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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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00:06:58

Federal Funding: How To Navigate the Competition

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2026/02/02

Federal 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

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00:08:16

How Kelsey Barrera Built Her Dream Life as a...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2026/01/28

Here’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

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00:07:10

7 Must-Have Skills If You Want To Get Paid In 2026

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2026/01/26

The 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

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00:11:09

Meredith’s Welcome Back: New Baby, Big Wins, and the...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2026/01/23

Big 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

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00:10:46

Burnout to Business Owner: Kathryn Eident’s Journey...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2026/01/21

Burnout 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

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00:07:29

5 High-Paying Remote Jobs in This Economy (no degree...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2026/01/19

Landing 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

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00:09:57

From Stay-at-Home Mom to Grant Writer: Rebecca...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2026/01/14

Taking 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

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00:09:19

How to Find Clients as a Grant Writer (Updated for 2026)

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2026/01/12

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

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00:07:51

How Instrumentl and Grant Writing Unicorns Are...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2026/01/06

Grants 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

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00:06:59

How Instrumentl Started: Gauri Manglik and Meredith...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/12/29

Meeting 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

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00:05:23

Meredith Noble: If I was broke, here's what I'd do to...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/12/22

Feeling 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

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00:14:27

From Unfulfilled Jobs to Grant Writing Success:...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/12/17

Waking 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!”

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00:11:24

Melessa Gregg’s Inspiring Leap into Full-Time Grant...

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2025/12/10

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

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00:03:13

The Biggest Grant Writing Mistake New Writers Make...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/12/08

You 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

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00:12:03

DIY Furniture Refinishing: Mistakes Made, Lessons...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/12/05

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

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00:07:41

How Paige Robison Built a Flexible Grant Writing...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/12/04

Moving 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

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00:02:57

Juicy Insider Takes: Does Meredith Noble Still Write...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/12/01

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

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00:10:08

From Classroom to Grant Writing: How Callie Smith...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/11/26

Ready 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,

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00:07:34

How To Navigate Around "Needs XXX Years Experience"...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/11/24

Landing 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. 🎉

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00:10:11

How Mackenzie Greer Built a Thriving Grant Writing...

The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast ·

2025/11/19

From 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

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