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After 7 years and 300+ episodes, the podcast has evolved... because so have you! What started as a show for wedding pros has has evolved into a bold, no-BS space for high-achievers to unpack identity shifts, quiet the inner critic, set boundaries that stick, and navigate the messy (but powerful) moments of growth and change.
For Real is still hosted by Megan Gillikin, and it’s here to meet you in this next chapter as a whole human, not just a business owner.
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224. Wedding Industry Hot Takes with Terrica (Part 1)
It's Terrica. It's wedding industry hot takes. No need to say more.
223. Lessons Learned from Marriage and Entrepreneurship
Today we bring back Jason Gillikin, my partner of 13 years and fellow entrepreneur. Life gets pretty hectic when you're growing businesses, raising kids, and trying to stay connected to each other. So what are some speed bumps we've faced and lessons learned along the way?
222. From Clicks to Customers: Writing Copy that Converts, with Lucy Bedewi
How can we guide our potential clients to take that next step? Maybe they see our Instagram post or TikTok or our website, or maybe even an ad on TheKnot. And when they do, how can we take them from seeing copy we’ve put out there, and then jump to the next level?
Today's guest, Lucy Bedewi, has some copywriting tips for us.
221. The Right Time to Add to Your Sales Team, with Kelly Ann Peck
One of the most challenging questions I get asked in my coaching conversations is, “When do I know when it’s time to add to my team?”
If you’re hiring a team member, how do you know what position do you hire for? And is it even possible to hire someone to sell for you?
And even when you have all the information and you’re ready to make a move, how do you find the right person?
It’s not an easy decision to make but let’s help you figure out your next steps in today’s episode with Sales Uprising's Kelly Ann Peck.
220. 4 Steps for Having a Brand that Books, with Amanda Shuman
If I was on stage at Wedding MBA in front of hundreds of your peers, and I chose your website to display on the big screen, how would you feel? Would you be proud? Would you feel like your website images, design, and copy fits your brand? Or would you feel at least a little dread and shame because you know it’s time for a brand refresh?
Branding isn’t easy, but as you evolve as a business owner, so too does your brand. So today, we’re talking about a four step strategy for having a brand that books.
219. 5 Truths Every Business Owner Needs to Hear
Today we're celebrating five years of the podcast (!), so it's time for a fun and reflective episode on five truthbombs every business owner needs to hear.
218. Unraveling, with Neillie Butler
The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back, and the rebirth of new. Today we feature Neillie Butler, owner and executive planner of Mariee Ami, an event production company that brings multi-day celebrations to life, no matter the destination, scale, or complexity.
217. Leaning into Community to Grow Your Business: Megan on The Women's Social Club Podcast
Recently I was a guest on The Women’s Social Club Podcast, a women supporting women community and membership with 15 locations including New York City, Chicago, and Washington DC. Some of you have heard my journey before, but one thing I noticed when listening to this episode is that I have the tendency to keep myself small, and I consider this one of my biggest challenges I’ll continue to tackle day by day - but it’s those voices of support in my life that push me to reach my potential.
Now I have the opportunity and privilege to be the support system and cheerleader for so many in our community - and I don’t take that for granted. I believe that there are far too many amazing entrepreneurs out there who show up, serve so many, make a difference, and yet they continue to play it small.
I hope this interview inspires you to stop getting in your own way. Great success is waiting on the other side.

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