Megan Robinson, CMC®
Contributor
Megan Robinson is a personal finance expert, Certified Money Coach (CMC)®, and host of the DollarSprout Podcast. A former Managing Editor at DollarSprout, Megan is passionate about empowering people to take control of their finances, align their money with their values, and build lean businesses that support their dreams without feeling restricted.
Megan’s financial journey began after a wake-up call early in her career, which inspired her to pay off over $25,000 in debt and save enough money to leave her corporate job. Since then, she has worked to make financial education accessible and actionable for others. Her expertise has been featured in U.S. News & World Report, Credit Karma, Discover, Girlboss, The Points Guy, and more.
Megan holds a bachelor’s degree in finance with a concentration in financial planning from Virginia Tech. When she’s not hosting the podcast or coaching, Megan enjoys hiking, playing fetch with her dog Benny, cozying up with a good book at her favorite café, and teaching yoga and mindfulness.
Education
- Virginia Tech: B.S. in Finance, Concentration in Financial Planning
Media Mentions
S1 EP8: How to Create a Winning TikTok Content Strategy to Get Seen, Heard, and Paid
Today’s guest is Content Strategist Marisa Jo, also known as MJ. You might have read her story on HuffPost or Good Morning America of how she left her full-time corporate career in 2020 to become an entrepreneur and full-time content creator. Today, Marisa helps creatives and coaches create a TikTok strategy to get seen, heard,…
S1 EP7: How to Launch Your First Online Course in the Simplest Way Possible
Today’s guest is Launch Strategist Lexi Merritt. I first found Lexi on TikTok, and I’m just gonna say this upfront: if you’re a creative business owner, or interested in launching an online course, or you just appreciate fun and relatable content from REAL people, then you’re gonna want to go to TikTok and follow Lexi….
S1 EP6: Is Blogging Dead? Here’s How Blogging Has Changed in the Last 7 Years
Is blogging dead? Should you start a blog? How long does it take to make money blogging? Is it even possible to make money blogging these days? In today’s episode, DollarSprout Co-Founders Ben Huber and Jeff Proctor answer all of these questions and more as they discuss how blogging has changed in the last 7…
S1 EP5: How to Overcome the Fear of Starting Your Own Business and Actually Get Started
Today’s guest is High Performance and Mindset Coach Carrie Veatch. Carrie helps ambitious entrepreneurs bust through their self-doubt so they can create wildly profitable online businesses. She has a Master’s degree in counseling psychology, which led to her working as a therapist before starting her coaching practice at Set Yourself Free. Carrie now runs two…
S1 EP4: Jen’s Journey from Laid Off and Pregnant to Successful Lifestyle Entrepreneur
Today’s guest is Jen Smith. Jen is co-host of the Frugal Friends podcast, which I highly suggest you check out if you haven’t already. Jen and her co-host Jill are so funny, you’ll literally just feel like you’re having a conversation with two of your best friends. They’re amazing. And on top of having a…
S1 EP 3: How to Never Run Out of Ideas for Your Content or Business with Jeremy Enns
This week’s episode of The DollarSprout Podcast features Jeremy Enns, CEO of podcasting agency Counterweight Creative. He and his team help with “podcast strategy & production for scrappy brands looking to punch above their weight” → I had to quote that line from their site directly because I love it so much. Jeremy has many…
S1 EP 2: How to Be the CEO in Your Business (Even as a 1-Person Show) with Raina Willick
This week on The DollarSprout Podcast, we’re joined by Leadership Coach Raina Willick. Raina helps freelancers and entrepreneurs create a work-life balance and schedule they love without sacrificing their most important goals. She’s a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) of the International Coaching Federation, and a Fellow of the Institute…
S1 EP 1: How 40+ Business Failures Paved the Way for Success with Pete McPherson
On today’s episode, we talk with podcaster, blogger, YouTuber, and niche site creator Pete McPherson of Do You Even Blog. Today, Pete runs a lifestyle business that most people only ever dream of. He wakes up whenever he wants, works about 15-20 hours per week, and takes time off to spend with his family and…
Welcome to The DollarSprout Podcast! Here’s what to expect.
Want a business that offers consistent income and flexibility without all the hustle and grind? A lifestyle business might just be your answer. Join us each week where we’ll interview entrepreneurs and experts on the tools, tips, and strategies you need to build a lean business that supports the life of your dreams. If you’ve…
Opinion Outpost Review 2025: Features, Pay & Concerns
There’s no shortage of survey sites in the world. Everywhere you turn, there’s a company claiming to “pay for your opinion!” Some come with a lot of bells and whistles, but my favorite survey sites are the ones that keep it simple. That’s what I like about Opinion Outpost. They focus solely on surveys and…