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.
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.
In this kickoff episode of Bleep the Budget, Meghan sits down with Intrepid Cycling founder Liz Belt to talk about how a simple love for riding turned into one of northern Michigan’s most empowering cycling communities.
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