Upspeak

My First Year is about the start of my small business! I share about how I started, what I've learned, and how we've grown over these last 14 months. [DISCLAIMER] - This is the first recording we did in our new house and the audio quality is... let's say less than great. Also, our dogs' clicky-clacky feet make several audio appearances throughout the broadcast. We apologize and promise to get it together for the next episode. Music in this Episode: "Crazy" by Au Revoir Simone; "Flood" by Throwing Muses; "I didn't see it coming" by Belle and Sebastian; "Changes" by Langhorne Slim & The Law; Never Be Daunted by Jaymay; "One Thing Leads To Another" by The Fixx

Redemption. Can everyone, no matter the crime, expect it? Do we all deserve it? How do we decide what punishment fits what crime? What if we disagree as a society on whether or not something is a big enough deal to merit a punishment? Is sexual harassment truly harmful to the victims? Can we even call them victims? What if they're never touched? What if they "agree"? Are we all on the same page when it comes to consent? These are things Charlie and I discuss on this week's episode after reading an article on Vox.com about whether or not Louis C.K. should be allowed to do comedy any longer. https://www.vox.com/2018/9/10/17826168/me-too-louis-ck-men-comeback We're taking a break from the "Women & Business" series to have this important conversation. Please be aware that this episode contains explicit language throughout. Songs in this episode: "Hold on" by Alabama Shakes "At the Purchaser's Option" by Rhiannon Giddens "Baby, It's Cold Outside" by Dean Martin "Cottonmouth" by Throwing Muses "Human" by Rag'n'Bone Man "Who Did That to You?" by John Legend "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Cosbysweater

This week's episode is a conversation with Valerie Mayen of Yellowcake. She's a fashion designer, a new mom, and a Project Runway alum. Listen in as we chat about resisting overwhelm, how to be cool in high school, and what lessons can be learned through adversity. Music in this Episode: "Hold On" - Alabama Shakes "Yellowcake" - pb "Lay Your Cards Out" - Polica "Dressmaker" - Ben Hermanski "Get Plastered" - Project Runway Soundtrack "Valerie" - Mark Ronson ft. Amy Winehouse Thanks for listening. Please rate and leave a review in iTunes. -Meg

In this week's episode, Meg talks with Rachael Koenig about her business, Shore Society which designs and creates apparel that celebrates our beautiful Lake Erie. We discuss how neither of us are fans of the term, "side hustle" and how you can wear face masks, watch Netflix AND keep on working. This is episode 2 of season three and the second installment of our Women & Business Series. Music in this episode: "Hold On" by Alabama Shakes "Gatekeeper" by Feist "Young" by Vallis Alps "Great Lake" by Voodoo Child "If I Had a Boat" by Lyle Lovett "Lake Song" by The Decemberists Thanks for listening. Please rate and leave a review in iTunes.

Goal coach Jacki Carr kicks off our Women And Business series talking about her love of flannel, her lack of sleep now that she's a mom of two little ones, and how her vision for the future has evolved over the years. Jacki says she pinches herself all the time as she looks out her window and asks herself, "Is this an AirBnB? Nope. I actually live here!" If you're someone who loves to talk about goals and dream big for the future, this episode is for you. Music in this episode: "Hold On" by Alabama Shakes "Evergreen" by Echo and the Bunnymen Thanks for listening. Please rate and leave a review in iTunes.

Stigma is an episode on the topic of mental illness. Music in this episode: Maxence Cyrin - "Where Is My Mind"; Jessica Lea Mayfield - "No Fun"; Mazzy Star - "Into Dust"; Daniela Andrade - "Crazy"; Heathers - "Forget Me Knots"; Dark Rooms - "I Get Overwhelmed" Thank you for Listening. Please rate and leave a review on iTunes.

Chaz & Meg discuss & listen to their favorite music.

A conversation with three evangelical Christians about their opinions on President Trump. Music in This Episode: "History Repeating" by Propellerheads; "The World (Is Going Up in Flames)" by Charles Bradley; "This Land is Your Land" by Phosphorescent; "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding?" by Nick Lowe; "Jesusland" by Ben Folds; "Iron Sky" by Paolo Nutini Thanks for listening. Please rate and leave a review in iTunes.

A candid conversation about divorce. Music in this episode: "Free" by Rudimental; "A Closeness" by Dermot Kennedy; "Alone" by Sorcha Richardson; "This Feeling" by Alabama Shakes; "Concrete Heart" by Great Lake Swimmers; "Leaving" by Indigo Girls; "You for Me" by Eliza Shaddad Thank you for listening. Please rate and write a review in iTunes. -Meg

Meg speaks with four different businesswomen about following their passion into careers they love & some of the obstacles as well as blessings they’ve faced along the way. Thank you to Steph Sheldon, Jackie Wachter, Beth Weber, and Diana Vitantonio for sharing with me what makes you tick. You all inspire me. Upspeak theme music is "Dreams" by Taken by Trees; Other music in this episode: "The Heart" by Boombox Seance; "The Story" by Dolly Parton; "Redbone" by Childish Gambino; "You Don't Know How Lucky You Are" by Keaton Henson Visit us at www.upspeakcleveland.com

Overcoming shame takes what Brene Brown would call “ordinary courage”. This episode explores what shame feels like & how it can affect parenting. Upspeak Theme music is "Dreams" by Taken by Trees Other music in this episode: "Resolution" by Matt Corby Visit us online at upspeakcleveland.com

Raised with no religion. What’s it like to not pray before dinner and never go to Sunday school? Well... Chaz (Meg’s bf & producer of Upspeak) is here to tell us. If you don’t believe in God, how do you raise your kids with core values and guiding principles? Isn’t it lonely without a higher being? If nothing means anything than what’s the point? We discuss all of this & more in today’s episode. Upspeak theme music is Dreams by Taken By Trees. Additional music in this episode, in play order, was: Song for a Blue Guitar by Red House Painters; American Dreaming by Dead Can Dance; I Started a Joke by Lauren O’Connell; Pocket Full of Rainbows by Elvis Presley; Glory Hallelujah by Frank Turner; Hard Believer by First Aid Kit; Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley; Cold Little Heart by Michael Kiwanuka

A conversation between myself & my best friend about how to make lady love work long-term. Upspeak theme song is Dreams by Taken by trees Other music in this episode, in play order: This is the Day by The The; Any Other Way by Daniela Andrade; God Help the Girl by God Help the Girl; My Best Friend by Hello Saferide

An honest and raw conversation about my religious upbringing & my questioning of it all in my early twenties. If you grew up religious and now, as an adult, have walked away from that belief system in some way, then you'll be able to relate to this one. "Born again, again" is about the constant process of re-evaluating one's beliefs & beginning again when necessary. Theme music: Dreams by Taken By Trees Additional music in this episode: Ultralight Beam by Kanye West Butterflies by David Garza Hero by Family of the Year Undertow by Warpaint Things That We Should Say by Future of Forestry Teach Me to Know by The Lone Bellow Seasons (Waiting on You) by Future Islands

A conversation with my ex-husband, Tim, on falling in love as teenagers, getting married young, falling out, and the forgiveness that can follow.

Sexism & sexual harassment in the workplace. What does it look like & how do we deal?

Everyone has them.

Thoughts on parenthood while driving.