Studio Make it Happen

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When Megan and Brad closed Studio M, they believed the hardest part was behind them.

The salon had a buyer. The next chapter was beginning. The girls were settled in their new homes. 

But you can probably guess what happened next.

In this episode, Megan shares the emotional aftermath of the failed sale, navigating uncertainty while her husband works out of state, and the difficult responsibility of caring for gift card holders, former staff, and the future of a business that meant so much to the community.

She also opens up about:

• Why the gift card refunds mattered
 • What it feels like to grieve something that isn’t fully gone
 • Choosing to sell the salon as a turnkey opportunity
 • Trusting God while sitting in the unknown
 • Why closure sometimes takes longer than expected

This is a story about unexpected detours, unfinished chapters, and finding peace when plans fall apart.

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Women Who Make It Happen: Amber Baker on Mobility, Assisted Stretching, and Red Light Therapy

In this episode of Studio Make It Happen, Megan sits down with Amber Baker, PTA and founder of Stretch & Thrive in downtown Findlay.

After years in traditional physical therapy, Amber realized she wanted to work with people before injury or surgery became their only option. She stepped away from the conventional healthcare model to build a proactive wellness practice focused on mobility, assisted stretching, and long-term strength.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• Why most adults should be able to touch their toes
 • The difference between “normal” stiffness and optimal mobility
 • Why recurring pain often has a deeper root cause
 • How assisted stretching complements chiropractic and massage care
 • What red light therapy actually does for inflammation, mood, and recovery
 • How to think long-term about aging well and staying active

Amber also shares what it looks like to build a wellness business locally, how she structured her services for accountability, and why proactive care is the future of health.

If you’ve ever assumed stiffness, tightness, or back pain is just part of getting older, this episode offers a different perspective.

Move better. Age stronger. Take responsibility for your body before pain forces you to. Learn more about Amber and Stretch + Thrive.

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So many women wake up one day and think:

“I don’t feel right.”
 “Something is off.”
 “I don’t even recognize myself.”

And they’re told it’s anxiety.
 Or stress.
 Or aging.
 Or depression.

But what if it’s hormones?

In this episode of Studio Make It Happen, Megan sits down with Bethany Parsell, double board-certified Urology and Family Nurse Practitioner and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, to talk about the things women are not told about:

• Perimenopause (which can begin 7–10 years before your last period)
 • Low libido and testosterone deficiency
 • Brain fog and mood changes
 • Urinary incontinence
 • Pelvic floor dysfunction
 • Why leaking is NOT a normal part of aging
 • Why so many women are misdiagnosed

Bethany specializes in male and female sexual medicine, pelvic floor muscle training, menopause care, and cancer-related sexual health concerns.

This is the conversation women deserve to hear.

If you’ve ever thought:
 “I don’t feel like myself.”
 This episode is for you.

🎧 Subscribe to Studio Make It Happen for honest conversations about leadership, health, identity, and reinvention.

Bethany Parsell is a double board-certified Urology and Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in menopause, pelvic floor health, sexual medicine, and hormone-related concerns.

Learn more at intimawellbeing.com

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After 12 years of building Studio M, I found myself facing a decision I never imagined I would have to make.

This episode is a personal reflection on the final weeks leading up to the closure of the salon, the uncertainty of leadership when answers aren’t clear, and the emotional weight of making a decision that affects not just you, but the people you care about most.

There were moments of clarity. Moments of panic. Moments where I questioned everything. And ultimately, a moment where I realized the decision had to come from me.

This conversation is not about blame. It’s about responsibility. It’s about identity. And it’s about trusting yourself when the path forward looks different than you planned.

For anyone who has ever built something, led others, or found themselves standing at a crossroads, this episode is for you.

This is what it really looks like to make a decision when everything is on the line.

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Sometimes leadership means carrying the vision alone.

In Episode 2, Megan reflects on The Little Red Hen and what it looks like to keep moving forward when your vision, season, or growth path no longer matches the people around you. This episode is about honoring different seasons without resentment — and recognizing that not everyone is meant to walk the same road at the same time.

Season 2 will feature women who are fierce, determined, and relentless — women who stayed the course long enough to see their “bread,” and who are now sharing how they got there, why they did it, and the passion behind their choices.

Everyone’s season is different. And while we may wish some seasons lasted longer, leadership often means accepting change, trusting the process, and continuing forward with clarity and courage.

This episode sets the tone for Season 2 — honest, reflective, and rooted in growth.

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This episode wasn’t planned.

After recording the start of Season 2, Megan stayed on mic and shared an unguarded, honest reflection on what it looks like to lead through change in real time. She talks about communication, growth, and navigating a season that doesn’t look the way she expected — as a leader, business owner, and person.

This conversation represents one perspective during a moment of transition and is shared with respect and care for everyone involved. It sets the tone for Season 2 of Studio Make It Happen — real conversations, the messy middle, and women making it happen in their own way.

If you’re leading through uncertainty or walking through change, this episode is for you.

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It’s our last episode of the year, and we’re wrapping up Season 1 with laughter, games, stories… and a giveaway! 🎁

Grab your holiday drink and settle in — this one is cozy, funny, and full of salon life joy.

🎙️ What’s inside:
✨ Fast-paced Christmas Q&A
✨ Naughty or Nice: Salon Edition (too real… and too funny)
✨ Favorite holiday memories
✨ Family traditions and real talk
✨ Sophie’s goals for 2026 and her hairstyling future
✨ A holiday giveaway from Studio M Salon and Spa — details at the end!

If you love salon culture, holiday vibes, or just hanging out with Megan and Sophie, you’ll love this episode.

👇 Watch, laugh, and enter the giveaway!

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Join Megan and Morgan for the Season 1 finale of Studio Make It Happen! We’re spilling all the tea on what we’ve learned about podcasting, ourselves, and our amazing listeners this year — plus we let an AI completely roast us (it did NOT hold back).

Megan finally figured out why she’s obsessed with this podcast: doing hair and doing nails is basically just one long interview every day… so podcasting feels exactly like home. We laugh about cutting people off, staying consistent, listener stats, and why the chaotic energy is actually the secret sauce.

And yes… we end with the most savage AI roast you’ll wanna stick around for!

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Megan and Brad sit down owner-to-owner with Kristen and Casey Eells, the new owners of The River’s Edge Estate — a 30-acre wedding venue near Findlay, Ohio with on-site lodging, get-ready suites, and endless photo spots (tree lines, pasture, orchard, vineyard).

We cover how they met, why they bought the venue, what they’re building next, and their #1 lesson for a truly stress-free wedding weekend: arrive, relax, celebrate… no late-night tear-downs!

“You don’t realize it until you go through a wedding. It would’ve been really nice to just relax all weekend and have fun… That’s how we picked this place. It was perfect.” — Casey Eells

What you’ll learn

• What makes River’s Edge different for couples and planners
• Why on-site lodging supports a stress-free wedding weekend
• What’s included in the get-ready suites and on-property perks
• How a family-run venue puts couples first
• Kristen’s BGSU hospitality background and planning mindset

Planning a wedding in Northwest Ohio? This is your inside look at a modern venue designed for a seamless, all-in-one weekend. This is a fun episode for future brides who are here to make it happen!

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Some stories sit in silence for years… until speaking them becomes the first step toward healing.

In this powerful Elephant Episode, Sandy Knauf opens up about a truth she has never shared—not with friends, not with family, only recently with her therapist. This is her journey through motherhood, debilitating anxiety, hidden grief, and the faith that helped her breathe again.

It’s raw. It’s honest. It’s a reminder:
 You are not alone. Your feelings are valid. Your healing matters.
 And if you’re carrying your own “elephant,” we hope this conversation helps you find the words—and the courage—to make it happen, in your time and your way. 💛

Content note: This episode discusses mental health, pregnancy loss, and difficult reproductive decisions. Please listen with care.

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