Meagan Eskew’s Inspiring Story – Single Mom, Breast Cancer Survivor, Leader
July 27, 2025
Source: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-74i8k-1917181
Meagan Eskew started as a virtual assistant with Squared Away in 2020 and worked her way up to become our Director of Client Connections. A single mom who battled, and beat, breast cancer, Meagan didn’t just climb the ladder, she built her own. Now, she’s stepping into a full-time role with a client buyout, proving what happens when grit meets opportunity.
She homeschools her kids, leads with heart, and shows exactly what betting on yourself looks like when life throws everything at you.
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to go from surviving to thriving, this episode is your answer.
Listen in and see why Meagan is one of the toughest, smartest women we know.
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