Balancing business and motherhood is no easy feat, but it’s a journey filled with profound insights and surprising rewards. Today I'm joined by the inspirational Meredith Noble, co-founder of Learn Grant Writing and mom. Her story is one of grit, grace, and growth as she manages a thriving seven-figure online membership while navigating early motherhood. From dealing with her husband’s frequent work absences to juggling nanny care and maintaining her own well-being, she provides a raw and relatable account of her daily challenges and triumphs.
Meredith is an Alaskan entrepreneur, community leader, and outdoor adventurer. Her bestselling book, How to Write a Grant: Become a Grant Writing Unicorn, has helped secure over $42 million in grants, with her students securing over $627 million. Meredith enjoys outdoor activities with her son Wylder and is building tiny houses and a lodge in remote Alaska for creative professionals seeking deep work and nature.
Topics covered in this episode:
- Meredith Noble’s professional and personal background.
- Strategies for balancing professional and personal life.
- Differentiating between giving oneself grace and using it as an excuse.
- Importance of having a support system and her husband's role in child-rearing.
- Allowing others to grow by stepping back and not micromanaging.
- Importance of self-care and addressing basic needs.
CONNECT WITH MEREDITH:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/22meredith
https://www.instagram.com/meredith.noble
Learn Grant Writing:
http://www.learngrantwriting.org
https://www.instagram.com/learngrantwriting
https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting
https://www.linkedin.com/company/senecaworks
RESOURCES FROM ALYSON:
The Kid-Proof Business Checklist
https://alysoncaffrey.com/checklist
Maternity Leave Planning Guide
https://www.mastermaternityleave.com/guide