The unfiltered realities of money through stories from small business owners, Michigan legends, nonprofit leaders, and some serious side hustlers.
Hi, it's me, your host, Meghan. Welcome to your dose of real talk about money. We're skipping the shame and lectures and getting into the stuff that matters. I'm sitting down with small business owners, nonprofit leaders, and everyday people doing big things on a small budget. So, tune in for some fun and unfiltered stories about the realities of money and budgeting.
New episodes are released every other week on Tuesday.
We're talking with the co-owner of Stocked, a vacation grocery delivery service that makes sure your fridge is full before you even walk through the door.
We dive into what it actually takes to start and grow a business like this. The financial leap. The risk. The logistics. The real lessons behind building something that solves a problem people genuinely have.
Meghan sits down with Dr. Ken, a local chiropractor, to talk about the decision to purchase a building for his growing practice. He shares the financial shifts, preparation, and real-life lessons that came with moving from tenant to owner and investing in commercial real estate for his small business.
Whether you’re a chiropractor, entrepreneur, or small business owner thinking about commercial property investment, this episode offers a grounded, real-world perspective.
In this episode of Bleep the Budget, Meghan and Jenna, both new moms, share an honest, judgment-free look at the real expenses that show up during a baby’s first year. From diapers and formula to childcare, bills, and all the “wait… we have to pay for that too?” moments, this conversation pulls back the curtain on new-parent money reality.
We sat down with Chad Lindsey, Executive Director of the City Opera House, to break down what it really takes to keep a mission-driven organization alive today. We talk about fundraising, awareness, and community support, clearing up the “opera” misconception (spoiler: there’s no opera), and the constant balancing act between honoring history and staying relevant. Add in the reality of operating like a business and a nonprofit at the same time, and the challenge gets real fast.
From a few shirts and hats to a thriving downtown business, Abby Clear, the unstoppable woman behind Lakes and Grapes, breaks down what entrepreneurship really looks like. The good, the hard, and the decisions that changed everything.
Let's talk real wedding budgets, awkward family conversations, and the behind-the-scenes decisions that can turn a “dream wedding” into a spreadsheet nightmare. From guest lists and honeymoons, to a courthouse plan that did not survive family input, this episode is equal parts relatable, chaotic, and reassuring, proof you can say “I do” without completely wrecking your finances.
We’re talking with Matt Harris, owner of Epic Power Co., who took a lifelong hobby and turned it into a career. His first “shop”? An actual bathroom he had to convert. We dig into the real costs of starting from scratch, the money decisions that matter, and what it really takes to turn passion into a paycheck, without blowing the budget.
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