episode #51 The Brand Before the System. A Deep Dive...

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2025/07/01

On this episode of The Queen of Automation, I sat down with Robert Friedman, founder of Fearless Branding, and someone I think is doing truly important work. We met through BrandBuilt (surprise, surprise) and instantly clicked over our shared belief that your message is everything. I’ve heard Robert say “tell your story fearlessly” so many times, and it stuck with me. That idea is not just a tagline. It’s the core of what makes his approach so effective.Robert works with consulting and professional

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35:13

Chronically Automated - Episode #6 Automation is Not...

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2025/06/26

In this latest episode of Chronically Automated, Megan and Anthony peel back the shiny layer of automation to get real about something nobody’s talking about enough: hiding behind your systems. Megan dives into the uncomfortable truth of over-automation, when tech becomes a shield instead of a solution. Whether it’s dodging customer confrontations, masking mistakes with cold autoresponders, or letting bots take over the emotional core of your brand, they expose how automation can go from asset to

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47:59

50 Episodes. 1 Massive Rebuild. Darren Mass & Nat...

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2025/06/24

Episode 50. That’s right, fifty. And what better way to mark the moment than to bring in the two people I’ve probably name-dropped more than anyone else on this show, Nat and Darren from Brandbilt. This episode isn’t just a celebration. It’s a full-circle, behind-the-scenes look at what the last year has meant, what we’ve built, what broke, and why we kept going anyway.From DMs that started with “Hey, remember me?” to building a platform that actually supports our community instead of boxing it in,

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38:28

Chronically Automated - Episode #5 Burn Your To-Do...

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2025/06/19

In this episode of Chronically Automated, Anthony Lobosco and I unpack the real cost of distractions and why multitasking is a myth. Research shows it takes 15 minutes to refocus after a distraction, and that’s time most of us don’t have to waste.We break down the difference between uncontrollable distractions (like kids and pets) and the ones you can eliminate (like phone alerts and bad time blocking). I talk about how I still struggle with bouncing between tasks thanks to ADHD, and why

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39:40

Episode #49 From ‘Nice to Have’ to ‘Need to Have’,...

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2025/06/17

In this episode of The Queen of Automation, branding strategist Fabi Paolini breaks down why messaging, not tech, design, or funnels, is what truly drives conversions. While the show usually focuses on systems and automation, this conversation zooms in on the words behind the business, and how the right message builds trust and demand before a sale is even made.Fabi shares her Angle of Mastery framework, which helps entrepreneurs reposition their offers as essential, not optional. Instead of

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45:47

Chronically Automated - Episode #3 Multitasking Is...

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2025/06/12

This one’s for every founder, coach, consultant, or creative who’s ever looked at their calendar and thought, “What fresh hell is this?” If your days are a blur of reschedules, forgotten calls, and mystery meetings that make you question your sanity, welcome. You’re in the right episode.In this conversation, Anthony and I go deep into the mess and magic of scheduling as a business owner. I’m talking about the raw, unfiltered reality of managing a business, a family, a team, multiple brands, and

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39:00

Episode #48 Kelly Meerbott on the Truth About...

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2025/06/10

In this episode, I sat down with Kelly Meerbott, a powerhouse leadership coach who helps top-tier leaders scale without burning out. Kelly opened up about how she went from crushing it in radio sales to being blindsided by a layoff after standing up to a toxic corporate culture. That moment sent her into a spiral, but it also launched her coaching career.She got real about the emotional and professional cost of being a strong woman in business, the importance of having the right support system, and

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38:52

Episode #47 Inside the Frankenstack: Sean Nihill on...

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2025/06/03

In this episode of The Queen of Automation, I sat down with Sean Nihill of Resourceive to get deep into one of my favorite rabbit holes: the chaotic, messy, and totally fixable intersection of tech strategy, automation, AI, and cybersecurity. From the very beginning, we called out the truth so many business owners ignore, technology is only good when it actually works. And when it doesn't, it's usually because someone threw tools at a problem without a real strategy.Sean and I bonded over our shared

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38:16

Chronically Automated - Episode #2 The No-BS System...

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2025/05/29

On this episode of Chronically Automated, Anthony Lobosco and I tear apart one of the most overlooked productivity roadblocks: the humble to-do list. But this wasn't your vanilla productivity convo. We cracked open what it's really like trying to manage executive function when you're neurodiverse, in chronic pain, or simply exhausted by decision fatigue. Spoiler alert: sticky notes and “just write three things” advice don’t cut it when your brain’s on fire and your calendar’s drowning.We broke down

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30:30

Chronically Automated - Episode #1 When Your Brain...

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2025/05/22

In this episode of Chronically Automated, Anthony and I (The Queen of Automation) dug into the real experience of living and working with brain fog. We both deal with it regularly, me with ADHD, and Anthony with MS, and while our triggers are different, the outcome is the same: unpredictable mental shutdowns that make even simple tasks feel impossible.For me, it's misplacing my phone five times a day or losing track of what I was doing mid-task. For Anthony, it's the neurological slowdowns that come

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36:04

Episode #46 Why Emmy Winner Tim Jones Believes...

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2025/05/20

In this episode of The Queen of Automation, the conversation takes a refreshing turn from the usual tech talk to explore how storytelling and systems thinking can make a real-world impact, especially in healthcare. Host Meghan introduces Tim Jones, an Emmy Award-winning creative whose journey from Ohio to Hollywood and eventually into healthcare animation is anything but ordinary. Tim started out in feature animation at Warner Brothers before diving into digital media and storytelling for the web,

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33:17

Chronically Automated - Pilot Episode

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2025/05/15

Welcome to the kickoff episode ofChronically Automated, where I, Megan Donnelly, also known as The Queen of Automation, sit down with my friend and fellow entrepreneur Anthony Lobosco to talk about what itreallymeans to run a business when you’re living with a chronic condition or navigating neurodiversity. This isn’t your typical tech chat. We’re not here to glorify hustle or throw out generic productivity tips. We’re here to talk about how automation, done right, can support you when your brain or

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28:47

Episode #45 Your Cashflow Is Broken: Mando Sallavanti...

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2025/05/13

In this episode, I brought on Mando Sallavanti from Freedom Path Wealth to talk about why traditional finance advice doesn’t work for modern professionals. He’s not preaching sacrifice now to maybe enjoy life at 65. His focus is on using money intentionally, today, so you can actually live the lifestyle you're working so hard to build. We talked about why “work-life balance” is a dead concept, and how real freedom comes from integrating your finances with how you want to live right now.Mando shared

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35:05

Episode #44 Elizabeth Eiss on Building a Hybrid SaaS...

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2025/05/06

In this episode, I sat down with the brilliant Elizabeth, founder of The Efficiency Queen, whose rise from virtual assistant to backend systems strategist is a full-on masterclass in scaling through simplicity.Elizabeth has built a business around doing what most service-based founders avoid: making systems sexy, streamlined, and seriously profitable. We talk about how she moved from hourly VA work to high-ticket backend consulting, all while rebranding herself as “The Queen of Automation”, and

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30:01

Episode #43 Inside the Broken Sales Systems of...

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2025/04/29

In this episode of The Queen of Automation, host Megan dives into an energetic, no-holds-barred conversation with Cory Falter, partner at Lure Agency and president of HSMAI San Diego. Cory shares how he and his team are shaking up the stagnant hospitality industry by helping independent hotels and hospitality vendors move away from a broken, reactive sales culture and into a more proactive, profitable approach.The discussion highlights how Lure Agency specializes in B2B marketing for independent

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32:52

Episode #42 How Phyllis Winters Helps Founders Stop...

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2025/04/22

In this episode of The Queen of Automation, I sat down with Phyllis Winters, an AI and automation strategist with a deep background in systems thinking and real-world implementation. She’s worked across industries, from manufacturing to digital agencies, helping fast-moving businesses create operational clarity with technology that actually supports their growth.Phyllis brings a rare combo to the table: strategic thinking that’s grounded in business logic, and the technical know-how to make

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28:22

Episode #41 The Anti-Hustle Recruiting Model: How...

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2025/04/15

In this episode of The Queen of Automation, I sat down with Megan Juliano, founder of Digi Staffing Solutions and the definition of building a personal brand that actually works. We talked about what it really takes to run a lean, high-performing recruiting business that doesn’t just rely on hustle, but runs on intention and systems that make sense.Megan shared how she went from corporate tech recruiting to building her own firm, focused on go-to-market talent, and how she flipped the typical

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28:56

Episode #40 Why Founders Burn Out Trying to Scale...

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2025/04/08

In this episode of The Queen of Automation, host Megan Donnelly welcomes Nathan from Kodiak Consulting, a fellow member of the Brand Built community and a powerhouse in helping entrepreneurs lay unshakable business foundations. They dig into the truth about building a business that doesn’t just grow, it thrives sustainably. Nathan unpacks how he partners with founders to clarify direction, simplify operations, and create systems rooted in intention, not overwhelm. Rather than talking at clients,

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