Up + Adam with Adam Montiel

Up + Adam with Adam Montiel


The New Face (and Publisher) of SLO Life Magazine: Meghan Burkhardt is Up+Adam

November 05, 2025

What does it take to step into the spotlight of a legacy brand while holding a toddler’s hand and carrying new life inside you? In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam sits down with Meghan Burkhardt, the new publisher of SLO Life Magazine, for a conversation about bold pivots, personal purpose, and the stories that make this Central Coast community so rich.


Meghan shares the moment she knew she had to own the magazine, what keeps her up at night (besides a toddler), and how she is redefining what makes a story cover-worthy. You will also hear the hilarious behind-the-scenes tale of the time Adam pitched himself to the old publisher to get on the cover. Yes, that happened. And how the new energy Meghan is bringing might just change the game for local storytelling.


This is a conversation about vision, reinvention, and what happens when someone says, “I’ll do it. I’ll be the one.” Whether you are a local, a creative, a parent, or someone just waiting for a sign to go for it, this one is for you.



Connect with Meghan and SLO Life Magazine:

SLO Life Magazine Website

Instagram @slolifemagazine

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