Colleagues for Life

Nobody has ever described their favorite colleague as "the one who never makes typos." In this Side Chat solo episode, Megan breaks down what actually makes someone a colleague for life — pulled straight from the Origin Story series. Kate and Megan realizing they both had 500 copies of a children's book sitting in their basements, and turning it into a collab instead of a competition...

Ever feel like you have nothing to say — even when it's your own platform? Megan starts Side Chat with that exact moment, and it turns into a rich conversation about something she loves to dig into: the difference between psychological safety and psychological health and safety. Spoiler: they're not the same thing. In this first episode of Side Chat, Megan unpacks how psychological safety...

What happens when two women meet at a safety conference, end up flipping pennies at the ceiling of an Oregon pub, and realize they've found something rare? In this episode, Megan sits down with Lindsay, a safety professional whose career literally chose her — and whose healing journey revealed exactly why. Lindsay opens up about hitting rock bottom, two weeks at a mental health retreat that ch...

Megan's guest this episode is Yangyang — and their story starts the way the best ones do: a cold LinkedIn message at 2 AM, a shared curiosity about meaningful work, and a first coffee that somehow turned into a full life exchange within the first two minutes. Together they explore what draws people to inclusion and belonging work, why work-life balance is a myth worth retiring, and how a simpl...

Ever wonder what makes a friendship last a lifetime? In this episode, we dive into the incredible 40+ year friendship between two lifelong friends from Edmonton. From meeting in elementary school to unexpected reunions across continents, hear the remarkable story of how a chance friendship became the foundation of a lifetime of memories. In this conversation, they share:• The unexpected moment the...

What makes a good colleague? In this episode of our Origin Stories series, host Megan and her guest Kinya Baker explore the philosophy behind "colleagues for life"—those meaningful connections that start in professional spaces but evolve into lifelong friendships. Recorded in Montreal, Megan and Kinya reflect on how they met during the pandemic at a virtual community of practice. What be...

One book launch. One introduction. One spark — and suddenly, life looks completely different. In this episode of the Colleagues for Life Podcast , host Megan Hunter sits down with Montana Lautamus: photographer, personal branding specialist, and someone who knows firsthand how a single human connection can set an entirely new life in motion. Recorded in the breathtaking mountains of Banff National...

Join host Megan Hunter as she kicks off the "Origin Stories" series with her first official guest, Kate Goodwin. In this heartfelt conversation, they trace the unexpected journey of how they reconnected—from a initial business opportunity in 2024 to a serendipitous LinkedIn reunion that reignited their friendship. Discover how two professionals navigated career transitions, found their v...

Welcome to Colleagues for Life: Origin Stories This is the prep episode for our brand new podcast exploring the power of human connection and professional relationships that last a lifetime. Join host Megan Hunter, and her first podcast guest, Kolbi Cameron, as they kick things off with their own origin story of how they met, the adventures they've shared, and what it truly means to be a &quot...

Megan shares the news of her new podcast, Colleagues for Life. In classic Megan form, she's recorded on a whim and posting a concept sketch instead of the logo. So, stayed tuned for when the good stuff gets uploaded. Until then... Welcome to the club.