Boom Bitch, Bloom.

Hey yalll, your girl is back from a much needed break and I am so excited to share with you what occurred while I was away ! What are you waiting for? press play!Support the showwww.mellylaflorista.comIG: @mellylafloristaTikTok: @mellylafloristaTogether, we can turn our trauma into growth opportunities.

On todays episode I am challenging you to set some time aside to ask yourself “ Do I want it bad enough” . & i know the quick easy answer is of course i do, but no - really….do you want it bad enough? & if so  are you showing up like you want it? Are you taking yourself seriously? Do you want it bad enough to actually do it? Tap in for full conversation. www.mellylaflorista.comIG: @mellylafloristaTikTok: @mellylafloristaTogether, we can turn our trauma into growth opportunities.

This episode discusses dating following emotional trauma, dating with God at the center and so much more featuring a very special guest, my YOUNG MAN. www.mellylaflorista.comIG: @mellylafloristaTikTok: @mellylafloristaTogether, we can turn our trauma into growth opportunities.

This weeks episode talks about being wounded and the power of becoming unwounded ! I also share how God revealed himself to me during a road trip to the Pretty Place Chapel in Cleveland, SC. What are you waiting for? Press Play. www.mellylaflorista.comIG: @mellylafloristaTikTok: @mellylafloristaTogether, we can turn our trauma into growth opportunities.

This episode talks about God's tests because if you've ever been tested you know that Gods tests are not for the weak! … and more times than not we do not feel prepared! God's tests leave you with no other choice but to believe in him. www.mellylaflorista.comIG: @mellylafloristaTikTok: @mellylafloristaTogether, we can turn our trauma into growth opportunities.

This episode takes a deeper dive into the phrase “ Look at God!”. This is typically a phrase you hear people use when something good happens or when something happens in your favor unexpectedly. Let's take a deeper dive. What are you waiting for? Press Play ! www.mellylaflorista.comIG: @mellylafloristaTikTok: @mellylafloristaTogether, we can turn our trauma into growth opportunities.

This episode unpacks if it is in fact God's voice that you are hearing. Or are we hearing fear? Are we hearing our emotions? Are we hearing opinion?   Are we listening to our anxiety? Frustration ? Defeat or what? Because allum got voices too.  & this goes for the happy moments too! when you're excited and happy are you listening to the voice of impulsivity and moving impulsively and saying it's God ? Just because it appears to be “good” doesnt mean that it is from God!www.mellylaflorista.comIG: @mellylafloristaTikTok: @mellylafloristaTogether, we can turn our trauma into growth opportunities.

The last 69 episode's have truly been such a joy to record, I want to thank all of the guests I've had, all of the growth, transparency and vulnerability that occurred in this space , all of the support from you all , but its a wrap for this season, Listen for a special announcement about whats next for Melly La Florista.  www.mellylaflorista.comIG: @mellylafloristaTikTok: @mellylafloristaTogether, we can turn our trauma into growth opportunities.

With influence comes responsibility and we let many things and people influence us intentionally but GOD created us to be leaders and cycle breakers.  With fresh perspective, new found conviction, some new direction, clarity on my assignment, faith and passion , i want to share with you the part of this journey that requires us to look inward and ask ourselves what will we choose? To influence or be influenced?www.mellylaflorista.comIG: @mellylafloristaTikTok: @mellylafloristaTogether, we can turn our trauma into growth opportunities.

I know many of us myself included place a lot of emphasis on growth . But what are we really growing? I really want to take a moment to encourage you to be mindful of what you are growing. Are you watering and growing fear and doubt? You gotta be real careful. Real intentional because your feelings, thoughts and desires can deceive you just like people. It's time for fresh perspective. So what are you waiting for? PRESS PLAY!!www.mellylaflorista.comIG: @mellylafloristaTikTok: @mellylafloristaTogether, we can turn our trauma into growth opportunities.

This episode discusses the concept of Being Hungry and/or Thirsty for God. Is there a difference? Is one better than the other? Do You have a preference? I share my thoughts and opinions ! What are you waiting for? Press Play !! www.mellylaflorista.comIG: @mellylafloristaTikTok: @mellylafloristaTogether, we can turn our trauma into growth opportunities.

Is there a difference between dreams and goals? If so, what are those differences? On this episode, I discuss my opinion on the difference between the two in hopes that you will look within and revive some dreams that you may have lost sight of & realize just how important God is in that process.  www.mellylaflorista.comIG: @mellylafloristaTikTok: @mellylafloristaTogether, we can turn our trauma into growth opportunities.

This episode discusses what I am calling March FASTness which consists of intentional fasting from not only food but social media, sex, and so much more. Tap into this episode to find out the reason behind WHY i am choosing to commit to fasting for the month of March ! www.mellylaflorista.comIG: @mellylafloristaTikTok: @mellylafloristaTogether, we can turn our trauma into growth opportunities.

This episode talks about my journey thus far with being plus size and working to lose weight. I have been sharing videos of my journey on my social media platforms (@mellylaflorista) as I am trying to reach a goal weight of 250 lbs. I know that there are a million people working out on the internet but for me, i rarely see people like me working out. & part of my commitment to helping others was to share my journey transparently in real time and this is where i am. I am trying to love myself and my BODY differently, i am trying to care for my body differently, i am trying to end generation cycles of obesity and medical conditions, i am trying to transform every part of me and I would love it if you joined me ! www.mellylaflorista.comIG: @mellylafloristaTikTok: @mellylafloristaTogether, we can turn our trauma into growth opportunities.

In case you didn't know, theres a delivery with YOUR name on it. You are waiting on something from GOD and he needs you in position, at the location he told you to be at in position, waiting. Are you where you are supposed to be or are you still trying to delay the inevitable? www.mellylaflorista.comIG: @mellylafloristaTikTok: @mellylafloristaTogether, we can turn our trauma into growth opportunities.

This episode talks about our desire to intervene and be the hero in everybody's story. I know this is true for many of us myself included. But things are shifting and the days of being a shield and a life jacket for everyone are over. www.mellylaflorista.comIG: @mellylafloristaTikTok: @mellylafloristaTogether, we can turn our trauma into growth opportunities.

This episode talks about whether or not there is room for love in self-love. I know being single and focusing on ourselves is and has been the move for a while but i unpack if it is possible to grow, heal and also be in relationship.www.mellylaflorista.comIG: @mellylafloristaTikTok: @mellylafloristaTogether, we can turn our trauma into growth opportunities.

This episode features Brittney, the herbal alchemist herself. Join us as we discuss lack mindset, abundance, alchemy, spirituality vs. Religion, imposter syndrome and so much more. I promise this is the conversation you didn't know you needed. What are you waiting for? Press play !  www.mellylaflorista.comIG: @mellylafloristaTikTok: @mellylafloristaTogether, we can turn our trauma into growth opportunities.

This has been on my heart since last year but i waited, yall know yall love to clean up shop and leave people in the last year but im telling in 2023 we not waiting to get rid of people that are not in alignment with the life we want and the love we want and the company we want. & this aint about your man or girlfriend this is about your friends and em'… this about yo sis & em'. So press play to find out why we swiping left on friends in 2023!www.mellylaflorista.comIG: @mellylafloristaTikTok: @mellylafloristaTogether, we can turn our trauma into growth opportunities.

It's 2023 yall & I want to encourage you to ask yourself who changes your lightbulb? When your light feels dim or burnt out, who do you call? who do you call to help you maneuver through the darkness? God has placed a light inside of you that I need you to make sure stays lit and theres only one way to do that. Press play to find out but don't forget that it is in your darkest hour that you really get to feel who God is. www.mellylaflorista.comIG: @mellylafloristaTikTok: @mellylafloristaTogether, we can turn our trauma into growth opportunities.

This is our last episode of 2022! Join me as we reflect on the many shifts that took place in 2022 and discuss how we can embrace them and prepare ourselves for whats to come in 2022 !!!!Stay connected with me by following me on instagram @Mellylaflorista and visiting my website at www.mellylaflorista.com and sign up to be apart of my Seeds to Bloom Community.Donations can be sent to cash app: $mellylaflorista or PayPal: mellylaflorista@gmail.comwww.mellylaflorista.comIG: @mellylafloristaTikTok: @mellylafloristaTogether, we can turn our trauma into growth opportunities.

As a recovering fixer and people pleaser, i tend to put people before myself but this time, i am choosing me. Spiritually, emotionally, mentally, physically , whole heartedly, intentionally! & maybe theres something you feel the same way about… it may be your physical health or it may be something else, but i want you to know you can do it, you will do, i am here with you, i am here for you. Lets get it right, get it right, get it tight. Whatever IT is, Let's get intentional about it. Stay connected with me by following me on instagram @Mellylaflorista and visiting my website at www.mellylaflorista.com and sign up to be apart of my Seeds to Bloom Community.Donations can be sent to cash app: $mellylaflorista or PayPal: mellylaflorista@gmail.comwww.mellylaflorista.comIG: @mellylafloristaTikTok: @mellylafloristaTogether, we can turn our trauma into growth opportunities.

On today's episode we are going to talk about the importance of finding the balance between the grind culture and gentle entrepreneurship to avoid being on a toxic hamster wheel being chased by your own ambition. Stay connected with me by following me on instagram @Mellylaflorista and visiting my website at www.mellylaflorista.com and sign up to be apart of my Seeds to Bloom Community.Donations can be sent to cash app: $mellylaflorista or PayPal: mellylaflorista@gmail.com

On this episode i am so excited to share that in just a few days on Monday, December 12th , i am officially launching Seeds to Bloom Coaching Services as well as my official website www. mellylaflorista.com , where i will be working as a emotional support coach, motivational speaker & workshop facilitator in addition to my role as the host of this podcast. I share with you my mission and the inspiration behind Seeds to Bloom and a bit of my story.  What are you waiting for? Press Play. Stay connected with me by following me on instagram @Mellylaflorista and go take a sneak peak of my website at www.mellylaflorista.com and sign up to receive ALL the exclusives via email !! Donations can be sent to cash app: $mellylaflorista or PayPal: mellylaflorista@gmail.com

As we prepare for not only Boom Bitch, Bloom's one year anniversary tomorrow but also my 31st birthday, join me as i share 30 things that 30 taught me that you may find helpful. Stay connected with me by following me on instagram @Mellylaflorista and go take a sneak peak of my website at www.mellylaflorista.com and sign up to receive ALL the exclusives via email !! Donations can be sent to cash app: $mellylaflorista or PayPal: mellylaflorista@gmail.com

I just wanted to remind you to give thanks in everything. I pray that a seed of gratitude grows inside of you no matter what's happening around you or within you. i pray you remained grounded in gratitude, not just on thanksgiving but everyday going forward, intentionally.Stay connected with me by following me on instagram @Mellylaflorista and go take a sneak peak of my website at www.mellylaflorista.com and sign up to receive ALL the exclusives via email !! 

In honor of this being my 50th muh'fucking episodee and there being less than 50 days left in 2022 , i decided to come up with a list of 50 thingsssss to intentionally leave right the fuck here as we prepare to step into 2023. I'm talking things to stop doing , things to get rid of and things to let go. Note that these are in no particular order and you are free to do what these what you will but please take inventory of what has got to go and do your due diligence to clean up shop! Stay connected with me by following me on instagram @Mellylaflorista and go take a sneak peak of my website at www.mellylaflorista.com and sign up to receive ALL the exclusives via email !! 

On this episode i open up about how my fear of making the wrong decision crippled me until i was able to learn to tap into my feelings and my body to be able to differentiate between the sound of my intuition guiding me  and my trauma and anxiety misleading me. Tap in to learn how decipher between the two. 

 Are you:  In need of rest?Seeking inner peace?In need guidance or redirection?Overstimulated?Uninspired?Hurt?In need of restoration? In need of God? What you may actually need is Silence, Stillness & Soledad !Special Shout-out to @thatsericaclark for reminding me to STFU, Rest and Be still. Because of you, i wont fumble what's for me because i'm too BURNT OUT ! 

On this episode we are going to discuss this idea of the “ Bigger Picture” . SOMETIMES WE HAVE TO EXPERIENCE THINGS WE JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND.  But we have to have faith and roll with it and trust that our spiritual guidance is repositioning us to where they need us to be in this bigger picture.  

This episode discusses getting out of not only your own way but God's way too ! God has so many promises that he is trying to make shake in your life but you have to surrender and let God, God. 

This weeks episode is focused on matters of the ego so tap in to find out how to soften up your heart and tell your ego to shut the fuck up because we must learn to move past things and people graciously even when we are triggered and most importantly when they got us fucked up. 

For those of you that do not know what hangry is … it's the state of anger caused by a lack of food. but in this instance it's a lack of meat , sweets and carbs. But I am here to talk about the importance of caring for your body just as much as you care for your emotional and mental health! 

Tap in to this episode to find out why fuckin' sumthin' up is necessary for balance . 

On todays episode we are going to talk about how “ ain't nobody stopping my shine , they tried to break me , tried to take me out, but i got Jesus on my side” lol but seriously, lets talk about how these weapons may form but place BIG emphasis on the fact that they will NOT prosper.  

Trigger warning : This episode contains discussion around childhood trauma depression & suicide. Your emotional safety is my priority so listen at your own discretion & please seek professional assistance if needed ! Join Denise Brady, LMFT and I , as we break the glass on mental health and discuss a lot of the stigmas and misconceptions as it relates to these topics. Connect with Denise : @denisebrady_therapist on instagram & tiktok  or by visiting her website www.denisebradylmft.com Follow me on IG @mellylaflorista !!

They say we got the juice, we got the sauce, but what is YOUR secret sauce? What ingredients do you need to get back to your most purest self? We all have it, that thing that makes you YOU! The think that adds a little dazzle dazzle !! Tap in to find out how to tap into yours ! 

when is the last time you listened to your heart ? not your mind , not your fears , not your ambition , not your friends or family , not instagram but YOUR HEART ?  It's time to stop stopping yourself, listen to find out how ! 

This episode discusses the importance of managing our energetic currency. It's time to channel your inner accountant and get these energetic finances in ORDER ! What are you waiting for? TAP IN !! 

Free yourself of the walls you've built to protect yourself so you can embrace your freedom. It's time to honor ourselves, our truth & our emotions. Click play to find out why ! 

The kink sexual preference is heavily stigmatized in our culture especially because  psychologists have insisted for so long that these kinks stem from childhood trauma connecting things like bondage and bdsm to child abuse.  But is it true? Find out from little miss praise kink herself !! 

It's okay if you feel like you dont have all the answers. It's okay if you feel lost and confused. It okay if you are not sure of your purpose right now but I am here to remind you not to give up, theres a message for YOU in this episode, PRESS PLAY to hear it!!

We all deserve time and space for rest. Rest allows us to restore our mind, replenish our energy & renew our creativity. So if you are also cuffed to constant, this episode is for you & will charge you to join me as we strive to find safety in stillness cause sis, survival mode is dead ! 

If you are already a plant mom or you've been waiting for your sign to get you a plant baby this is for youuu!!!! Plants as a means of therapy is very much a thing & we need to get alllll the way into it ! & this episode is going to tell you why! So what are you waiting for? Press Play !!! 

In this episode i am going to share with you how God showed me my purpose through stillness and challenge you to tap in and find out what God is trying to show you! This will hep you find peace and calm and just be…even in the uncertainty. 

This episode features Licensed Marriage , Family &  Feminist Therapist Mayana Geathers (@Mayanageathers). We are unpacking what trauma is and the various ways it can look, guided meditation, self-soothing and so much more. Mayana provides us with her therapeutic expertise and gives us resources because we are ALL worthy of healing. You dont want to miss this one !Connect with Mayana : https://linktr.ee/MayanaGeathers

This episode is featuring my girl @couldntaffordanark_ , we are keeping it light and having very relatable girl talk but about things we usually keep under Lock and Key ! Grab a glass a wine and tune in because we are talking dating, group texts, sex, hoochie daddy shorts and so much more. 

This episode features Princesa Ceci, owner of Royal Embellishments & we will be talking how trauma impacts our self esteem & what can be done to boost our confidence because we are all royalty so chin up Princess, we've got you covered. 

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussion around topics such as childhood trauma, sexual assault, domestic and physical violence. I acknowledge that this content may be difficult. I encourage you to care for your emotional safety and mental well-being.As we prepare for Father's Day, listen as my special guest Kayy Spice & I unpack how not having our fathers in our lives has impacted our emotional development. 

You're not a perfect girl but somehow you're so much more..

This episode is will unpack my struggle to find safety and the importance of feeling safe emotionally when  actively working to heal from trauma.