Meredyth with a Why
179 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsMeredyth Willits, is an Intuitive Life Coach and Thought Leader whose podcast is within the top 1.5% of the most listened to podcasts in the world. She has developed an impressive and loyal global following with over 1 million followers on social media.
Willits works with 20-Somethings to CEOs and everyone in between to guide and help each person heal and find the life they dream about.
Meredyth is a wife and mother to four children ages 11-26. She coaches CEOs, entrepreneurs, moms and twenty-somethings, all striving to live their best life!
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028: ON Brand with Ari Krzyzek: Women in Business Series Part 3
May 25, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 67.4 MBAre you creating a brand that people can connect with? You know that feeling you get when you really resonate with a brand, their values and what they offer? Well, that’s exactly what we’re chatting about in this episode with Ari, brand strategist and founder of Chykalophia. Ari shares the story of her business and what brought her from Bali to Chicago. What’s in this episode: How people-pleasing comes back to haunt us Her tips for turning a brand into a story Her story about miscar...
027: Printing the Narrative with Angela Engel: Women in Business Series Part 2
May 18, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 65.7 MBIt’s time for industries and spaces to listen to what people are asking for. That’s exactly what my guest, Angela Engel set out to do when she founded her company, The Collective Book Studio. She wanted to transform the way the world looked at book publishing and help to break our society away from some of the more traditional publishing models. In this episode, Angela shares why she believes in this new model of publishing and what her business does as an independent publishing house. She...
026: “Why I hid my Pregnancy” with Paloma Lopes: Women in Business Series Part 1
May 11, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 52.4 MBYou always know what’s best for you. Have you ever had a gut feeling about something? In this episode, I was joined by an incredible guest, Paloma Lopes. Paloma shares her experience of getting pregnant during covid while working from home and why she decided to keep that a secret. We talk about a lot of the stigmas of motherhood and being a mom in the workplace. What’s in this episode: Paloma’s experience working in HR and keeping her pregnancy a secret during COVID The stigma o...
025: Corporate Racism with Shameka Allen-Lane
May 04, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 81.4 MBRacism is so heavily rooted in America that it touches nearly every aspect of people’s daily lives. As you’ll hear from guest Shameka Allen-Lane, it even happens in the workplace. In this episode, I spoke with Shameka, the founder of Catalyst Event Coaching, a company that empowers nonprofits and small businesses to execute their event planning needs by providing them with tailored solutions. She shares her experience as a black woman working in America and dealing with racism in the workp...
024: Mommying While Muslim with Zaiba Hasan & Uzma Jafri
April 27, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 69 MBDid you know that Muslim is NOT a religion? There are a lot of misconceptions around the Muslim community and Islam. In this episode, I had on Zaiba Hasan and Uzma Jafri, podcast hosts and founders of Mommying While Muslim. Zaiba and Uzma explain Islam and how it differs (and how it’s similar) to other religions like Christianity. They talk about how the religion is practiced differently based on geographic location and answer a few questions I had about being Muslim. What’s in this...
023: Dear White Women with Sara Blanchard & Misasha Suzuki Graham
April 20, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 67.9 MBLet’s be real, there’s a lot of learning and unlearning that needs to happen for white people, especially white women. In this episode, I was joined by Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham, the podcast hosts and founders of Dear White Women. Sara and Misasha drop so many valuable gems in this episode about dismantling white supremacy through teaching kids about the history of the n-word and having those tough conversations with your kids about why this word is unacceptable. What...
022: Growing Up Biracial with Sarah
April 13, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBI’m very excited to be sharing this conversation I had today with Sarah. Sarah is an audiologist who shares her unique experience as a biracial woman of being able to see her life’s experience from both a black and white perspective. Sarah talks about growing up in a community that was predominately white and how being immersed in white culture affected her. She shares the challenges she faced growing up as a black child and the things she experienced in her community. What’s in thi...
021: Guided By the Golden Rule with Rachel
April 06, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 74.6 MBProgress can’t happen if we aren’t putting in the work and taking action to make a change. In this episode, I was joined by Rachel Wade. Rachel is the brilliant woman behind Guided By the Golden Rule. I first discovered Rachel when I read her Scary Mommy article earlier this year. In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to her about how we can teach our white children about race. We talk about why this is necessary and how you can infuse black stories into your child’s life early on...
020: Perfect Clarity with Mariana Russo Chambers
March 30, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 59.1 MBI’m so excited to share this conversation I had with Mariana Russo Chambers, founder of Cut + Clarity, a fine jewelry company that believes in innovation, transparency and community. In this episode, we hear her story about her life and her journey of starting her own jewelry company. We talk about code-switching, why you have to be cognizant of what you say and do and why diversity is important for our world. What’s in this episode: How she came to start her business, Cut and Clarity...
019: Changing Lives with Dr. Zabina Bhasin
March 23, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 70.2 MBHave you ever thought about the fact that we have months dedicated to history? Women’s History Month and Black History Month are examples. But why isn’t their history already included in the textbooks? This is one of the topics discussed in this episode with Dr. Zabina Bhasin. Zabina is a diversity and inclusion expert who founded In KidZ, a subscription box service dedicated to cultural learning. We chat about her founding this company and what it means to her. What’s in this episode: ...
018: After November with Milagros Brown
March 16, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 74.1 MBOne of the only ways we can evolve and move forward as a country is to have inclusion and equity in every area and industry. In this episode, I had on Milagros Brown. Milagros is a political campaign and strategic fundraising expert and most recently, the founder of After November, an organization focused on providing tools to support consistent work beyond elections to make an impact for systemic change. She shares her journey in the political sector and what she’s learned from being in ...
017: Navigating Life Post-Incarceration with Alyson McNair
March 09, 2021 06:00 - 57 minutes - 80 MBI have another great guest on the podcast to chat all about her non-profit, Perfect Inc., which empowers formerly incarcerated women to achieve career success. Perfect Inc. founder Alyson McNair joined me to chat about the prison system and how her non-profit seeks to help women who are formerly incarcerated as they enter back into the real world. Alison and I chat about the different methods, tools and training programs her non-profit offers. We also talk about the prison system and some ...
016: So Real with Medgine Williams
March 02, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBI am so excited to be bringing you this guest on the series, Medgine Williams. Medgine is an entrepreneur and fashion stylist who helps people find outfits and styles that speak to them and their personal tastes. You’ll hear how you can support without appropriating other people’s cultures, how generations of oppression still affect the Black community today and why equity needs to be a part of the conversation we have about race and diversity. What’s in this episode: How Medgine ...
015: Dear White People
February 23, 2021 06:00 - 53 minutes - 74.8 MBWe all have a job on this Earth - to support, uplift and be there for people of color, specifically the Black community, who historically face issues in their day-to-day lives due to the color of their skin. Systemic racism is a real problem and throughout the events of last year, more people have woken-up to the fact that white privilege exists. It’s not a them-problem, it’s an issue for all of us. It doesn’t fall to the Black community to deal with, it’s something we all need to work to...
014: Stephen Kramer Glickman, Showing Up as Yourself
February 16, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBIf you’re ready for a life-changing episode then you’ll want to hear this conversation I had with Stephen Kramer Glickman. You might recognize Stephen as he is someone who has gained quite the following online on TikTok and Instagram. Not only that, Stephen is a comedian, philanthropist, podcaster, actor and now a musician too. In this episode, we talk about how confidence is way underrated in today’s society. We talk about showing up, stepping out of your “lane” to do whatever you want, ...
013: Alison Maguire, Getting in Touch with Spirituality
February 09, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 69.5 MBI had a conversation with one of my clients on the podcast and I am thrilled to be sharing it with you. In this episode, I talked with realtor and entrepreneur, Alison Maguire. Alison is someone who had her spiritually blossom from the pain and trials she endured in life. Like so many women, she had hit a breaking point that made her realize it’s either them (kids, husband, employees and clients) or me. We chat about her connections with her spirit guides, how her spirituality has helped...
012: Reframe Your Life
February 02, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 55 MBHave you ever been the person who looks at the glass half full? Possibly you find that you’re constantly battling with having a “good day” or maybe you find yourself spending too much time arguing with friends about things you can’t change like the political landscape of our world (without running for office, of course)! In this episode, I am talking about why you have to start reframing how you look at the challenges you face. I talk about how heaven and hell are available to you righ...
011: The Beauty in Loss with Misha Inspires
January 26, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 64.4 MBI have another exciting guest on the podcast to join me in a conversation about spirituality. In this episode, I had on Misha of Misha Inspires. I actually met Misha through my daughter who is in the same sorority as her. Misha went through grief and loss at a very young age and it has shifted her perspectives on life in so many profound ways. At such a young age, she brings so much wisdom and insight. We talked about energy shifting, finding happiness in your calling and the realizatio...
010: Shifting From Fear to Faith with Thomas A. Shute
January 19, 2021 06:00 - 50 minutes - 70.4 MBI am so excited to be bringing you my very first guest on the podcast. In this episode, I was joined by a good friend of mine and someone that I like to call my spiritual son, Thomas A. Shute. Thomas is the owner of 5 Mile Yoga and Wellness and though we’ve never met in person, we’re internet besties and operate on the same soul wavelength. Thomas shares how we came to know each other and the spiritual crossroads he overcame. He talks about the biggest lessons he learned from God, tools...
009: Spirituality
January 12, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes - 51 MBSpirituality and faith are the things that have helped me move through some of the most difficult and challenging points in my own life. That’s why I am focusing this second series of the podcast all around spirituality. In this series, I will be interviewing different people about spirituality and what it means to them. In this kick-off episode, I am talking about my personal viewpoints of spirituality, the purpose of life and some of the problems that come up with organized religion. ...
008: No Attachments and Open to All
January 05, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 46.1 MBToday I want to talk about one of my favorite quotes and tools: “Have a heart and mind open to everything and attached to nothing.” It’s a great way to test where you are with your growth and spirituality. In this episode, I’m challenging you to notice the moments when you are uncomfortable and closed off and learn how to open your heart and mind. I’m also defining attachments and sharing a personal experience of when I was forced to check in on my own attachments. So I’m encouraging y...
007: Anxiety, Depression and You
December 29, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 62.6 MBI’m hearing from a lot of people that are having a hard time navigating through what it means to be human right now. When you are in the feelings of anxiety, you are looking into the future. Feelings of depression and sadness often mean you are looking into the past. In this episode, I’m walking you through an exercise to align, center and ground your mind and body in the present. I’m also sharing how to handle the negative energy and information we are constantly absorbing. This is not ...
006: You are NOT a Victim
December 22, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 48.5 MBBlaming takes away your power. It takes away your ability to heal. It hinders you from moving forward in life. Being a victim is destroying your life and it’s time to stop victimizing yourself. In this episode, I am diving into why you have to take back control and eliminate the blame game from your life. You’ll hear why this is essential for your happiness and why extending grace to others can be the biggest gift to yourself. What you’ll find in this episode: What the world blame me...
005: Anger
December 15, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 52.9 MBAnger is a lie. What you’re actually feeling when you say you’re angry at someone is really just a manifestation of other emotions! It’s that volcanic explosion at the end of abandonment, rejection, betrayal or whatever other negative emotions living inside of you. In this episode, I am getting real and raw about what you might actually be experiencing when you feel angry. You’ll realize through this episode that you HAVE to stop blaming the world for your anger and take charge over th...
004: Forgiveness
December 08, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 49.9 MBAre you ready to lose thousands of pounds? Now, I know what you’re thinking, “that is physically impossible,” and you’re right. But that’s not what I am referring to when I say this statement. I am actually talking about spiritual weight loss and the secret to this kind of weight loss: forgiveness. You’re worthy of living a life without a backpack full of shit bricks (aka anger, resentment and negativity). If you’re living your day to day life and you haven’t forgiven everyone (yes, ever...
003: Finding the Blessing or Lesson
December 03, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 53.9 MBWant to know what I think? I believe you should make it your life’s goal to become one with happiness. Like I mentioned a few episodes back, happiness is an inside job. It’s a practice that you have to work on every, single, day. In this episode, I shared how the problems and challenges we face are there for a purpose. Each thing we go through brings us a lesson to extract and knowing this, is the key to staying in the vortex of your happiness. Take a listen to hear how you can keep yo...
002: Finding Yourself
December 01, 2020 08:30 - 24 minutes - 34.6 MBIf you wake up every day feeling unhappy, it’s probably because you're listening to the voice inside of your head that’s telling you to do things you don’t actually want to do. You are spending time doing things that aren’t in alignment with your life’s soul purpose! It’s time to find a plan, work the plan and get the life you deserve to live. This episode is all about finding yourself and getting in tune with what’s actually true. Also, I am going to let you in on a secret... That v...
001: Happiness Can’t Be Found Outside of You
December 01, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 49.7 MBOur world is full of people who spend their lives trying to check off imaginary boxes of expectations that society has put in place for them. We’ve listened to our parents, society, school, the church, friends, family, etc. about the things that we’re “supposed” to be doing to live a full and fulling life, but it’s all a bunch of bull shit. The truth is: there is no one way to happiness. In this episode, I talked about how happiness is an inside job and how it can’t be found outside of...
Welcome to Meredyth with a Why!
November 23, 2020 17:22 - 50 seconds - 2.51 MBMeredyth Willits is in a constant search for the why’s of humanity to help move people forward in life. She wants to help change the world, one person at a time, one Podcast at a time. Curious from birth, she has spent her life asking “why,” and is always searching for the layers to an issue for change and growth. She has made it her life’s work to help people from what she has experienced in life, her interactions with clients and her strong connection with spirit. Always two sentence...