Wait - What Do You Do Again?

In this episode, we meet retired corporate executive and author Gladys DeClouet, whose memoir A Layered Life: Breaking Barriers as a Trailblazing Black Woman in Corporate America shares the truth behind visible success—adversity, resilience, and the pressure of being “the first” in rooms never designed for you. Gladys reflects on leading multi-billion-dollar businesses across the oil and restauran...

What happens when leaders create beautiful strategic plans… but the frontline can’t execute them? Heather Lacy has lived this at scale, leading customer service and patient experience in complex, regulated healthcare environments. In this conversation, Heather breaks down the real reason strategy fails: the execution gap created by unclear expectations, false buy-in, and leadership cultures that r...

In this episode, Michael Krumpak, CEO of L4 Learning Solutions and author of Why Smart Leaders Do Stupid Things, joins Meghan and Richard Taliaferro, Career Coach, to unpack why even experienced, high-performing leaders can quietly derail under pressure. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why leadership breakdowns often happen slowly and silently How stress and overwhelm trigger blind spots in decision...

In this episode, we meet KaRon Spriggs-Bethea, therapist, educator, and founder of Let’s Talk Solutions, for a conversation about affirming therapy, cultural humility, and what it actually takes to create safe, welcoming spaces for LGBTQIA+ clients and other marginalized communities. KaRon shares the story behind building his own practice, why autonomy matters in mental health care, and how therap...

Lynn Harris, founder and CEO of GOLD Comedy , joins the conversation to talk about comedy as both a craft and a cultural force. We unpack what a working comedian’s life actually looks like (beyond SNL & Netflix specials), why the argument “no one can be funny anymore” is usually just a refusal to write better jokes, and how punchlines work when the target is power, not marginalized people. Lyn...

In this episode, we meet Jacqueline Whitmore, president of The Protocol School of Palm Beach and internationally recognized etiquette expert, to talk about what etiquette actually is and why it matters more than ever at work, online, and in everyday life. Jacqueline shares how she accidentally found her way into the world of etiquette and protocol (starting at The Breakers in Palm Beach), what exe...

In this episode of Wait — What Do You Do Again? , I’m joined by my yap partner, Matt Jones, and returning guest Nick “the Wine Guy” Elliot, a certified sommelier and chef who makes wine feel approachable, inclusive, and fun. We talk about how to think through choosing wine for holiday dinners and parties, what to bring as a host gift (and what to say when you hand it over), and easy wine pairings...

Planning to host this holiday season… but suddenly realizing your Pinterest board, your budget, and your square footage are not on speaking terms? This week, Meghan sits down with event planner and designer Paige Netting-Lentini from In Good Co Events to unwrap what holiday hosting actually looks like when you want it to feel warm, intentional, and beautifully doable (not stressful or Instagram-pe...

In this cross-over episode of Scrambled Eggs with Richard and Meghan, Meghan and Richard crack open one of the most misunderstood parts of personal and professional growth: mindset . Through job transitions, career reinvention, and the everyday moments where everything takes “a lot longer than I thought,” they explore how mindset shapes the way we move through change. Together, they dig into why s...

What happens when an engineer trades blueprints for bonbons? In this episode, we meet Brian Krichbaum, co-owner of Gilbert Chocolates, a beloved Michigan chocolate company that’s been delighting customers for more than 125 years. After decades in corporate operations, Brian took a leap from consulting to entrepreneurship, buying a century-old gourmet chocolate business seven weeks before Christmas...

What if your messy kitchen or overflowing closet isn’t really about the stuff? In this episode of Wait — What Do You Do Again? , we talk with psychologist, coach, and author Kate Evans , founder of Soulful Space and author of Ditch Your Shit: Decluttering Your Mindset to Declutter Your Home . Kate shares how clutter often reflects deeper emotions like shame, fear, and perfectionism—and why lasting...

This week on Wait — What Do You Do Again? we close out Spooky Season with historian Dr. Mikki Brock, whose research explores the supernatural and religious beliefs and identities in early modern Scotland and speaks widely on topics including demonology, witchcraft, and British history. From witch hunts and the rise of groupthink to the cultural obsession with “unnatural women,” Dr. Brock unpacks h...

This week on Wait — What Do You Do Again?, we meet Dr. Cailin Murray, anthropologist and professor at Ball State University, whose research explores Native American folklore, haunted landscapes, and the anthropology of the supernatural. From Sasquatch sightings in the Pacific Northwest to Native ghost stories and haunted burial grounds, Dr. Murray unpacks how tales of spirits and monsters reveal A...

This week on Wait — What Do You Do Again?, we meet Dr. Bernice Murphy, Professor of Popular Literature at Trinity College Dublin and one of the world’s leading experts on Gothic and horror fiction. From Shirley Jackson’s chilling works (including The Lottery , which is still haunting Meghan 30 years after she first read it), to the haunted houses and haunted hearts of the modern Gothic, Dr. Murphy...

Dr. Imani Cheers, commentator, cultural curator, and professor at The George Washington University, explores why Thriller remains a timeless cultural touchstone more than 40 years later. From Quincy Jones’ genius as a boundary-breaking producer to Michael Jackson’s creative evolution, Dr. Cheers unpacks how collaboration and storytelling can transcend genre, race, and time. Our conversation widens...

What do haunted houses, hidden cemeteries, and the rich blues history of Mississippi have in common? Storyteller and historian Shannon Evans is here to tell us. As the creator of the hit podcast Tombigbee Tales, Shannon blends deep historical research, oral tradition, and a flair for the supernatural to uncover the myths, scandals, and forgotten figures of the American South. In this episode, she...

In this episode, we meet John David Graham , author of Running As Fast As I Can and founder of Good Samaritan Home , a nonprofit that has provided housing and mentorship to more than 2,500 men and women rebuilding their lives after prison or homelessness. John shares how losing his job as a minister became the catalyst for creating a community of 21 homes dedicated to second chances. From the simp...

What happens when a 30-year corporate veteran pivots at age 51 to become a professional male escort? Meet Australian companion George Goulburn, who left his corporate career to provide intimacy, companionship, and empowerment for women aged 30 to 80. George shares how he navigates stigma, boundaries, and safety in his work, why so many women struggle to ask for what they want in intimacy, and what...

Eating disorders are the second most deadly mental health condition after opioid addiction, yet so often, disordered eating is hidden in plain sight, even praised in our culture. In this powerful episode, therapist Janelle Coolidge joins to unpack the difference between eating disorders and disordered eating, how trauma and chronic illness shape our relationship with our bodies, and why no single...

Matt returns for a meandering conversation about dating, including a recent dalliance with a colorful fellow, maintaining friendships as we age (and as the single person of the group), Matt tries to sing his way out of the male loneliness crisis, and some Britney Spears. This episode is equal parts laughter, real talk, and reminders that friendship and connection evolve right alongside us. Catch t...

At 82, author Gerry Wilson became a first-time novelist. Her debut historical novel, That Pinson Girl, set in World War I-era Mississippi, draws from family stories, myth, and the complicated legacy of the South. In this conversation, Gerry shares what it means to pursue creativity “late” in life, how historical fiction helps us understand the present, and the resilience it takes to keep writing t...

Is Bigfoot real? And what does our fascination with the unknown say about us? In this episode, we meet Kev LeStarge, Bigfoot enthusiast and author of Billy Finds Bigfoot , a charming children’s book that explores curiosity, nature, and unexpected friendship. Kev shares wild stories from his expeditions, talks about the science behind Sasquatch sightings, and opens up about how his love for Bigfoot...

Step into history with Jackie Lapin, world traveler, award-winning author, and founder of The Historic Traveler. Jackie has explored over 500 historic locations across 50 countries, capturing them through stunning photography and pairing each destination with historic novels, mysteries, and biographies that make you feel like you’ve actually lived there. In this episode, Jackie shares her fascinat...

Beatles historian and author David Bedford didn’t just grow up near a Beatles landmark, he lived in their story. Born in Liverpool, David attended Ringo Starr’s school, lived off Penny Lane, and sent his kids to the same school as John Lennon and George Harrison. In this episode, David shares how Liverpool’s unique history, culture, and post-war quirks created the perfect storm for The Beatles to...

Before LeBron, before Serena, before Tiger… there was Major Taylor. In this episode, we meet author, historian, and Hall of Fame cyclist John Kennedy Howard, who wrote The Black Cyclone: A Hero The World Forgot , about Marshall “Major” Taylor. Major Taylor was the world’s first African American sports superstar and the fastest cyclist of the early 1900s. We dive into Taylor’s groundbreaking career...