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GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!S2E12: When Heroes Fall: Childhood Icons Gone BadWant to weigh in? Send us a text!What happens when the stars who shaped our childhoods turn out to be deeply flawed, problematic, or even criminal? Megan and Lesley dive deep into the emotional complexity of reconciling nostalgic memories with disturbing revelations about our once-beloved celebrities.Fresh from their summer break, they tackle this thorny subject through the lens of recent celebrity deaths – particularly Hulk Hogan, whose passing stirred up complicated feelings given his history of racist comments. This kicks off a fascinating exploration of how we process disappointment when our heroes fall from gr...2025-08-021h 05GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!We're Taking a Breather While the World Burns (But We'll Be Back)Want to weigh in? Send us a text!Need a summer laugh while we take a quick breather? Lesley's holding down the fort this week as Megan vacations with the mouse at Disney, and she's got some hot recommendations from our back catalog to keep you entertained.The summer heat is no match for perimenopausal hot flashes, and Lesley candidly admits she's feeling a bit exhausted this July. Rather than cobbling together new content, she's pointing listeners to some gems from last summer – specifically Episode 5, "Life, Death and Disney" (perfect timing with Megan's vacation), and th...2025-07-0504 minGenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!S2E11 Surviving the Messy 70s and 80s - A Gen X Reality CheckWant to weigh in? Send us a text!Remember when your parents smoked in the car with the windows up? When teachers could paddle students in front of the class? When asbestos was in our schools and lead was in our paint? Megan and Lesley strip away the nostalgia to examine the genuinely problematic aspects of growing up in the 70s and 80s that shaped our generation.Following their catch-up on recent life changes, the hosts pay tribute to recently departed musical icons Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, then celebrate the 50th anniversaries of both...2025-06-211h 05Culture ConversationsCulture ConversationsFrom Isolation to Collaboration with Heather BennettJoin host Megan Robinson in this episode of Culture Conversations as she dives deep into the importance of support in leadership with special guest Heather Bennett, a managing director and partner at Newport LLC. With over 25 years of experience in career and business coaching, Heather shares her expertise on how leaders can combat the loneliness that often comes with being at the top. In this episode, you'll learn: What good support looks like for leaders and their teams The critical role of vulnerability and active listening in effective support How to identify when you or your...2025-06-1826 minConversations with Rich BennettConversations with Rich BennettFrom Fired to Fearless: Megan Ewing’s Entrepreneurial RebirthSponsored by Harford County Living After being fired from her federal government job, Megan Ewing didn’t crumble; she transformed. In this powerful episode, Megan shares her deeply personal journey of rebuilding her life and redefining success. From overcoming imposter syndrome to launching two books and a growing movement that empowers youth with vision boards, Megan shows how resilience and self-belief can create a ripple effect that changes lives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with self-worth, thinking of starting a business, or needing inspiration to reclaim their narrative.2025-06-091h 14GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!S2E10: School's Out for Summer (We Had Three Months Off and Nobody Died)Want to weigh in? Send us a text!Remember when summer lasted forever? Megan and Lesley take you back to those glorious days when school let out on Memorial Day and didn't resume until after Labor Day—a true three-month break that today's kids can only dream about.The hosts share their wildly different summer experiences, from Megan's structured daycare and camp life to Lesley's rural gardening adventures and theater camps. They reminisce about the sensory touchstones of Gen X summers: the distinctive sound of approaching ice cream trucks, orange sherbet push-ups that defined childhood ha...2025-06-0751 minBite Size Nutrition Podcast with Gillian BennettBite Size Nutrition Podcast with Gillian Bennett#174: from tracking to trust: Megan's shift from die hard macro tracker to mindful eaterIn this episode, I’m joined by Megan, a former client who shares her journey from relying heavily on macro tracking to building a more trusting, confident relationship with food and her body.Whether you're considering nutrition coaching or wondering if the results actually stick, Megan’s story is proof that the right support can create change that lasts far beyond your time together.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:How Megan’s background as a college athlete shaped her food beliefs and fears of weight gainThe downside of macro tr...2025-06-0228 minGenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!S2E9: GenX - No Retirement, No Supervision, No PoniesWant to weigh in? Send us a text!Remember when a birthday party meant friends, pizza, and a Mylar balloon that floated in your house for months? When financial advice was more reassuring than "we just don't know"? When the sound of race cars echoed through an entire city on Memorial Day weekend?In this episode, Megan and Lesley dive into the unique experience of growing up as latchkey kids in the 1980s—a generation whose parents were busy "doing shit" and sometimes forgot we existed. The conversation takes a timely turn when Megan shares he...2025-05-2448 minGenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!S2E8: Is Kermit a Zaddy? Could Kurt Loder be my Dad? Who's old? Not us!Want to weigh in? Send us a text!Megan and Lesley dive into the surprising disconnect between celebrity ages and our mental images of them, sparked by discovering Kurt Loder recently turned 80 years old.• Lesley shares her harrowing experience with a stomach virus that left her with a "puke baby"• Discussion of the new American Pope Leo XIV, his Midwestern roots, and what his selection might signify about America's changing global position• Revelation that Kermit the Frog is 70 years old while Miss Piggy is only 50, creating a surprising 20-year age gap between the Muppet...2025-05-1051 minGenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!S2E7: Friday Night Was for More than Videos!Want to weigh in? Send us a text!Remember when Friday nights didn't require checking your phone every five minutes? When plans were made in person at school and then you just showed up somewhere? Megan and Lesley take us back to their teenage weekend rituals in the 1980s and early '90s, and the nostalgia hits like a caffeine rush from those bottomless Perkins coffees (or teas) we all drank at 2am.With their new vintage bar setup as the perfect backdrop, the hosts trade stories about the weekend social rituals that defined Gen...2025-04-2652 minFrom the Playground to the ForegroundFrom the Playground to the ForegroundEP 15: 🎙️ Classmates, School Boards & Slam Dunks with Megan TimmeIn this episode of From the Playground to the Foreground, Jon Altschuler and Scott Bennett are joined by former classmate and current Richardson ISD school board member Megan Timme—and it’s a reunion packed with laughs, memories, and meaningful conversation.They swap stories from their own school days, shout out favorite teachers, and talk about why top teacher pay is more important than ever—especially as Jon campaigns for the HPISD board.It’s also Day 711 since Scott’s heart transplant, and of course he brings a “prop” to commemorate...2025-04-1435 minGenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!S2E6: We Were Promised Robot Maids and Underwater Cities, But All We Got Was This Lousy SmartphoneWant to weigh in? Send us a text!We reflect on what we thought the future would be like when we were kids, compared to the reality of our current world.• Tribute to Val Kilmer, discussing his iconic roles from Real Genius to Tombstone• Expectations vs reality of technology—where are our flying cars and robot maids?• Childhood predictions about life in the year 2000 and beyond• How Gen X believed in a future of improved health, environment, and space exploration• Memories of nuclear war fears and Disney's optimistic visions of tomorrow• Five M...2025-04-121h 02GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!S2E5:Puppies, Periods, and Pac-Man Cereal: An After School SpecialWant to weigh in? Send us a text!What do breakfast cereals, women's health concerns, and government overreach have in common? They're all part of the rich tapestry of Gen X experiences that Megan and Lesley explore in this wide-ranging, authentic conversation.The episode opens with exciting puppy news as Megan introduces her new emotional support puppy, Olive! Lesley transparently shares her recent postmenopausal health scare, walking listeners through her experience seeking prompt medical care. The good news? Everything turned out benign. The more important message? Women's health matters, and places like Planned Parenthood provide...2025-03-2956 minWe Know How to ReadWe Know How to ReadWe Know How To Read: Dragon Season : Author Interview : AE BennettAfter a brief spring break we are back with an amazing Dragon Season Author interview with the talented A.E. Bennett. Step into the world of The Serrulata Saga a speculative sci-fantasy you have to read!  In the distant future, the United States is long gone... the Realm stands in its place... and one peasant woman will become the catalyst for a revolution. We absolutely LOVED having A.E. Bennett on to talk books, writing, and author business. We hope you enjoy our interview as much as we did!2025-03-211h 21GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!S2E4:We are Super Sick of This Shit - Let's Go to Casa Bonita!Want to weigh in? Send us a text!Ever wondered why those kitschy themed restaurants of the 80s and 90s still hold such a special place in our hearts? That yearning for escape isn't just nostalgia—it's a lifeline for the sandwich generation.Between advocating for our own health and caring for everyone else, Gen X women are desperately seeking moments of joy and transportation. From Medieval Times to Casa Bonita (now gloriously resurrected by the South Park creators after a $40 million renovation), we celebrate these immersive experiences that briefly whisk us away from reality.2025-03-151h 05Cut To The Chase: Podcast Hosted by Gregg GoldfarbCut To The Chase: Podcast Hosted by Gregg GoldfarbHow Public Relations Can Transform Your Brand | Megan BennettAre you struggling to create brand awareness despite your relentless social media efforts? In today's digital age, especially within law firms and the broader legal industry, the challenge isn't just about visibility, but authenticity. With brand perception playing a critical role, could public relations be the key to cutting through the noise? In this Cut to the Chase: Podcast, we're joined by Megan Bennett, CEO & President of Light Years Ahead, a boutique public relations firm. With 20+ years of experience in PR, Megan’s here to shed light on the nuanced role PR plays in enhancing br...2025-03-0522 minGenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!S2E3: Clash of the Dragon Jellies, Release the Sex DriveWant to weigh in? Send us a text!Join us as we explore the nostalgia of 80s escapism through films, cartoons and personal stories. We laugh about our memories of past  fantasy films, how they helped us survive adolescence and how they can bring us joy and hope now. • Discuss the re-release of 'Purple Rain' March 5th • Share thoughts on the current state of intimacy among couples• Debate the return of jelly shoes and our fashion frustrations  • Reflect on nostalgic toys and their impact on childhood • Dive into the escapism of 80s fantasy films...2025-03-0150 minGenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!S2E2: Love in the 80s, Romance Scams & Gamer Girls Gone Mildly WildWant to weigh in? Send us a text!LOVE! What is it good for? Gossip and a billion dollar scam industry. Get Megan and Lesley's GenX take on lots of vital (hyper-specific to our own experience) nonsense including the following:Cursing Groundhog Day (fucking winter)BS and Hot Gos: Gossip about 80s celebrity couples and their influences Whose dead NOW?? Soap stars, Planned Parenthood Queen and ... Shrek?What shit are we sick of today? Romance scams targeting vulnerable people - we offer resources for protecting loved ones from becoming victims...2025-02-151h 15Campfire Moto Stories’s PodcastCampfire Moto Stories’s PodcastSeason 2 Episode 3 Matt Lynn, Teri Lynn, and Megan Bennett special V-day episodeSpecial Guests Matt and Teri Lynn on Campfire Moto Stories We are excited to host former AMA Pro Superbike racer Matt Lynn and motorcycle enthusiast Teri Lynn in our upcoming episode. Join us as we delve into their experiences in the motorcycle world and discuss how their shared passion has strengthened their bond. About Our Guests: • Matt Lynn: With a distinguished career in professional motorcycle racing, Matt brings valuable insights and stories from the track. • Teri Lynn: An advocate for women in motorcycling, Teri has collaborated with notable brands and is dedicated to fostering a welc...2025-02-153h 54The Scott Michlin Morning ProgramThe Scott Michlin Morning ProgramFarmington Public Library "February Update" : With Megan Bennett & Scott MichlinMegan Bennett of the Farmington Public Library joins host, Scott Michlin in the studio today to discuss upcoming events at the Farmington Public Library. 2025-02-0521 minPlugged InPlugged InHoming: A Quest to Care for Myself and the Earth with Alice Irene WhittakerOn this episode of Plugged In, author Alice Irene Whittaker discusses her new book Homing: A Quest to Care for Myself and the Earth and the importance of personal stories of care, love, and humanity in addressing climate change and social justice.This book was so nourishing for me - just reading it. The book evokes feelings of regeneration, renewal, and inspiration - amid hard, honest, heart-breaking questions and observations Alice Irene takes us to beautiful places, introduces us to inspiring people and brings us into her world, her family, and her journey of finding...2025-02-0231 minGenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!Season TWO! Episode ONE! "Where's the Bean?" Will you be my GenX Valentine?Want to weigh in? Send us a text!Megan and Lesley here, back from a holiday break and feelin' spunky. We have made no improvements or changes to this podcast during our time away. We defied capitalism and rested. So, "You get what you get and you don't throw a fit."It's cold as fuck and our streets look like Hoth but we made it to the studio just for youdio! (Youyouyoudio - oh oh)What do saggy testicles and shrinking lady bits have in common? Buckle up buttercup - you're gonna find...2025-02-011h 07GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!Episode 15! Leg Warmers & Lawn Ornaments: A Very Gen X HolidayWant to weigh in? Send us a text!Navigating the complexities of holiday obligations often brings up feelings of nostalgia and frustration. In a heartfelt discussion, Megan and Lesley explore their memories of holiday traditions, share experiences of unwrapping gifts, and highlight the struggle between maintaining cherished customs and the need for intentional change. • Reflections on 80s fashion and the bewildering return of certain trends • The emotional toll of holiday obligations versus joyful traditions • Conversations from the community about navigating the holiday season • Nostalgic memories of childhood gifts and family gatherings • The evolution o...2024-12-211h 33GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!Episode 0: Water 0, Cat 1Want to weigh in? Send us a text!Get to know Megan and Lesley as they find themselves suddenly making a podcast *GASP*. In this episode Megan and Lesley learn about levels and volume consistency. Megan and Lesley get upstaged by a cat. Megan and Lesley ramble on about high school and try to figure out what in the hell they are actually doing and if they should keep doing it. TBA!Support the showGet your hands on our MERCH!!! DONATION SCHEDULE! We donate $1 per...2024-12-2156 minGenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!Episode 14: Where Did You Put The D?Want to weigh in? Send us a text!Megan and Lesley talk about holiday movies past and present. Support the showGet your hands on our MERCH!!! DONATION SCHEDULE! We donate $1 per item sold with a minimum of $200 to each organization! Jan-Feb 2025 - Center for Reproductive Rights March-April - Planned Parenthood May-June 2025 - Indy Pride July-August 2025 - WFYI September-October - ACLU November-December 2025 - Second Helpings Love the pod? Love us? Love GenX? L...2024-12-071h 01GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!Episode 13: Pass Me The Micro MagicWant to weigh in? Send us a text!It's almost Thanksgiving in the U.S. and this episode is all about food! (Please don't forget BOTH of these women have ADHD.) Listen to Lesley and Megan while they 'talk shit about shit'. (This episode starts around 13:30.) They deep dive into the "Foods of the Past" like T.V. Dinners, Micro Magic, Chef Boyardee and La Choy and keeping our bodies alive for one more day with fancy vitamins because of all the crap we ate.There are some terrible impersonations, conversations about skirt...2024-11-231h 13GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!Episode 12: It's the Most Wonderful Time...on T.V.Want to weigh in? Send us a text!Megan and Lesley wander down yet ANOTHER long sealed tunnel in their minds to dust off the holiday specials of the 70s and 80s (which were from the 50s?) and an little 90s nostalgia thrown in. Learn about the talent that crosses over generations and genres. We are back at it with a full-length episode including:"BS and Hot Gos" aka "Who Died This Week" featuring our love for Teri Garr and her career that ties all the way back to Elvis. "What Sh...2024-11-0954 minGenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!Episode 11: The Price is Wrong Due to InflationWant to weigh in? Send us a text!OOPS! We are a day late due to all the things we talk about at the beginning of the pod. The Irvington (IN) Halloween Festival kicked Lesley and Producer Tim's butt this year. Thanks for your patience and and grace while we get back on track.In THIS episode Lesley and Megan talk about GAMESHOWS from the 70s and 80s! But first they do a little singing and talk about Megan's latest concert and their love of Maggie Smith & Clash of the Titans.They also admit that...2024-10-271h 10GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!Episode 10: The Mall, an ADHD Fever DreamWant to weigh in? Send us a text!In THIS episode Megan and Lesley love bomb one another to make you a little uncomfortable and to bring some joy into the world. They also create the most akward segway into the begining of an episode ever. Was it "urban or rural (or the boonies)", Megan? We don't know? Does it matter? Actually, yes, yes it does.Do you know the history of The Mall? We didn't either! But now we know just enough to be  dangerous "Gen Xpert/Not an Xperts" on THE MALL. ...2024-10-121h 19GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!Episode 9: I'm not your Father, I'm your GenX PrincessWant to weigh in? Send us a text!In this episode Megan and Lesley go on a long ADHD laden journey discussing the personal and cultural significnace of Star Wars (1977) following the death of James Earl Jones on Sept. 9, 2024. They also play with their lightsabers. And Lesley makes her Force Face. Be sure to keep Megan away from the droids.Oh yeah, and first they give you an update on the state of the Facebook group. Forgot that bit. If you wanna skip that start about 20 mins and 20 secs in. Did you have betamax or...2024-09-271h 07GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!Five Minutes of Fame: What WAS Hands Across America Anyway?Want to weigh in? Send us a text!Megan and Lesley yammer on about a lot of nonsense in the beginning then finally get on track reading and listening to all of YOUR Five Mintes of Fame stories! This episode is dedicated to the members of GenX Women are Sick of This Shit! Your stories inspire us and make us laugh! We hope you love hearing your stories as much as we loved sharing them. Support the showGet your hands on our MERCH!!! DONATION SCHEDULE! W...2024-09-141h 15The Asher Marketing Podcast: A dive into marketing trends, advertising best practices, and client success storiesThe Asher Marketing Podcast: A dive into marketing trends, advertising best practices, and client success storiesAsher Marketing Podcast Episode 153 Megan BennettMegan Bennett is the "quiet" co-owner of Asher, but she and her team play an invaluable role. In this episode of the Asher Marketing Podcast, Megan talks about her career path and her vision for Asher as it moves into its second half century. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you download podcast content. 2024-09-0327 minGenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!Wet Hot Summer Soaps: An After School SpecialWant to weigh in? Send us a text!Join us for a summer fun lovin' GenX Women are Sick of This Shit After School Special Number 2 all about the soap operas of our youth! From General Hospital to Dallas to the soap fantasy Passions which we never watched but have a lot to say about - wander down this little squiggly path of brain bubblegum. Listen to Lesley and Megan theorize in their GenXpert Not An Xpert way about the changes in daytime and nighttime dramas from the 70s to the 90s.General Hospital2024-08-3139 minThe Company ShowThe Company ShowCreating a Cohesive Video Strategy with Dan BennettSomething that I’ve always found a little challenging when it comes to the marketing of my business is finding the stories that make what we do compelling. I can be rather a literal person.I know what we do is valuable and our clients appreciate it — but as my business partner, and today’s guest is always saying: people connect with stories, and you need to create one that draws people in.One of the ways to do this the most quickly and that sees the highest rates of con...2024-08-2944 minGenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!Desperately Seeking Ron Popeil: An After School SpecialWant to weigh in? Send us a text!In this "After School Special" Megan takes Lesley on a tour of infomercials from the 80s and beyond.  What treasures will they find? What can you still get online? What happens when you call an old 1-800 number?  Find out in this summer break brain bubble gum of nostalgia!PLEASE hang in there till minute 35!!! OMG! I just can't. Featured Infomercials! Phone Relief - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdDojNdM630Popiel Pocket Fisherman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fh_Y...2024-08-1747 minGenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!Episode 5: Life, Death & DisneyWant to weigh in? Send us a text!In this episode Megan and Lesley gossip about Stranger Things, Lesley's fave D&D candle company and the magic of Disney. Learn a litte bit more about the personal lives of your hosts and the experiences that shaped them. Say hello to our FIRST show sponsor! We LOVE the women at The Rose Craft! "The Rose Craft is a small, woman-owned business.We pride ourselves on finely curating each individual product, meaning you will find quality over quantity with us.We also strive to work with lo...2024-08-031h 07GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!Episode 4: Fuck No, I Want a Seat!Want to weigh in? Send us a text!With the Summer concert season in full swing, Megan and Lesley talk about music, fave bands, summer 2024 tours and how to enjoy (and afford) live music as a mid-century human! Hear some fun 5 Minutes of Fame about smelling (yes, smelling) a famous musician, seeing a musical temper tantrum live on stage and our FIRST GenX Women are Sick of Your Shit group member CALL IN!!! (At mInute 37 if you wanna jump to the middle!)Evidently there is an "Ask Jeeves Era" for GenXers?? Learn how w...2024-07-2044 minCultivating ConservationCultivating ConservationEpisode Fourteen: Ethical Lens's. Navigating morality in wildlife photography and film making with Megan Hockin-Bennett, Natasha Garritty and Ryan TidmanEthical Lens's. Navigating morality in wildlife photography and film making with Megan Hockin-Bennett, Natasha Garritty and Ryan Tidman.  This week’s episode is a little different in format. Last week I hosted the first ever Coastal Insights. Over a year ago I had an idea. To bring science, conservation, creativity and community together. To have everyone under the one roof to present, listen, inspire and share collectively our love for this coast we call home.  We squeezed 90 people into one of my favorite places on earth. The Whale Interpretive centre is a museum in telegraph Cove...2024-07-0829 minGenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!Episode 3: Hot Flash SummerWant to weigh in? Send us a text!In this episode Megan and Lesley talk about how freaking hot they are in the way that only mid-century old women can. Hear reflections on the death of Donald Sutherland, Menopause and the "Take a Fan" suggestion and memorable live-action superhero's from the 70s and 80s. This episode was recorded on June 22, 2024 and released on July 6th, 2024. Sources: International Menopause SocietyThe North American Menopause SocietyDr. Jen GunterThe Band Orleans(Image Refrence) Orleans Alb...2024-07-061h 00GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!Episode 2: Lost Film Found (a Cinderella Story)Want to weigh in? Send us a text!Megan and Lesley hear the tale of a roll of film found at a Cinderella concert with images of a mystery woman who had met the band.Support the showGet your hands on our MERCH!!! DONATION SCHEDULE! We donate $1 per item sold with a minimum of $200 to each organization! Jan-Feb 2025 - Center for Reproductive Rights March-April - Planned Parenthood May-June 2025 - Indy Pride July-August 2025 - WFYI2024-06-2230 minPlugged InPlugged InReconciliation and our Energy Future with Mihskakwan James HarperMihskakwan James Harper, a proud citizen of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation in Treaty 8, Alberta, is passionate about energy storage and how this technology can support decarbonizing the grid and offer opportunities for meaningful engagement with Indigenous people and economic reconciliation for First Nations and Indigenous communities. “If we're going to reimagine our grid, if we're going to get to net zero and we need to make investments left, right and center to get to net zero, there's also an opportunity to be on the same pathway towards economic reconciliation if we do it properly.” On this...2024-06-1426 minThe Thoughtful EntrepreneurThe Thoughtful Entrepreneur1937 - Crafting Compelling Brand Stories with Light Years Ahead PR's Megan BennettMastering the Art of Public Relations: Understanding the Essence of a Compelling StoryIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Show, host Josh Elledge interviewed Megan Bennett, CEO of Light Years Ahead, to explore the nuances of public relations (PR) and the art of crafting and pitching compelling stories to the media. Megan shared invaluable insights from her extensive PR experience, offering actionable advice on elevating a brand's visibility and authenticity. This blog post distills the key takeaways from their conversation, providing a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to master PR....2024-06-1020 minGenX Women are Sick of This Shit!GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!Episode 1: Put Your Teeth Back In GrandmaWant to weigh in? Send us a text!In this installment, Megan and Lesley discuss the untimely passing of a musician of influence, birth of the 24 hour news, and the generational styles of flipping the bird. Support the showGet your hands on our MERCH!!! DONATION SCHEDULE! We donate $1 per item sold with a minimum of $200 to each organization! Jan-Feb 2025 - Center for Reproductive Rights March-April - Planned Parenthood May-June 2025 - Indy Pride July-August 2025 - WFYI S...2024-05-2532 minThe Scott Michlin Morning ProgramThe Scott Michlin Morning ProgramThe Scott Michlin Morning Program: Farmington Public Library with Megan BennettScott Michlin is joined by Megan Bennett of Farmington Public Library to discuss upcoming programs and events this April!2024-04-0323 minCultivating ConservationCultivating ConservationEpisode Nine: Season Break and gratitude fest with Megan Hockin-BennettHost, Megan Hockin-Bennett takes a break from interviews to talk about the podcast, what it has meant for her so far and the huge ripples it's making in her life swell as others!  2024-03-0423 minThink Big with Dan & QasimThink Big with Dan & QasimStrategies to excel: Megan Bennett of Light Years Ahead Shares Insights | Think Big with Dan & QasimJoin us for an enlightening discussion with Megan Bennett, President of Light Years Ahead, on 'Think Big with Dan & Qasim'! Discover the secrets to PR and marketing success as Megan shares insights into crafting impactful campaigns and navigating the ever-evolving landscape of marketing. Don't miss out on this episode packed with strategies for excellence and inspiration. Like, subscribe, and share to spread the knowledge!#ThinkBigPodcast #MeganBennett #LightYearsAhead #PRandMarketing #StrategiesforSuccess2024-02-2615 minSocial Media DecodedSocial Media DecodedMastering the Art of Public Relations: Strategies for Success with Megan BennettWhy every company needs public relations. Host Michelle Thames speaks with public relations expert Megan Bennett about the role public relations plays in marketing. Megan shares her top tips on how small businesses and individuals can use public relations to grow their brands. Megan has been on the LYA team for over 20 years. She started working at LYA just a year after college and fell so in love with public relations that she stayed on and helped build the company into what it is today. Her expertise focuses on managing clients, engaging with top national media daily, a...2024-01-2418 minConversations with Rich BennettConversations with Rich BennettMegan Connor on Human Trafficking and HealingIn this episode of "Conversations with Rich Bennett," sponsored by Tar Heel Construction Group, Megan Connor shares her harrowing yet inspiring story. She delves into the realities of human trafficking, drawing from her personal experiences as a child victim. Megan discusses her journey towards healing and how she overcame the trauma through resilience and therapy, particularly EMDR. The episode also highlights her efforts in raising awareness about trafficking and her motivations behind writing "I Walked Through Fire To Get Here," aiming to help others with similar experiences.Here are links for you to bookmark, save, follow, memorize...2024-01-101h 15The Minot Business PodcastThe Minot Business PodcastLiz Larsen & Megan Indvik | The Minot Business Podcast 067The Minot Business Podcast is Presented by Bennett Creative Media. Episode 067 of The Minot Business Podcast we chat with Liz Larsen, Executive Director, & Megan Indvik, Development Officer, of Project BEE. Liz, Megan and Easton discuss the non-profit world, getting funding for projects, the importance of relationships and more. Tune in next week for episode 068 of The Minot Business Podcast Presented by Bennett Creative Media https://www.bennettcreativemedia.com/ Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theminotbus... Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theminotbusin... Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theminotbusi... Twitter - https://twitter...2023-12-0652 minPlugged InPlugged InFinding Joy in Climate Solutions with Jinhwa Hwong-AmbroseJinhwa offers workshops based on the Climate Action Venn diagram created by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson - a framework that helps us match our skills, passions and what brings us joy and delight with the climate solutions that we need. Drawing inspiration from Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, adrienne marie brown, Rebecca Solnit, and Deepa Iyer, Jinhwa’s discussion on Finding Joy in Climate Solutions ignites our imagination, encouraging an exploration of the diverse ways we can each engage in climate and justice solutions. While acknowledging that the urgency and crises we find ourselves in are hard on our nervous sy...2023-11-0721 minThe How of Business - How to start, run, grow and exit a small business.The How of Business - How to start, run, grow and exit a small business.Public Relations for Small Business with Megan BennettPublic Relations for Small Business with Megan Bennett. Megan shares her experiences and tips for using Public Relations to promote and grow a small business. Show notes page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/494-megan-bennett-public-relations/ Megan has been on the Light Years Ahead Public Relations team for over 20 years. She started working at Light Years Ahead just a year after college and fell so in love with public relations that she stayed on and helped build the company into what it is today. Her expertise focuses on managing clients, engaging with top national media daily, a...2023-10-1638 minBloomington StoriesBloomington StoriesI Can Freak Myself Out All Day Long Anywhere with Megan MacDonaldWelcome to a resplendent edition of “Bloomington Stories,” where we have the singular honor to present the esteemed Ms. Megan MacDonald! Our delightful guest, a radiant custodian of times bygone, is an eminent figure at the Monroe County History Center. In this scintillating episode, Ms. MacDonald, fresh from the razzle-dazzle of the city that never sleeps—New York City, spins marvelous yarns of the illustrious days of early Bloomington. Our conversation dances through the gamut of extraordinary tales, hopping from the whimsical charm of pink houses to the snapping vigor of turtles! And, oh, the strang...2023-10-011h 06Vibrant VisionariesVibrant VisionariesEpisode 88 – Megan Tady -Tales of a First Time NovelistAuthor Megan Tady joins me for a real deal deep dive into the process of writing and publishing her fist novel, Super Bloom. Join us […] Read More2023-07-2226 minPlugged InPlugged InExploring our (Climate) Emotions as Energy ProfessionalsI tried something new with this episode. I moderated a panel session at the Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) Annual Conference in New Orleans earlier in 2023, and recorded it in front of a live audience.   The topic of the session was "exploring our (climate) emotions as energy services professionals" and I shared the stage with three incredible women: Pamela Fann, Principle Owner of Impact Energy, Jhane Wilcox, Director of Marketing at PosiGen, and Larissa Crawford, Founder and Managing Director of Future Ancestors Services. The questions we explored about climate emotions took us deep into the...2023-05-3158 minCareers for EngineersCareers for EngineersMegan Bennett & Platform AerospaceHey Hokies! It's a double-trouble episode with an additional Megan: Megan Bennett (aka Megan B.), an advanced electrical engineer (II) at Platform Aerospace. Megan B. works on the world record-breaking Vanilla Unmanned aircraft and has her BS in Electrical Engineering with a focus on controls, robotics and autonomy from Virginia Tech. She also received the Electrical & Computer Engineering Outstanding Leadership Award (oOOoo)! In this episode, our intrepid hosts, Megan and Niki, talk un-crewed aircraft (which isn't something they ever thought they would do); getting a job after graduating literally during the height of #pandemic; and spend most...2023-05-2624 minRough Drafts: How God Writes His Love in Our StoriesRough Drafts: How God Writes His Love in Our StoriesJason and Megan Bennett: The Mother’s day Special"Life doesn't come with a manual. It comes with a mother." Today's episode has three very special guests, but one of them slept through most of our conversation! Jason & Megan Bennett join us with Brooks, one of the newest babies at Burns Church. Listen while they share the joys of "mom brain" and new life! 2023-05-1621 minChasing SpiritualityChasing Spirituality119. Light Language with Carrie BennettHello my friends! In this week's episode I am interviewing Carrie Bennett and we are talking all about light language. Carrie is a energy healer and medium that uses light language, cards and crystals to help clients. In sessions she channels light codes and messages from guides, higher density beings, galactic beings, angels, elemental beings, and animals, etc. to help you evolve and heal. Learn more about Carrie or work with her by visiting her website https://www.junipermoonholistic.com/ Visit my website https://www.chasingspirituality.com to find out more about me or how to work with me. Please...2023-05-1445 minThe Freelancer\'s Guide to ParentingThe Freelancer's Guide to ParentingCo-Host Megan Le on doing what scares you & acts of building your village & community one small step at a timeThis week on FGTP, we are joined by the magnificent Megan Le who you may know from ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA, ETERNALS, SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME, NCIS: LOS ANGELES, among many others. Megan is an actor, producer, stunt performer, & all around creator. For someone who climbs metaphorical mountains, she tells us that she feels fear and does it anyways. Megan is a momma of 2 and shares her experience of loving pregnancy & allowing for a very surprising home birth adventure. I feel so inspired by Megan and the magic she creates around her; I hope you leave this episode...2023-05-1252 minThe Elevate PodcastThe Elevate Podcast68. Why It's Always A Great Idea To Invest In Yourself And Your Business (with Emma Bennett)Join The Elevate Insider for full episodes: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/offers/mfWaCmoz/checkout The Salon Owner Blueprint & My Salon Owner Community: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/blueprint 1 On 1 Coaching: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/coaching Hands-On & Virtual Extension Education: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/extensions Social Media Support: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/socialmedia Free Education: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/free Socials: Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opulentbeautypro/Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricia_nowakowski_obs/#YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@opulentbeautypro/featured2023-05-0430 minThe Engineering Communication PodcastThe Engineering Communication PodcastMegan BennettIn this episode of The Engineering Podcast, we talk with Megan Bennett, a Virginia Tech Bradley Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering graduate who is now a Space Frontier Foundation Board Member and an Advanced Electrical Engineer at Platform Aerospace. Tune in to learn how her team prepared an aircraft for a flight around the Arctic Circle (spoiler: it required a lot of clear communication and effective writing). Alexander Leonessa and the MIT Media Lab also get a few shout outs in this episode! The Engineering Communication Podcast is going on a summer hiatus, so this will be...2023-04-2530 minthe SHOW UP society podcastthe SHOW UP society podcasthow to get shit done with megan auman171.  megan auman joins me to talk about how to get shit done.  we talk a lot about her book, try it and see, and the try it and see planner. this is the perfect episode for you if you have a project you're working on or you have a creative business and you want to learn how to get more done and make more money. we talk about:decisions aren't permanent. decide and go.everything is an experiment.scheduling money-making activities.getting your work in front of more peoplegoal settingbeing willing to get nos on...2023-04-0548 min