Megan Lupton BA MA
Specialist Areas: Female Motivation & Inspiration, LGBT, LGBT+ History Month, Media & Journalism, Innovation
Megan joined Champions Speakers in 2019, working on exclusive creative content for Champions Speakers as a Digital Copywriter. In 2020, she progressed to Content Executive, before being promoted to Senior Content Executive, where she now spearheads the Champions Speakers YouTube Channel. Currently, Megan is studying for a PhD at De Montfort University, which she began in October 2021. She previously earned her Bachelor of Arts in Film & Creative Writing at the University of Essex and her Master of Arts in Creative Writing from Teesside University. In her current course, Megan is studying the ethics of digital forms, such as podcasts, and is conducting metafictional research on the creative process.
In her role, Megan has interviewed several authoritative names, including Dr Alex George and Sir Mo Farah. She is particularly passionate about LGBTQ+ pride and female empowerment, digital media and journalism – topics Megan enjoys writing about at Champions and researching for her PhD. Megan is also a fervent advocate for diverse voices across various domains, with a strong focus on female motivation and inspiration, LGBT+ issues and LGBT+ awareness events, such as LGBT+ History Month. She delves into these topics with a keen journalistic perspective, consistently pushing the envelope in media and innovation. Megan draws significant inspiration from a host of eminent speakers who embody the principles of leadership, resilience and change. Among her role models are Nigel Owens, Dame Kelly Holmes, Jake and Hannah Graf and Michelle Visage, known for their impactful contributions to society and culture. Additionally, Jonathan Lovitz, Jo Salter MBE, David Rowan, Dave Coplin and Dan Cobley are pivotal influences in her professional ethos, guiding her in advocating for inclusivity and pioneering innovative ideas in her work.