Meeting your business partner for the first time after years of grinding and building something special—now that’s a wild ride! 🚀 Gauri Manglik and Meredith Noble dish on the scrappy beginnings of Instrumentl, where researching grants meant wrangling a million tabs and burning hours just to find reliable funding, not to mention the fear of crashing your website during a live demo! This convo will have you picking up on all the transformation vibes—from overwhelm and burnout to streamlined success and building something truly impactful (with a little nostalgia for the scrappy startup days). 💥 Stick around for stories, laughs, and secrets to turning “that’ll never work” into your ultimate workflow glow-up!

More videos like this:
👉 Mastering the Grant Budget: Tips for Success
https://youtu.be/XJn_pmsqxtc
👉 5 Grant Writing Mistakes That Cost Beginners BIG Bucks (And How to Avoid Them)
https://youtu.be/qsRfJqGD_II
👉 How to Actually Make $15K+ in Your First Year of Grant Writing
https://youtu.be/6CMksIKFg_c

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Once upon a time, a grant writer unearthed a big problem: there were no options for learning to write grants in a modern, refreshing way. Existing options were “old school” and expensive.

The idea? Create an online learning experience that makes grant writing approachable and fun.

Learn Grant Writing was founded on the belief that our time should be spent adding real value to our communities and leading fulfilling lives.

You're in the right place if you want to...
🔸 explore your curiosity
🔸 change careers
🔸 freelance grant write
🔸 volunteer, or
🔸 improve an existing skill.

No sugar coating it! Grant writing is hard work. But, if it fits your personality and goals, it can be life changing. Getting professionally trained in grant writing can save you years of mistakes and lost grants, make you indispensable, and give you wonderful lifestyle flexibility.

You can become a grant writing unicorn 🦄 faster than you might realize. Learn more: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/

Subscribe for new weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1

Watch this video about Grant Writing for Beginners: https://youtu.be/MBRrCwOuM00
Learn the 7 Steps to Writing a Grant: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLdG9L-lMwx_iCIOdD4oKpTXjpivrLClp-

Free Grant Writing Course: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course/
Write Grants. Get Paid: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/webinar-videos/discover-grant-writing/

Let’s Connect...
Website: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2StUZct3VxoN7lfuQuqRBo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/senecaworks/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/learngrantwriting/
FB: https://web.facebook.com/learngrantwriting.org/

🧡 The Team at Learn Grant Writing

EPISODE CREDITS:

Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

Connect with Us:

• Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
• Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
• Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]

Feeling totally broke and stuck in a job that drains you? Yeah, I’ve been there. 😩 In this video, I lay out exactly what I’d do to level up from burned out and underpaid to living my dream life with freedom and flexibility. 💸 The main pain point here is feeling maxed out on what you can earn and not seeing a way to break that cycle. The fix? Build a killer skill that people will pay for (grant writing is just one example), and then stack up the habits that actually move your life forward. Want the recipe? Learn a skill that makes bank 💪, master conversations that get you paid 💬, focus on one thing at a time 🎯, find friends who lift you up 🙌, drop the time-wasters 🚫, feed your mind 🔥, and commit to daily habits that get you past broke for good. You got this!

More videos like this here:
👉 Mastering the Grant Budget: Tips for Success
https://youtu.be/XJn_pmsqxtc

👉 5 Grant Writing Mistakes That Cost Beginners BIG Bucks (And How to Avoid Them)
https://youtu.be/qsRfJqGD_II

👉 How to Actually Make $15K+ in Your First Year of Grant Writing
https://youtu.be/6CMksIKFg_c

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1

Once upon a time, a grant writer unearthed a big problem: there were no options for learning to write grants in a modern, refreshing way. Existing options were “old school” and expensive.

The idea? Create an online learning experience that makes grant writing approachable and fun.

Learn Grant Writing was founded on the belief that our time should be spent adding real value to our communities and leading fulfilling lives.

You're in the right place if you want to...
🔸 explore your curiosity
🔸 change careers
🔸 freelance grant write
🔸 volunteer, or
🔸 improve an existing skill.

No sugar coating it! Grant writing is hard work. But, if it fits your personality and goals, it can be life changing. Getting professionally trained in grant writing can save you years of mistakes and lost grants, make you indispensable, and give you wonderful lifestyle flexibility.

You can become a grant writing unicorn 🦄 faster than you might realize. Learn more: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/

Subscribe for new weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1

Watch this video about Grant Writing for Beginners: https://youtu.be/MBRrCwOuM00
Learn the 7 Steps to Writing a Grant: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLdG9L-lMwx_iCIOdD4oKpTXjpivrLClp-

Free Grant Writing Course: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course/
Write Grants. Get Paid: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/webinar-videos/discover-grant-writing/

Let’s Connect...
Website: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2StUZct3VxoN7lfuQuqRBo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/senecaworks/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/learngrantwriting/
FB: https://web.facebook.com/learngrantwriting.org/

🧡 The Team at Learn Grant Writing

EPISODE CREDITS:

Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

Connect with Us:

• Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
• Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
• Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]

Waking up every morning to a job that drains you is the pits, but imagine flipping the script and actually getting paid to do something you love. 💫 Joanna Heath went from feeling lost in unfulfilling jobs and drowning in imposter syndrome to landing her very first client (and paycheck!) as a grant writer—all in just three months. If you're stuck in a boring 9-5 or just craving more purpose, this chat is proof that your dream gig isn’t out of reach—stick around to get the real talk, the “aha!” moments, and a reason to celebrate your next win (with pizza, obviously)! 🍕

Watch more videos like these here 👇
👉 How Erin Heist Doubled Her Revenue and Won $1.25 Million in Grants
https://youtu.be/1ejPLkh4LnY
👉 How Monique Built a Successful Grant Writing Business From Scratch
https://youtu.be/2RxdLsGOUY8
👉 Grant Writing Success: Amanda’s Journey from Day Job to Winning Millions for Organizations
https://youtu.be/nnEootBSlYI

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1

Once upon a time, a grant writer unearthed a big problem: there were no options for learning to write grants in a modern, refreshing way. Existing options were “old school” and expensive.

The idea? Create an online learning experience that makes grant writing approachable and fun.

Learn Grant Writing was founded on the belief that our time should be spent adding real value to our communities and leading fulfilling lives.

You're in the right place if you want to...
🔸 explore your curiosity
🔸 change careers
🔸 freelance grant write
🔸 volunteer, or
🔸 improve an existing skill.

No sugar coating it! Grant writing is hard work. But, if it fits your personality and goals, it can be life changing. Getting professionally trained in grant writing can save you years of mistakes and lost grants, make you indispensable, and give you wonderful lifestyle flexibility.

You can become a grant writing unicorn 🦄 faster than you might realize. Learn more: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/

Subscribe for new weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1

Watch this video about Grant Writing for Beginners: https://youtu.be/MBRrCwOuM00
Learn the 7 Steps to Writing a Grant: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLdG9L-lMwx_iCIOdD4oKpTXjpivrLClp-

Free Grant Writing Course: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course/
Write Grants. Get Paid: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/webinar-videos/discover-grant-writing/

Let’s Connect...
Website: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2StUZct3VxoN7lfuQuqRBo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/senecaworks/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/learngrantwriting/
FB: https://web.facebook.com/learngrantwriting.org/

🧡 The Team at Learn Grant Writing

EPISODE CREDITS:

Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

Connect with Us:

• Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
• Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
• Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]

Taking a leap of faith with your career can feel wild, especially when you’re shifting from running the show to focusing on a single mission—hello, grant writing! 🌟 If you’ve ever stressed about carrying the heavy weight of nonprofit work or felt lost about making a real impact, this video brings you a behind-the-scenes look at how stepping into a dedicated grant writer role can seriously lighten your load and level up your skills (and sanity). Melessa Gregg shares how she went from feeling overwhelmed to landing game-changing grants, reminding us all that our “why” can be the ultimate motivator. 🧡 Stick around for the full interview to get inspired and see how a little passion (and some fresh playground equipment!) can spark big wins in your community.

Watch more videos like these here 👇
👉 How Erin Heist Doubled Her Revenue and Won $1.25 Million in Grants
https://youtu.be/1ejPLkh4LnY
👉 How Monique Built a Successful Grant Writing Business From Scratch
https://youtu.be/2RxdLsGOUY8
👉 Grant Writing Success: Amanda’s Journey from Day Job to Winning Millions for Organizations
https://youtu.be/nnEootBSlYI
👉 From Classroom to Grant Writing: How Callie Smith Found Her Purpose and First Paycheck
https://youtu.be/I0zOcsp4CS4

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1

Once upon a time, a grant writer unearthed a big problem: there were no options for learning to write grants in a modern, refreshing way. Existing options were “old school” and expensive.

The idea? Create an online learning experience that makes grant writing approachable and fun.

Learn Grant Writing was founded on the belief that our time should be spent adding real value to our communities and leading fulfilling lives.

You're in the right place if you want to...
🔸 explore your curiosity
🔸 change careers
🔸 freelance grant write
🔸 volunteer, or
🔸 improve an existing skill.

No sugar coating it! Grant writing is hard work. But, if it fits your personality and goals, it can be life changing. Getting professionally trained in grant writing can save you years of mistakes and lost grants, make you indispensable, and give you wonderful lifestyle flexibility.

You can become a grant writing unicorn 🦄 faster than you might realize. Learn more: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/

Subscribe for new weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1

Watch this video about Grant Writing for Beginners: https://youtu.be/MBRrCwOuM00
Learn the 7 Steps to Writing a Grant: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLdG9L-lMwx_iCIOdD4oKpTXjpivrLClp-

Free Grant Writing Course: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course/
Write Grants. Get Paid: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/webinar-videos/discover-grant-writing/

Let’s Connect...
Website: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2StUZct3VxoN7lfuQuqRBo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/senecaworks/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/learngrantwriting/
FB: https://web.facebook.com/learngrantwriting.org/

🧡 The Team at Learn Grant Writing

EPISODE CREDITS:

Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

Connect with Us:

• Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
• Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
• Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]

You know that cringe advice about "just throwing out as many grant applications as you can"? 😱 Well, we're busting that myth wide open and showing you how to skip the overwhelm and actually win more grants—with way less stress. Ready to ditch the confusion and get crystal clear on what actually works? Stick around because Meredith Noble spills her juiciest secrets (and a couple of spicy stories) you won't want to miss! 🦄✨

More videos like these here:
Love the mindset that Meredith talks about in this candid interview? You'll love Meredith's 4 Secrets to Living an Awesome Life
👉 https://youtu.be/6eHmnw5Cx4I

Curious about how you can write a grant FASTER for your projects? We got you covered in this video on writing a grant in 5 minutes.
👉 https://youtu.be/Ams0xoT3ETU

Grants aren't just for nonprofits. You can even score funding for your passion projects. Meredith drops details on that in the video here.
👉 https://youtu.be/hFv2-yEnHHE

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1

Once upon a time, a grant writer unearthed a big problem: there were no options for learning to write grants in a modern, refreshing way. Existing options were “old school” and expensive.

The idea? Create an online learning experience that makes grant writing approachable and fun.

Learn Grant Writing was founded on the belief that our time should be spent adding real value to our communities and leading fulfilling lives.

You're in the right place if you want to...
🔸 explore your curiosity
🔸 change careers
🔸 freelance grant write
🔸 volunteer, or
🔸 improve an existing skill.

No sugar coating it! Grant writing is hard work. But, if it fits your personality and goals, it can be life changing. Getting professionally trained in grant writing can save you years of mistakes and lost grants, make you indispensable, and give you wonderful lifestyle flexibility.

You can become a grant writing unicorn 🦄 faster than you might realize. Learn more: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/

Subscribe for new weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1

Watch this video about Grant Writing for Beginners: https://youtu.be/MBRrCwOuM00
Learn the 7 Steps to Writing a Grant: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLdG9L-lMwx_iCIOdD4oKpTXjpivrLClp-

Free Grant Writing Course: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course/
Write Grants. Get Paid: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/webinar-videos/discover-grant-writing/

Let’s Connect...
Website: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2StUZct3VxoN7lfuQuqRBo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/senecaworks/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/learngrantwriting/
FB: https://web.facebook.com/learngrantwriting.org/

🧡 The Team at Learn Grant Writing

EPISODE CREDITS:

Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

Connect with Us:

• Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
• Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
• Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]

Ever started a “simple” DIY project and suddenly found yourself deep in the valley of despair? 🙃 Yeah, me too! My big paint point was thinking I’d ruined my dining chairs with sticky stain and white smears—ugh, cat hair magnet alert. 😩 The main thing I realized? The real pain comes when you mess up, feel like you have to start completely over, and think you’ve wasted all your time. But listen, you’re never actually at square zero! Here’s the deal: every fail is just Step 1 in figuring your stuff out. Next time, you charge your tools ⚡, get help from YouTube or ChatGPT when you’re stuck 🤓, keep your systems tight 🛠️, and don’t be afraid to reach out for resources or community 🙋. That’s how you go from frustrated novice to someone who knows their way around the job. So if you feel like you’re back at the beginning, you’re actually way ahead of where you started—promise. Starting over means you’ve already learned a thing or two. Don’t give up! 💪

EPISODE CREDITS:

Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

Connect with Us:

• Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
• Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
• Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]

Moving and juggling a family while starting something new? 🎒🚗 In this video, we get real about launching a grant writing side hustle from scratch—even if you've never written a grant and have zero confidence to charge for your work. Watch how Paige Robison goes from feeling totally lost to landing clients and earning back her investment, unlocking flexibility for her family’s big moves. Stick around and see exactly how you can turn your network and life’s chaos into actual paid opportunities—no fancy resume required!

Watch more videos like these here 👇
👉 How Erin Heist Doubled Her Revenue and Won $1.25 Million in Grants
https://youtu.be/1ejPLkh4LnY
👉 How Monique Built a Successful Grant Writing Business From Scratch
https://youtu.be/2RxdLsGOUY8
👉 Grant Writing Success: Amanda’s Journey from Day Job to Winning Millions for Organizations
https://youtu.be/nnEootBSlYI
👉 From Classroom to Grant Writing: How Callie Smith Found Her Purpose and First Paycheck
https://youtu.be/I0zOcsp4CS4

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1

Once upon a time, a grant writer unearthed a big problem: there were no options for learning to write grants in a modern, refreshing way. Existing options were “old school” and expensive.

The idea? Create an online learning experience that makes grant writing approachable and fun.

Learn Grant Writing was founded on the belief that our time should be spent adding real value to our communities and leading fulfilling lives.

You're in the right place if you want to...
🔸 explore your curiosity
🔸 change careers
🔸 freelance grant write
🔸 volunteer, or
🔸 improve an existing skill.

No sugar coating it! Grant writing is hard work. But, if it fits your personality and goals, it can be life changing. Getting professionally trained in grant writing can save you years of mistakes and lost grants, make you indispensable, and give you wonderful lifestyle flexibility.

You can become a grant writing unicorn 🦄 faster than you might realize. Learn more: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/

Subscribe for new weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1

Watch this video about Grant Writing for Beginners: https://youtu.be/MBRrCwOuM00
Learn the 7 Steps to Writing a Grant: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLdG9L-lMwx_iCIOdD4oKpTXjpivrLClp-

Free Grant Writing Course: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course/
Write Grants. Get Paid: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/webinar-videos/discover-grant-writing/

Let’s Connect...
Website: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2StUZct3VxoN7lfuQuqRBo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/senecaworks/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/learngrantwriting/
FB: https://web.facebook.com/learngrantwriting.org/

🧡 The Team at Learn Grant Writing

EPISODE CREDITS:

Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

Connect with Us:

• Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
• Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
• Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]

Meredith Noble sat in the studio with our favorite grant database partners, Instrumentl, to answer the juiciest questions about grants and about Meredith. Nothing's off the table, as Instrumentl dives into the top questions people google looking for grant advice. Plus, the big question, is Meredith all talk and no game, or does she still write grants?

Find out in part one of a three-part interview!

Love the mindset that Meredith talks about in this candid interview? You'll love Meredith's 4 Secrets to Living an Awesome Life
👉 https://youtu.be/6eHmnw5Cx4I

Curious about how you can write a grant FASTER for your projects? We got you covered in this video on writing a grant in 5 minutes.
👉 https://youtu.be/Ams0xoT3ETU

Grants aren't just for nonprofits. You can even score funding for your passion projects. Meredith drops details on that in the video here.
👉 https://youtu.be/hFv2-yEnHHE

EPISODE CREDITS:

Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

Connect with Us:

• Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
• Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
• Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]