Bio:
Megan was born in Chicago and raised in Northbrook. She graduated from Central Michigan University where she pursued a degree in graphic design and marketing. Upon graduation, she worked as graphic designer for Wilton Inc. Confined to a cubicle, she grew restless and reinvented herself as a florist with the ultimate goal of owning her own business. In April of 1996, her dreams came true and she purchased the Irish Connoisseur. For 22 years, she never worked a day in her life. She loved her little shop and all of her customers. At the end of 2017, Megan closed her store and spent most of 2018 to reflect, restore, and resume.
Presentation: Passion and Purpose
I would describe my talk as an inspirational presentation. After being a small business owner for 22 years, I closed my business at the end of 2017. I was lost. I started reading some books and networking. 70 coffee dates later, I knew what I didn’t want to do and more importantly, I discovered how to put words to my passion and purpose, inspiring action in myself and other.
I will share my journey, what books inspired me and why I love Northwestern as my encore career.