1634 Saving The Planet with Written Progress Megan Mayzelle
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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...'