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In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Executive Director of Written Progress, Megan Mayzelle.    Megan Mayzelle's journey into the climate sector was born from her background in climate and community development and strong writing skills. She started as a freelancer, providing written documentation to organizations in the climate sector to secure funding, attract talent, and influence policy. As the demand for her services grew, she established Written Progress. Today, her team of experts, armed with scientific understanding and communication skills, serves clients by writing grant proposals, policy briefs, academic manuscripts, and more.  Megan shed light on the ecosystem of companies focused on climate action. She explained that the climate sector, like any other industry, encompasses various skill sets and job roles, including salespeople, product managers, coders, managers, and writers. The common thread among these professionals is their mission alignment to address climate issues. Megan noted a growing trend of businesses, like Written Progress, working with clients focused on climate missions.  Megan's organization has worked with diverse clients, from global entities like the World Bank and United Nations to small startups like Green River. Written Progress offers various services, including writing policy briefs, grant proposals, articles, and research reports.    Key Points from the Episode:  Explanation of Written Progress' support for climate organizations through written documentation Megan's background in climate and community development and her establishment of Written Progress Discussion on the ecosystem of companies focused on climate action Mention of clients such as the World Bank, United Nations, and Green River Range of services offered by Written Progress Importance of individuals and organizations taking action to address social and environmental issues Need for collective effort and a shift in mindset to solve complex problems About Megan Mayzelle: Megan Mayzelle is a trailblazing individual from West Virginia, USA, and a first-generation college graduate. She has turned her lifelong aspiration of living abroad into a reality by establishing Written Progress. This pioneering organization comprises a team of technical communicators who work remotely and cater to social and environmental justice professionals.  Written Progress specializes in handling daunting documents such as grant applications, policy briefs, and academic manuscripts on behalf of their clients. Their expertise lies in crafting captivating written content that excites funders, policymakers, and top talent, thus propelling their clients' ethical impacts to new heights.  Moreover, besides their document services, Written Progress facilitates "writeshops" to empower individuals to build their skill sets. Notably, the organization is developing a software tool that will aid climate professionals in identifying and responding to the often intricate co-benefits and co-risks associated with their work.  Megan Mayzelle's journey exemplifies ambition, innovation, and a commitment to positively impacting the world of social and environmental justice through Written Progress.    About Written Progress: Written Progress is a groundbreaking organization that addresses the needs of carbon management organizations, corporations, social enterprises, and non-profits working towards solving the climate crisis. With over 700 carbon management organizations alone, there is a pressing demand for adequate documentation to secure funding, attract talent, establish theses, and influence policy.  The individuals leading energy and climate projects face numerous responsibilities and often need more uninterrupted time for deep work. Furthermore, their expertise in complex knowledge makes it challenging to convey their messages to a broader audience.  Written Progress provides a solution by combining the technical proficiency of a sustainability consultant with the journalistic skills necessary to translate key messages effectively. By taking on the burden of writing, the organization allows clients to focus on their core responsibilities while ensuring their proposals, policy briefs, communication strategies, white papers, academic manuscripts, and research reports are transformed into exceptional pieces.  The outcome is a network of funders, policymakers, and stakeholders ready to amplify the climate impacts of Written Progress' clients. The organization has a proven track record of securing millions of dollars in funding through well-crafted proposals and assisting clients in optimizing their communication strategies for maximum impact.  Clients often begin their journey with Written Progress by enhancing existing materials.  Still, they also trust the organization to research and produce original policy briefs, investment cases, academic articles, and white papers. Written Progress enables clients to achieve their goals within their means by identifying the 80/20 wins that will amplify their impact.    Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guest Links Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? Check out Written Progress website at  https://writtenprogress.com/  Check out Written Progress on LinkedIn at  https://www.linkedin.com/company/writtenprogress/  Check out Megan Mayzelle on LinkedIn at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganmayzelle/  Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!    More from UpMyInfluence: We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE.  Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here.  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In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Executive Director of <a href="https://writtenprogress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Written Progress</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganmayzelle/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Megan Mayzelle</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-seeker-45631550/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">.</a>    Megan Mayzelle's journey into the climate sector was born from her background in climate and community development and strong writing skills. She started as a freelancer, providing written documentation to organizations in the climate sector to secure funding, attract talent, and influence policy. As the demand for her services grew, she established Written Progress. Today, her team of experts, armed with scientific understanding and communication skills, serves clients by writing grant proposals, policy briefs, academic manuscripts, and more.  Megan shed light on the ecosystem of companies focused on climate action. She explained that the climate sector, like any other industry, encompasses various skill sets and job roles, including salespeople, product managers, coders, managers, and writers. The common thread among these professionals is their mission alignment to address climate issues. Megan noted a growing trend of businesses, like Written Progress, working with clients focused on climate missions.  Megan's organization has worked with diverse clients, from global entities like the World Bank and United Nations to small startups like Green River. Written Progress offers various services, including writing policy briefs, grant proposals, articles, and research reports.    <h3>Key Points from the Episode:</h3> <ul> <li>Explanation of Written Progress' support for climate organizations through written documentation</li> <li>Megan's background in climate and community development and her establishment of Written Progress</li> <li>Discussion on the ecosystem of companies focused on climate action</li> <li>Mention of clients such as the World Bank, United Nations, and Green River</li> <li>Range of services offered by Written Progress</li> <li>Importance of individuals and organizations taking action to address social and environmental issues</li> <li>Need for collective effort and a shift in mindset to solve complex problems</li> </ul><h2>About Megan Mayzelle:</h2> Megan Mayzelle is a trailblazing individual from West Virginia, USA, and a first-generation college graduate. She has turned her lifelong aspiration of living abroad into a reality by establishing Written Progress. This pioneering organization comprises a team of technical communicators who work remotely and cater to social and environmental justice professionals.  Written Progress specializes in handling daunting documents such as grant applications, policy briefs, and academic manuscripts on behalf of their clients. Their expertise lies in crafting captivating written content that excites funders, policymakers, and top talent, thus propelling their clients' ethical impacts to new heights.  Moreover, besides their document services, Written Progress facilitates "writeshops" to empower individuals to build their skill sets. Notably, the organization is developing a software tool that will aid climate professionals in identifying and responding to the often intricate co-benefits and co-risks associated with their work.  Megan Mayzelle's journey exemplifies ambition, innovation, and a commitment to positively impacting the world of social and environmental justice through Written Progress.    <h2>About Written Progress:</h2> Written Progress is a groundbreaking organization that addresses the needs of carbon management organizations, corporations, social enterprises, and non-profits working towards solving the climate crisis. With over 700 carbon management organizations alone, there is a pressing demand for adequate documentation to secure funding, attract talent, establish theses, and influence policy.  The individuals leading energy and climate projects face numerous responsibilities and often need more uninterrupted time for deep work. Furthermore, their expertise in complex knowledge makes it challenging to convey their messages to a broader audience.  Written Progress provides a solution by combining the technical proficiency of a sustainability consultant with the journalistic skills necessary to translate key messages effectively. By taking on the burden of writing, the organization allows clients to focus on their core responsibilities while ensuring their proposals, policy briefs, communication strategies, white papers, academic manuscripts, and research reports are transformed into exceptional pieces.  The outcome is a network of funders, policymakers, and stakeholders ready to amplify the climate impacts of Written Progress' clients. The organization has a proven track record of securing millions of dollars in funding through well-crafted proposals and assisting clients in optimizing their communication strategies for maximum impact.  Clients often begin their journey with Written Progress by enhancing existing materials.  Still, they also trust the organization to research and produce original policy briefs, investment cases, academic articles, and white papers. Written Progress enables clients to achieve their goals within their means by identifying the 80/20 wins that will amplify their impact.    <h3>Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: <a href="https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guest" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guest</a></h3> <h3>Links Mentioned in this Episode:</h3> Want to learn more? Check out Written Progress website at  <a href="https://writtenprogress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://writtenprogress.com/</a>  Check out Written Progress on LinkedIn at  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/writtenprogress/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/writtenprogress/</a>  Check out Megan Mayzelle on LinkedIn at  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganmayzelle/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganmayzelle/</a>  Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!    <h3>More from UpMyInfluence:</h3> We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur.<a href="https://upmyinfluence.com/guest" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Schedule HERE</a>.  Are you a 6-figure consultant? 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1634 – Saving The Planet with Written Progress’ Megan Mayzelle

Megan Mayzelle is a first-generation college graduate from West Virginia, USA. Her longtime dream of living abroad eventually led to the foundation of Scriptoria Solutions, a fully distributed feminine-forward team of technical communicators serving professionals in social and environmental justice.   Scriptoria Solutions takes grant applications, policy briefs, academic manuscripts, and other big scary documents off their clients’ desks. The result: riveting written words that get funders, policymakers, and top talent excited about taking sustainability solutions to new heights. Scriptoria Solutions also hosts team writeshops and is currently developing an online tool to help climate mitigation professionals identify and act on the often non-intuitive co-benefits and co-risks of their work.  https://scriptoriasolutions.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganmayzelle/ https://scriptoriasolutions.com/sustainability/

<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganmayzelle/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Megan Mayzelle</a> is a first-generation college graduate from West Virginia, USA. Her longtime dream of living abroad eventually led to the foundation of <a href="https://scriptoriasolutions.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Scriptoria Solutions</a>, a fully distributed feminine-forward team of technical communicators serving professionals in social and environmental justice.</p> <p> </p> <p>Scriptoria Solutions takes grant applications, policy briefs, academic manuscripts, and other big scary documents off their clients’ desks. The result: riveting written words that get funders, policymakers, and top talent excited about taking sustainability solutions to new heights. Scriptoria Solutions also hosts team writeshops and is currently developing an <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:ugcPost:6967424047341047808?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_updateV2%3A%28urn%3Ali%3AugcPost%3A6967424047341047808%2CFEED_DETAIL%2CEMPTY%2CDEFAULT%2Cfalse%29" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">online tool</a> to help climate mitigation professionals identify and act on the often non-intuitive co-benefits and co-risks of their work. </p> <p><a href="https://scriptoriasolutions.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://scriptoriasolutions.com/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganmayzelle/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganmayzelle/</a></p> <p><a href="https://scriptoriasolutions.com/sustainability/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://scriptoriasolutions.com/sustainability/</a></p>