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Finding Meaning & Service through Storytelling with Melissa WileyIn today's episode, Jeanie is joined by Melissa Wiley. Melissa is in her own words, a sturdy soul, and you will be moved by her story and her gift for bringing forth the beauty and soul in others. Melissa is a leader, and she has dedicated her life to public service. Her capacity for self love, for strength, for courage and transformation is so inspiring in this conversation. Melissa shares what she sees as the barriers to innovation, and more importantly, the world she is working every day to. Melissa is here to change how we look at each other and what we can do to be kinder, more accepting of all of our beautiful idiosyncrasies.Melissa's passion is to bring joy, data, and innovation to outdated, bureaucratic systems and to grow high performing public service teams. She values learning, relationships, and delivering results. Her mission is to bring nobility back to public service by unearthing and fostering the potential in others. She excels in overcoming adversity and managing through complex challenges and is known for building resilient and capable teams. She does this by listening to the stories of others and offering the love and support needed to help others find a more authentic and enriched version of themselves. She believes that “When we find our true selves, we can start to build authentic connections with others, and in turn, deliver organizational magic”.Get ready to be moved by the words and the wisdom of Melissa Wiley. Enjoy.3:03 Introduction to Melissa 5:13 Why Melissa decided to pursue a career in government. 9:01 Melissa's revelation that the biggest barriers to innovation are ourselves. 12:14 The power of storytelling. 14:52 Melissa shares her personal story of being attacked by dogs at age 5 and how her facial disfigurement affected her throughout life. 25:57 How Melissa began practicing courage to step into her calling of speaking to middle and highschool students.31:53 Melissa's new role as deputy town administrator.36:06 What Melissa is currently working towards. 38:37 The people in Melissa's life that keep her accountable with her goals. 42:44 Melissa shares what it looks like for her to be her best self. Connect with MelissaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-field-wiley-84341279/ Subscribe: Warriors At Work PodcastsWebsite: Jeaniecoomber.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/986666321719033/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanie_coomber/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeanie_coomberLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-coomber-90973b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMZ2HyNNyPoeCSqKClBC_w

If you remember Melissa from Season 1, you'll remember she is open and honest and tells it like she sees it. Since you heard her last, she is now also working with teens! Here how she got here in this episode. To connect with Melissa after the show: Find her on FB and IG The ReCreated podcast and Marigold Wellness Collective on IG @marigoldwellnesscollective and at marigoldsharon.com   You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimlukens  or can find all of her connections spots through on https://linktr.ee/kimlukens   QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY Welcome back, Melissa! When Melissa started choosing her career  You are allowed to evolve  How Melissa gets to do what she loves every Be brave and take action on your dreams Be the best boss you can be When Kim lost her job What Melissa has learned from her younger employees  Your mistakes or bumper stickers don't define you

In her new book, Comparisonitis, Melissa Ambrosini talks to Majo about the very commondisease of comparisonitis and offers actionable tips and strategies to heal yourself from it. • What Melissa was like as a little girl; she was outgoing, bubbly, and confident. • Melissa’s experience of being 12, losing her self-assurance, and comparing herself to other girls. • Why Melissa loved competitive dancing and the freedom it gave her. • How being involved in dance fed into Melissa’s self-doubt and “inner mean girl.” • The story of how Melissa emerged from her substance abuse and an eating disorder. • The catalytic moment in Melissa’s life that caused her to re-evaluate everything. • Where comparison stems from, according to Melissa. • Distinguishing between healthy comparison and toxic comparison. • Why it is so important that we heal our relationship with comparison now. • The difference between the way men and women compare themselves. • How our childhoods and caregivers shape the way we view ourselves. • Melissa’s ACES technique that you can use if you are in a comparison spiral. • Dealing with the powerful emotion of envy and how we can transform it into inspiration. • Melissa’s relationship with social media and how time blocking helps her.• You have to find what works for you when it comes to developing a healthy relationship with social media. • The amount of time the average person will spend on their phone and social media. • Strategies Melissa shares in her book to help you rethink your relationship with social media and your phone. • The value of having physical boundaries around where to use your phone.• You have to remember that social media is just showing the best aspects of everyone’s life. • Why Melissa is reclaiming presence for herself. ReferencesMelissa Ambrosini - https://melissaambrosini.com/Melissa Ambrosini - https://www.instagram.com/melissaambrosini/?hl=enMelissa Ambrosini on YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoUydVMx0tYz4NU5bx8ifXQMelissa Ambrosini on Twitter - https://twitter.com/mel_ambrosini?lang=enThe Melissa Ambrosini Show - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-melissa-ambrosini-show/id1196106699Comparisonitis - https://www.amazon.com/Comparisonitis-Comparing-Yourself-Others-Genuinely/dp/1950665860Ignite - https://majo-molfino.mykajabi.com/igniteTony Robbins - https://www.tonyrobbins.com/The Social Dilemma - https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224Tristan Harris - https://www.tristanharris.com/Gretchen Rubin - https://gretchenrubin.com/Break the Good Girl Myth - https://majomolfino.com/bookMajo Molfino - https://majomolfino.com/HEROINE (Podcast) - https://majomolfino.com/podcast

“I’m very proud that I have managed to, in less than a year, do four half marathons. It’s not something I ever could have dreamed of doing. And I’m just proud I have really stuck it out. Because it’s hard. It’s not easy to try to work yourself back from a poor health standard, or to bring yourself out of that mental hole that people can fall into. I’m very proud that I have stood up and said, ‘I need help, and I need to make a change.’ That’s a huge step for anybody to take. The fact that I’ve taken that step and I keep moving forward… That means a lot to me.” Welcome to the final episode of the newest series on the Ali on the Run Show: The Everyday Runner. For the past four weeks, we’ve been hearing from runners who are just like you and me. Not professional athletes — these runners have jobs, families, and responsibilities beyond this sport we all love so much. Today, we wrap things up with Melissa Cummings, a runner — or “walker with purpose,” as she likes to say — from Manchester, NH. On this episode, Melissa shares the story of wanting to take back control of her life, and how she found running, racing, and a welcoming running club along the way. She talks about that title, “runner,” and shares her thoughts on whether or not she — as a four-time half-marathoner — has embraced it yet. She talks about what it was like joining the Millennium Running Club, and what it was like being named 2020’s Club Member of the Year. And she talks about her experience with depression, and how running has helped. SPONSOR: Picky Bars — Visit pickybars.com/ontherun, where code ONTHERUN gets you 20% off. (Join the Picky Club and get an extra 20% off.) What you’ll get on this episode: What Melissa’s childhood was like as the youngest of five children (6:45) How Melissa found running (11:00) How one race became a year of races (18:45) On joining a running club (23:30) Melissa’s quest to “take back her life” (33:30) On becoming a half-marathoner! (35:45) On being named Millennium Running’s Club Member of the Year (45:15) What got Melissa to sign up for a marathon (50:40) On owning the title, “runner” (54:00) Follow Melissa: Instagram @mlynette01 Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe, and leave a rating and review on iTunes or Apple Podcasts. And, as always, spread the run love by sharing this episode with your friends, family members, running buddies, or favorite internet strangers!

Sign up for the FREE Webinar HERE. Malissa’s Motto, “One foot in front of the other.” In this episode Malissa and I talk about: Why you MUST invest in a self-tape setup. What it means to be a bicoastal manager. What she looks for when looking for new talent. What a pitch deck is for actors looking for representation. The importance of following up. Your resume and skills should be honest. Qualities of her favorite clients: Wow factor in self-tapes Paying attention to instructions Positive energy Gratitude Follow directions What Melissa wants actors to know but doesn’t have time to tell them: Know you as the actor has a business and work side to it Make the chart Know who you saw and what they called you in for Send thank you’s to casting directors after an audition Coaching and classes Keeping your instrument tuned

Who do you strive to be once you've unlocked your true authentic self? Before you answer that question GG, you have to also consider the hiccups, mess-ups, and flaws to enable yourself to stand tall in that truth. Melissa Fredericks also known as Mrs. Kevonstage informs us how she was able to fully tap into her true authenticity and continuously love the woman she's becoming. Grab your pen and paper and listen and learn: 1. How external pressures or things prevent you from being your true authentic self. 2. Embracing your “aha” moments. 3. Lessons Melissa gained that she knows for sure. 4. The importance of knowing you have an intrinsic value. 5. What Melissa has learned about love and motherhood. We want to hear from you! Shoot an email over to welcome@thegreatgirlfriends.com or drop me a DM ON IG @sybil_amuti THE GREAT GIRLFRIENDS INSTAGRAM: @thegreatgirlfriends THE GREAT GIRLFRIENDS FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGreatGirlfriends/

Melissa Hansen is the co-founder and principal architect for the HiFi Consulting Group. In this episode, we discuss her experiences working with nonprofits since she started the group. The HiFi Consulting Group also built out an application using Experience Cloud, and we break down the architectural and development decisions made while creating that app. Tune in for great information from Melissa.   Show Highlights: How Melissa got her foot in the door at Salesforce. What the HiFi Group does. Melissa’s journey from admin to developer. How she first started learning programming languages. The users she created her application for. The maintainability benefits of using an app that’s almost purely on the platform. What Melissa considered when it came to the data model of her app. Why she thinks about who’s going to inherit a project as she’s working on it. Tips for making data-bound Apex classes perform. When to use base components vs. custom components. The performance gains you get from using the asynch/await model in JavaScript. What RAD Women is.   Links: Melissa on Twitter: http://twitter.com/MellyCodes  Melissa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-hansen-2b725612/ The HiFi Group: http://www.thehifi.group/ Melissa at Cactusforce 2021: Custom Apps at Scale with LWCs in Experience Cloud - Melissa Hansen — Cactusforce | Trailblazer Community & Conference Salesforce Developers and Architects RAD Women: http://radwomen.org/ RAD Women on Twitter: https://twitter.com/radwomencode ***   EPISODE CREDITS:   If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com      

Welcome to the 3rd installment of the Building Your Band series. If you haven’t listened to the first two episodes you can start at episode 24. You won’t want to miss out on the valuable information in those first two episodes of this series before listening to this one. Now that you know you need a rock star for your band and you know how to get started, it’s time to figure out where to look for these rock stars. Join me and Melissa Smith to learn how to find the perfect fit for your growing solopreneur business. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Hearing Melissa’s story [2:22] The biggest challenge Melissa faced in starting her business [8:55]  How Melissa went from an employee mindset to a business owner mindset [11:15]  What Melissa is doing today [19:45] Where you can go to find your rock star [23:48] More tips on how to find your rock star [32:09] Discovering the different ways that a VA can help your business [35:38] Melissa’s take on the 3 money questions [45:36] How can Melissa Smith teach you where to find your next rock star? Melissa Smith joins me today to teach you where to look for your future rock stars. Melissa is the perfect guide to help you build your band since she is the founder and CEO of The PVA and The Association of Virtual Assistants. Not only that, Melissa literally wrote the book about hiring the right virtual assistant. You won’t want to miss Melissa’s wealth of knowledge on this subject. When you’re done listening make sure to scroll down to the end of the show notes so that you can link to all the resources mentioned on this episode. What brought Melissa to where she is today? Melissa knew she wanted to be an executive assistant from a young age. Her mom was an executive assistant and as a girl, she would always marvel at the way people in the office would rave about her mother's work. So you could say that being an executive assistant is in Melissa’s blood.  After completing secretary school, Melissa was an executive assistant for 15 years. But it wasn’t until life circumstances forced her to move across the country that she pitched the idea of going virtual to her boss. He agreed and after completing her year-long contract with that employer it dawned on her that she could do this for herself and be her own boss. Melissa lept headlong into her new business venture and gained clients immediately.  The biggest challenge of becoming a solopreneur It wasn’t until Melissa had been a solopreneur for several months that she discovered her biggest challenge. She realized that she was working harder than ever and had plenty of clients but somehow she wasn’t making enough money.  Melissa didn’t understand what was wrong with her business model. It dawned on her that she had no idea how to effectively run a business, so she did the smartest thing she could have done. She asked for help.  How Melissa’s business coach helped her grow from an employee to a business owner Even though Melissa was an amazing virtual assistant, she was a terrible business owner. She didn’t understand that she had to reframe her thought process from employee to business owner. She doesn’t consider herself a natural entrepreneur, so it took an amazing business coach to help her understand how to price her services for value so that she could succeed in her business.  Melissa has so much to teach us about hiring the perfect rock star for our bands. Make sure to listen all the way until the end to hear all the tidbits she has to offer as well as my 4 takeaways from this episode.  Resources & People Mentioned Founder movie  Make Your Mark Coaching by Krista Martin LinkedIn Belay Upwork Episode 19 - How to Price Your Services for Value and Profitability Connect with Melissa Smith Use Melissa’s FREE workbook to make sure you hire the right VA The PVA Association of Virtual Assistants BOOK - Hire the Right Virtual Assistant by Melissa Smith BOOK - Become a Virtual Assistant by Melissa Smith Melissa Smith @ThePVA on LinkedIn @ThePersonalVirtualAssistant on Facebook  @MelissaSmithVA on Instagram  @ThePVA on Twitter Connect With Gabe Nelson www.GabeNelsonFinancial.com/contact FREE Downloadable Resources at https://www.gabenelsonfinancial.com/resources/ EMAIL: Gabe (at) GabeNelsonFinancial.com Follow Gabe on LinkedIn Follow Gabe on Twitter: @GabeNelsonCFP Follow Gabe on Facebook Follow Gabe on Instagram: @GabeNelsonCFP Subscribe to Solopreneur Money Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

Over the past year, a lot of experts have joined the show to talk about the different ways that social good organizations can respond in the age of COVID-19 to continue their missions and impact. Now that we are almost a year in, what have we learned and how can we retain the new donors we've had give to our organizations? Today, Melissa Bank Stepno, Director of Analytics & Business Consulting Services at Blackbaud, joins the podcast to talk about some lessons we've learned from organizations that have been successful with engaging new donors during the pandemic. Listen in to hear Melissa speak with Steve MacLaughlin about why retention matters so much right now, how to successfully leverage personas, what organizations are doing differently from a data and analytic standpoint, and how to cut through the noise and better communicate with donors.   Topics Discussed in This Episode: What Melissa has seen and learned about fundraising over the past few months Which sample sets are being looked at and compared Donor engagement factors What Melissa has seen organizations do from a data and analytic standpoint that's different from before COVID-19 How to take advantage of new analytics How applying the use of more analytics is a way of leveling up How organizations can cut through the noise and communicate with donors Choosing messages that resonate with particular groups     Resources: Melissa Bank Stepno Supporters in Sight Part 4: A Look at Direct Marketing Personas The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 144: Leveraging Personas for Fundraising During COVID-19 Turning Data Into Dollars   Quotes:  “In some ways, 2020 gave us acquisition by happenstance.” “Those of us who do appreciate the arts want to make sure that when the world returns to whatever our new normal looks like, those organizations that we supported in the past are still there.” “I do think I've seen a lot of organizations who didn't have good data and analytics practices realize how critical it is this past year.”

Top 5 Little Known Yoga Channels You Need to Follow Winter 2021  In this video my friend Matt Depuis and I are going to share with you some of our favourite heart centered yoga teachers who are sharing their yoga on YouTube that you may not have come across because they are “smaller” channels. These are teachers that are generously sharing their teachings on YouTube on a regular schedule, that have good sound and lighting and are offering high quality instruction. In this video we will share why we enjoy their teaching and we hope that you will check them out.  Yin Yoga with Matt When Melissa first found Matt he had 38 subscribers and now, not surprisingly, he has over 2K subscribers. What Melissa loves about Matt is his ability to hold space for the quieter practice of yin. I can tell he has had a depth of real life experience that to me means he has been there and so he can hold me in the shadow space.  Timberlake Yoga Brittney supports her yoga students in the slow and moving styles. You can tell as soon as you press play that she has a grounded presence that will hold you as you practice yoga with her.  Brittney's Spotify Playlist Yin Vibes Nourished Natasha If you are looking for a breath of fresh air in the yoga world, then you are going to love Natasha. Melissa loves her witchy, tarot vibe. Natasha offers yoga flow with a focus on mantra, astrology, self love and self care. I love how she creates flows for the new moons and full moons as well as equinoxes and solstices.  Yin Yoga Garage Vince has the kindest energy that comes through the screen that I have ever experienced. His  channel's mission is to be an instrument to help you be the kindest, calmest, most compassionate you through Mindfulness Yin Yoga. In my experience he has accomplished his mission.  It is called Yin Yoga Garage because all Yin classes are recorded in his home garage room which was converted into a virtual studio during the COVID19 lockdown in the Philippines. Melissa loves listening to Vince give dharma talks all through his yin instruction as well as his variations on tried and true yin poses.  Laura Goellner Laura is an Occupational Therapist and one of the most intelligent yoga teachers that I know. She brings her education and experience as an occupational therapist to her teaching. Melissa has studied anatomy with her and has collaborated with her in the past. I highly recommend subscribing to Laura's channel and checking her out.

This week, Shannon chats with Melissa Maker, who is an accidental cleaning expert - because she hates to clean! In 2006 at age 24, she launched Clean My Space, a cleaning service in her hometown of Toronto, Canada, to help out people just like her. In 2011, she decided to create digital content to help drive bookings by launching the Clean My Space YouTube channel. Since then, the channel has amassed over 200 million video views and over 1.7 million subscribers along with a healthy Instagram following and busy website. She also founded a microfiber cleaning tools company in 2016, called Maker's Clean. While Melissa has delivered her expert advice on cleaning products, tools, and DIY substitutes for over ten years, she wasn’t always a cleaning pro and understands that people are looking for practical, time-saving solutions to everyday problems. Topics discussed: How Melissa became an “accidental cleaning expert” with over 200 million views and 1.2 million subscribers on YouTube, as well as owns a cleaning company called “Clean my Space.” How to de-gunk your home/space to help de-gunk your life in a simple, manageable way. Shannon and Melissa’s most disliked household chores, as well as their favourites. Why it’s ok if your home isn’t perfectly neat and clean, especially during a pandemic. The 3 things you need for any cleaning task to save time and energy. Simple cleaning hacks How to not let mess become a source of stress. Finding your MIA’s (most important areas) - what that means and how to do it. Basic cleaning tools that everyone should have in order to keep cleaning simple. What Melissa does to her shower after every use so she never has to actually clean her shower. Melissa’s simple takeaways that you can implement into your cleaning routine today! Links mentioned in this episode: www.cleanmyspace.ca www.cleanmyspace.com https://www.youtube.com/cleanmyspace https://www.facebook.com/cleanmyspace https://www.instagram.com/cleanmyspace https://www.instagram.com/melissamaker www.makersclean.com https://www.instagram.com/getthegunkout

Melissa Johnston is an experienced commercial banker with a service-oriented approach to relationship management. She is a board member, coach, community leader, and a life-long learner driven to bring the best out of every person she encounters. In her role as Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking, Melissa works primarily with entrepreneurs and executives looking to acquire small to medium-sized businesses. She also serves a variety of nonprofits and has carved out a niche for herself lending to schools, including both charter and private educational institutes. She pairs her natural enthusiasm and determination with exceptional problem-solving skills to help customers tackle their goals and turn business dreams into reality. “Community banking isn't about one-time transactions; it's about building long-term relationships,” she explains. “I love delving into a customer's business operations and goals at a deep level.” What you'll learn about in this episode: Melissa's success journey Why Melissa approaches every opportunity as a life-long learner How to overcome stress, fear, and anxiety in periods of personal growth What Melissa did to conquer her perceived shortcomings to achieve greatness The perennial lessons and qualities that made Melissa a successful leader How to bring your best self to every interaction, even when dealing with grief, loss, and gratitude Resources: Website: https://highland.bank/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-johnston-banker/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/highland-bank/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlandbank Twitter: @melis_johnston The Many Shapes and Sizes of Personal Development Melissa Johnston is an experienced commercial banker with a service-oriented approach to relationship management. She is a board member, coach, community leader, and a life-long learner driven to bring the best out of every person she encounters. I've had the pleasure of getting to know her through the Women Presidents Organization, and I am excited for you to get to know her. In this episode of the Intentional Greatness podcast, Melissa joins us to share her journey and talk about the many life lessons for leadership that made her the incredible woman she is today. Life-long Learning With such an extensive resume and involvement in every group you could possibly think of, it is hard to imagine Melissa having time for anything other than work. No matter how busy she gets, however, Melissa consistently finds time to learn and grow in both her personal and professional lives. Melissa is a life-long learner by nature, and she is proof that experiential learning is of the highest value. Right now, her focus with learning is on sales and relationship development. She is interested in learning about her customers' challenges and understanding them so she can provide tailored solutions. That is her passion, and that is where she continues to grow amidst her busy schedule. You can be a student of the world and a focused professional at the same time because your approach to learning will evolve as you evolve as a person. Overcoming Stress in Periods of Growth Melissa operates at a high-level with extreme efficiency, but by no means did that come naturally. When we max out our capacity and cut down the amount of me-time in our day, stress and anxiety is a very common outcome. But those temporary feelings of negativity are not indicators that you are on the wrong track. Mindset is something that we can control, and we have the power to condition ourselves into a state of certainty and confidence. We just need to give ourselves time to adapt. Whether you use sports, exercise, meditation, or anything else to find balance in periods of transition, stress and anxiety are growing pains that we can overcome.

Melissa Michelson is an activist/journalist in Alhambra, CA. She is fighting a development along with a group of organizers...and they're winning. She explains how. Other topics: -Will Biden halt the Keystone XL Pipeline? -What Melissa saw at the Insurrection in Washington, DC (she was there).

What lessons can retailers and brands look back on this year to make 2021 a better year? An expert on retail data and trends, consumer engagement, and predictive analytics, Greg Petro, Founder and CEO of First Insight, joins Melissa Gonzalez on this episode of Retail Refined. What Melissa asked Greg Petro:Why did First Insight launch the new Next-Gen Experience Management platform?What are the different pillars of the new platform? Can you share examples of each pillar (ex: employee, product, consumer, etc.)This platform expands First Insight’s offering into new industry sectors including consumer products, travel, leisure and entertainment, automotive and financial services. What did you see if the retail industry and are there any parallels expanding into new categories?How will the Next-Gen Experience Management platform help companies make better business decisions?What is your predictions for the retail industry in 2021 – from a consumer perspective and a retailers perspective.

On today's podcast, I got to visit with Melissa Edwards. Melissa is a Mom of three, a nurse, and a sweet friend. She shares about going to the Holy Spirit for help and peace. She talks about trusting God's grace and resisting living in her own strength. What Melissa shares about relying on the Holy Spirit really stuck with me, and I know you'll enjoy it. Links from the show: The Next Right Thing podcast https://emilypfreeman.com/podcast/ 44 Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/97875.44_Scotland_Street The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7061.The_No_1_Ladies_Detective_Agency At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/71776.At_Home_in_Mitford?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=b6326yCyR6&rank=1 The Lord of the Rings Soundtrack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m2CsP3NS-Y "Beautiful Day" by U2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co6WMzDOh1o

If you want to reach more of YOUR people, then you want to know how to optimize your content for search. What I am referring to is SEO, or search engine optimization and in this episode, I was joined by Melissa McGraw of the Creative Potential.  Melissa explains what SEO is and why you need it, especially if you want clients to be able to find your business on a local level.  She gives so much insight into how you can figure out where your SEO is right now and how to improve your ranking on search engines like Google.  You’ll learn how to use blog content to boost your rankings, why you should repurpose your content and what things may actually be hindering your rankings on search engines.    What you’ll find in this episode: What Melissa does to help get her clients get found online What SEO is and why you need it How you can figure out if you need SEO help What it means to rank on Google How to get found using SEO by thinking about how your customers search Tips on what you can do to boost your SEO Why you should create blog content How to repurpose your content efficiently What made Melissa passionate about SEO Why she doesn’t suggest purchasing backlinks Why you want to compress images   About Melissa:Melissa is the Founder of the Creative Potential, an SEO consulting company that helps service and product-based entrepreneurs get their businesses found online. When she isn’t diving into keyword research, you can find this former NYC fashion industry veteran enjoying life in her new hometown of Saratoga Springs, NY where she resides with her husband.   Connect with Melissa: Website | Instagram    Links mentioned: Google Analytics Uber Suggest Answer the Public Pingdom TinyPNG Smush Plug-in SEO Your Site Now Facebook Group   Learn more: The Uncommon Couch is the place for therapists and coaches who want to take their practice on the road less traveled. If you enjoyed this show, make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you’ll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Facebook or Instagram!

Melissa Morris is a Business Operations Consultant who specializes in client processes, which includes client onboarding, management and offboarding. She uses her 10 years client management experience to help service based business owners streamline and automate these processes as well as teach them how to set client expectations and create and hold boundaries. Melissa's been seen in INC Magazine and Keap Business Success Blog and heard on podcasts such as My Biz Bestie and Productivity Straight Talk. She frees business owners from overwhelm so they can actually work ON their business and not just IN their business. Here's what we covered on the episode: When Melissa had her 9-5 job at an ad agency she was an account executive, which is a project management and client management role and how being in that role served her and created some good systems for herself Melissa explains that she liked her 9-5 job but was craving more flexibility and higher income, so she left her agency and started doing marketing consulting After becoming a marketing consultant, Melissa quickly booked a lot of clients but looked around and realized she hated it and questioned what happened Why Melissa didn't like marketing consulting because she had to execute on a lot of ad plans, where she was writing social media posts, creating graphics and all that comes with consulting, which was unlike the project management role she was in at the agency, which she loved How Melissa approached some of the business owners she'd been working with and started having conversations with them about managing their own projects because she was exploring this new line of work and they loved it Melissa began to realize how this happens to so many solopreneurs, freelancers, etc. who go out on their own and then no longer have a project manager there to serve as a buffer person to keep things on track How Melissa used her social media business to work with some of those business owners and do additional project management work for them When Facebook made their big algorithm change it drastically dropped business page's ability to show up in news feed, and their page views, so Melissa used that as an opportunity to fire a lot of the social media clients she was with and explains why that made sense for her Melissa loves her work and primarily helps service providers create systems and processes, streamline and automate and identify the tools they need in their business to make all of that happen Melissa's experience in client management helped prepare her for tough client conversations and explains that when she presents to clients a shift in her business or unfortunately firing, she highlights the benefits for them and set them up for success as much as she can What Melissa's initial offerings included were conversations about where things were getting stuck in her clients' business, why tasks were slipping through the cracks and helping them get out of overwhelm, which she explains stems from overbooking or not having a clear process Melissa explains that if you can't write down what your process looks like, then it is not nearly as clear as you think and you are going to have a difficult time automating that process or ask for help Two things Melissa sees when it comes to tools is business owners who wait too long to have any tools and other business owners who know they need automation but aren't sure what tool they need and end up duplicating a lot of tools The categories of tools business owners need to pull from including a CRM, a project management tool, a scheduler and an invoicing tool and how Melissa sees the most duplication in the CRM and project management section Melissa walks us through her DISCO Framework where you Define your current process, Identify gaps in your process and redundancies, Streamline by creating canned emails and templates, Create phases and milestones to build accountability, and Outsource and automate Melissa recommends Dubsado, a CRM tool that covers your automation, has a scheduler built into it, and has the ability to automate invoicing Popular project management tools are Asana, Trello and ClickUp, Melissa explains that if you are a checklist type of person you will probably prefer Asana's approach and if you're into visuals you will probably prefer Trello How even if you don't have a lot of clients, but your goal is to grow, and you have the time now to get things into a system, it can be very beneficial to just get started versus waiting to do it so you're prepared for the future Most business owners Melissa works with report saving 5 hours per week which gives them time to spend doing other things to help grow their business or helps give them some breathing room Why Melissa thinks there is a moment when it's too soon to focus on your systems and processes; this might be if you are still refining your services and offers, or you're still playing with who your target audience is, deciding on price points, etc. Melissa explains that you can begin small with automation and just start with automating your invoicing, getting some questionnaires out automatically, or a quick onboarding workflow that can deliver the proposal, contract and a welcome email How it depends on timing and the phase of business the business owner is in when deciding to implement systems and how it might not even be the business owner who realizes something needs to be done Melissa explains her Asana project, where she has different steps set up for her process that help keeps her on track Melissa noticed when she first started working with business owners, they would spend most of their deep dive strategy session searching for their contract or updating the questionnaire so she decided to add a kick-off call to her process and give them some automated resources Melissa's experience moving from one city to another during a pandemic and explains she is just as intentional in her personal life as she is in her business and created checklists for moving and a timeline for moving If you are listening and want to get started, Melissa suggests getting some canned emails, getting your contracts and proposals together, and remember that you can start small Connect with Melissa on Facebook, on her website and check out her Automation Roadmap that will outline your first steps for getting automated Links mentioned: Connect with Melissa on Facebook  Melissa's Website Melissa's Automation Roadmap   Like what you heard? 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Melissa Ambrosini is my guest for Episode 10 of the Love, Sex + Magic Podcast. Not only is she the bestselling author of Mastering Your Mean Girl and Open Wide; she’s also a podcast host and coach committed to helping people become wildly wealthy, fabulously healthy and bursting with love. I have so much in common with her (not just the name!) and see her as a sister from across the globe so am over the moon to share this with you. We hear Melissa’s incredible story or how she went from performing in Paris in the Moulin Rouge, to the following spirituality to the life she leads today. We dive deep to discuss exactly why tapping into the spiritual world and really committing to self love and self care was so important for her, and why it is for you too. In this episode we dive deep into relationships, and Melissa takes us on her journey with husband Nick and how she knew he was the one. We talk about what it means to have a conscious relationship, how we can rise in love and the importance of independence, boundaries and crystal clear communication. Along with this, we cover triggers and how to navigate conflict. Melissa shares her invaluable knowledge and experiences, including the exact tools she uses in her relationship to keep things healthy and harmonious. If you’re looking to improve your relationship or call in your perfect partner, then you need to tune in! Time Stamps: 1:35 Melissa’s story 9:52 Why spirituality and self care is essential 16:57 Doing the inner work 18:45 Conscious relationship 26:46 Rising in love 28:40 Going with the flow 32:50 Crystal Clear Communication 40:57 Balancing independence and boundaries 46:18 Attachment styles 51:22 Balancing masculine and feminine 56:28 What Melissa’s got coming up Want behind-the-scenes audio and video footage? Then be sure to join my monthly membership for your soul, The Goddess Collective. Goddess Collective members unlock access to extra "after the cut" content from each and every interview I host. During this segment of the podcast (which is recorded only for Collective members, and hosted inside the Collective website), questions that are submitted by the Goddesses are answered by podcast guests. The Goddess Collective also includes: A monthly workshop and workbook Fortnightly moonology readings A monthly Aphrodite Circle group coaching call hosted by yours truly Bonus interviews Interviews with guest experts An invitation into a members only exclusive Facebook community, and Instant access to all the content that came before, and so much more… ...all for $47. Click here to join, and access Melissa’s (and every other guest’s) behind-the-scenes footage: https://bit.ly/3gf5hii Related links: Melissa’s Website https://melissaambrosini.com/ Melissa’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaambrosini/

Melissa Ambrosini is the bestselling author of Mastering Your Mean Girl and Open Wide, the host of the top-rated podcast The Melissa Ambrosini Show, a keynote speaker, content creator, and entrepreneur. Named a 'self-help guru' by Elle Magazine her mission is to inspire others to unlock their full potential and create the business and life of their dreams. With a deep commitment to empowering others to become the best version of themselves, Melissa believes that change is possible for everyone. She strives to inspire others to reclaim their power, step into their truth, live with intention, and move in the direction of their dreams. In this Episode you will learn: · What Melissa is most grateful for in her life (5.10) · What Melissa has learn't from her husband Nick Broadhurst and her step son Leo (9.34) · Melissa's story from broadway dancer to one of Australia's leading self love expert & TEDX speaker (14.28) · How to discover your life purpose & how it presents in life (26.09) · Melissa explains the biggest take away's from her books 'Mastering Your Mean Girl' and 'Open Wide' (28.17) · What is the biggest mean girl thought that she is battling with (34.31) · What are Melissa's daily health rituals & how she keeps consistent (38.28) · What is Melissa's legacy and how would she like to be remembered (45.05) Melissa Ambrosini's Books · Mastering your mean girl · Open Wide Connect with Melissa Ambrosini · Website · Twitter · Instagram · Facebook · Youtube HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? We are on a mission to help people to believe in their inner greatness & live a happy, purposeful, regret free life. Great news is that you can help us achieve this huge goal by: 1. Subscribe & Review the show on iTunes by clicking here 2. Tell a friend (it's free!) 3. Share this podcast on your social channels (it's free!) Together we can unite to help people believe in their inner greatness so they can be live an extraordinary life. You have greatness within you, it's time to unleash it!

This is an interesting time for brick and mortar retailers as they face the unique challenges that come along with the COVID-19 pandemic while also trying to adapt to technological and consumer changes in the retail space. Joining the podcast today to talk about these issues is Melissa Gonzalez, the CEO and Founder of the Lionesque Group, as well as a Principal in the MG2 Group, and the author of The Pop-Up Paradigm: Building Human Connections in a Digital Age. Listen in to hear what Melissa has to say about what inspired her to write a book, what the biggest changes she’s seen in consumer behavior are, and what retailers should be thinking about as the retail space emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: ✔ Melissa’s background ✔ What is meant by “popup paradigm” ✔ What inspired Melissa’s book ✔ Biggest changes that Melissa has seen in customer and consumer behavior ✔ What Melissa thinks will change once a vaccine is found ✔ How to bring digital technologies together with the in-store experience ✔ Areas that retailers should avoid right now ✔ Notable brands with great in-store experiences ✔ Top things for retailers to think of when coming out of the COVID situation ✔ Technologies that have adopted faster than Melissa expected ✔ Technologies that Melissa thinks retailers should adopt Resources: Melissa Gonzalez QUOTES: “I didn’t think the industry needed a “how-to” book, but really kind of just understanding the place that pop-ups have within the industry.” “The impacts of change we’re seeing right now is definitely holistic across that whole ecosystem.” “Shopping in retail is emotional. It’s an emotional experience.”

In continued support during COVID 19, Melissa stresses the importance of taking care of your “environment” i.e. your home, head, mind, body and spirit.  She explains that now more than ever, things that are working in your life are being illuminated and things that haven’t been working or unhealed wounds are being triggered and illuminated as well, and now is the opportunity to heal them and clear them. She is here to guide and support you in this being an amazing and enjoyable journey of self-discovery and coming back to Wholeness. Another way she has found to support you is through guided meditations and she has another one here for you today.   But first, Melissa encourages listeners about their mindset during this time in the world. She underscores that you get to choose your experience, and we are being called to what matters most in life: human connection. She walks listeners  through practical ways to reframe their thinking in order to be victors instead of victims. There are two paths you can choose, one is based on fear and the other is based on love.  One will place you as the victim and the other as the victor of your circumstance. You have the option and right now, the paths are very clear and she helps you to identify which one you have been following and what changes you can make. After encouraging listeners, Melissa shares some tried and true reading recommendations from her own bookshelf for others to enjoy while spending time at home. She then guides a meditation to help calm the body and relax the mind.  Today’s guided meditation is to help you release fear and choose love, grounding you and relaxing you, to de-stress and honor all you feel and your inner most desires, bringing them close to your heart and seeing them as yours. While Melissa understands the effect of the virus all around us, her passion is for you to wade these waters via connection with your body rather than your mind.  As always, feel free to share your questions and please share this episode with your episodes in order to help as many people as possible right now. It is important for us to help one another!   What You’ll Learn:   How your mindset will determine your experience How to release victim energy and become the victor over your circumstance How to transcend all limitations How to use this time to clear and heal to become renewed     What Melissa recommends to read during this time ●      How to meditate and calm your mind with guided meditation   In continued support during COVID 19, Melissa created her all-new Get Your Body Back Series, 2 Weeks to a Lighter, Tighter, Happier You!  Register here now: http://melissakathryn.com/getyourbodyback/   To support you even further, Melissa is offering for a limited time the chance for you to get a support coaching session with her. Go here to Get Your Body Back Breakthrough Session! https://live.vcita.com/site/69630f90f754e07c/online-scheduling?service=9mo3kpkqpyhqozvr   In this complimentary session you're going to:   Identify what’s been blocking you from the body you want Learn how to end self-sabotage and overcome overeating Discover the Mindset gap that’s holding you back Receive a simple action plan for you to breakthrough and achieve your goals without going on another diet!     Recommended Reading: Love is Letting Go of Fear by Gerald Jampolsky Change Me Prayers by Tasha Silver   Links: Register to Get Your Body Back: Be Lighter, Tighter & Happier in 2 Weeks Free Series: http://melissakathryn.com/getyourbodyback/   To support you even further, Melissa is offering for a limited time the chance for you to get a support coaching session with her.  Go here to Get Your Body Back (FREE) Breakthrough Session!: https://live.vcita.com/site/69630f90f754e07c/online-scheduling?service=9mo3kpkqpyhqozvr Melissa Kathryn’s website: http://melissakathryn.com/ Connect with Melissa Kathryn on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radiancemk Connect with Melissa Kathryn on Instagram: @melissa.kathryn Join MK’s Exclusive FREE Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourjourneytowholeness/ Receive additional FREE trainings with Melissa Kathryn on Youtube Here: https://bit.ly/34rqlM Have Questions, Need Support or Want Melissa to Coach You?  E-mail:  support@melissakathryn.com

Melissa Dusette is a personal branding photographer from Ann Arbor Michigan. Today we talk about what is personal branding photography and how we can add it to the services we offer. In This Episode You'll Learn: The unconventional way Melissa got her start in photography What aspect of photography Melissa struggled with most to learn What is personal branding photography and why its important Whats the difference between a portrait or headshot session and a personal branding photography session What Melissa looks for to nail her personal branding sessions How Melissa had to make do with the gear she had to complete a job Premium Members Also Learn: How clients find Melissa to book a personal branding session How we can add personal branding photography services to increase our revenue How to create packages for personal branding photography What 3 questions you can ask to bring your clients more business and build them out a marketing plan Resources: Melissa Dusette’s website Melissa Dusette on Instagram Melissa Dusette on Facebook

We visit a member of the RE.net from back in the mid-2000's Melissa was an agent for 5 years, then started her own company, HoneyBee Consulting. Melissa is a skilled content creator with Citrix and shares her knowledge for agents in today's online world. I'm particularly fond of Melissa's defense of the English language, especially on Twitter!     Melissa Case is a master of social media. Her journey to her present role as manager of social community, campaigns, and content for the software company, Citrix— has been paved with success. Success owed largely to her strong writing and English background. In today's episode of The Real Estate Sessions, Melissa shares advice that will help you better utilize social media as a real estate agent. We talk in-depth about writing and Melissa highlights ways you can elevate the quality and impact of your content by changing your approach.  "I don't think it's ever too late to be a blogger. I mean, there are- I think- there's a ton of worth to blogging and you can use your own website or something like Medium, which is a wonderful platform. I love it. You know you want to have thought leadership material. Why  is it that you deserve people's business.” - Melissa Case   Top Takeaways: Melissa Case's Advice for New Agents:   Be diligent and fearless in your pursuits. Don't try to write the way you think you're supposed to write.   "If you are writing in a way that is different from the way everybody else is doing it, then people are going to notice— notice what you're doing, because there are so many people who do things cookie-cutter, so don't do that.” - Melissa Case Melissa Case on Real Estate Social Media:   The content you put out and where you're putting it is dependent on who you're trying to reach.  Know you can't use ALL the platforms. Unless you've got a massive marketing budget, find which ones you're best at and keep it at it. “ So, find the one area that you like, and the thing that you are good at and do that. And as long as you're consistent with it, you know, I think that's the key to it.”. -Melissa Case Episode Highlights:   [00:43] Intro  [02:59] What Melissa does at Citrix. [03:56] Melissa's background and education. [07:52] The start of her career. [09:05] Her real-estate beginnings. [10:21] How Her Firm, Honey-Bee Consulting Came to be. [12:21] Melissa's take on outsourcing and underpaying. [14:17] Melissa's favorite social media platforms.  [15:341] 2008 v.s 2020- What's changed?  [18:53] What kind of content should realtors be producing? [20:28] Is it too late to start blogging in real estate? [21:31] Melissa's take on video content and live streaming. [23:16] Working with different types of budgets [26:03] Melissa's top pet peeves  [28:44] Melissa's advice for new agents [29:45] Contacting Melissa   [29:45] Outro   Resources Mentioned:   Medium.com BombBomb Melissa's Linkedin article Connect:   Find | THE REAL ESTATE SESSIONS At Tresonline.com   Find | Bill Risser At bill.risser@fnf.com On Twitter On Facebook On Youtube   Find | Melissa Case On Twitter On Instagram On Facebook RATE & SUBSCRIBE  At Ratethispodcast.com/REsessions On Apple Podcasts On Google Podcasts On Stitcher 

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Melissa Yu, founder of Australia's largest streetware and lifestyle expo.   We discuss how to develop self-awareness in yourself and your team, how to foster positivity as an entrepreneur and the importance of speaking up about mental health.   Also discover   How Melissa started her entrepreneurship journey How to develop awareness of your strengths and weaknesses Collaboration vs Competition - which approach is better? What Melissa's life was like growing up Dealing with her parents’ separation as a child How Melissa forged her own identity Why our identities are always shifting and developing Advice to those entrepreneurs who are feeling lonely Melissa's  journey as a mental health advocate What must be done to beat the stigma about mental health issues How Melissa recovers and prevents burn out Melissa's view on multitasking Encouraging positivity in your life and in the lives of the people you serve Melissa's definition of the grind   Links: Melissa Yu on LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/in/melissayu1990 Melissa on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mellieyu/ Melissa on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/melyuofficial/ MCO Events - https://www.mcoevents.com.au/ Ego Expo - https://www.egoexpo.com.au/   Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here.

We talk to Melissa Gomez, principal broker at ERA Top Service Realty, about - yes, again - Instagram. Melissa launched Money Mondays with Melissa videos on Instagram to help educate her audience about the process of buying a home, which has led to new client relationships through the platform. She is a wealth of information about Instagram and how to use it to grow business.We discuss:1. How Melissa chooses her content toward her audience's needs, rather than the other way around. 2. How people find Melissa's content.3. What Melissa posts in between her biweekly videos and why she mixes personal content with real estate content.4. What makes Instagram different from other platforms.5. Why 2 minutes is the magic length for Instagram videos.6. How to use the Instagram Analytics information in Instagram to be 'genuine yet strategic'.7. How changing her handle led to a more relevant audience.Links mentioned:I Heart Radio

Melissa has completed the Epic 5 in Hawaii, 3 Ultraman triathlons, and is now the 1st female to have ever completed the UberMan, which she did in October - she also broke the swim record and smashed the previous course record by approximately 31 hours! During this episode we learn more about the details from the challenge, the high points, the low points, the support of crew members, what the finish was like and how she is getting back to ‘normal life’.  We have been following Melissa’s journey since February 2019, when Melissa did a Facebook Live for the Tough Girl Tribe - this was then turned into a Tough Girl Podcast EXTRA episode.  More about UberMan…. UberMan is the world's most challenging Ultra Triathlon.  The 556 mile course goes from the Mists of Avalon to the Snows of Mount Whitney.  Starting on Catalina Island, participants swim 21 miles in the open Pacific Ocean to the shores of Palos Verdes. The 400 mile bike route leaves the city of Angels and climbs 20,000 vertical feet before descending to Badwater basin, at 200 feet below sea level, the lowest point in North America. From Badwater, athletes run 135 miles  through Death Valley before ascending 13,000 feet to the trailhead @ Mt Whitney, the highest peak in the Continental United States. Show notes Back in Australia Who is Melissa More information about her background What Uberman is and why she wanted to do it Wanting to be the first female to complete the race Wanting  a different challenge 8 months to train Wanting to focus on running  Doing 5, 50K runs Doing a 60K run and a 100k run in training Overloading on one discipline a week Building fatigue  Why this training was so hard mentally  Needing to take a break  Dealing with the fatigue and starting to get sick The lead up to the race  The work that goes on behind the scenes The start line… Never thinking about the event as one big thing Swimming at night for the first time Starting to feel the cold Being sick during the swim and not being able to pee The hardest part of the swim The importance of having a good support team Splitting the support team into a day shift and a night shift  The first transition from the swim to the bike Riding on the roads and the Pacific Coast Highway!! Feeling angry and being aware of her emotions Sleeping for 2 hours was the sweet spot Planning on 5/6 days for the event Running through Death Valley Trying to figure out the approach for running over 200K Having your muscles seize up  Mount Whitney! Wanting to finish during the day! Having a few emotional moments towards the end Reaching the finish! Not being able to process the achievement! The documentary!  Adventure blues and transitioning back to normal life Post race recovery time What Melissa has learned over the years  A book?!!! The recovery  Final words of advice and top tips    Social Media Website - https://rangamel.wordpress.com  Instagram @rangamel  Facebook Melissa Urie  Twitter @rangamel  Read the race report here - RACE REPORT     

Overcoming the challenges inherent to the immigration process is difficult, but the process can be made a lot less stressful through the services of a talented immigration attorney. While the current political climate makes the process a little more complicated, the process can still be completed, especially with professional help. Melissa Oklan is admitted to the Florida Bar and is an Associate Attorney at the Ranchod Law Group. Melissa exclusively practices immigration and nationality law and has built a successful career assisting immigrants. In fact, Melissa went to Law School precisely to become an immigration attorney, and that passion has fueled her success. Melissa earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Criminal Justice from Florida International University and her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law.  In this episode, host Kaushik Ranchod sits down with Melissa to talk about her story and why she became an immigration attorney, what exceptional hardship is, and why the immigration process is taking longer than is used to.   Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:06] Melissa’ background and why she became an immigration attorney [6:07] What is a J-1 Waiver, and how to get one [8:00] The latest changes to immigration in the Trump Administration [11:31] What is “exceptional hardship”? [17:22] The J-1 Hardship Waiver is taking longer than it used to [19:10] What Melissa likes most about taking these cases   Resources Mentioned on this episode Melissa Oklan Profile Florida Bar Subscribe on: iTunes   Sponsor for this episode Ranchod Law Group has a mission to provide freedom and prosperity for immigrants and help more businesses to connect to top talent. The Ranchod Law Group believes that immigrants add tremendous value to the US economy seek to help companies grow with help from the immigrant talent that can contribute to their bottom line.  They also help immigrants navigate the complicated immigration process today. Ranchod Law Group has been in business for nearly 20 years in Northern California and serves clients nationwide. Contact Ranchod Law Group today for details on how the firm can help you to solve your immigration challenges. You can visit Ranchod Law Group or call 916-613-3553 or email info@ranchodlaw.com.   Disclaimer The contents of this post and podcast episode are intended to convey general information only and not to provide legal advice or opinions. The contents of this podcast and show notes, and the posting and listening of the information in this podcast and in these show notes, should not be construed as, and should not be relied upon for, legal or tax advice in any particular circumstance or fact situation.  The information presented on this podcast may not reflect the most current legal developments. No action should be taken in reliance on the information contained in this podcast and we disclaim all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all of the contents of this site to the fullest extent permitted by law. An attorney should be contacted for advice on specific legal issues.  

This interview with our intriguing guest Chef Melissa Araujo of Saveur Catering is something that I am really excited to bring to you. She is well beyond her expertise and her deep perspective and connection to her craft and calling has led her to build a business that provides delicious and healthy food from farm to table. What You’ll Learn About:Melissa’s entrepreneurial journey after studying culinary.Her experience in studying, working, and traveling in Italy as a student & chef.The personal struggles she went through and how embracing her heritage has taken her into a totally different direction in her professional life.How and when she found her success path.Her connection with farmers that allows her to create what she does in her business.Melissa’s thoughts on the present state and future direction of the food movement in the United States.Universities teaching a skill versus the art.The connection of food to everything.What Melissa wants to change in the culinary world.How Melissa’s entrepreneurial journey has changed her. Links:Saveur Catering WebsiteSaveur Catering TwitterSaveur Catering InstagramSaveur Catering FacebookSaveur Catering LinkedIn Whitedove Gannon WebsiteWhitedove Gannon FacebookWhitedove Gannon InstagramWhitedove Gannon LinkedInWhitedove Gannon TwitterWhitedove Gannon Email

In a world of non-stop hustle, we often find ourselves maxed out in day to day life. All of the little things we say ‘YES’ to without realizing how it’s killing us inside. Most of us are guilty of fulfilling the needs of others while disregarding what fills us up… what fuels our spirit and what quenches our thirst for life. Like in an airplane, you must first put the mask on yourself before your loved ones. What good are you to others if you’re failing to devote time for personal growth? Coach Chris sits down with Mind Love podcast host Melissa Monte to share an insightful conversation about the POWER and FREEDOM in saying the word ‘No,’ being bolder and how life changing that can be. If you’re causing yourself pain by suppressing what you want most just to please the needs of others and make their feelings more important than your own, get ready to Fill Your Cup and begin acting on your own ambitions and dreams!   "It's our relationship with our self and how many of us sit there and spend time before we start doing a lot of work on ourselves to sit there and say 'what really lights me up, what are my triggers, what are the things I hate doing'..." and "It's really hard to have motivation to do anything if you don't know why you're doing and that includes those little intricacies within any mission." -Melissa Monte   Time Stamps 3:10 Melissa’s story – loss of loved ones, disorders and bad relationships 7:45 What Melissa has learned most by Oversharing and Connecting with her audience 10:30 People pleasing and not being CLEAR about what you want most 13:30 Logging your thoughts, goals, feelings to move you towards real growth 16:30 Emotions rooted in childhood – how this hugely impacts our decisions as adults 22:45 The biggest influences in kid’s lives – What builds true resilience in young people? 25:00 Are young people today MORE or LESS resourceful than our Grandparents? 30:00 Allowing yourself to be more connected in conversation 32:20 Saying NO doesn’t have to be mean or rude – how to deliver the WHY with your NO 35:55 Scheduling ‘Yourself’ In TO DO the things that Fill You Up Most 40:00 Is our brain hardwired to focus on the negatives? To identify with defeat and negativity first? 43:00 What can we learn from kids - living and seeing the world more like children 44:20 Melissa’s husband does the Human Flag

Melissa Guenette is an entrepreneur and social media creator. She is the founder and CEO of MG Social, a full service social media marketing company. On top of that, she has fallen into the life of an influencer and grown her personal Instagram to over 28,000 followers. In our conversation we’ll discuss who she got into digital and what it’s like running her own agency, including the services they offer, how you know when it’s time to hire employees, things companies are doing well in the digital space, things they can improve, a conversation about influencer marketing and more! In addition we’ll also chat about Melissa’s personal social media, how she was able to grow it to over 28,000, balancing the “life of an influencer” and running her own business, and trends in the social media space. If you enjoy today’s episode please consider leaving a rating and a review, it helps more people find the podcast! You can also screenshot this episode and tag @MySocialLifePodcast for a feature and a message! FOLLOW MELISSA Instagram - @MissGuenette - https://www.instagram.com/missguenette/?hl=en Twitter - @MelissaGuenette - https://twitter.com/melissaguenette?lang=en FOLLOW MG SOCIAL Instagram - @MG_Social - https://www.instagram.com/mg_social/ Twitter - @MGSocial1 - https://twitter.com/MGSocial1 Facebook - MG Social - https://www.facebook.com/mgsocial1/?ref=settings FOLLOW JACOB LinkedIn - Jacob Kelly - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-kelly-633735132/ Instagram - @TheJacobKelly - https://www.instagram.com/thejacobkelly/ Twitter - @TheJacobKelly - https://twitter.com/thejacobkelly YouTube - Jacob Kelly - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZxuMnpZ8W47ckjcAoMwWw Medium - Jacob Kelly - https://medium.com/@jacob97kelly Facebook - Jacob Kelly - My Social Life - https://www.facebook.com/jkells97/ FOLLOW MY SOCIAL LIFE https://mysociallifepodcast.com YouTube - My Social Life - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwxYWLrtwqUNQDKTicneO9Q Instagram - @MySocialLifePodcast - https://www.instagram.com/mysociallifepodcast TIME CODES 0:00 - Intro 1:21 - What Melissa did before digital 3:43 - Getting into digital and running her own agency 16:19 - Digital vs Traditional advertising 20:41 - Influencer Marketing 30:43 - Growing her own Instagram and how she uses other social media 48:15 - Public Speaking 50:02 - Social Media trends 56:38 - Q&Q Intro Song: Tough Love - Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud https://www.facebook.com/joakimkarudmusic https://www.youtube.com/user/JoakimKarud Music from Soundcloud Music provided by RFM: https://youtu.be/jaoStyAQN4o

Join Melisa as she shares a look inside her daily homeschool rhythm. She provides an insight into why she always wakes up before her children and the value of having a family meeting before the next week begins. She also provides tips and tricks that she has found helpful over the years. In this episode you'll learn: - How to front-load some of the planning - The value of holding a weekly family meeting- How to motivate children who don't want to work on handwork- What Melissa weekly rhythm looks like- The importance of waking up before your childrenResources:- Business and Homeschool Support: https://melisa-nielsen.mykajabi.com/biz- Parenting Support: https://melisa-nielsen.mykajabi.com/parents-in-sync- Additional FREE Resources: https://www.waldorfessentials.com/resources- Melisa Nielsen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/alittlegardenflower/featured- Waldorf Essentials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ - Waldorf Essentials Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/

This show is going to be a bit different. It is my book birthday. It is launch day of my book Eat Cake. Be Brave. Imagine that you have been keeping a diary since 7th grade, and it was made public. That is kind of how I’m feeling. I’m sharing today, and all of my launch day feelings and emotions with my wonderful husband David and you my wonderful listeners. You can find Melissa here: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page @MsMelissaRadke on Instagram @msmelissaradke on Twitter Show Notes [02:33] The first time Melissa and David met was on a bus in school. She'll never forget his first words, “WHAT ARE YOU DOING?” [03:48] What does Eat Cake. Be Brave. Actually mean? [04:11] When Melissa turned 41 she was about to blow out the candles on her birthday cake, and she wished for bravery. [06:09] She wished to be brave for 12 months. After blowing out her candles, she went back to her room and began to journal what bravery meant to her. The rest is history. [07:01] All we need is a flicker of bravery and going upstream when everyone else is going downstream. Even if it's only for a little bit. [08:02] Why Melissa is so relatable. When Melissa began discovering her voice she realized that she wrote the same way that she talked. This alone made her voice relatable. [09:04] It's easy to relate to Melissa's words because she says what we are actually thinking. [09:38] Melissa is real enough to say you hurt me, and God helped us. [10:06] Melissa is real enough to say the truth and to admit her shortcomings and failures. [10:41] The style and genre of the book. [11:08] The book is a memoir. It's about all the years in Melissa's life that led up to that one year that changed her forever. [11:32] We have had wonderful reviews. One recurring theme is that the book is an easy read. [12:03] The most surprising thing for most people is that the book is funny. It's really funny. [13:18] This book is for women who are tired of standing in the back of the stage and are ready to take center stage in their lives. [13:53] If you're not a religious person, you will still love and identify with this book. [15:23] We had an editorial review that said this woman loved the book and didn't feel preached to. We can be like Christ without preaching it. [15:45] Melissa's writing is kind of like Mindy Kaling, Amy Poehler, or Tina Fey. Those are the three that she hears. [16:32] The overarching theme that Melissa hopes to communicate with the book. [18:00] We have got to become more aware of the words that our Creator has said about us. [19:30] Once we learn the truth about what God has said about us, we can walk in the truth of bravery. [19:57] What Melissa go back and change the pain that she has experienced? [20:13] No. If it meant doing it all again, she would do it. [20:58] Melissa knows what love and healing can do. She would do everything again if it would help one woman to step out of the shadows and live the life she was meant to live. [21:58] The book is about the entire family including David, Remi, Rocco, and even Melissa's mother, her Granny, Aunt Melba, and some of her girlfriends. [22:14] When Melissa's mother is talking in the book the font actually changes. And it is written in the style that her mother speaks in. [24:52] David is curious if there's a scene in The Bodyguard that Melissa would like to act out. [26:22] If someone is unsure about buying the book, Melissa would encourage them to come see her on the book tour. [28:20] Melissa wants these people to see someone just like them who decided to fight for one year. [28:41] You can find out more about the tour here. [29:51] Follow Melissa on social media. We have a lot of exciting press coming up in the next couple of weeks. [30:22] Lightning round questions… [32:15] When the ball is in our hands, what will we do? [33:07] The book is an easy read that will make people laugh and will make people cry. There was a lot of blood, sweat and tears that went into this book. [33:22] David is so proud of Melissa. Thanks for joining us on Ordinary People Ordinary Things. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review. Just like your mother taught you. Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page @MsMelissaRadke on Instagram @msmelissaradke on Twitter Autographed Copy of Eat Cake. Be Brave. Eat Cake. Be Brave. Extended Book Trailer This Sucks But God Is Good (online course)

Melissa Joan Hart is a producer, director, singer, fashion designer, business woman, author, and actress. She is known for her starring roles in Clarissa Explains It All, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Melissa and Joey, and is currently starring in the Netflix comedy No Good Nick.  Listen to this episode and learn:   How Melissa got her start in acting and the most memorable moment of her career.   What Melissa childhood dreams were how she handled being famous at a young age.   Why she cares deeply about giving back and teaching her children to do the same.   Who she admires most in the industry and why she loves directing.  

Melissa Leong is a personal finance expert, an in-demand speaker, and a popular media personality. She is the best-selling author of the feel-good finance guide: Happy Go Money. She is the resident money expert on CTV’s The Social - Canada’s leading daytime talk show. With over 15-years of experience as a journalist - on air and media publications, she has published multiple articles in the Financial Post on personal finance and has interviewed countless heads of state and celebrities, including Carrie Fisher and Hugh Jackman. During her free time, Melissa mentors young people and volunteers in organizations that emphasize and support the importance of advancement and empowerment in young women. Keep Reading >>   Today, Melissa shares her love for money - what it is and how it impacts women entrepreneurs. She discusses how she established herself as an authority and leading expert in her industry and explains how entrepreneurs can determine their price - even when they’re just starting out. She also explains the factors that contribute to your current mindset and relationship with money. Melissa also explains the link between money and happiness as well as how to create a happier relationship with money.   “Money is just a tool. And you’re going to use it to build a life that makes you happy, but you have to know what kind of life you’re trying to build.” - Melissa Leong   Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast:   A frequently overlooked aspect of money conversations What Melissa did to establish herself as an authority and the go-to expert in personal finance How to determine your pricing when you’re just starting out A healthy mindset for new entrepreneurs and how to develop confidence as a novice entrepreneur What inspired the creation of her book The real reason why people want to make more money How to use money to ‘fill up’ your life The money mindset many women entrepreneurs experience that often leads to an unhealthy relationship with money How your language fuels the actions in your head about money The importance of considering your end goal when making decisions involving money     Connect with Melissa Leong: Melissa Leong Website Happy Go Money book Instagram Facebook   Join the Exclusive Incubator Program!   Are you ready to build, leverage, and scale your business to the next level? Ready to maximize your leadership skills and grow your business to 7-figures and beyond? Join our Incubator Program - the 12-month high-octane program that blends leadership strategy, accountability, and business building support to help you propel your business to the next level and increase your earning power. Head over to EleanorBeaton.com to learn more about The Incubator Program and submit your application today!       Love the show? Let us know! Are you a fan of the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast? If the tips and interviews we share in each episode have helped you gain the confidence and inspiration to become a better, more powerful leader, head on over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review to let us know! Each month, one lucky podcast reviewer will be selected to receive a free coaching session with me – Eleanor Beaton! What are you waiting for? Head on over to iTunes, subscribe and leave a review to enter your name into this month’s drawing!      Join the Fierce Community! Want even more fierce leadership advice, tips, and training? Join me in the Fierce Feminine Leadership community - the free, invite-only community for fierce, high-level, fierce women entrepreneurs making a huge impact on the world. In this free community, you’ll get ongoing training and interactions with me and my team as well as network and grow your organization with other fierce, like-minded thought-leaders. If you’re ready to take your business to the next level and network with other high-power thought-leaders, join me in the free Fierce Feminine Leadership community today!  

The Walking Dead game series originally by Telltale has wrapped, and I thought the final installment, detailing the end of Clementine's story, was intense, moving, fun, scary, emotionally gripping, and just a fantastic ending for the game. So good! I'm stoked to have my friend Melissa on to talk about it. We talked about: How Melissa feels now that the game is finished. Details of what happened with Telltale's collapse and how the game got finished after that. Behind-the-scenes info on the creation of the game. New experiences for Clementine in the game, like romance, acting as a parent (a role-reversal from the first season of the game), finding out first-hand what it would be like to be a whisperer, and a lot more Whether zombies still have souls? What Melissa would like to see for Clementine's future. Some great questions from you guys. Plus, we cover our top three non-pop-culture-related interests (we were both happy to discover we do actually have at least three). Fans React to The Final Episode of Telltale's The Walking Dead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI5q6xXpWls Thinking about getting a Tesla? If you use my referral code before May 28 we'll both get 5,000 free Supercharger miles! On May 28, this will revert back to 1,000 miles. My Tesla referral code is: https://ts.la/jason49074 The Walking Dead 'Cast is made possible by listeners like you (and you too) who have supported us at patreon.com/jasonandkaren. Thanks to all you guys! If you'd like to give us a call, you can call us at (650) 485-3323 or email brains@podcastica.com. Look for us on Facebook at facebook.com/deadcast and on Twitter at twitter.com/jasonandkaren. You can download, subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or in iTunes by going to walkingdeadcast.com/itunes. Next episode: TWD S9 wrap-up crossover with me, Karen, and Chris and Jason of the Talking Dead podcast! Support the show.

How Melissa Healed Naturally From Fibromyalgia Through Functional Medicine Functional Medicine Healing Journeys - Episode #4 Through Melissa's amazing healing journey you will discover the inspirational way she went from the most severe active Fibromyalgia symptoms where she suffers from Extream pain and depression to the state where she healed naturally from it. What she did on the way and how she deals with it today. Show Highlights: What Melissa suffered from [02:07] How did Melissa heal from it naturally [12:26] What was the most helpful resource for Melissa [18:15] What Melissa will tell a person that his in the same stage she was [21:32] First recommended "baby step" [23:26] Does Melissa healing journey was worth it? [24:17] What is Melissa doing these days? [26:05] You will also learn about: - Fibromyalgia natural treatment - Fibromyalgia Symptoms - Fibromyalgia cure - Biohacking - Functional Medicine This episode is a must! To anyone who dealing with Fibromyalgia Symptoms or anyone who looking to learn more about Functional Medicine approach and the natural healing journey that Melissa did. **Show Notes:** https://danibanai.com/en/beat-fibromyalgia-naturally/ **Watch on Youtube:** https://youtu.be/WUBBf8asNws

Melissa Monte entered her own personal prison when she was sexually assaulted at a party at 15 years of age. She masked the pain with drinking, drugs, bad relationships, and an eating disorder. She didn’t know how to break free. But incredibly, the path for Melissa to escape her demons came when was stuck for a week in a physical jail. Melissa is the creator and host of the excellent Mind Love podcast. She joins us in this episode of the My Instruction Manual podcast to outline the steps she took to escape from the prisons of her life. This episode also features our nutrition contributor Michelle Jaelin who takes us through her own personal instruction manual for life. Feedback / Connect: Subscribe to My Instruction Manual on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else great podcast are found Visit MyInstructionManual.com for shownotes, more great content and to sign up the email newsletter Email: keith@myinstructionmanual.com Keith on Twitter: @KeithMcArthur Join our Facebook page and our Self-Help Book Club on Facebook Find us on Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube Download a free copy of 18 Steps to Own Your Life by clicking HERE Purchase Winning Resolutions HERE Episode 66 Show Notes [00:00] Welcome and Intro [2:37] Featured interview with Melissa Monte Melissa Monte is creator and host of the Mind Love podcast. In this conversation, Keith and Melissa discuss: How Melissa's life went from sunshine to darkness at 15 years What Melissa learned about herself during the eight days she spent in jail How asking herself questions helped Melissa to turn her life around The importance of feeling our feelings Becoming a more positive person by surrounding yourself with positive people [24:40] Melissa's Instruction Manual 1. What are the habits you maintain every day to stay happy and healthy?  Her morning routine, which includes meditation, movement, singing and writing in her gratitude journal  2. What personal development book do you recommend? I Am The Wordby Paul Selig 3. Favorite personal mantra / inspirational quote  "If you're not consciously creating, you are consciously deteriorating." - Melissa Monte 4. What's your one guilty pleasure? The Bachelor 5. When your time comes, how do you want to be remembered?  As someone who helps people realize their power Where to find Melissa Website + Podcast: Mindlove.com [32:25] Nutrition contributor Michelle Jaelin shares her instruction manual for life Michelle Jaelin is both a trained artist and a Registered Dietitian who is known as The NutritionArtist. She appears regularly as in newspapers, magazines and on television as an expert in healthy eating. 1. If you had to pick one music album as the soundtrack to your life, what would it be? An eclectic mixtape with songs in multiple languages, because of her interest in different cultures. 2. What's one personal development myth you want to dispel? That you can make everything better with positive thinking alone 3. Name one unusual or surprising gadget you couldn't live without. Her alarm clock, which slowly lights up and slowly gets louder 4. What does a "bad day" look like to you and what are the steps you take to turn it around?   A day where nothing goes right. She turns her day around by making her goals as small as possible. 5. What is your biggest goal or wildest dream? Grow her business to the point where she can hire someone to work for her full time. Where to find Michelle: Twitter: @nutritionartist  Instagram: /nutritionartist Facebook: /nutritionartistRD

My guest for The Happy Hour # 221 is Melissa Radke. Melissa is a singer, speaker, author, and momma. Melissa and her family will soon be featured on a reality show that, in her words, "will probably horrify her mother". Melissa and her husband David live in Lufkin, Texas with their two kids, Remi Hope and Rocco Cooper who they fought so hard for during 12 years of infertility.  Friends, get ready because on today's show you're going to laugh, cry, and love hearing my conversation with Melissa! We start off the show talking about being brave while also feeling anxiety and fear. Melissa discusses how we learn so much through taking self-inventory and fighting the urge to point the finger outward instead of looking within ourselves. She also talks about how the reality tv show came to be and never in a million years did she think this would be part of God's plan! Melissa then shares the story of how she and her husband started out in Nashville and wound up in Texas, and faced infertility, loss of dreams, miscarriages, and broken trust in their marriage. She tells us how vulnerably sharing both sides of the story of her marriage brought healing. She says, "our most vulnerable stories are our most powerful thing", and I couldn't agree more. Hearing her story brought me to tears, but Melissa brings such encouragement as she talks about how our God is always faithful, and how He is constantly, always working for our good.  {You can listen to the show HERE. And of course, I would love if you would share with your friends. Just use the FB & Twitter links at the end of this post!} Links from the Show Melissa's Website Eat Cake. Be Brave. What Melissa is loving: The Calm app, Here Again by Elevation Worship What Melissa is reading: Love is a Choice by Robert Hemfelt and Frank Minirth, & Paul Meier, Soul Keeping by John Ortberg, Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney What Jamie is loving: Allbirds, Look Up Child by Lauren Daigle The Happy Hour Store {all of Jamie and Aaron's book will be signed with customization available through the end of the year!} 2018 Holiday Gift Guide Connect with Melissa Facebook // Twitter // Instagram Connect with Jamie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTube Sponsors The Seven Deadly Friendships by Mary DeMuth - take the Deadly Friendship quiz Third Love - Get 15% off your first purchase! Away Luggage - Get $20 off a suitcase with code: HAPPYHOUR

On this episode listen to my conversation with Melissa Forziat, a small business marketing coach and event manager with international experience in event and brand management. Through her experiences with the biggest brands in the world, Melissa has learned the principles of building a brand, creating a marketing message, and reaching the right target markets. Access The Guide To Building Your Business Brand And Reaching Your Target Market Discover Melissa's backstory and how she came to specialise in small business marketing How Melissa accidentally started her business How Melissa approaches her clients Is Marketing the same as Sales? Why businesses need to have an effective marketing strategy Melissa's principles in terms of building a business brand  What's involved when building a high functioning marketing funnel Roadblocks Melissa encountered while helping her clients How Melissa balances her Business How Melissa contributes back to the economy Creating opportunities for ourselves  What Melissa's definition of grind is Links: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Brand and Reaching Your Target Market Melissa's Website: https://melissaforziatevents.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelissaForziatEvents  Be sure to follow me on Instagram @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Freebies

Melissa from MY English School drops in this week to talk about her jump from a large chain Eikaiwa to a smaller school, making the move from teacher to HR, and a lot more. Enjooooy.   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Check out My English School and Melissa: Site | Facebook]   [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] [Find a Job: JobsinJapan.com] [Discuss the show: Discord] [Leave a Review (You Rock): iTunes] Topics 03:48 - Intro - What Melissa Does These Days 06:50 - What Melissa thought of working for a Big Eikaiwa chain 09:10 - What made Melissa quit and how she found her next job 12:15 - What makes a smaller school like MY English School different from a national chain? 19:40 - Interview Advice 24:45 - What education or certificates do you like to see on a resume? 28:20 - Does working on JET add anything to your resume? 32:50 - Final Advice Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Outro Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord:

This show is going to be a bit different. It is my book birthday. It is launch day of my book Eat Cake. Be Brave. Imagine that you have been keeping a diary since 7th grade, and it was made public. That is kind of how I’m feeling. I’m sharing today, and all of my launch day feelings and emotions with my wonderful husband David and you my wonderful listeners. You can find Melissa here: Podcast Web PageFacebook Page@MsMelissaRadke on Instagram@msmelissaradke on Twitter Show Notes [02:33] The first time Melissa and David met was on a bus in school. She'll never forget his first words, “WHAT ARE YOU DOING?” [03:48] What does Eat Cake. Be Brave. Actually mean? [04:11] When Melissa turned 41 she was about to blow out the candles on her birthday cake, and she wished for bravery. [06:09] She wished to be brave for 12 months. After blowing out her candles, she went back to her room and began to journal what bravery meant to her. The rest is history. [07:01] All we need is a flicker of bravery and going upstream when everyone else is going downstream. Even if it's only for a little bit. [08:02] Why Melissa is so relatable. When Melissa began discovering her voice she realized that she wrote the same way that she talked. This alone made her voice relatable. [09:04] It's easy to relate to Melissa's words because she says what we are actually thinking. [09:38] Melissa is real enough to say you hurt me, and God helped us. [10:06] Melissa is real enough to say the truth and to admit her shortcomings and failures. [10:41] The style and genre of the book. [11:08] The book is a memoir. It's about all the years in Melissa's life that led up to that one year that changed her forever. [11:32] We have had wonderful reviews. One recurring theme is that the book is an easy read. [12:03] The most surprising thing for most people is that the book is funny. It's really funny. [13:18] This book is for women who are tired of standing in the back of the stage and are ready to take center stage in their lives. [13:53] If you're not a religious person, you will still love and identify with this book. [15:23] We had an editorial review that said this woman loved the book and didn't feel preached to. We can be like Christ without preaching it. [15:45] Melissa's writing is kind of like Mindy Kaling, Amy Poehler, or Tina Fey. Those are the three that she hears. [16:32] The overarching theme that Melissa hopes to communicate with the book. [18:00] We have got to become more aware of the words that our Creator has said about us. [19:30] Once we learn the truth about what God has said about us, we can walk in the truth of bravery. [19:57] What Melissa go back and change the pain that she has experienced? [20:13] No. If it meant doing it all again, she would do it. [20:58] Melissa knows what love and healing can do. She would do everything again if it would help one woman to step out of the shadows and live the life she was meant to live. [21:58] The book is about the entire family including David, Remi, Rocco, and even Melissa's mother, her Granny, Aunt Melba, and some of her girlfriends. [22:14] When Melissa's mother is talking in the book the font actually changes. And it is written in the style that her mother speaks in. [24:52] David is curious if there's a scene in The Bodyguard that Melissa would like to act out. [26:22] If someone is unsure about buying the book, Melissa would encourage them to come see her on the book tour. [28:20] Melissa wants these people to see someone just like them who decided to fight for one year. [28:41] You can find out more about the tour here. [29:51] Follow Melissa on social media. We have a lot of exciting press coming up in the next couple of weeks. [30:22] Lightning round questions… [32:15] When the ball is in our hands, what will we do? [33:07] The book is an easy read that will make people laugh and will make people cry. There was a lot of blood, sweat and tears that went into this book. [33:22] David is so proud of Melissa. Thanks for joining us on Ordinary People Ordinary Things. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review. Just like your mother taught you. Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page @MsMelissaRadke on Instagram @msmelissaradke on Twitter This Sucks But God Is Good (online course) Find Out About the Book Tour Eat Cake. Be Brave.

Melissa Dube Podcast1:15 - 2:10 - Introduction of Melissa2:11 4:10 - How did Melissa learned about Real Estate Training Society. Found R.E.N.T.S. on Facebook and joined Bootcamp4:11 - 7:35- Story of Melissa Dube - 24 years old from Kamloops. Traveled for over 4 years after graduation and then went back to Kamloops and started working for a Local Development Company for 2 years now.Melissa’s Employment7:40 - 8:40 - Talks about Granite Developments Inc where she worked. 8:45 - Melissa’s role in the company - Her position is Operations10:40 - 11:40 - Melissa’s Family11:50 - Melissa’s experience investing in Real EstateStarted looking for properties as she realized she is not into renting spacePurchased first property last February 14, 2017 - 2 doors, split, 2 bed upstairs, 2 bed 1 den downstairs. At this moment, she’s working on getting her third property which is her goal this year, 2018.15:20 - Melissa about struggles entering Real Estate e.g. Researching to find the right place, dealing with the right people and how she succeeded. More story about she started on Real Estate Investing.18:40 - Melissa talks about Taxes20:15 - Turning point in Melissa’s life- Struggled about university choices23:50 - Melissa talks about her goals and how she stays on top of it. She have a board of her weekly, monthly, yearly goals26:50 - What Melissa learned about travelingShe loves to do “free walking tours”Visited Europe, Iceland, New York, Denmark and AustraliaUnforgettable and exciting experiences33:35 - Melissa talks about how or when she realized that Real Estate Investing is for her35:30 - What made Melissa decide to enter Real Estate Investing?36:15 - Melissa’s advice for somebody who’s just starting out - “Just do your homework”40:50 - Melissa’s steps into reaching her goals this year and the future41:50 - Is Melissa ready to go bigger with Real Estate Investments?FinaleOutro

Melissa Dube Podcast1:15 - 2:10 - Introduction of Melissa2:11 4:10 - How did Melissa learned about Real Estate Training Society. Found R.E.N.T.S. on Facebook and joined Bootcamp4:11 - 7:35- Story of Melissa Dube - 24 years old from Kamloops. Traveled for over 4 years after graduation and then went back to Kamloops and started working for a Local Development Company for 2 years now.Melissa’s Employment7:40 - 8:40 - Talks about Granite Developments Inc where she worked. 8:45 - Melissa’s role in the company - Her position is Operations10:40 - 11:40 - Melissa’s Family11:50 - Melissa’s experience investing in Real EstateStarted looking for properties as she realized she is not into renting spacePurchased first property last February 14, 2017 - 2 doors, split, 2 bed upstairs, 2 bed 1 den downstairs. At this moment, she’s working on getting her third property which is her goal this year, 2018.15:20 - Melissa about struggles entering Real Estate e.g. Researching to find the right place, dealing with the right people and how she succeeded. More story about she started on Real Estate Investing.18:40 - Melissa talks about Taxes20:15 - Turning point in Melissa’s life- Struggled about university choices23:50 - Melissa talks about her goals and how she stays on top of it. She have a board of her weekly, monthly, yearly goals26:50 - What Melissa learned about travelingShe loves to do “free walking tours”Visited Europe, Iceland, New York, Denmark and AustraliaUnforgettable and exciting experiences33:35 - Melissa talks about how or when she realized that Real Estate Investing is for her35:30 - What made Melissa decide to enter Real Estate Investing?36:15 - Melissa’s advice for somebody who’s just starting out - “Just do your homework”40:50 - Melissa’s steps into reaching her goals this year and the future41:50 - Is Melissa ready to go bigger with Real Estate Investments?FinaleOutro

Today Michelle and Anne are chatting with Melissa of “Melissa’s Food Freedom.” Through her Instagram account and website, Melissa offers Whole30 resources, tips, reviews, and recipes for people seeking to boost their health and wellbeing. In today’s conversation, they touch on topics such as food freedom and empowerment, the process of reintroductions, and how to handle events when you’re doing a Whole30.   Topics   :50 - Introduction 3:06 - What Melissa is loving 6:03 - Melissa’s health journey 9:03 - The Whole 30 experience 12:00 - But wait...what exactly is the Whole 30? 18:15 - Reintroductions 27:02 - Restriction vs. empowerment 29:21 - Melissa’s tips for success 34:15 - What is food freedom and how do you find it? 38:36 - Going to events when you’re on Whole 30 48:29 - Melissa’s meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Whole 30 Banza chickpea pasta Dairy-free cheese sauce Melissa’s Instagram More from Melissa More from Anne More from Michelle  

How did Detroit native Melissa Butler go from a licensed stock broker to beauty entrepreneur? On this episode, we learn how she strategically launched a start-up vegan beauty brand, The Lip Bar - a concept that stemmed from a beauty frustration that inspired Melissa to find a solution! Using her finance and business savvy and expertise, she was able to successfully enter a new space FOCUSED and with an unstoppable"GET IT DONE" attitude. Melissa talks about why having faith and belief in her dreams and her ability to see them into fruition helped her navigate the many challenges and hurdles she's experienced as an entrepreneur. Now, Melissa inspires and empowers women everywhere of all ages, races and body types to be confident in their own skin by challenging traditional beauty standards through imagery, ingredients and affordable pricing. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! ON THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: - Melissa's "I know what I want" mantra as a child - Being unhappy in her high-paying NYC finance job - How Melissa's first entrepreneurial venture led her to making lipsticks - Challenges Melissa made in the beginning days - Why you have to step out on faith - How Melissa financed The Lip Bar - The real reason why The Lip Bar's Shark Tank rejection was an actually WIN - Why understanding your audience is & why they shop with you is CRUCIAL - The biggest marketing investment Melissa made - Launching in Target & the many lessons learned - Why Melissa decided to drop her price points - What Melissa wished more people knew about beauty entrepreneurship - The power of believing in yourself SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/melissa-butler ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY OF THE WEEK W/ THE LIP BAR: www.dreamsindrive.com/win JOIN OUR DREAM DRIVER FACEBOOK GROUP: www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook FIND MELISSA BUTLER ON: Instagram: www.instagram.com/melissarbutler Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelipbar Web: www.melissarbutler.com | www.thelipbar.com FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON: Instagram: www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: www.dreamsindrive.com FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: twitter.com/rainshineluv JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE COMMUNITY: www.dreamsindrive.com/JOIN

Today my special guest is Dr. Melissa Hughes. She is the Founder and Principal of The Andrick Group and author of Happy Hour with Einstein. We were both at the No Longer Virtual Conference in Atlanta and her talk about neuroscience and how the brain works really resonated with me. I knew I had to get her on the podcast because what she has to share is very applicable to us as entrepreneurs and sales professionals. Without further ado, here’s Dr. Melissa Hughes. Share this episode!   Click to Tweet http://ctt.ec/z2U4f Optimism isn’t just about being able to see the best in everything, but how you adapt and how you react to failure. @melishughes http://bit.ly/2p05WtF   Show notes [03:00] You can get smarter; you can get more creative [05:57] Melissa’s journey [09:12] Understanding the brain: What happens when you’re multitasking [12:00] Things to do to give your brain a boost [14:00] Self motivation [16:20] Optimism and Failure [24:10] How to work effectively in a stressed environment [26:30] The importance of sleep [29:20] The Gratitude Journal [33:00] Drawing out your vision [38:30] What Melissa’s up to now [44:00] How to get in touch with Melissa   Mentions Visit http://www.andrickgroup.com   Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn and Twitter Happy Hour with Einstein by Dr. Melissa Hughes

Money is something all business owners handle whether it's analyzing profit, paying others or calculating taxes. Join Melissa and Tonya as they discuss best practices for handling money and gain tips from Melissa for maximizing you time by creating money systems. Melissa Whaley is a licensed Tax Pro, Bookkeeper, and California girl. She help entrepreneurs karate chop their stress and get their finances in order. Melissa loves hanging out with friends over coffee and that's what she wants my clients and students to experience. Grab a cup and let's learn about the financial side of running your business with Melissa! IN THIS EPISODE 1:00 Melissa is joining Tonya to talk about the money side of business. 3:20 Melissa's parents were both entrepreneurs and how money was growing up. 6:02 What Melissa has learned from her parents about money and about budgeting through maxing out credit cards and spending money in college. 10:29 How Melissa helps business owners to build the systems to track their money. Her sweet spot in helping them figure out where they're spending money and then figuring out the puzzle of taxes. 12:41 Melissa's favorite tools for working with money. 15:05 Easy tips and habits to implement that will make it easier to see what money is available for your business. A lot of times the systems Melissa uses can be overwhelming, but find a system that works for you. 20:25 Realize that you don't have to do it all by yourself if you need help. You can also have an accountability partner who would check in with if you're doing what you need to do. 22:20 How to set profit goals and how to meet them. 25:24 Advice from Melissa on taxes and tax season. The common questions she receives on deductions and the answers. 29:40 How Melissa works with tax clients and what she offers for her monthly clients. [bctt tweet="If you don't know how much you've made then your money is running you, you're not running your money." username="tonyarineer"] KEY TAKEAWAYS How Melissa learned from being in debt and how she started getting her finances under control. Melissa's favorite things about working with entrepreneurs and their money. Make a commitment to yourself that you're going to sit down and work on your business. Evaluate your spending habits on a monthly basis. How Melissa serves clients. EPISODE RESOURCES Wave Quickbooks Free Money Mindset Training- just in case you're ready to take your profit power to the next level! Hang out with us inside our free Facebook Community- where every day is a party! CONTINUE THE PROFIT PARTY WITH MELISSA Melissa's website Melissa's Facebook page Melissa's YouTube channel SHARE THE LOVE! Thanks so much for hanging out with me! Have some feedback you'd love to share? Leave a comment below. Or... if you want your comment or biz question featured on an upcoming episode, leave a voicemail. I'd love to spotlight you! If this episode was valuable, please help by paying it forward and sharing with a friend :-)

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/melissa When you imagine the spaces where you feel the most inspired, rejuvenated and energized, you probably picture a retreat or wellness sanctuary. But why not make your own home a complete wellness sanctuary? Enter the concept of Feng Shui, which is a Chinese philosophical system of harmonizing everyone with the surrounding environment. My guest on today's podcast is a complete Feng Shui freak who specializes in enhancing the energy of your external environment - especially your home, so that you can be more productive and more healthy in the place you probably spend the majority of your time. Her name is Melissa Ambrosini, and she is the bestselling author of "", a speaker, entrepreneur and self-love teacher. Melissa teaches women how to master their inner "Mean Girl", smash through limiting beliefs, and ditch the self-doubt so that they can start truly living the life of their dreams.  Named a self-help guru by Elle Magazine her mission is to inspire women across the globe to create a heart-centered life one that’s wildly wealthy, fabulously healthy and bursting with love. During our discussion, you'll discover: -Melissa's special biohacks, tricks, tips and tools she specifically uses at her computer and with her recording equipment to keep her office Feng Shui "dialed in"...[9:30] -Whether you should try to fix mold and fungus issues or just look for a different home...[17:00] -Should you test a home or apartment before you move into it, and if so, what should you test for? [22:30] -How you can create more negative ions in your home, and why you should do it...[29:00] -What kind of plants Melissa has in her home that are specifically designed to detox the air...[33:20] -How Himalayan salt lamps can completely change the health of the air in your home...[36:30] -The special vacuum cleaner that Melissa uses to kill mold and fungi on carpet and flooring...[38:10] -Why Melissa hired a woman to come to her house to do an "energy clearing", and quantum physics proves this type of concept to actually work...[43:00 & 51:50] -What Melissa does to improve the feng shui when she's out of her element, like at a hotel...[50:50 & 58:30] -And much more! Resources from this episode: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Melissa or me? Leave your comments at and one of us will reply!

What Melissa did before helping women deal with hormonal and digestive issues The health scare that caused Melissa to quit once and for all How Melissa was able to fund her business without a traditional day job The specific skills Melissa took from her advertising job and used in her business The importance of talking to your audience and how to use the answers in your business Melissa's biggest tips for using video in your business Why entrepreneurship is the best form of personal development Reframing the whole "I'm too old to start a business" excuse