Learned by Doing

A lesson learned from my dad that’s helping me build my next dream life…and make things easier for the cashier at Burger King. Here’s the TikTok I mentioned in the episode. Enjoy this pod on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , and Substack . Until the next episode, come play in my world at maeganburke.com .

Here’s a funny tale about a time when my mom’s attempt to preserve my innocence backfired. I’ll report back and let you know if she remembers this vocabulary lesson. Enjoy this pod on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , and Substack . Until the next episode, come play in my world at maeganburke.com .

Challenge this, sprint that — everyone tells you to lock in for 7 days, 12 weeks, or 1 year, but very rarely do they include instructions on how to prepare. I’m obsessed with structured, time-bound challenges; I’ve been doing them since I was a kid (that’s how I accidentally became a vegetarian 17 years ago — after a 2-week no-meat challenge, I just couldn’t go back). Now many people can love chal...

Last year was all about survival and I’m not gonna lie, it almost took me out. I spent almost all of 2025 grieving while replaying my life’s movie from my mom’s guest room. I cried about people I loved taking advantage of me. I cried because I let them. I cried because I’ve had to work so. hard. in life. And I cried that I’ll never get to hug my baby brother again. When I was done, I was anew. I’m...

My name is MAY-gen, not Megan, and I’m always going to remind people of it. You’d think since I say it so often that people would naturally say it correctly, but that’s not the case — and that’s okay! Because people make mistakes and I’m patient. I have all the time in the world to help them try, try, and try again. This podcast is dedicated to all of you who feel icky about correcting people when...

Most of what I know about negotiation I've picked up from my homie Chad while watching him navigate business deals. I came across someone on TikTok raving about Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher & William Ury and I’m really into the book so far. Roger Fisher founded the Harvard Negotiation Project (HNP) in 1979 after encouragement from Ury and then research assistant Bruce Patton. Apparently...

Straight from my future maemoirs, here's a storytime about what 27-year-old Maegan was up to in Thailand, in between managing a yoga studio. Here's the TikTok I mention about the first time I...partook in such activities. In hindsight, I've been divinely protected my entire life and I'm kinda happy that I didn't notice. I feel like the weight of that protection would have resul...

We all know that saying "thank you for your patience" instead of "I'm so sorry for the wait" encourages our reader to be more compassionate and write-off our delay. Let's dive deeper into how you can be a smidge more intentional when writing emails so you get what you want. Here are 3 super simple, yet effectively manipulative phrases to try out in your next email. I ho...

I’m one of those people who believe that self-employment is safer than being traditionally employed. (I don’t think it’s “easier” though. Choose your hard.) I accidentally fell into self-employment and entrepreneurship in December 2020. I was fresh out of a PTSD diagnosis and had found habit tracking to be pivotal to my recovery. I decided to package my tracking techniques into a workshop, that wo...

At some point in our lives, we were sold a narrative that in order for relationships to be deemed successful, they’ve gotta last forever, but that can’t be further from the truth. Letting go of people, places, and situations that no longer serve you is the true definition of love. Your journey to mindful entrepreneurship starts here: mindfulmaeven.com Stay mindful and stay kind!

Here are some tips to help you attract job opportunities that align with your authentic self. Showing up in all spaces, even professional ones, as your true self makes it easier to find opportunities that last. Have you heard about the #septembersurge? Apparently it’s the time period between Labor Day and Halloween when there’s a distinct increase in open job opportunities. Here’s the resumae that...

You probably haven’t heard of Flexport, but they were the inspiration for today’s podcast. Today we’re talking about how full-time employment can be just as risky as, if not more than, self-employment. Read more about Flexport rescinding job offers. Your journey to mindful entrepreneurship starts here. Here are some affordable, effective under-eye patches. Stay mindful and stay kind!

In the midst of #startuplife in my 20s, I realized that I couldn't live a life that included dreading tomorrow. Before I knew how I was going to escape the #sundayscaries, I committed to the end game. I committed to a life of freedom, a life where I wake up excited for the day, and a life where I'm never just counting down to Friday. And now I have that life. You can too, if you want it. *...

Happy #traveltuesday! Have you ever dreamt of working remotely from Bali? If so, today’s your lucky day! Maegan is sharing her experiences living and working in Bali, Indonesia as a digital nomad and trip leader for remote workers. Hopefully her insights will help you decide whether or not Bali is the place for you. Whether you're traveling as a digital nomad, taking an extended sabbatical, or...

It’s a whole rebrand, oh shit! Maegan is officially the mindful maeven, as are you. It’s been almost a year since Moments with Mae launched and after the realest mental health break to ever do it, Maegan is back with the Mindful Maeven! This episode explores our attachment to expectations and whether or not they actually kill our joy (spoiler: yes, they do). Stay mindful and stay kind! You can glo...

Are we witnessing the demise of social media networks? Quit depending on social media to stay in touch with your people! Learn how to launch your own newsletter in just 7 days. 🎶 Somebody’s Watching Me | Rockwell 🎶 Thank you for stopping by for a Moment with me! Book your own Moment with Mae. Each moment is named after one of my favorite tracks. Listen to each title track and moment in tand...

Back from a flu hiatus, Maegan and her favorite frenemy, @thedayo, share the top 5 traits & features that they look for in a homie lover friend. 🎶 Mambo No. 5 | Lou Bega 🎶 Thank you for stopping by for a Moment with me! Book your own Moment with Mae. Each moment is named after one of my favorite tracks. Listen to each title track and moment in tandem with the official playlist. For more...

“Don’t be afraid to catch feels!” As a former member of the “catch flights not feelings” crew, Maegan shares 3 ways that she acknowledges and leverages her feelings in order to create discipline, manifest her desires and boost productivity. Book your own Moment with Mae. 🎶 Feels | Calvin Harris feat. Katy Perry, Pharrell Williams & Big Sean 🎶 Thank you for stopping by for a Moment with...

Today’s moment is a tip for the next time you’re struggling to complete a pesky task, struggling to commit to a new habit or struggling to get started with a new project. 🎶 Keep It Real | Timbaland feat. Ginuwine 🎶 Thank you for stopping by for a Moment with Mae! Each moment is named after one of Maegan’s favorite tracks. Listen to each song and moment in tandem with the official playlist....

When was the last time you took a social media break? Today Maegan shares how she takes note of her behavior and her mindset in order to know when it’s time to take a break from the digital world and focus on living IRL. It’s a comeback season! On Saturday, October 1st, Maegan hosted a Q4 action planning session maed to help you audit, align and refine your goals and daily habits. The replay is av...

The big changes are a result of small shifts. Today Maegan shares some recent client wins that will hopefully inspire you to stop waiting and choose to show up as your ideal self today . Schedule a free chat with Maegan to see if she is the right coach for you. If you’re ready to dive into your desires and spend a weekend getting selfish with a group of women all committed to showing up as their i...

Life’s happenings are all just practice. On Saturday, October 1st, Maegan hosted a Q4 action planning session maed to help you audit, align and refine your goals and daily habits. The replay is available for purchase through October 31st. 🎶 Practice | Drake 🎶 Thank you for stopping by for a Moment with Mae! Each moment is named after one of Maegan’s favorite tracks. Listen to each song and...

Almost anything we want is immediately available to us. Whether it’s a new coat, a bottle of wine or a pizza - you can get any and every thing almost immediately delivered to your door. Add in social media and you’ll realize that we’ve been trained to be addicted to instant gratification. While those temporary fixes mae feel good in the moment, they’re not sustainable in the long run. Today Maegan...

Life’s not happening to you, it’s happening for you! Today Maegan shares 3 “bad” events that ended up serving her greater good. 🎶 Bad Day | Justin Bieber 🎶 Thank you for stopping by for a Moment with Mae! Each moment is named after one of Maegan’s favorite tracks. Listen to each song and moment in tandem with the official playlist. For more moments of reflection, laughs and learning, follow...

Today Maegan shares tips for how to curate a grand rising that works for you. Do you have a morning ritual or a morning routine? If you’re listening on Spotify, share your response via the poll. On Saturday, October 1st, Maegan hosted a Q4 action planning session maed to help you audit, align and refine your goals and daily habits. The replay is available for purchase through October 31st. Episode...