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 unicorn-themed retreats and networking secrets you'll wish you'd known sooner.

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 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!

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 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!

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!” moments, and a reason to celebrate your next win (with pizza, obviously)! 🍕

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.

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! 🦄✨

Ever tackled a DIY project thinking, “How hard can it be?” and ended up with sticky chairs and a whole lotta frustration? 😅 Alex dishes out the real talk on what happens when ambitious home projects go sideways, and how lessons learned (plus some hilarious mishaps with sandpaper and stain 🙈) can actually set you up for a win next time. By the end, you’ll feel pumped to start over—not from scratch, but from experience. Stick around for the full story, some laughs, and a little wisdom to help you crush your next crafty challenge!

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 fancy resume required!

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/6eHmnw5Cx4I Curious 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/Ams0xoT3ETU Grants 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

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, hot pink, and community might be your secret weapons? Stick around for this inspiring ride!

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. 🎉 Stick around, because the tips and insider secrets you’ll hear might just change the way you land your next big opportunity!

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 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! ✨

So 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!

Ever 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! 🦄

Ready 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. 🎉

Budgeting 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. 🌟

Taking 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!

Jumping 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!

Ready 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! 🚀

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!