Meet Meg

Hey there! I’m Meg:

Recovering Girlboss / Overachiever

I believe that downshifting from the hustle and living a slow, simple life that’s full of joy is what we came here to do.

A few of my joys Cats, Ice/Roller Skating, and VW Beetles (Hence, “Miss MegaBug”!)

You may know me from…

MegaBug Photography

Portrait and commercial photography.

Nutmeg Media

Small business marketing and website design.

Miss MegaBug (V1)

Your business and marketing mentor. Tutorials, in-person and online courses.

My business has pivoted over the past 11+ years as I’ve refined what brings me joy and how I want to show up in the world.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a fan of living life on my own terms.

Doing what brought me joy, even if it was unconventional, and making snap decisions based on how they felt, not what made sense.

I was encouraged to climb the corporate ladder, but I wanted to build my own ladder, so I started a business.

And I girlbossed a little too hard.

Which led me to realize, after too many years, that you don’t have to hustle to be successful or happy. Slow, simple living allows us to identify what truly brings us joy - and that should never feel exhausting.

I’ve downshifted my pace of life, and I think you should too.

Downshifting isn’t stalling, it can actually give you greater momentum to power towards what you want.

Have you ever shifted a car? Try going up a hill in fifth gear. Your engine will sputter and potentially stall, meaning you have to restart the car to keep going.

Going upwards in second or third gear, however, gives you the steady power you need to make it to the top.

Fifth gear is great for cruising down the highway at top speed, but not so great when a hill comes along on a back road. Plus, you miss a lot along the way.

It’s the same in life. Going fast is unsustainable, and we lose the presence that allows us to full enjoy our lives.

And joy guides us to purpose.

Here’s what I believe contributes to a joyful life:

  • Doing things just because they’re fun

  • Moving our bodies in a way that feels good

  • Eating mindfully and without deprivation

  • Owning less so we can live more

  • Focusing our finances on what we value

How Can I Help You Live Life Joyfully

The Downshift Diary

Your weekly inspiration of joy, delivered via email on Tuesday mornings.

The Blog

Discover my thoughts and favorite tools around living a slow, simple, joy-filled life.

Topics include hobbies, minimalism, healthy living, small business ownership, financial freedom, and more.

Movement + Mobility Classes

Join me in-person at Studium Fitness for Mobility + Stability (MOBS) and Total Resistance Exercise (TRX) classes!

Why “Miss MegaBug”?

When I started my first official business in 2013, I wanted to be different, and “Meg Brown Photography” wasn’t it.

I decided to still name my business after myself but with a creative twist: MegaBug Photography.

The MegaBug is my 1999 green Volkswagen Beetle. She may be a little rusted, her paint somewhat faded and the victim of a black eye (occurred after this picture was taken; New England roads are icy), but she's like an extension of my identity. Can you tell I'm in love?

Recently I added a new bug to my swarm: a 2005 light blue convertible. Taking after her official Volkswagen color name and my astrological sign, Aquarius is my summertime ride.