Meant for Big Things

In this episode of the Meant for Big Things podcast, Grayson Pruett shares reflections on her birthday about the beauty of aging and how aging isn’t something to fear, but rather an opportunity to experience more, create more, deepen relationships, take risks, and become more of the person you were meant to be. This short episode will leave you feeling motivated about life and ready to embrace the day. 

In this episode of the Meant for Big Things podcast, Grayson Pruett speaks with her friend Maranda Peak about her approach to risk-taking, changing life plans, and embracing new opportunities. From beginning her career as an investment banker in New York City—and once hating running—to moving to Los Angeles for an opportunity at SpaceX and running a marathon, Maranda illustrates what is possible with an open mind and an adventurous spirit. The episode highlights lessons from banking, creating community, and the importance of adapting life plans, leaving you feeling refreshed and ready to take the leap. 

In this episode of Meant for Big Things, Grayson Pruett sits down with her friend, U.S. Naval Officer Aidan Todorov to dive into the strategies that fuel elite leadership, discipline, goal setting, time management, and problem-solving. Aidan shares lessons from his ROTC training, insights from working with a naval psychologist, and real-world experiences as an officer in Japan. Get your pen and paper ready for this content-packed episode with actionable insights and realistic strategies to supercharge your life.

Showing up is foundational. In this episode of the Meant for Big Things podcast, Grayson Pruett delves into the transformative power of presence — both physically and emotionally—in your professional endeavors, relationships, and personal growth. By discussing how showing up builds essential career connections and positively impacts others, this episode encourages reflection on how to embrace presence in these areas to become the person you are meant to be and contribute to a better world.

Welcome to MFBT Season 2! Join Grayson as she discusses the transition from college to the real world and how environmental shifts expedite personal growth. Grayson discusses the feelings of loss and excitement that come with graduating, her move to New York City, visiting Villanova as an alum, tips on how to feel empowered and confident at work, growing pains, and much more. This episode will leave you feeling excited to build an extraordinary life post-graduation and heighten the importance of personal and professional development. 

In this episode of the Meant for Big Things Podcast, Grayson Pruett welcomes Michele Gianforcaro, Director of Professional Development at the Villanova School of Business. Michele leads the VSB Mentor Program and joins to discuss the value of mentoring. Michele and Grayson discuss the impact of mentors on their lives, how to find a mentor, tips to create a successful mentoring relationship, giving back to your mentor, and more. After this episode, you will understand the unlimited impact of mentoring and feel charged to seek a new connection with concrete actions and tips discussed in this episode!

Join Grayson Pruett as she welcomes friend and TikTok star, Noel B Doherty for a profound episode on manifesting childhood dreams, goal setting, rejection,  and how self-love transformed his view of confidence. Noel has amassed over 600k followers across his various TikTok accounts and has stepped into the world of big brand deals.  From discussions of growing his accounts, business lessons, and meeting enthusiastic strangers, to efficiency and advice on confidence, this episode will leave you feeling engaged and excited to create. Keep up with Noel on TikTok! @noelbdoherty, @noelb.askin, @collegecribs

Today is the day to start! In this episode of the Meant for Big Things podcast, Grayson Pruett discusses how to start something from ideation to creation and her journey in creating and growing Meant for Big Things into a multi-faceted brand. This episode discusses perfectionism, the importance of sharing your talents with the world, reflective questions to help find your "next big thing" and more. Look no further if you seek an injection of confidence, belief, and motivation to pursue your dreams and become a positive change-maker.

This episode will open your heart, settle your mind, and charge your spirit with excitement. Join Grayson Pruett as she welcomes her dear friend, and Villanova commencement speaker, Daniel Gorman. This episode begins with a brief commencement speech followed by a JAM-PACKED discussion on living fearlessly, peaking, life paths, failure, love, new experiences, and more. If you are looking to “fill yourself up” today with something profound, look no further than this episode. 

This episode marks a turning point for the Meant for Big Things Podcast. Join Grayson Pruett as she welcomes long-time friend Thomas Dixon to enter a conversation about everything under the sun. They discuss paramount topics like control, self-support, worry, circumstances, life paths, mortality, intentions, purpose, and passion. This episode also delves into Thomas’s zest for life and his "why". If you want to listen to an all-encompassing episode to heighten your excitement, reflection, and gratitude, look no further.