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Makers, Dreamers, Doers

Makers, Dreamers, Doers

Di: Morgan Barrett
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Makers, Dreamers, Doers is a podcast hosted by Morgan Barrett. A mother to twin toddlers and an adult living with cystic fibrosis, Morgan is always pursuing her creative interests, from photography to writing to gardening.



In her conversations with makers, dreamers, and doers who inspire her, Morgan delves into topics like parenthood, mental health, and daring to pursue our dreams.



Join Morgan for fun and thoughtful conversations twice a month. Plus, cozy up and make yourself a warm cup of tea (or hell, a cold beer!), and tune in for Fireside Fridays once a month for a poetry reading.



Learn more at morganbarrett.co/podcast


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  • Dear Future Me,
    Jan 16 2026

    In this Fireside Fridays episode, host Morgan Barrett reflects on returning to the podcast after a long hiatus and marks a deeply personal turning point in her life. Looking back on the past three years, Morgan shares how her relationship with alcohol gradually became something she could no longer ignore—and how, after years of fear and hesitation, she attended her first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.


    Morgan opens up about the vulnerability of asking for help, the stigma she wrestled with, and the relief and inspiration she felt hearing others’ stories. With honesty and compassion, she reframes seeking support not as a failure, but as a proactive choice made before alcohol could turn her life into something she no longer recognized.


    The episode closes with Morgan reading a powerful letter she wrote to her future self in April 2025—a reflection on living in the gray area of “functional” drinking, the fear of giving alcohol up, generational patterns, and the reminder that worth is not defined by sobriety. Though she’s only at the beginning of this journey, Morgan shares this moment with hope, humility, and a desire to help destigmatize conversations around drinking and recovery.

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    9 min
  • Publishing Myths & Messy Truths with Jessica Berg of Rosecliff Literary
    Nov 24 2025

    In this episode of Chronically Candid, host Morgan Barrett returns after a year-long break to explore her long-held dream of becoming a published author through a heartfelt conversation with literary agent Jessica Berg of Rosecliff Literary. Morgan reflects on how chronic illness—especially her lifelong experience with cystic fibrosis—has shaped her creative voice and inspired her mission to build a space where people with chronic illness feel seen and validated. She shares how stepping into writing publicly, including through her Substack, has been a vulnerable but transformative part of embracing her calling.

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    Jessica brings warmth and “big sister energy” as she breaks down the myths and opaque systems of the publishing world. She explains her own unconventional path into agenting, her commitment to making the industry more equitable, and why storytelling should never be limited by privilege or pedigree. Together, Morgan and Jessica discuss the confusion built into traditional publishing, the slow evolution toward amplifying marginalized voices, and the realities of querying, platform-building, and treating authorship as both creative passion and business. The episode ultimately serves as both encouragement and roadmap for anyone dreaming of writing but unsure where to begin.

    Jessica Berg is a literary agent, author, and the founder of Rosecliff Literary, where she champions bold, emotionally resonant fiction with unforgettable characters, strong stakes, and a sense of urgency. She is currently closed to fiction. She is especially drawn to upmarket, historical, and supernatural suspense, with a soft spot for haunting atmosphere, richly layered relationships, and characters who carry deep emotional wounds. Give her a protagonist standing at the edge of reinvention, a world on the brink of change, or a past that refuses to stay buried. She loves stories that explore grief, longing, ambition, and survival and the complicated ways they intersect. If your book feels like it belongs in a candlelit room with a storm raging outside, she wants to see it. She earned her MFA from Spalding University and contributes regularly to Writer’s Digest. Jessica serves on the boards of the Women’s National Book Association and the Historical Novel Society, and teaches nationally on querying, comp titles, and the business of authorship, with a focus on building sustainable, long-term writing careers. Her client list includes Vincent Zandri, Lisa Roe, Arizona Bell, and others.

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  • A Surprise Solo Episode!
    Dec 13 2024

    Welcome to the Chronically Candid podcast! I haven’t recorded anything for a year, but I’m back with a solo episode!


    • Life updates: Our kids are back at school full time & I’m back at work full time
    • An Instagram post I chickened out of sharing
    • WRITING MY FIRST BOOK: How it’s going & answering the question, “What’s it about?”

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    21 min
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