We recently had the chance to connect with Meghan Grimm and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Meghan, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
Back in February, following the Los Angeles fires, I went to an evacuation center in Altadena, hoping to meet families who had been displaced so I could invite them to our relief center. While walking through the halls, I slowed when I saw a single father, with his five children. I soon learned they weren’t fire victims, but rather a family who had been struggling with homelessness for months.
Even so, the family came with me on the bus to the Clyde Community Relief Center in West Hollywood. They spent the afternoon with us—sharing meals, playing games, and simply enjoying a safe space. The eldest son, respectfully addressed me as “ma’am,” and I discovered that since his mother had passed away a few years earlier, he had stepped into the role of caring for his siblings. Their father, spoke little English, which made things even more challenging for them.
Over the next three weekends, we spent more time together, and I grew deeply fond of this family. Despite their struggles, they were always gracious and grateful, happy just to have a break from the shelter.
Recently, I learned some heartbreaking news: the children had been separated from their father and placed at Orangewood, a center for children awaiting placement in the foster care system.
The oldest son turns 18 this Sunday, December 7th, and will no longer be able to stay at Orangewood, so, he is moving in with me! I enrolled him in a local high school to finish off his senior year, and he will also be working part-time at my gym, Dogpound.
The other four siblings will stay at Orangewood in the meantime. Currently, a court order requires that the siblings remain together.
These children bring me joy in a way I can’t describe. I believe we were destined to meet, and I want to do everything I can to support them.
After a long week, they are the only people I want to hang out with. I visit them every Sunday.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi! I’m Meghan Grimm. I am the founder and CEO of Clyde Staffing Ventures – a recruiting platform that offers boutique, personal staffing solutions for entertainment, professional sports, and business leaders who expect nothing less than exceptional. We started doing just personal assistant placements but now do it all! “Clyde” is a knock on Bonnie and Clyde – a sidekick reference 🙂
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who taught you the most about work?
Jason Weinberg. He has been one of my mentors for years. I’ve looked up to him since I was 23, when we first met while I was working as one of Madonna’s assistants. Today, we do a tremendous amount of business together. Jason has taught me so much over the time I’ve known him, but the most impactful lesson has been the value of strong relationships. My entire company was built on that foundation. Build meaningful relationships. Help people. Do favors without expecting anything in return. Do them simply because you can. In time, it all comes back.
What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
I’m not close with my birth parents and haven’t been since I was young. After graduating from college, I moved straight to New York City to build my own life and never looked back. My childhood wasn’t perfect, but it became my greatest motivation to succeed and create a company of my own. Work became my healer—my constant outlet. In many ways, I am where I am today because of my parents, and for that, I’m grateful. I’ve found healing through my work and, of course, through therapy.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What do you believe is true but cannot prove?
The universe truly has your back. Nothing that happens is random or without purpose—every experience, every challenge, every moment is part of a bigger plan. That belief has brought me a tremendous amount of peace. I’ve also found unexpected healing through exploring physics and working with various healers, which has helped me understand the world—and myself—on a deeper level. The Cut actually published a great article on this recently. I genuinely believe in the power of the universe, in astrology, and in the idea that everything aligns exactly as it should.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
What I understand deeply—something most people don’t—is the power of social cues, discretion, and reading a room.
Working for years as a celebrity assistant taught me how to observe everything without inserting myself, how to anticipate needs before they’re spoken, and how to navigate high-pressure environments with absolute confidentiality. When you spend that much time behind the scenes, you learn to pick up on the subtle signals people give off—their energy, their intentions, their comfort level—often long before they say a word.
This ability has become one of my greatest professional strengths. It’s why I can identify exceptional candidates for my clients so quickly and why I connect so easily with people. I understand not just what someone says, but how they say it, what they don’t say, and what they’re truly communicating beneath the surface. That level of emotional intelligence and discretion is rare—and it’s the foundation of the work I do today.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.clydestaffing.com
- Instagram: @clydestaffing and @clydeconfidential and @meggrimm13
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-grimm-9656ab52/
Image Credits
Emma Klipstein
