Eat Blog Talk 731: The Exit That Changed Everything - Permission To Choose Your Own Road With Dan Porta
Megan chats with her husband Dan about the unexpected moment that sparked her memoir and how a decade of RV travel inspired the story she needed to tell first.
Dan Porta is a team builder at heart, currently growing Strategic Partnerships for Eat Blog Talk and further developing in-person events. With past experience in educational travel, Dan has cultivated a passion for bringing people together and facilitating positive learning experiences where meaningful connections can flourish. It's all about other people.
This episode dives into the deeply personal, wildly entertaining journey behind Megan's upcoming memoir. After years of wanting to write a book, it wasn't until she unplugged from work completely that the right story emerged. From Montana storms to family campfires, Megan shares how storytelling, self-discovery, and seasonality aligned at just the right time to bring this project to life.
Key points discussed include:
- Unplugging creates clarity: Taking a real break from work and noise can unlock ideas you did not know were waiting.
- Let the project find you: When something feels off, it might not be time yet. When something feels right, take action (don't put it off, otherwise it may never happen).
- Follow the creative flow: Some projects do not need a plan, just space, trust, and consistent action.
- Write your story before your strategy: Sometimes personal truth needs to be told before you can teach others how to find theirs.
- Embrace emotional resistance: The parts of a project that feel hardest to write are often the most meaningful.
- Make space for your next thing: Restructure your schedule if needed, aligned creative work deserves a seat at the table.