The meadowlark is a symbol of joy, hope, resilience, and communication, and Meadowlark was born out of that. Acacia and Blythe believe that speaking can be fun, and they hope you feel the same way after working with them.
Acacia Duncan
Acacia trains speakers to captivate their audiences with purpose, precision, and passion. She helps leaders, CEOs, and experts to transform complex ideas into communications that shift perspectives and inspire action.
In one-on-one coaching, small group settings, and workshops for 400+ people, Acacia equips professionals with tools for communicating confidently and persuasively. She also elevates company cultures by creating innovative training programs for businesses.
In addition to being Co-Founder of Meadowlark, Acacia is a founding Company Member of Available Light Theatre. She is a professional director and actor who has performed in over sixty plays and three feature films. Her decades of experience — on stage and off — have taught her how to bring out the creativity in every collaborator.
Before founding Meadowlark, Acacia spent 10 years in various roles at Articulation, and before that, 14 years as a corporate coach and trainer in the retail sector. She graduated from Miami University with degrees in Theatre Performance and Economics, studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, and received her coaching certification from Erickson Coaching International.
Acacia lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband, Matt Slaybaugh. She is a hiker, a baker, a dog-lover, and a life-long Trekkie.
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Blythe Coons
Blythe is a communications coach who loves helping clients uncover their powerful stories. She coaches cohorts of influential conference speakers, leads masterclasses to unlock clear, concise communication, and elevates individual clients to bring their best selves to important keynotes and presentations. She is dedicated to helping others amplify their voices, connect authentically, and deliver messages that inspire action.
Across professional roles, Blythe has always been focused on clarifying complex messages. Armed with a BA from Haverford College and an MA from Middlebury College, she taught high-school students English literature before completing an MFA in Acting. For a decade, Blythe connected with audiences from the stage in professional theaters throughout the U.S., including the American Shakespeare Center.
Since returning to Columbus, Blythe has served in leadership roles across steel fabrication, hospitality, and legal and financial services. She also devotes time to non-profit organizations that use storytelling to convey their mission.
Blythe enjoys baking the perfect treat for friends and family, running every morning, and hiking beautiful trails with her husband and two teenage step-children.
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