Meg grew up between two extremes — scarcity and sudden wealth. Her parents went from steel mills in Pittsburgh to automotive success in Detroit, and she watched them buy rugs, lamps, and shop vacs in bulk, only to fight over them endlessly. For Meg, money never equaled happiness, and the material things that came with it felt empty.
Now in her 40s and going through a divorce, she’s still wrestling with her complicated relationship with money. She describes it as “the redheaded stepchild locked in the closet,” something she avoids even when she earns it, often dropping cash or refusing gifts because they don’t feel like love.
In this deeply honest conversation, Meg opens up about:
Growing up around scarcity, hoarding, and conflicted views on money
Why she hates asking for money and struggles as an entrepreneur
How divorce forced her to reevaluate her beliefs about abundance
The tension between material gifts and emotional connection
Her passion for connection, service, and building a different kind of value system
This is not just a story about money — it’s about identity, worth, and the search for meaning in a world obsessed with status.
If you’ve ever felt conflicted about money, gifts, or the idea of “success,” Meg’s story will challenge the way you think.
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