I’m Wearing Pajamas

EPISODE 9 // One of my first ever jobs was rewinding VHS tapes at the appliance and video rental store where my dad worked for most of my childhood. Outside of my rewind work, I grew up creating, crafting, and selling artwork alongside my mom and grandmother, both artists, at any craft show we could get in. By 15, I was an independent contractor, teaching jazz and lyrical classes for a local dance studio.

I’m an artist, I grew up in small business, and I’ve been in independent contracting work for 18 years, so even after years of professing that I would never own a business, it will be no surprise to learn that I own and operate a few businesses today.

On Episode 9 of I’m Wearing Pajamas, we’re Demystifying Entrepreneurship and we are again visited by my very best friend, my fiancé, Cesar Clavijo (USMC Veteran, former professional musician, martial arts instructor, and founder of Stillness Academy).

We want to share what’s helped us walk the entrepreneurial path, practical tools for reaching farther in your field, and ideas on how to pull in the reigns when you inevitably begin to wear yourself too thin.

Entrepreneurship is defined as “developing, organizing, and managing a new business”, so for the purposes of this episode, even if you don’t own an actual business business - let’s view your life as the business you’re running!

Because you’re either running your life or its running you. As always, pajamas are highly recommended, but not required.

EPISODE SEVEN // I'm late, but I'm here! This week, we're diving deep and talking mental health, mental illness, mental wellness, and my personal healing journey. This episode is based on an article I wrote back in 2016. At age 13, I attempted suicide for the first time, but I wasn't diagnosed with depression until 15. By the time I turned 17, I nearly succeeded in ending my life. I share my story to educate, to inspire, and to provide hope. You can do life alone guys, but you don't have to... Press play and learn the 4 Steps to help us shift from mental illness to mental wellness. As always, take care of yourself.

EPISODE 6 // Hi! My name is Megan and I suck at saying no. So - on Episode 6, the word NO is on the table for discussion because I hear many of you, also, suck at saying no. 

Let’s talk about why we say yes when we want to say no (and vice versa), why saying no can be good for you, how to know when no is the answer and when it isn’t, and lastly, we’ll wrap up with clear ways to say no.

EPISODE FIVE // On Episode 5, we’re talking systems, what they are, how they can work for us or against us, and I want to explore the idea of thinking in systems to support us in living more holistically. You may want to take notes on this one! Grab your journal, put on your pajamas and let’s talk systems because, in a way, everything is a system. Mentioned in Episode: Author, Donella Meadows and her book "Thinking in Systems".