Meredith Monday Schwartz is an executive and podcast host known for her role as chief executive officer of Here Comes The Guide, an employee‑owned, all female‑led wedding planning resource that helps couples find venues and navigate planning tools and checklists. She joined the company in 1997 as one of its earliest employees and rose through roles in operations and strategy to lead the organization, which operates without commissioned sales and emphasizes flexible work policies and distributed teams. At Here Comes The Guide, she has overseen the transition to a four‑day workweek and the growth of the company’s employee stock ownership structure, which gives staff shareholdings after tenure. Schwartz co‑hosts the Currently Reading podcast, where she and her co‑host discuss books with listeners in long form episodes that include thematic deep dives and recommendations. Her work combines leadership in a niche online media and services business with engagement in community‑focused dialogue on reading and culture, with ongoing podcast seasons appealing to book audiences.