Uplevel Lab

Four weeks to clarity, momentum, and success.

Attention overthinkers and professional procrastinators.

You know that feeling? The one where your brilliant ideas are trapped behind a thick wall of doubt, analysis paralysis, and "what-ifs"? Where your goals feel like distant mirages? You've journaled. You've brainstormed. You've attended countless webinars. Yet somehow, you're still stuck in the same mental quicksand, watching your potential sink deeper with each passing day.

What if you could break free - for real this time?

Our intimate 4-person Uplevel Lab is your escape hatch from endless spinning. This isn't another course or journal prompt. This is a laser-focused, high-impact design thinking worksop that will help you:

Excavate the REAL barriers holding you back (the ones you've been avoiding)
Transform vague dreams into crystal-clear strategies
Generate breakthrough ideas with surgical precision
Create a bulletproof roadmap that actually moves the needle

In four short weeks, you'll go from scattered and stuck to focused and fired up, with a concrete plan that drives real action.

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Ready to transform your "maybe someday" into "right now"?

We have four spots and one of them has your name on it. Are you in? Join us for our next round.

When: Fridays from 9am to 10:30am (PST) from May 2nd to May 23rd.

Where: We'll meet virtually so come in your pajamas or half pajamas (business on top and pjs on bottom)

How much: $497

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Here’s what each week looks like:

Week 1: Operation Reality Check

Time to play business detective! We'll interrogate your challenge until it cracks and spills all its secrets. No stone left unturned, no assumption left un-poked. We'll be asking open-ended questions of each other to go deeper than, "It's just not working."

End goal: You'll have a succinct problem statement and likely a few breakthroughs.

Week 2: The Great Idea Explosion

Release the brainstorm kraken! We're talking idea-palooza, thought-confetti, and creativity gone wild. We'll be passing your problem around letting everyone chime in. Expect some crazy things to come out. We'll then sort them from "meh" to "magnificent."

End goal: Dozens of ideas you could pursue, stash for later, or use as a jumping off point.

Week 3: The Reality Remix

Time to test out your big idea! Together, we'll offer our perspectives on things we've tried ourselves, what our guts are telling us, and what could go right for you if you choose this. We'll examine your plan from all the angles because nobody likes surprises in business.

End goal: Clarity on your idea and the real sense of momentum because you realize this could actually happen!

Week 4: The Roadmap Rave

We're finally read to transform your incredible idea into a concrete action plan that's more detailed than your coffee order! We're talking milestone mapping that actually makes sense, broken down into bite-sized pieces of pure progress.

End goal: A six-month, detailed plan that will lead you to your success. Let's go!!!

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Here's how it works:

Weekly sessions - We'll all meet together virtually 4 times over the course of 4 weeks. We cover a lot of ground each session so you don't want to miss a meeting.
90 minutes of awesome - Each session will be 90 minutes long, the perfect party length. There won't be any homework.
Virtual whiteboard - We'll spend our time playing in Figjam with a virtual whiteboard (hello digital sticky notes!) and virtual stickers.
Amazing support - We create a safe space for you to share your business challenges and get the support you want from all of us.

Testimonials

"I have more clarity about potential solutions that are beyond what I would have thought of on my own."

Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Ashbean PDX

"It made me realize that I can make my work exciting AND prosperous again, not just tolerable and prosperous."

Jenny Foss, Job Jenny

"It was amazing how much it helped having totally fresh eyes on my problem. I got some strong validation because these people do not have anything to do with my world and they understood the vision. I got some very creative suggestions and ideas that have helped me move forward on new pathways."

Mary Williams, Sensible Woo

"Working with a group helped me with seeing a different perspective to my problem. It also helps me feel less alone and reminds me there are other people who can help or empathize with my situation. I'm looking forward to solving the problem now instead of feeling scared of having a problem."

Sophia Miller, brand marketing manager

Curious to learn more about everyone's journey? Check out our Uplevel Lab Case Studies page.

"But will it work for my crazy idea?"

The Uplevel Lab is your springboard to "Holy moly, it's happening!"

Whether you're:

Plotting a $300K retreat empire
Dreaming of podcast superstardom
Launching a kickass course
Finally ready to make big money

Think of the Uplevel Lab as your business's personal hype squad, reality check team, and success strategies all rolled into one. You'll walk away with more brilliant ideas than a lightning storm, a battle-tested action plan, and a crew of cheerleaders who've got your back!

No more solo wrestling with your dreams - it's time to tag in the dream team!

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Curious about your facilitator?

Hi! I'm Megan, half the duo behind Fat Cap. Over the past 15 years of running my own businesses, I've used dozens of design thinking strategies to make big decisions and build out my offerings. I picked my favorite strategies for this workshop and can't wait to share them with you.

I've worn ALL the hats and run both product-based and service-based businesses, so if you've thought about it, I've probably tried it. I'm a huge fan of big, crazy ideas and minimum viable products/services.

I'm also a proud neurodivergent, so I encourage you to come as you are. This course is built with ADHD in mind and many people say it's the most comforting workshop.

FAQs

What if the other people aren't in my same field?

That's actually better! We've been amazed by the wealth of knowledge every participant brings to the group. And having a wide diversity in worldviews, business/personal history, and risk tolerance leads to better decision making and outcomes.

Is there homework?

To maximize our time together, we do ask you to do a little bit of prep work before and after the calls. Nothing more than 30 minutes of work. That being said, the momentum can be addictive and many participants start taking big steps in between the calls.

What if my challenge is more psychological? Like burnout or a fear of selling?

We've solved for a wide variety of challenges over the years and we've found that the Uplevel Lab can be used in conjunction with other help, such as meditation and therapy, to help you achieve the success you envision. Many times voicing our fears helps us start to tackle them and having people in the group who have gone through a similar situation or who can help you see the challenge from a new angle can prove life-changing.

Is the Uplevel Lab a good fit for my very specific problem?

We know everyone has unique challenges so please feel free to contact us to chat. We’re always honest about whether the Uplevel Lab is the best fit.

Have a question we didn't answer above? Reach out on our contact page.

Join us for our next round!

We'll meet virtually on Fridays at 9am (PDT) from May 2nd through May 23rd.

Enjoy four weeks of awesome for $497.

Ready to stop your spinning?

Fill out the application form. To make sure you'll get the absolute most out of the Uplevel Lab, we want to know a little bit about your situation. If we feel like you're a great fit, we'll send you an invitation and an invoice so you can get ready to start jamming!

If our next round should be full, we will let you know and keep you at the top of our list for the next upcoming round.

Thank you so much! Your application has been received and we'll be in touch ASAP!

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