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. 3D AGO

    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

  2. 5D AGO

    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

  3. FEB 25

    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

  4. FEB 23

    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

  5. FEB 16

    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]

    2 min

  6. FEB 11

    How Allyson Became a Full-Time Grant Consultant and Found Financial Freedom

    Money talks—but what if your seven-figure wins as a grant writer still leave you feeling undervalued and underpaid? 😅 This video spotlights how Allyson broke free from job frustration, chronic overthinking, and budget battles, flipping her career from in-house burnout to thriving full-time grant consultant. You’ll see how the switch opens doors to financial freedom, big dreams, and more time for family and fulfillment—stick around to catch all the juicy career moves and mindset shifts you don’t want to miss! 🚀 Watch more videos like these here 👇 👉 Overcoming Crisis and Finding Success: Anna Marie Martin’s Inspiring Journey https://youtu.be/S855yZ1-D0k 👉 How Kelsey Barrera Built Her Dream Life as a Freelance Grant Writer and Mom https://youtu.be/lPiklMgsn_s 👉 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 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]

    13 min

  7. FEB 9

    Feeling Burnt Out? You Need to Hear This

    Burnout isn’t a sign you’re doing life wrong—it’s proof you’ve been caring way too hard for way too long. 😩 If you’re sick of feeling totally wiped after “doing everything right” and want a fresh start, this video flips the usual script and serves up soul care and real-life fixes. 🌱 By the end, you’ll see burnout as your launchpad to a lighter, more fulfilling chapter (not the end of your story)—stick around for that one life-changing step to turn things around! Watch next: 👉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 👉 Mastering the Grant Budget: Tips for Success https://youtu.be/XJn_pmsqxtc 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]

    2 min

  8. FEB 4

    Overcoming Crisis and Finding Success: Anna Marie Martin’s Inspiring Journey

    When the wheels totally fall off your life 🚗💨, building a dream business can feel downright impossible—but you’re not alone if you’ve ever faced loss, burnout, or just pure overwhelm. Anna Marie Martin gets real about surviving a divorce, grief, and parenting chaos, all while figuring out how to ask for help (and actually accept it!). Her story will seriously inspire you to believe transformation is possible—even when life’s a hot mess, you can still create impact, community, and a business that feels true to you. Stick around to hear the wildly relatable ups and downs, major wins, and heartfelt lessons on why you are SO worthy of support and success. 💕 Watch more videos like these here 👇 👉 How Kelsey Barrera Built Her Dream Life as a Freelance Grant Writer and Mom https://youtu.be/lPiklMgsn_s 👉 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]

    15 min
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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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