Please note that this episode does touch on difficult experiences, which include the loss of a loved one due to suicide. If you or a loved one are in crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; the website is https://988lifeline.org/.

I can’t think of a better conversation partner with whom to close out this season of People Watching.

I first met Christian Shockley a few years ago, when I was interviewing vendors for learning management systems. In that process, I discovered Pathwright, where Christian serves as the Head of EdLabs and Learning Experience Design. I immediately appreciated Christian’s learning-first mindset, his obvious creativity, and his curiosity about the world and how we talk about our experiences.

In addition to his work at Pathwright, Christian also works as the Head of Training at Readyy AI, and the Director of Sales Enablement for ASAPP, where he designs curricula, playbooks, and competency-based onboarding for teams. Busy guy! Christian is a graduate of King’s College London, and when he’s not working, he can be found at his leather-working bench, or writing on pedagogy, poetry, and digital learning.

Our conversation explored our literary heroes, the difficult loss of loved ones due to trauma and aging, and how we learn to listen to the stories that role models tell us. We also talked about poetry, and shared some of our favorites. It was delightful.

Make sure to like, share, comment, subscribe, and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Links Mentioned

Ben Quash

Kenneth Burke

John Milton, Paradise Lost

Lucille Clifton, “the calling of the disciples”

Lucille Clifton, “Here Yet Be Dragons”

Christian Wiman, “Every Riven Thing”

Christian Wiman, “2047 Grace Street”

Osip Mandelstam, Christian Wiman, Stolen Air

Austin Church, Pt. 1

Austin Church, Pt. 2

Other Places to Find Christian

Website: crs.work

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianrobertshockley/

* You can learn more about this newsletter and my work on the About page.

* Have a question? Ask me anything.

Please note that this episode does touch on difficult experiences, which include the loss of a loved one due to suicide. If you or a loved one are in crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; the website is https://988lifeline.org/.

I can’t think of a better conversation partner with whom to close out this season of People Watching.

I first met Christian Shockley a few years ago, when I was interviewing vendors for learning management systems. In that process, I discovered Pathwright, where Christian serves as the Head of EdLabs and Learning Experience Design. I immediately appreciated Christian’s learning-first mindset, his obvious creativity, and his curiosity about the world and how we talk about our experiences.

In addition to his work at Pathwright, Christian also works as the Head of Training at Readyy AI, and the Director of Sales Enablement for ASAPP, where he designs curricula, playbooks, and competency-based onboarding for teams. Busy guy! Christian is a graduate of King’s College London, and when he’s not working, he can be found at his leather-working bench, or writing on pedagogy, poetry, and digital learning.

Our conversation explored our literary heroes, the difficult loss of loved ones due to trauma and aging, and how we learn to listen to the stories that role models tell us. We also talked about poetry, and shared some of our favorites. It was delightful.

Make sure to like, share, comment, subscribe, and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Links Mentioned

Ben Quash

Kenneth Burke

John Milton, Paradise Lost

Lucille Clifton, “the calling of the disciples”

Lucille Clifton, “Here Yet Be Dragons”

Christian Wiman, “Every Riven Thing”

Christian Wiman, “2047 Grace Street”

Osip Mandelstam, Christian Wiman, Stolen Air

Austin Church, Pt. 1

Austin Church, Pt. 2

Other Places to Find Christian

Website: crs.work

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianrobertshockley/

* You can learn more about this newsletter and my work on the About page.

* Have a question? Ask me anything.

Greetings, friends!

In this episode of People Watching, I sit down with my dear friend, educator, writer, and strategist Garland Dunlap.

Our conversation explores the intersections of spirituality, education, and cultural imagination, and y’all. Editing this conversation felt like herding kittens. We went everywhere!!

In this second episode, Garland shares his thoughts on Afrofuturism, the aesthetics of learning, and navigating the world as a neurodivergent individual. I loved discovering how education can be reimagined as a space for growth and creativity, and explore the implications of Afrofuturism in fostering understanding and unity.

I had so much fun in this conversation - I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Links Mentioned

John Green Interview

Culture Care, Makoto Fumimura

Wisdom of Holy Fools in Postmodernity, Peter Phan

The Cult of Smart, Freddie de Boer

Black Panther

Parliament Funkadelic

Octavia Butler

N.K. Jemisin

Breaking Bread with the Dead, Alan Jacobs

Ideology in Curriculum, Michael Apple

Michael Polyani

Other Places to Find Garland

Newsletter

LinkedIn

Consulting

Other Places to Find Megan

Bluesky

Greetings, friends!

In this episode of People Watching, I sit down with my dear friend, educator, writer, and strategist Garland Dunlap.

Our conversation explores the intersections of spirituality, education, and cultural imagination, and y’all. Editing this conversation felt like herding kittens. We went everywhere!!

In our first episode, Garland shares his unique journey of faith, neurodivergence, and the reshaping of education through a theological lens. We dig into the transformative power of learning, the role of creativity in education, and the importance of finding and becoming authentic role models.

I had so much fun in this conversation - I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Links Mentioned

John Green Interview

Culture Care, Makoto Fumimura

Wisdom of Holy Fools in Postmodernity, Peter Phan

The Cult of Smart, Freddie de Boer

Black Panther

Parliament Funkadelic

Octavia Butler

N.K. Jemisin

Breaking Bread with the Dead, Alan Jacobs

Ideology in Curriculum, Michael Apple

Michael Polyani

Other Places to Find Garland

Newsletter

LinkedIn

Consulting

Other Places to Find Megan

Bluesky

In this episode of People Watching, Megan Robinson continues with Marie Poulin, co-founder of Oki Doki and creator of Notion Mastery. Marie shares her insights on entrepreneurship, productivity, and self-development, including how her ADHD diagnosis influenced her career. We also discuss the role of creativity in cooking and gardening, the importance of having the right role models, and the journey of building effective systems using Notion. Tune in for an engaging conversation that cuts through the noise and sheds light on finding hope, creativity, and wisdom in our everyday lives.

Book a free 20-minute chat with me! https://cal.com/megan-robinson-uf9sfv/getting-to-know-you

Links Mentioned

Ben Borowski: https://bsky.app/profile/typeoneerror.com

Tara McMullin: https://whatworks.fyi/

Tanya Geisler: https://tanyageisler.com/

Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden-Wing Haven: https://winghavengardens.org/elizabeth-lawrence-house-and-garden

Other Places to Find Marie

Personal: https://mariepoulin.com

Notion: https://notionmastery.com/

Oki Doki: https://weareokidoki.com/

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mariepoulin.com

Other Places to Find Megan

Website: https://R215coaching.com

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emjayarre.bsky.social

Like this episode? Support the channel!

https://buymeacoffee.com/r215coachim

In this episode, Megan Robinson sits down with Marie Poulin, co-founder of Oki Doki and creator of Notion Mastery, to discuss the journey of entrepreneurship as the ultimate self-development path. We dig into topics like handling criticism, the impact of Marie’s ADHD diagnosis, and the importance of role models. Marie shares insights from her own life experiences, including growing up in a blended family, pursuing a career in design, and finding fulfillment through Notion. Join us for an inspiring conversation about authenticity, creativity, and navigating the complexities of life and business.

Links Mentioned

Ben Borowski: https://bsky.app/profile/typeoneerror.com

Tara McMullin: https://whatworks.fyi/

Tanya Geisler: https://tanyageisler.com/

Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden-Wing Haven: https://winghavengardens.org/elizabeth-lawrence-house-and-garden

Other Places to Find Marie

Personal: https://mariepoulin.com

Notion: https://notionmastery.com/

Oki Doki: https://weareokidoki.com/

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mariepoulin.com

Other Places to Find Megan

Website: https://R215coaching.com

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emjayarre.bsky.social

Like this episode? Support the channel!

https://buymeacoffee.com/r215coachim

Greetings!

My guest today is Charon Henning, illustrator, fine artist, and dear friend.

I first met Charon almost twenty years ago, on what turned out to be our first day at George Mason University as adult learners. Charon has been a performer, a tattoo artist, a bartender, and now has a working illustration studio in rural Vermont, where she lives with her wife and two cats (who make appearances during our conversation).

Charon graduated from George Mason University's New Century College with a BIS degree in Multimedia Storytelling and she is currently the Art Director for Katie Hinde's March Mammal Madness tournament, while also working as a freelance scientific illustrator and visual science communicator. She is building 18Hz Arts Collective, a nonprofit that fosters creative exploration in liminal and legendary spaces.

Charon and I wandered freely, from discussing our religious and spiritual journeys, to the deep well of myth, ritual, and identity that shapes creative work. We also talked about the intersection of science and art, and about how paying attention with all the senses helps us train our intuition, creativity, and work in the world.

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Other Places to Find Charon

Website: http://charonhenning.com/

Social Media: http://instagram.com/the_oddangel

Other Places to Find Megan

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emjayarre.bsky.social

* You can learn more about my work on the About page.

* Have a question? Ask me anything.

Greetings!

My guest today is Charon Henning, illustrator, fine artist, and dear friend.

I first met Charon almost twenty years ago, on what turned out to be our first day at George Mason University as adult learners. Charon has been a performer, a tattoo artist, a bartender, and now has a working illustration studio in rural Vermont, where she lives with her wife and two cats (who make appearances during our conversation).

Charon graduated from George Mason University's New Century College with a BIS degree in Multimedia Storytelling and she is currently the Art Director for Katie Hinde's March Mammal Madness tournament, while also working as a freelance scientific illustrator and visual science communicator. She is building 18Hz Arts Collective, a nonprofit that fosters creative exploration in liminal and legendary spaces.

Charon and I wandered freely, from discussing our religious and spiritual journeys, to the deep well of myth, ritual, and identity that shapes creative work. We also talked about the intersection of science and art, and about how paying attention with all the senses helps us train our intuition, creativity, and work in the world.

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Other Places to Find Charon

Website: http://charonhenning.com/

Social Media: http://instagram.com/the_oddangel

Other Places to Find Megan

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emjayarre.bsky.social

* You can learn more about my work on the About page.

* Have a question? Ask me anything.

Welcome!

In this episode of People Watching, I continue talking with Austin Church—an entrepreneur, marketing consultant, freelance coach, and author. We discuss Austin’s unexpected journey to successful entrepreneurship, the importance of finding the right mentors, and maintaining harmonious priorities in life.

I loved hearing Austin share personal stories about influential mentors, his personal values, and the tension between creativity and business.

Join us for a thoughtful conversation about love, creativity, spirituality, and the dynamic tension that shapes our lives.

Other Places to Find Austin

https://www.freelancecake.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinlchurch/

I hope you enjoyed this conversation cuz I’d love to continue it with YOU!

If there’s anything that resonated for you, brought up questions, or just made you want to chat with someone about it, I’d love to meet with you! Book a free 20-minute conversation with me.

Let’s be hopeful, creative, and wise—together.

Shalom,

Megan

Have a question? Ask me anything.

Greetings!

Join me in the new season of People Watching, and our first episode, featuring entrepreneur and marketing consultant Austin Church.

We dive into Austin's journey from aspiring English professor to successful freelance coach and discover how his faith, creativity, and love for humor have shaped his career.

Our wide-ranging conversation explores themes of family, mentorship, and navigating the dynamic tension between creativity and business.

I especially appreciated Austin's insights into rightly ordered priorities, spiritual formation, and the importance of being sensitive yet resilient. Tune in for an episode filled with laughter, introspection, and inspiring stories.

Other Places to Find Austin

https://www.freelancecake.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinlchurch/

Let's Chat!

I hope you’re enjoying this conversation cuz I’d love to continue it with YOU!

If there’s anything that resonated for you, brought up questions, or just made you want to chat with someone about it, I’d love to meet with you!

Book a free 20-minute conversation with me - just click the link in the description to find a date and time that work for you! Book here → https://cal.com/megan-robinson-uf9sfv/getting-to-know-you

Let’s be hopeful, creative, and wise—together.

Shalom,

Megan

You can learn more about me and my work on the About page.