Megan Miller shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Megan, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: When was the last time you felt true joy?
The last time I felt true joy was being outside on a crisp morning with my family, making breakfast together on the Blackstone. There’s something simple yet deeply grounding about the smell of sizzling bacon in the cool air, the sound of laughter carrying through the backyard, and the feeling of starting the day slowly—together. In that moment, everything felt peaceful, connected, and perfectly content.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Megan Miller is a multifaceted professional whose life harmonizes creativity, purpose, and resilience. As a mother, wife, author, business owner, and opera singer, she has built a career defined by heart and innovation. She is the founder of Megan Miller Marketing, LLC—recognized by Disruptor Magazine as one of the “Top 30 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2022”—and the visionary behind Opera Recycles, a groundbreaking sustainability initiative that transforms discarded opera marketing materials into couture fashion. Her program debuted at New York Fashion Week and later dazzled audiences in Paris.
Megan’s latest endeavor, however, comes from the deepest place of her heart. Inspired by her son’s real-life battle with pediatric cancer, she authored Luke and the Lost Bell, a beautifully illustrated children’s book that helps families navigate the challenges of childhood illness with hope and courage. Through her foundation, Next Chapter Station: A Cancer Journey Foundation for Families, she has distributed hundreds of copies to hospitals, clinics, and families nationwide—sharing comfort and connection where it’s needed most.
Guided by her mantra, “Everything is figure-out-able,” Megan continues to fuse artistry, advocacy, and entrepreneurship. Whether she’s producing events, mentoring creatives, or performing on stage, her work reminds others that storytelling can inspire change—and that even in the hardest chapters, there’s always light ahead.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
As a child, I used to believe that my value depended on how others saw me—that I had to meet everyone else’s expectations to be worthy of acceptance or success. Over time, through both challenges and growth, I’ve learned that I am not limited by others’ opinions or standards. My path doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. There’s strength in embracing who I truly am, even when it doesn’t fit the mold. That realization has given me a deeper sense of peace, purpose, and freedom than I ever imagined possible.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I would tell my younger self, “You’ve got this.” Take it one day at a time—don’t rush the process or doubt your place in it. Every challenge you face will shape your strength, every detour will lead you somewhere meaningful, and you do have a seat at the table. You belong, exactly as you are.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
One of the biggest lies the marketing industry—and the broader “girl boss” culture—tells itself is that success means constant hustle, perfection, and polished highlight reels. We’ve glamorized burnout and called it ambition. The truth is, creativity doesn’t thrive under exhaustion, and leadership isn’t about doing it all—it’s about doing what matters with intention.
As women, we’ve also been told that empowerment means wearing a crown and smiling through the chaos, when in reality, real strength often looks like slowing down, asking for help, and setting boundaries. Authenticity is not a trend—it’s the foundation of lasting connection, both in business and in life.
Marketing is at its best when it’s human, not performative. The sooner we stop selling the illusion of “effortless success,” the sooner we can make space for real stories, real women, and real impact.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope people say that I led with love—and that everything I built came from that place. I want to be remembered as someone who turned pain into purpose, who used her voice and creativity to make the world a little gentler for families walking through hard things.
Through Luke and the Lost Bell, I hope my story reminds others that even in the darkest moments, there’s still light, faith, and something worth fighting for. Most of all, I hope my family knows that they were always my “why”—that every dream, every project, and every act of service was rooted in the love we shared. If my legacy can inspire others to keep hope alive, to keep telling their stories, and to believe that healing is possible, then that’s enough for me.
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