The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast

Meredith Noble, Alex Lustig
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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 writing or not, you are sure to find the show your magical stopping point for motivation.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    How Jordan Curry Built a Thriving Grant Writing Business Against the Odds

    Ever feel like chasing your dream job is just too overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling single mom life, bills, and a work-from-home grind? Been there. The main pain point? Feeling stuck and alone trying to kick off your grant writing biz with zero official training and a zillion life stressors holding you back. Here’s the real talk: your journey doesn’t have to be perfectly straight or fast. My solution? Bet on yourself, invest in some solid community training, and—no shame—lean on your network when life throws a curveball. Start by giving yourself grace when you need to chill, reach out and reconnect with groups or nonprofits that helped you in the past, send out lots of emails for informational interviews, and keep experimenting until you find your flow. Don’t let fear of failing or taking too long stop you. Watch more videos like these here 👇 👉 How Erin Heist Doubled Her Revenue and Won $1.25 Million in Grants https://youtu.be/1ejPLkh4LnY 👉 How Monique Built a Successful Grant Writing Business From Scratch https://youtu.be/2RxdLsGOUY8 👉 Grant Writing Success: Amanda’s Journey from Day Job to Winning Millions for Organizations https://youtu.be/nnEootBSlYI Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1 Once upon a time, a grant writer unearthed a big problem: there were no options for learning to write grants in a modern, refreshing way. Existing options were “old school” and expensive. The idea? Create an online learning experience that makes grant writing approachable and fun. Learn Grant Writing was founded on the belief that our time should be spent adding real value to our communities and leading fulfilling lives. You're in the right place if you want to... 🔸 explore your curiosity 🔸 change careers 🔸 freelance grant write 🔸 volunteer, or 🔸 improve an existing skill. No sugar coating it! Grant writing is hard work. But, if it fits your personality and goals, it can be life changing. Getting professionally trained in grant writing can save you years of mistakes and lost grants, make you indispensable, and give you wonderful lifestyle flexibility. You can become a grant writing unicorn 🦄 faster than you might realize. Learn more: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/ Subscribe for new weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1 Watch this video about Grant Writing for Beginners: https://youtu.be/MBRrCwOuM00 Learn the 7 Steps to Writing a Grant: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLdG9L-lMwx_iCIOdD4oKpTXjpivrLClp- Free Grant Writing Course: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course/ Write Grants. Get Paid: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/webinar-videos/discover-grant-writing/ Let’s Connect... Website: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2StUZct3VxoN7lfuQuqRBo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/senecaworks/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/learngrantwriting/ FB: https://web.facebook.com/learngrantwriting.org/ 🧡 The Team at Learn Grant Writing EPISODE CREDITS: Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig Audio Edit by: Ana Castro Connect with Us: Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]

    10 min

  2. 23 MAR

    How Courtney made $150k IN THIS ECONOMY

    🔥 Grinding harder isn’t the answer—working smarter (and choosing who you work with) is how Courtney turned burnout and underpayment into a thriving $150K grant writing business, even in this wild economy. 💸 Say goodbye to feast-or-famine stress and constantly saying yes to every underfunded nonprofit, and hello to picking the right clients, leveling up your mindset, and actually enjoying your work. If you’re dreaming of ditching overwhelm for more freedom and a lot more income, stick around for the full story—Courtney’s playbook could be your fast track, too! 🚀 EPISODE CREDITS: Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig Audio Edit by: Ana Castro Connect with Us: - Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org] - Instagram: [@learngrantwriting] - Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]

    4 min

  3. 9 MAR

    A Quick Truth Bomb About the Illusion of Job Security

    Most of us were raised to believe that the safest career path is the one inside the company, but Meredith drops the uncomfortable truth: Your job can disappear faster than your talent ever will. What to do about it... ^^^ Subscribe for change:https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1 More videos like this: 👉👉👉 7 Skills You Need For 2026: https://youtu.be/zOFbyuX4Y44 👉👉👉 If I was broke, here's what I'd do to change that in 2026: https://youtu.be/WRk1kVcY5u0 EPISODE CREDITS: Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig Audio Edit by: Ana Castro Connect with Us: Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]

    1 min

  4. 4 MAR

    Nope. Bigger! Natalie Shows Her Kids How To Not Be Mainstream

    When Natalie's kids went back to school, she wanted to re-enter the workforce, but in a way that aligned with her values. Allowing for flexibility to still be the mom she wanted to be. With experience in proposal writing, a transition into grant writing made sense. Within three years, she's helped human-first nonprofits secure more than $650K in grant funding while building a thriving consulting business. Meet Natalie!! More videos about breaking through your own discomfort: 👉👉👉👉 If I was broke, here's what I'd do to change that in 2026: https://youtu.be/WRk1kVcY5u0 👉👉👉👉 The Truth About Being A Mom Working From Home (Making an extra $5k / month): https://youtu.be/0xSNXIj6dzk Subscribe for change 🧡:https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1 EPISODE CREDITS: Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig Audio Edit by: Ana Castro Connect with Us: Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]

    9 min

  5. 2 MAR

    5 More High-Paying Remote Jobs You Didn’t Know About in 2026

    Remote work didn’t fizzle out after 2020—in fact, 2026 has unleashed a flood of flexible, high-paying gigs you probably haven’t even heard of. 💸 Tired of feeling stuck in a soul-sucking job or thinking you have to go back to school for years just to reinvent yourself? It’s actually possible to fast-track your way into these game-changing roles and finally build a career that fits your life, rather than the other way around. 🌍 Stick around, because we’re breaking down five hot remote jobs (plus a bonus one!) and telling you exactly how to snag the right training so you can start living on your terms. Watch next: 👉Here’s the 60 Sec Wake Up Call Corporate Doesn’t Want You to Hear https://youtu.be/__Muqf0v9gk 👉Feeling Burnt Out? You Need to Hear This https://youtu.be/uaLrjBmOg5U 👉Federal Funding: How To Navigate the Competition https://youtu.be/DozjYY374dQ 👉 7 Must-Have Skills If You Want To Get Paid In 2026 https://youtu.be/zOFbyuX4Y44 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1 Once upon a time, a grant writer unearthed a big problem: there were no options for learning to write grants in a modern, refreshing way. Existing options were “old school” and expensive. The idea? Create an online learning experience that makes grant writing approachable and fun. Learn Grant Writing was founded on the belief that our time should be spent adding real value to our communities and leading fulfilling lives. You're in the right place if you want to... 🔸 explore your curiosity 🔸 change careers 🔸 freelance grant write 🔸 volunteer, or 🔸 improve an existing skill. No sugar coating it! Grant writing is hard work. But, if it fits your personality and goals, it can be life changing. Getting professionally trained in grant writing can save you years of mistakes and lost grants, make you indispensable, and give you wonderful lifestyle flexibility. You can become a grant writing unicorn 🦄 faster than you might realize. Learn more: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/ Subscribe for new weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1 Watch this video about Grant Writing for Beginners: https://youtu.be/MBRrCwOuM00 Learn the 7 Steps to Writing a Grant: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLdG9L-lMwx_iCIOdD4oKpTXjpivrLClp- Free Grant Writing Course: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course/ Write Grants. Get Paid: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/webinar-videos/discover-grant-writing/ Let’s Connect... Website: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2StUZct3VxoN7lfuQuqRBo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/senecaworks/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/learngrantwriting/ FB: https://web.facebook.com/learngrantwriting.org/ 🧡 The Team at Learn Grant Writing EPISODE CREDITS: Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig Audio Edit by: Ana Castro Connect with Us: Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]

    9 min

  6. 25 FEB

    From Zero Experience To Winning $24.7 MILLION In Funding

    Imagine going from feeling "diagnosed unemployable" to helping 900,000 people access behavioral healthcare and landing millions in grant funding—all while wearing your pajamas if you want. 🎉 If burnout, rigid 9-5 routines, or feeling like you never quite "fit" the traditional workforce sound familiar, this video just might be your lifeline. Holly C. Alsop unlocks how building community, leveling-up with expert coaching, and designing work on your own terms can turn desperation into a thriving, flexible career. 🚀 The transformation? You’ll realize you can actually create your dream role, pick your clients, and have the freedom to live life on your terms. Stick around because you’re about to see how your “un-employability” might just be your biggest superpower. 🦄 EPISODE CREDITS: Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig Audio Edit by: Ana Castro Connect with Us: - Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org] - Instagram: [@learngrantwriting] - Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]

    15 min

  7. 23 FEB

    Here’s the 60-Sec Wake-Up Call Corporate Doesn’t Want You to Hear

    Corporate burnout and feeling stuck in a job with zero security? If slogging away and wondering if your loyalty actually pays off sounds familiar, Meredith Noble dishes out a fresh perspective on how to dodge burnout and get ahead—even when your workplace isn’t investing in you. Get ready to flip the script from fear and "stuckness" to building options and confidence that unlock real leverage in your life. 🚀 Stick around to hear a killer tip for future-proofing your career—yep, even if you’re just starting or ready for a big change! Watch next: 👉Feeling Burnt Out? You Need to Hear This https://youtu.be/uaLrjBmOg5U 👉Federal Funding: How To Navigate the Competition https://youtu.be/DozjYY374dQ 👉 7 Must-Have Skills If You Want To Get Paid In 2026 https://youtu.be/zOFbyuX4Y44 👉 5 More High-Paying Remote Jobs You Didn’t Know About in 2025 https://youtu.be/6v1dMu6-qBE 👉 How to Find Clients as a Grant Writer (Updated for 2026) https://youtu.be/OFpU65m8dVs Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1 Once upon a time, a grant writer unearthed a big problem: there were no options for learning to write grants in a modern, refreshing way. Existing options were “old school” and expensive. The idea? Create an online learning experience that makes grant writing approachable and fun. Learn Grant Writing was founded on the belief that our time should be spent adding real value to our communities and leading fulfilling lives. You're in the right place if you want to... 🔸 explore your curiosity 🔸 change careers 🔸 freelance grant write 🔸 volunteer, or 🔸 improve an existing skill. No sugar coating it! Grant writing is hard work. But, if it fits your personality and goals, it can be life changing. Getting professionally trained in grant writing can save you years of mistakes and lost grants, make you indispensable, and give you wonderful lifestyle flexibility. You can become a grant writing unicorn 🦄 faster than you might realize. Learn more: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/ Subscribe for new weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1 Watch this video about Grant Writing for Beginners: https://youtu.be/MBRrCwOuM00 Learn the 7 Steps to Writing a Grant: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLdG9L-lMwx_iCIOdD4oKpTXjpivrLClp- Free Grant Writing Course: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course/ Write Grants. Get Paid: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/webinar-videos/discover-grant-writing/ Let’s Connect... Website: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2StUZct3VxoN7lfuQuqRBo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/senecaworks/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/learngrantwriting/ FB: https://web.facebook.com/learngrantwriting.org/ 🧡 The Team at Learn Grant Writing EPISODE CREDITS: Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig Audio Edit by: Ana Castro Connect with Us: Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]

    1 min

  8. 16 FEB

    Stop Trying to Be the Cheapest Option

    Ever feel like being the cheapest option is just attracting skeptical clients and way too many pointless meetings? 🙄 Meredith Noble breaks down why low pricing rarely leads to easy yeses—and how it can actually make your business harder, not better. Imagine having the confidence to price your services based on true value, enjoying clients that actually respect your work. If you're ready to fix your pricing problem and build a business that loves you back, stick around for all the goodness packed into these two minutes! 🚀 Watch next: 👉Feeling Burnt Out? You Need to Hear This https://youtu.be/uaLrjBmOg5U 👉Federal Funding: How To Navigate the Competition https://youtu.be/DozjYY374dQ 👉 7 Must-Have Skills If You Want To Get Paid In 2026 https://youtu.be/zOFbyuX4Y44 👉 5 More High-Paying Remote Jobs You Didn’t Know About in 2025 https://youtu.be/6v1dMu6-qBE 👉 How to Find Clients as a Grant Writer (Updated for 2026) Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1 Once upon a time, a grant writer unearthed a big problem: there were no options for learning to write grants in a modern, refreshing way. Existing options were “old school” and expensive. The idea? Create an online learning experience that makes grant writing approachable and fun. Learn Grant Writing was founded on the belief that our time should be spent adding real value to our communities and leading fulfilling lives. You're in the right place if you want to... 🔸 explore your curiosity 🔸 change careers 🔸 freelance grant write 🔸 volunteer, or 🔸 improve an existing skill. No sugar coating it! Grant writing is hard work. But, if it fits your personality and goals, it can be life changing. Getting professionally trained in grant writing can save you years of mistakes and lost grants, make you indispensable, and give you wonderful lifestyle flexibility. You can become a grant writing unicorn 🦄 faster than you might realize. Learn more: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/ Subscribe for new weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1 Watch this video about Grant Writing for Beginners: https://youtu.be/MBRrCwOuM00 Learn the 7 Steps to Writing a Grant: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLdG9L-lMwx_iCIOdD4oKpTXjpivrLClp- Free Grant Writing Course: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course/ Write Grants. Get Paid: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/webinar-videos/discover-grant-writing/ Let’s Connect... Website: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2StUZct3VxoN7lfuQuqRBo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/senecaworks/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/learngrantwriting/ FB: https://web.facebook.com/learngrantwriting.org/ 🧡 The Team at Learn Grant Writing EPISODE CREDITS: Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig Audio Edit by: Ana Castro Connect with Us: Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]

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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 writing or not, you are sure to find the show your magical stopping point for motivation.

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