32: From Covid Corporate Layoffs to Creative Freedom with Megan Kranzler

"If I would have waited to get started I never would have realized all the things that I realized in that year and a half when I was figuring everything out.” –Megan Kranzler

When life handed Megan Kranzler two unexpected layoffs during the pandemic, she didn’t retreat—she built something bold. Megan is the creative force behind Olive Ridley Studios, and she’s joining Gwen for an inspiring conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the messy beauty of figuring it out as you go.

Megan opens up about the early days of entrepreneurship—starting without a plan, experimenting with Etsy, and eventually finding her groove helping product-based small businesses bring their brands to life through tangible, high-impact design. She also shares what it’s like building a business as a neurodivergent introvert, and how tuning into her energy—not the hustle—has helped her stay grounded and aligned.

Whether you're pivoting, pausing, or pushing forward, Megan’s journey is a powerful reminder that you don’t need all the answers to start. You just need belief, grit, and a little bit of turtle-inspired courage. Tune in for honest insights about building a business without a blueprint, staying authentic to your passions, and showing up even when it’s hard. 

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