Meredith Noble is an entrepreneur, community leader, best-selling author, and outdoor adventurer in Alaska. She is the co-founder of Learn Grant Writing, the #1 online membership for those building a career in grant writing. In this episode she is so spunky, motivational, and left us speechless more than once with some major truth bombs!

Meredith helps the entrepre-curious build lifestyle freedom. She is the co-founder of Learn Grant Writing, an online membership for those building their careers in grant writing. Her book, How to Write a Grant: Become a Grant Writing Unicorn, is a bestseller for nonprofit fundraising and grants. Her expertise has been featured in NASDAQ, Forbes, Business Insider, Fast Company, Authority Magazine, and other top publications. She has secured over $42 million in grant funding, and her students have secured over $627 million - a number that grows daily. If Meredith's not biking or skiing in Alaska, she can be found curled around a steaming cup of green-tea and a good book.

http://learngrantwriting.org/

https://www.learngrantwriting.org/webinar-videos/discover-grant-writing

https://www.instagram.com/meredith.noble/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/senecaworks/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/22meredith/

Check out your hosts:

Blaze Bell:
https://www.blazebell.com/
https://www.blazebellmusic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/blazebellbliss/

Justin Williams:
https://www.tiktok.com/@justineatsalaska
www.instagram.com/justineatsalaska/

Derrick L. Green is a 21-year US Army Veteran who served as a Military
Policeman and he created a thriving food brand called Waffles and Whatnot.
Having spent years as a suicide interventionist, victim advocate, and business
strategist, believes each person was born with a unique gift or contribution that can
change their life but most spend their time living by the rules someone else set for
them, often restricting their full potential. It’s not their fault. They grew up in a
society determined to churn out better employees, not people determined to live
their purpose. Having succeeded and failed, Derrick eventually found his voice and
now spends his time helping others find their significance in life. His primary drive
now focuses on being Life’s Fridge Cook; helping driven individuals convert their
life’s experiences, good and bad, into the ingredients for the Sauce of Their Life.

https://derricklgreen.com
https://wafflesandwhatnot.com
On Instagram @theofficialderricklgreen
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-green-676191b4/

Check out your hosts:

Blaze Bell:
https://www.blazebell.com/
https://www.blazebellmusic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/blazebellbliss/

Justin Williams:
https://www.tiktok.com/@justineatsalaska
www.instagram.com/justineatsalaska/

Meet Carrie Jean Shephard: the go-to statewide Business Coach & Trainer at the fresh Alaska Women’s Business Center and a serial entrepreneur with ventures like Toast of the Town, The Nave, End of Summer Camp, and Bespoke Data under her belt. She's a key player behind Alaska Startup Week, 1 Million Cups, and a cofounder of Spenard 2nd Saturday. Justin and I have loved Carrie for a long time so let’s dive in to this week’s episode!

With her husband, she co-owns a coworking Airbnb to attract new talent to Alaska’s startup scene. On the forefront of innovation, Carrie Jean is now diving into the AI scene with a new venture aimed at revolutionizing workplace training for the creative minds.

Eyeing a future that blends tradition with entrepreneurship, she dreams of introducing a Chinese Tea Garden inspired by her roots in Suzhou, China, and later, a bespoke fragrance brand. Carrie Jean embodies the spirit of community, innovation, and making waves. She’s all about connecting, inspiring, and shaping a vibrant future where creativity meets resilience.

Book a free coaching call (yes, it’s always free and paid for by your tax dollars) by registering at https://businessimpactnw.org/

Get the resources you need at sba.gov and bookmark AKV3.com immediately.

Join the FB Alaska Startups Group for funding, training and community updates.

Check out your hosts:

Blaze Bell:
https://www.blazebell.com/
https://www.blazebellmusic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/blazebellbliss/

Justin Williams:
https://www.tiktok.com/@justineatsalaska
www.instagram.com/justineatsalaska/