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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more accepting of all of our beautiful idiosyncrasies.Melissa's passion is to bring joy, data, and innovation to outdated, bureaucratic systems and to grow high performing public service teams.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

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

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.

Please help us make 2021 the best podcast year yet, by taking this brief survey!   Today on the show we have an amazing dietitian who specializes in PCOS, Melissa Groves Azzaro (aka the Hormone Dietitian on Instagram).   Melissa’s mission is to help women live healthy and symptom-free lives using whole-foods nutrition and lifestyle changes to overcome hormone imbalances during the reproductive years so they can thrive through their whole lives. She uses a functional medicine approach to figure out the root causes of your symptoms, and together, we develop a personalized plan to get you feeling better and living your best life.   Melissa spent the first 15 years of my career working as a copywriter in New York City medical advertising—so, she understands the challenges of incorporating healthy habits into a busy lifestyle.   Melissa lives in Portsmouth with her husband and our 4 cats. She sees clients virtually from the comfort of your own home one-on-one and in group programs, and hundreds of women have taken her online, self-study PCOS course, The PCOS Root Cause Roadmap. In this episode we discuss: Melissa’s journey to become a RD, and what inspired her to specialize in hormones and PCOS The main root causes of PCOS Mistakes women make when it comes to PCOS nutrition and how to create a more balanced approach to PCOS management Why Melissa doesn’t recommend eliminating foods for PCOS and how it’s not evidenced based to do so Creative ways someone with insulin resistance PCOS can improve their blood sugar regulation that are outside of what you eat Melissa shares about her new book, a Balanced Approach to PCOS! How Melissa practices wellness without obsession   Learn more about Melissa: The Hormone Dietitian website The Hormone Dietitian Instagram account Book, A Balanced Approach to PCOS   This episode is brought to you by my holiday survival guide. This free e-book will help you enjoy and celebrate the holiday season, food included. Click here to grab yours! You can receive more support by heading to our Wellness Without Obsession Shop.   Thank you to Ned for sponsoring today’s episode! I am thrilled to have Ned as a new podcast sponsor. Ned produces the highest quality full spectrum CBD oil, extracted from organically grown hemp plants in Colorado. Learn about Ned with the episode they did here on the show! My favorite products from Ned are the body butter and CBD sleep blend.   If you want to check out Ned and try them out for yourself, Ned is offering 15% off AND free shipping to my listeners by using the link included here in the shownotes or you can use the code NOURISHINGWOMEN to receive the discount.   Thank you also to Primally Pure for being a podcast sponsor. I’m currently obsessed with the plumping face mask, beauty cream, and body butter. I’ve also been using the gua sha stone and body brush daily for circulation and lymphatic drainage support (hello, allergies). Don’t forget to use the code NOURISH for 10% off your first order.   Resources for you: Learn more about our services at Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Read testimonials from our amazing clients here.  Join our FREE support group for like-minded women, the Nourishing Women Community for more community & support. Take a look at our new online shop, the Wellness Without Obsession Shop.   Let’s hang out! Connect with Victoria and the staff at NMN: Victoria’s Instagram Victoria’s Website Nourishing Minds Nutrition Instagram Nourishing Minds Nutrition website   For every guest that comes on the show, we donate money to Loveland Foundation. The Loveland Foundation, a foundation that provides therapy and  healing to Black women and girls. We are honored to donate monthly to the Loveland Foundation, and you can learn more and donate yourself here.

Are you a person who is scared of sales? Many entrepreneurs have brilliant business ideas, but when it comes to selling their services, they are overcome with doubt. They are worried about being too pushy, or charging too much, or being perceived as sleazy.  Melissa Pharr, my guest this week on the Sigrun Show, has made it her mission to help women overcome these doubts and attract clients online.  Like most entrepreneurs, Melissa tried out many different things until she landed where she is today. She was working as a personal trainer, a health coach and life coach, and at one point, people started asking her how she was actually making money and attracting clients.  That's when she dived into online marketing strategy and started the business she's running today. Her dream had always been to work remotely, and she was tired of turning over every cent twice.  Starting her business was an uphill battle. After the first few months, she was $42K in debt and had just one sales call a month. Melissa knew she was smart, but she started having the belief that she was just not smart enough for what it actually takes - until she finally embraced her individuality, committed to being herself and focused on attracting the right clients for her business.  By the end of the year, she managed to pay off all her debt and made $311K in revenue, turning her business around completely.  In this episode, Melissa talks about the 5 things she focused on to get clients, why women are often scared of making sales and what they can do about it.  If you wonder how to attract more clients or are blocked by the belief that sales are sleazy, this episode is for you.  “When you actually sit down and work through a struggle, you get the deepest sense of self-respect you will never have if you're not willing to face your demons.” - Melissa Pharr   In This Episode of The Sigrun Show: Melissa's uphill battle How Melissa got interested in online business How Melissa's own struggles helped her figure out her mission and business idea The 5 things Melissa did to actually get clients  Why Melissa's business hit 7 figures  Why women are often scared of sales  What to do to get over your belief that sales are sleazy    Curious to know more about attracting clients? Find out how you can acquire clients from Facebook groups or how you can niche your services down to attract your ideal clients.  Client Attracting Activities: The 5 Step Plan When Melissa hit rock bottom, she had to figure out what to do to turn her business around. She knew she had to learn how to manage herself, as well as have the right strategy. She thought about what she actually had to do to attract more clients and came up with the following 5 key areas she needed to put her focus on:  Clarity on your offer Be clear on your offer and who it's for, make it irresistible and know how to present it.  Attract an audience If no one is paying attention to your offer, it doesn't matter how good it is. Build your audience and your email list and get people's attention.  Nurture your audience If you have an audience that doesn't trust you and doesn't see you as an expert, they're not going to buy your service or product. Build up a relationship with your audience and establish trust.  Make invitations Have a strategy to start hearing Yes. Whether people say yes to something that's for free to get on your list or whether it's yes to something that's paid.  Inspire your audience to say yes Find a way to make the sale and be good at your sales process.  Melissa stuck to these 5 things and focused on them every day. She implemented this process for two years and hit 7 figures.  Did this episode help you understand how you can attract more clients? You can follow and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Have you signed up for the Live Bootcamp yet?  After two successful rounds in spring, I'm bringing back my Live Bootcamp where you will create your recession-proof offer in a weekend.  If you want to create an offer that is unique, profitable and a good fit for the current times, this is for you. After 48 hours, you will walk away with a solid offer that is ready to sell and your clients actually want to buy.  Sign up here for the Live Bootcamp.  Connect with Melissa Pharr Melissa Pharr Melissa on Instagram Please share, subscribe and review Thank you for joining me on this episode of the Sigrun Show. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the show. Don't forget to follow and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Click here to learn how to leave a review, then head over to Apple Podcasts for your chance to win a special thank you gift!

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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In this episode of Barbell Vitality, Brent speaks with health and fitness coach Melissa Gatto. The Ohio native graduated from college with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and built up a strong background in a variety of dance forms, from classical ballet, to musical theatre, to tap, among others. Six months following her graduation, she moved to New York City where she danced professionally for the next five years. Upon her retirement, Melissa made her foray into the world of fitness through Crossfit, and eventually made the exciting decision to become a certified trainer.While Melissa loved her career in dance, she laments the intense physical toll it took on her body, not to mention the body dysmorphia she quietly endured as a relatively muscular individual in the professional ballet scene. Even after her retirement, Melissa’s body dysmorphia carried over into Crossfit. She learned to chip away at it over time through therapy, meditation, and journaling in order to “heal old trauma and old wounds, and just let go of negative thoughts around my body and what I feel needs to change”.Melissa also had to work on creating a healthier relationship with food. While she was able to consistently perform as a dancer without much consideration regarding her diet, entering Crossfit in her late 20s was a different story. She might have gotten lean, but she was constantly tired. Melissa experimented with different diets, some leaning her out better than others. Over time, she was forced to consider how nutrition affected her energy levels, lifestyle, and general fitness beyond simply how she looked.Listen in and learn how Melissa practices mindful meditation to keep positive thoughts at the forefront of her thoughts, how she rebuilt her relationship with food after leaving dance, the importance of listening to your body, and best practices for ensuring your body is running on the right type and amount of food.Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: ● [00:48] Melissa’s background● [06:00] How dancing full-time affected Melissa’s body over the years● [10:15] How Melissa deals with her body dysmorphia● [14:34] Why Melissa became inspired to train with weights● [17:39] Discovering the importance of nutrition● [24:26] How Melissa’s calorie count as a dancer changed as a Crossfitter● [30:39] Melissa’s philosophy around nutrition and how she coaches her clients● [40:40] Melissa’s advice for those suffering with body dysmorphia or getting started with their fitness journey● [42:08] Melissa’s favorite thing about Austin Memorable Quotes:“Find something that you can get lost in and keep improving upon for a long period of time, instead of necessarily always focusing on your looks.”“We can’t always be in a cut. Where we should be living is maintenance.”“I believe in sustainable habits and flexible dieting. What we eat is our diet. I do not believe in restrictive diets, at all.”“If you don’t physically enjoy eating it, don’t eat it.”“The media has brainwashed us to think that we have to not eat in order to lose weight. That can’t be further from the truth.”“When looking to optimize your nutrition, give yourself some grace and add in the good stuff, because adding in more of the good stuff is going to eventually take the bad stuff out.”Ask Melissa how she can help you along your journey to better fitness and nutrition on Instagram

From 2017 - 2018, Melissa completed several successful diets...but at the end of 2018 weighed the same as she did when she began dieting in 2017... In today's episode, you'll learn: Why Melissa struggled with weight maintenance in the past What life event forced her to get serious about maintaining weight loss How she lets her Type A personality work for her in her weight maintenance journey How integral routine is in her success Maintenance Success Bootcamp - Reserve Your Spot

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is high stakes mixed-game pro Melissa Burr.She’s battled in stakes up to $2,000/$4,000 Super Stud and has developed the poker superpower to feel confident playing in whatever game she deems the best in any poker room she walks into.It’s a superpower that very few folks in the poker world have, including your favorite podcast host, and is 100% the best way to be prepared for any catastrophic event that changes poker as we know it.So you better prepare yourself because Melissa is about to drop Greatness Bomb after Greatness Bomb...Which is a very natural thing when you’ve been immersed in the world of poker at the highest level for as long as Melissa has been. In today’s episode you’ll learn:- The one thing Melissa and I hate about poker with the fire of a thousand suns.- A Greatness Bomb Melissa drops on observing a specific type of opponent.- Why Melissa made the decision to learn ALL the games instead of specializing in one.- And much, MUCH more.So without any further ado I bring to you nose bleed mixed game Superstar Melissa Burr.

My dear friend and Chakra healer, Melissa Yahia, joins me today to discuss the importance of seeking clarity from within and trusting your intuition. We discuss how she helped me through a period of ‘stuckness’ and how it paved the path to become who I am today. We discuss why intuition and metaphysics are considered a ‘taboo’ concept and why we believe it is your intuitive connections that allow real meaning and happiness to flourish. We discuss why most people need to hit ‘rock bottom’ before they can discover a new path toward happiness and fulfillment, how burying feelings like anger impacts your physical, mental, and emotional health and the role that empathy plays in dealing with these emotions. Melissa also shares her prediction for what the future may hold after the coronavirus pandemic has subsided and her advice for reclaiming your power as a human and regain your momentum. “Trust YOUR inner guide. Trust YOUR information. Trust your intuition.” - Melissa Yahia This week on Insert:Human How Melissa helped me through my ‘stuckness’ and how it transformed my life Why intuition and metaphysical experiences are considered ‘taboo’ in society and why it’s in these connections that real meaning and happiness can flourish How Melissa found clarity in herself and her life by looking within The concept of The Tree of Empathy and its role in removing deeply buried anger Melissa’s predictions for what the future holds after the COVID-19 pandemic is over Why Melissa believes our true power as human beings is our level of consciousness and awareness Melissa’s advice for getting unstuck and taking back your power to gain momentum The importance of following your intuition and stepping out of your comfort zone   Resources Mentioned: Book: Lotus Flower Living by Julie Matheson Book: Power vs. Force by David R. Hawkins, M.D. Ph.D   Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Insert:Human with your host, Chris Colbert. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave a review. Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin, and for more content and useful information, visit our website and claim your free copy of the first chapter of our upcoming book, Technology is Dead.

You might not know it but there is hope after you Endometriosis diagnosis and there are other options beside hormone treatments and surgeries to manage your pain. Were you diagnosed early in your menstrual life and had enough of your endless surgeries? Or has it taken forever to get a diagnosis and only because you are now struggling with getting pregnant? In this episode, my first guest is Melissa Turner, a stage 4 Endo warrior, who explains how she dealt with her Endometriosis after a diagnosis at 19 years old and seven surgeries. Through her own experimentation and further education as a Naturopathic Doctor she learnt how to manage the pain naturally, which allowed her body to heal itself of the Endometriosis. She developed the REACH Technique Programme so she could help empower women to realise there is hope and alternative possibilities to surgery and hormone treatment. Melissa Turner has created an online platform for women who wish to better manage their endometriosis through natural and holistic methods. After her own experience and suffering through 7 surgeries, she found a way forward and wants other women to know that there is hope and there is a way to live pain and symptom-free. You can read more about Melissa and her journey on her website at http://www.endoempowered.com/. Melissa has also created an incredible resource for women with endometriosis through her Endo Empowered Academy. Members gain the specific strategies that address endometriosis at the root cause and help the body heal. You can read more about it here: https://www.endoempowered.com/endo-empowered-academy/ The topics we discussed were: Melissa’ journey with Endometriosis and her seven surgeries. How Melissa found natural practices such as nutrition significantly reduced her pain. The need for hope when being diagnosed with Endometriosis. The role of the Mind-Body Connection / Mindset and how a woman’s negative. thoughts associated with pain can drive and manifest further pain and infertility. Different culture’s shame vs celebration of periods and menstruation. Becoming a Naturopathic Doctor so Melissa could delve deep into the anatomy, physiology and biology behind the body’s ability to heal itself and then relate this to Endo. Why Melissa is so passionate in supporting women through her REACH Technique Program and coaching. Melissa’s cyst reduction course. Resources Mentioned: Website: endoempowered.com Endo Empowered Academy https://www.endoempowered.com/endo-empowered-academy/ Further Endo Fertility links and resources: Join my Endo Fertility community! Find us in the Thrive and Conceive with Endometriosis Facebook Group. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook: @endofertilityspecialist Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Optimistic Future This episode is sponsored by the Endo Fertility Resource Library where you can get your 3 amazing freebies: E-Book: 5 Things I Learnt to Drop My Pain & Optimise My Fertility, Your Guide to Super Sperm, and 88 Ways I Dropped My Pain and Got Pregnant. Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any future episodes – which will be out weekly on Wednesdays! And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks! If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback please email: info@endofertilityspecialist.com This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

Melissa N. Aldridge is the Director of Corporate Strategy and Development for  Unum Group and the new COO and CFO of Her Story of Success. These roles allow her to fulfill her twin passions of deriving actionable insights to transform businesses and positively impacting women and families.   A talent for seeing the big picture and executing on details has enabled Melissa to have unique experiences in corporate strategy, investment portfolio management, technology commercialization, operations and finance for startups, and venture and angel capital funding. She is a trusted advisor and partner of business leaders and has held leadership roles in organizations ranging from not-for-profits to Fortune 500 companies. Melissa serves as an investment committee member of the Launch Tennessee Innovation Capital Continuum Fund.  In this episode Host, Leah Hayes, introduces Melissa Aldridge as her new business partner with Her Story of Success. They discuss Melissa’s background, what led her to join Her Story of Success, and what they are excited about in 2020 for Her Story of Success. Melissa gets personal and shares how the experience of becoming a single mother and the process of doing the inner work necessary to move forward led to growth both professionally and personally. She shares what she learned as a listener of Her Story of Success and how the common theme she felt in all the episodes was a sense of belonging, which was inspiring & motivating during that time of growth in her life. Melissa and Leah reflect on their accomplishments and share some of the exciting opportunities coming in 2020 for the Her Story of Success community.  In This Episode:  Melissa discusses why she chose to return to a corporate position and while ultimately Unum was the best fit for her (1:43). Melissa talks about how company culture affected her growth, “I never realized how much culture mattered, until I didn’t have a good one” (14:10).  Leah outlines all the work and research she and Melissa did to vet their compatibility, and why they were ultimately a match as business partners (23:20). Why Melissa ultimately made the time to assess what she wanted from her career, by taking herself on as a client and “decoupling her passion from her paycheck” (26:22). The AH-HA moment that turned a switch for Melissa and gave her the feeling that we are all in this together (30:46).  Leah and Melissa tells listeners about the great additions to Her Story of Success coming in 2020 (33:00). Leah and Melissa talk about how the community and connectivity of Her Story of Success can help each listener grow, learn and give back (36:20).

Curious about what the words, “all-natural” and “organic” on your dog’s shampoo really means? We like to believe it means the shampoo is good for our dogs, right? I mean, why else would we buy it? We even pay more money for it! Unfortunately, this is not the case.  Today on the show, Melissa Boland will walk us through the confusing world of labels and teach us what to really watch out for when buying our dog’s shampoo.  After her own battle with cancer and her dog, Henry Clay, passing away from cancer, Melissa started on a journey to make the dog grooming industry safer.  Melissa wanted to answer the health-conscious pet parent’s question: “how can we tell the difference between a truly organic dog shampoo and the green marketed dog shampoos?”  Her answer - USDA Certification! She went on to create 4-Legger - a line of USDA Certified Organic dog grooming products - to give pet parents peace of mind. Tune into this episode to learn how to spot a truly organic dog shampoo! Highlights:  [2:35] The cause of Henry Clay’s cancer [9:09] 3 ingredients that cause itchiness in dogs [10:40] 2 red flags to watch out for in non-organic grooming products [13:01] Why synthetic products can carry the “Organic” label [16:18] What makes a product USDA Certified Organic [20:44] Dog health issues that can be solved by organic products [26:50] Why Melissa wishes she would have started raw feeding sooner  [29:56] Holistic approaches to fleas and ticks [35:38] How 4-Legger’s recipes were created and tested (on Melissa herself!) [40:44] The trick to find out if a product is really organic [47:28] How to control the number one cause of cancer in dogs Resources Mentioned on this episode 4-Legger Ingredient database - what to look for in dog shampoo ingredients About 4-Legger Connect with Tim Berthold LinkedIn   Thanks to our sponsor – Sunny’s® Sunny’s® is the first line of supplements specially-designed for the unique needs of Golden Retrievers.  Forever Golden® is the flagship product, and supports the healthy aging of adult and senior Golden Retrievers.  It’s formulated by Holistic Vets to support flexy joints, supple skin, strong immunity, and healthy circulation of adult and senior Goldens. Forever Golden® is loaded with 10 human-grade ingredients like Organic Reishi mushroom, Organic Chlorella, and superior forms of Curcumin and Ashwagandha.  It’s also 100% Non-GMO and free from typical inflammatory ingredients that can cause problems for Goldens.   Head on over to sunnysgoldens.com and use code PAWCAST for $10 off your first order.

  Melissa Leong is an authority on personal finance and the best-selling author of Happy Go Money, a feel-good financial guide. She is a public speaker, media personality, award-winning writer, and money expert on The Social on CTV, Canada’s leading daytime talk show. Her TV and radio appearances include appearing on CBC Radio, BNN, CP24, Canada AM, and Breakfast Television. In her spare time, Melissa mentors youth and volunteers for organizations that promote the empowerment and advancement of young women.   Melissa joins me today to share how to find happiness, humor, money, and mental health. She reveals the relationship between happiness and money and highlights that money is just a tool. Melissa reveals where to find true happiness and the benefits of being an entrepreneur. She also shares why sharing is a crucial thing to do with money, no matter how much or how little you have.       “The issue is trying to figure out what exactly is it that makes you happy as a person and then use your resources to feed that part of you.” - Melissa Leong       Today on I’m A Millionaire...So, Now What:   Why Melissa went on a quest to find happiness. The relationship between money and happiness. Why money is just a tool. Why you should invest in your relationships. The benefits of being an entrepreneur. The importance of having an emergency fund. Setting aside funds for future happiness. Spending, saving, and sharing.     Melissa Leong’s Fun Frank Advice for Self-Made Millionaires & Wealthy Families:   You never know when the crap is going to hit the fan, so it might help to put some money and resources aside for when that happens.     Connect with Melissa Leong:   Melissa Leong’s website Happy Go Money by Melissa Leong Melissa Leong on Facebook Melissa Leong on Instagram Melissa Leong Twitter Melissa Leong on LinkedIn         Book Your Prosperity Discovery Session Today!   Are you ready to double your net worth? Ready to create your roadmap to riches or get your financial life back on track? Join me for a Prosperity Discovery Session today! Let’s unlock your roadmap to riches so you can begin to live your life to the fullest. To book your Prosperity Discovery Session, email me at colleen.campbell@rbc.com to request a free questionnaire and let’s begin your roadmap to riches now!   Spots are limited, so book your Prosperity Discovery Session today!   Subscribe to the I’m A Millionaire, So Now What Podcast! Thanks for joining us for this episode of I'm A Millionaire, So Now What Podcast - the show bringing you inspirational stories, practical strategies, and fun, frank advice for self-made millionaires and wealthy families. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave a positive review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with other wealthy families and self-made millionaires on social media!  

The Mullet is making a comeback. Why? Melissa canceled a Florida trip due to a Hurricane. Baked by Mellisa doesn't necessarily mean our Melissa John loved the New Dave Chappelle Special Dominatrixes who control men where it really hurts: Their wallet! Let’s connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: brilliantobservations@gmail.com Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

4:06 Melissa’s Methodist upbringing in Singapore 8:49 Press censorship in Singapore; Singapore society in general 14:30 Why Melissa decided to come and study in the US; her studies in genetics (transcriptomics) 21:50 Her meeting with Faisal al Mutar 24:10 Their secular humanists Facebook page 27:55 On the right way to make tea 35:00 Melissa’s early work with Faisal 36:30 Ideas Beyond Borders 49:45 Literacy in the MENA region 51:55 Bringing a new Enlightenment to the Arab world 1:06:30 The books that most influenced us Find out more about Ideas Beyond Borders here: https://www.ideasbeyondborders.org/; Follow Melissa on Twitter @MsMelChen Other References S. Frederick Starr, Lost EnlightenmentCentral Asia's Golden Age from the Arab Conquest to Tamerlane (2015) Steven Pinker, Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress (2018) Sam Harris, Lying (2011); The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values (2010) Deeyah Khan, documentary filmmaker: http://deeyah.com/ Richard Dawkins, The God Delusion (2006) David Deutsch, The Beginning of Infinity: Explanations that Transform the World (2011) “Donald Trump” [Tony Schwartz] The Art of the Deal (1987) George Eliot, Middlemarch: A Study of Provincial Life (1871–2) Annika Harris, I Wonder (2013) Richard Dawkins, The Selfish Gene (1976) John Rawls, The Theory of Justice (1971) Derren Brown, Happy: Why More or Less Everything is Absolutely Fine (2016) My review of Happy for Areo: https://areomagazine.com/2019/01/21/in-praise-of-stoicism-derren-browns-happy-book-review Letter Find out more about our new partners, Letter: https://letter.wiki I’ve written about it here: https://areomagazine.com/2019/07/12/lets-change-the-nature-of-public-debate-an-introduction-to-letter/ And I’ve written about one of our letter exchanges here: https://areomagazine.com/2019/07/10/human-cultural-evolution-a-letter-exchange/

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)

“You do it for passion, you do it for love." – Melissa Gray In this episode, we sit down with Melissa Gray, the founder and artist behind Cakes by Gray, to find out how she started and grew her cake business in Asheville.Melissa was a long-time food service veteran who decided to follow her passion for pastry and head to culinary school. In the years since, she’s grown to become one of the premier cake artists in Asheville — a city with a booming wedding industry — and grown her business from her kitchen, to a shared wedding space, and then to a brand new brick and mortar.We think you’ll love her straight-shooting discussion on being a business owner (and her trifle cake shooters, too). In this episode, you’ll learn: How Melissa started and grew her cake business, Cakes by Gray The importance of choosing the right business name (and domain name) Why Melissa chose to specialize in pastry and not cooking The inside scoop of Melissas soon-to-open dessert and cocktail bar, Rosabees Melissa’s favorite restaurants and things to do in Asheville (and the greatest ever from the Biltmore Estate) The worst days for eating seafood in a restaurant Advice for aspiring bakers and why she thinks going to culinary school is crucial Curious to learn more about what we do? Making It Creative is a boutique marketing agency in Asheville. We are dedicated to working with small business owners that are deeply passionate about what they do by helping them build and improve their sales and communication strategies. Learn more here.For show notes, including some supplementary information from this episode visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/011To recommend an interviewee, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/podcastMusic by Commonwealth ChoirIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like, review, and/or share! It helps to spread the word and get more eyes on Asheville's makers. Check out Making It in Asheville on other platforms! https://www.instagram.com/makingitinasheville/ https://www.makingitinasheville.com/youtube/ https://makingitinasheville.com/subscribe/

“You do it for passion, you do it for love." – Melissa Gray In this episode, we sit down with Melissa Gray, the founder and artist behind Cakes by Gray, to find out how she started and grew her cake business in Asheville.Melissa was a long-time food service veteran who decided to follow her passion for pastry and head to culinary school. In the years since, she’s grown to become one of the premier cake artists in Asheville — a city with a booming wedding industry — and grown her business from her kitchen, to a shared wedding space, and then to a brand new brick and mortar.We think you’ll love her straight-shooting discussion on being a business owner (and her trifle cake shooters, too). In this episode, you’ll learn: How Melissa started and grew her cake business, Cakes by Gray The importance of choosing the right business name (and domain name) Why Melissa chose to specialize in pastry and not cooking The inside scoop of Melissas soon-to-open dessert and cocktail bar, Rosabees Melissa’s favorite restaurants and things to do in Asheville (and the greatest ever from the Biltmore Estate) The worst days for eating seafood in a restaurant Advice for aspiring bakers and why she thinks going to culinary school is crucial Curious to learn more about what we do? Making It Creative is a boutique marketing agency in Asheville. We are dedicated to working with small business owners that are deeply passionate about what they do by helping them build and improve their sales and communication strategies. Learn more here.For show notes, including some supplementary information from this episode visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/011To recommend an interviewee, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/podcastMusic by Commonwealth ChoirIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like, review, and/or share! It helps to spread the word and get more eyes on Asheville's makers. Check out Making It in Asheville on other platforms! https://www.instagram.com/makingitinasheville/ https://www.makingitinasheville.com/youtube/ https://makingitinasheville.com/subscribe/

Melissa Ambrosini is the bestselling author of two books – Mastering Your Mean Girl and Open Wide, host of the number one podcast ‘The Melissa Ambrosini Show’, a motivational speaker and self-love teacher. Named a ‘self-help guru’ by Elle Magazine, her message — that love is sexy, healthy is liberating, and wealthy isn’t a dirty word — has inspired women across the globe to activate their dreams and live a life on their own terms. For all men who are reading and thinking, “hmmm is this episode just valuable for women?” Let me assure you it’s not. Everything we speak about is applicable to you, if you are human!   In this episode we discuss: Why Melissa believes all people on the planet should do ongoing inner personal development work. Why there’s no judgement to people who don’t do “the inner work” Melissa’s epic health battles and why she changed the trajectory of her life dramatically! I also get vulnerable with Melissa and discuss how I used to judge her and not resonate with her way of being – Her message, her way of communicating her message – until I had an aha moment and a connected realisation and then started following her podcast and her work closely.  We then discuss why judgement is a toxic human behaviour and what we can do to move away from our judgement.  We talk a lot about Crystal Clear Communication in all relationships. How she and her husband Nick create guidelines and boundaries to ensure they’re always nourishing their relationship.  We discuss running business with your loved ones and how to set great boundaries. And why the grass is not greener on the other side, it’s always greener where you water it!    WIN MELISSA’S BEST SELLING BOOKS!!! Listen to the intro and outro of this episode to learn how you can go in the draw to win one of Melissa’s books!   Follow Melissa Online: Website: Melissaambrosini.com (https://melissaambrosini.com/about/) Instagram: @melissaambrosini   Improve your health and wellbeing like Melissa did!!! Our Gut health and gut-brain connection online program is kicking off soon.  This is an online program designed to help you cut through the confusion and teach you habits and strategies to improve the quality of your life, from the gut, to the brain and beyond.  Check out all the info at yourlifeofimpact.com/guthealth (http://yourlifeofimpact.com/guthealth) Please reach out directly with any questions at all.

On this episode, I’m talking to a TV news anchor turned dog mom blogger and cookbook author! It’s amazing what she’s accomplished in just 3 years since since starting her site. We talk about how she’s been able to get it all done, from photos to recipes and more with the help of her favorite apps and tools - make sure you listen until the end to see what those are! (00:00) Intro(00:29) Introducing Melissa Gundersen of Proud Dog Mom(05:34) What inspired Melissa to start a dog blog10:20) How Melissa’s newsroom experience helps her with her blog (12:23) Tips for people interested in interviewing (14:45) Why Melissa wrote a dog cookbook(19:44) How to publish your own book(22:32) What recipes you’ll find in Melissa’s cookbook(28:14) What tools Melissa uses in her business daily The rest of the shownotes are at wearwagrepeat.com/podcast.

Melissa realized there was a strange sound that showed up on a past She Persisted podcast, and wants to see if you can figure out what it is.  Plus, have you ever been to a cat cafe? And one kid destroyed something worth a lot of money, but the government is going to reimburse the family. Why? Melissa will explain.

Believing in god vs. going to high holiday services Is eating pork moral, just because it’s delicious? Can John work with his daughter - or better yet, can she work with HIM? Would you put your own kid in jail for murder? We discuss overrated bands - John hates The Grateful Dead!! John also hates people in the drive-thru Melissa has bad stick shift karma Why Melissa is the best mom   Let’s connect!   Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant   Email: brilliantobservations@gmail.com Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

We had such an interesting conversation with Melissa Wolak about how you can take all of the skills from your career and turn it into a business that you love. What is even more helpful is that Melissa shows us how to take baby steps from an employee to a side hustle to a full solopreneur business. For a lot of us, this journey is a lot more palatable than storming the island and burning the ships.   Melissa Wolak has a Master’s degree in Communication Disorders and spent 20 years working as a speech-language cognitive therapist in hospital settings. Throughout that time, Melissa became disillusioned with the lack of a holistic approach to treating patients, especially those with traumatic brain injuries. She began training in mindfulness techniques but was not allowed to use her new skills on existing patients. That restriction prompted her to begin seeing clients outside of her regular job. Slowly, her consulting career moved from just patients to helping action-oriented people achieve their goals. In 2016, she quit her job to pursue her private practice as a transformational and mindset coach and speaker full-time. Here is what we chat about in this episode: Why Melissa wanted to become a Speech and Language Cognitive Therapist How having her daughter changed her perspective How she started learning more about mindfulness and how that changed the way she approached her work   How she started her side hustle while still working at her job What happened since she moved on to her own business How she manages doing work as a Cognitive Therapist and a Mindfulness and Transformational Coach. How she grew her business to replace her old salary Resources mentioned in the episode: Gay Hendricks, The Big Leap Jen Sincero, You Are A Badass Simon Sinek, Start with Why Brene Brown Where to find Melissa: https://melissawolak.com/

We are on the book tour. Today, we are broadcasting from the road as we hit San Antonio and try to find a nice lunch spot. So far, we have been to Houston, Dallas, and New York. For this episode, we have decided to record each time we are in the car. So, we are taking you on the road with us. If you ever wanted to be in the car with David and Melissa, this is your chance. We talk about how nice Megan was and that there was a big announcement at the end of the segment. We discuss bringing and not bringing our kids on the road trip. We talk about having a meet and greet with Melissa’s social squad of sisters, some favorite and not so favorite comments about the book, feeling tired and emotional after the book signing, and more. I hope you enjoy this ride with us. You can find Melissa here: Podcast Web PageFacebook Page@MsMelissaRadke on Instagram@msmelissaradke on Twitter Show Notes [02:33] How we get along great in the car, and sometimes we don't   [03:00] We were exhausted last night when we got to San Antonio. We slept in and woke up just in time for Melissa to be on the Megan Kelly Show. [03:14] Megan said that David was handsome. [03:56] The interview with Megan went well. [04:17] There was also an exclusive announcement. [04:29] Remi has been getting fan mail and gift cards and even a ring. [04:52] Rocco is depressed about it, and plans on being on the show.   [06:46] Road Trippin part 2. We are going to the Cheesecake Factory to meet up with my squad of women.   [08:07] We got into a misunderstanding about being on the phone while at a restaurant. [11:06] We were going to enjoy this trip as a family with the kids, but after three stops we realized the kids would have more fun at their grandparents house. [12:12] We are heading to a meet and greet with my squad sisters. I spent half my life trying to make it onto the squad, then I started my own squad. [13:26] I get the most nervous or excited to go meet my squad. This is my VIP meet and greet with my social squad sisters. [14:18] Melissa's favorite comment people have said about the book is when they say that reading the book just felt like sitting down and having a conversation with her. [14:49] This is what Melissa wants the most, other than for people's lives to be changed. [15:11] Melissa's least favorite comment about the book. [16:54] A funny comment during 30 Days of Facebook Live. [18:04] We just finished up the book signing. It was tiring, but awesome. Now it is time to find a place to get dinner. [19:42] Some women were there because they saw Melissa on TV or read an article about her. [20:24] Why Melissa started crying tonight when a beautiful woman showed up and said she got dressed up for Melissa, because it was like her girlfriend was coming to town. [24:04] A little inside look into our car conversation. Good, bad or otherwise. Along, with trying to find a playlist. [26:57] Pulling into Starbucks before Melissa's next interview. [29:03] The fact that David and I are still married after being on the road for seven days straight. [29:37] Miracles are all around us. 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) Eat Cake. Be Brave. Author Melissa Radke Opens Up About Finding Confidence: ‘I Want To Be Brave’ | Megyn Kelly TODAY People Are Laughing At This Girl's Boyfriend Struggling To Buy Her Leggings

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.

  Lisa, Elaine, and Melissa are three young millionaires-in-the-making that began their journey into investing as a way to create long-term financial growth and save for their future. Shortly after high school, Lisa began investing in RRSPs (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) and TFSAs (Tax Free Savings Account) as a way to save money to support her passion for traveling. After receiving a substantial inheritance after a close loved one passed away, Elaine decided to start her investing journey by investing in ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds), stocks, high-interest savings accounts, and GIC’s (Guaranteed Investment Certificates). As she grew older, she decided to begin investing in RRSPs. Melissa’s interest in investing began while she was still attending high school and preparing for university. She wanted to build a safety net for her financial future by creating slow, long-term growth through mutual funds.   Lisa, Elaine, and Melissa join me today to share their experiences as young investors. They share their journey into the investing world, how their families supported their decisions, and the lessons they have learned throughout their journey. They also share some of the money lessons they have learned throughout their childhood and explain why it’s important for young millionaires-in-the-making to begin investing in their future as early as possible.     “The best time to start investing is yesterday.” - Melissa     This Week on Young Money:   Why Lisa opened an RRSP and TFSA account at the age of 18. The three money lessons Lisa’s parents taught her throughout her childhood. Why Lisa chooses to be a passive investor and focus on long-term growth. Elaine’s investing journey and why she decided to invest in ETFs, stocks, RRSPs and GICs at a young age. How Elaine splits her investments into different time horizons - long term and short term savings. Why Melissa began investing in mutual funds to create a financial safety net for her future. Why Melissa believes investing is empowering and motivating. Why Melissa believes it is critical for young adults to begin investing in their future.     Investing Advice for Young Millionaires-in-the-Making:   You can’t spend what you don’t have. Always spend less than you make. Stick to your financial commitments once you make them. Understand the goal of financial freedom and be self-motivated to make it happen. Understand your goals today and structure your investments to support your achievement of them. Be disciplined with your money. Make saving and investing a routine. Start investing early and as soon as you can.       Rate, Share & Inspire Other Young Millionaires-in-the-Making   Thanks for tuning into the Young Money Podcast - the advice show for young millionaires-in-the-making! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, head over to iTunes and leave us a rating and review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media!   Subscribe to the Young Money Podcast on iTunes so you never miss an episode and reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, our Linkedin Company Page, or by visiting our website.  

Melissa Stockwell-Choose Your Own Story Freedom comes at a price.  War is known to cause physical wounds.  Something that might be slightly overlooked are other wounds.  For example, emotional, mental and other forms of invisible wounds.  In 2004, Melissa lost her left leg to a roadside bomb in Iraq, and her life was forever changed. After being medically retired from the Army in April 2005 with a Purple Heart and bronze star, all the hard work began. She found support with her Chicago-based paratriathlon club, Dare2Tri. Melissa is the first American woman to lose a limb in active combat and also competed in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics. Since 2008, her primary focus has been firmly placed on the sport of Paratriathlon. Melissa has competed all around the world and has stood on top of many podiums, and is a three times World Champion. In 2016, Paratriathlon made its debut at the Paralympic Games and Melissa raced her way to bronze as part of a USA team and in 2017 Melissa went on to secure a silver medal at the Sarasota ITU Paratriathlon World Cup. Melissa has not let anything stop her and continues to inspire others.  Since 2004, Melissa has become a War Veteran · 3x World Champion - 2x Paralympian · Bronze Medalist · Triathlon Coach · Dare2tri Co-Founder · Motivational Speaker - First female amputee of Iraq - Mother · Patriot. Show Notes: Balancing family life (0:54) Speaking at CIA Headquarters (03:35) Life before the military (04:38) Why Melissa chose Army over any other service (05:40) Her reaction to 9/11 (06:00) Fateful day in her life- 13 April 2004 (06:55) Why she felt lucky when arriving to Walter Reed (10:40) Defining the word perspective (11:50) What society can do to help heal invisible wounds (13:48) Starting life after 2004 (16:54) Turing personal tragedy into triumph (17:20) Perception about Paralympians (21:39) Awkward questions Melissa receives about her leg and funny stories (23:23) Movie title about her life (27:05) Links: Connect with the Passing the Torch podcast: ---> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/passingthetorchwithmartinfoster/ ---> SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/passing-the-torch/id1338122884?mt=2 Connect with Melissa Stockwell: Website: http://melissastockwell.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MStockwell01/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mstockwell01/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/MStockwell01?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Connect with DARE2TRI: Website: http://www.dare2tri.org Quotes:  " I learned that in life, sometimes the journey is more important than the destination." More about guest: Melissa serves on the board of directors for the Wounded Warrior Project, the USAT Foundation and is the USAT Womens Committee. As a motivational speaker, she has spoken at companies such as Accenture, Hartford, Deloitte and numerous others. She talks about overcoming obstacles and living life to its fullest. She has been featured in number significant media outlets. The most recent and notable were the cover of the Chicago Tribune and USA Triathlon magazine, CNN, Sports Illustrated, a Hartford TV commercial, People and Sports Illustrated magazines. She was also featured in a documentary called ‘From Baghdad to Beijing’ which chronicled Melissa and three other wounded warrior’s journey from the roads of Baghdad to the Paralympics in Beijing.        

Melissa Martindale joins me for this episode! . In this episode, you will learn about: -How the Whole30 helped Melissa's arthritis and depression! -The Whole30 program and types you can choose from -Why Melissa joined the Whole30, what the experience was like for her, and why she is planning to do a reset -What life has been like for Melissa after the Whole30 program ended -What to keep in mind if you are considering the Whole30 – it is a lifestyle change worthy of celebration -What the Whole30 Made Easy program is about and how you can find out more about it! . Get the full blog post with all the links/resources mentioned here: http://www.madewell345.com/2018/04/23/episode-40-how-the-whole30-helped-melissas-arthritis-and-depression/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/madewell345/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/madewell345/support

Do you feel stuck, disillusioned or otherwise uninspired in your current position? The good news is that in today’s legal landscape, there are more ways than ever to approach a career and find something that suits you better. In the latest chapter of Beyond Billables’ quest to find people who’ve successfully transitioned careers we spoke to Melissa Lyon. Melissa is a solicitor-turned business development consultant and associate principal at NewLaw firm Hive Legal. Melissa has weathered a few storms in her legal career and has ultimately maneuvered herself into a sweet spot. She currently focuses her energy on clients’ needs, including delivering the best outcomes for them and continually improving the way that legal services are delivered. Melissa has a lot of wisdom to share, and in our conversation, we dug deep into flexible work practices, her core business philosophy and her approach to organisational culture, and we speculated about what future law firms might look like. Listen to the full episode to hear all of the above, plus all of this too: What a law firm should be like The impetus for Melissa’s shift into business development The challenges that Hive has faced with their varied approach Melissa’s early life and how it shaped her career What a healthy work culture looks like The value of progressive thought around work flexibility Why flexibility is a cultural issue, not a gender-based one Why Melissa doesn’t believe in the ‘work-life juggle’ Why the ‘why’ is more important than the ‘what’ or the ‘how’ What a good business development manager looks like What’s different about Hive Legal How lawyers can foster an entrepreneurial mindset The benefits of not using timesheets Links: Hive Legal LinkedIn

Ep #26: Getting the online and offline media coverage can grow your brand tremendously. Media coverage on the smaller publications may help to increase your audience while the more significant media will give you authority and credibility. In this episode, Melissa Cassera shares how to get media coverage for you and your business. Melissa is a Los Angeles - based screenwriter and award-winning marketing consultant. She was named one of the nation’s “Top Personal Branding Experts” by The Huffington Post, and her insights have been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox News as well as in Glamour, Redbook, Fast Company, and Forbes. Time Stamped Show Notes: [00:22] About the episode and Melissa Cassera [01:33] Melissa’s journey from a PR in pharmaceuticals, to helping small business owners with marketing, to a screenwriter in LA [02:50] Where to begin in regards to media coverage [02:56] Find out what are the stories within your business and brand [04:39] Identify who would be an appropriate outlet for you [05:47] Difference between online and offline media [06:23] How being featured with known media outlets give credibility to your brand [07:42] What you should expect in regards to direct traffic from media coverage [08:53] A significant advantage of online press [10:10] Why Melissa recommends a combination of media types [12:16] How to get into contact with a media outlet [14:48] Mistakes to avoid when pitching and making contact with media outlets in such a competitive industry [16:48] What to do if the media publication doesn’t respond and how to write an engaging follow-up email [18:32] The two types of no and what to do about them [20:31] How to make sure this strategy is right for you [23:06] How to use your media coverage to your advantage regarding credibility and popularity [24:01] How to use hyperlinks in a creative way [25:43] Melissa’s top tip when starting this strategy: do your research [26:52] Why a PR strategy with media relations takes a longer time to establish and initiate [29:22] Where to find Melissa on the Internet [29:44] And especially for coffee lovers :) [30:21] For the show notes go to IntNetworkPlus.com and subscribe to the Marketing for Creatives show Let’s get in touch: What topics do you want us to talk about in the next episodes? Who should I interview? Let me know on Instagram Did you get new insights? Please leave a short review on iTunes Get more marketing tips on intnetworkplus.com Follow on Instagram @MarinaBarayeva Follow on Twitter @MarinaBarayeva

You can probably tell by now that this is going to be bit of a different episode. No, Melissa has not had a sex change, this is in fact her husband Nick doing bit of a podcast takeover. Each week Melissa asks you who you want interviewed on the show, and one of the most common requests is actually to hear more from Melissa. So in this extra special episode I am going to be playing the role of host while I get to ask Melissa all your top questions on the topics of love, relationships and soulful sex. Plus, if you are extra lucky, you might snag a few extra juicy insights from me too along the way ;)For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/55Melissa Ambrosini needs no introduction. But since I have you as my captive audience, let me share a bit about Melissa from my perspective. When we first met, I was totally taken by what I call her ‘shininess’. Melissa is honestly the most authentic and beautiful person I have ever met, which explains why I proposed to her after just 2 weeks! I wanted this woman in my life forever.Over the past 4 years since we met, I have watched her grow from an inspired young woman into a global thought leader who has the purest of intentions with everything that she does. Each morning when we wake up, she asks me “what are three things you are grateful for” and I often say “I am grateful that you said yes.”Melissa makes me want to be more every day. And I think that really sums her up. Everyone I meet who has been touched by Melissa and her work, is inspired to be more. And I can’t wait for you to get your hands on her next book Open Wide because I know just how crucial this information is.We both learned a lot of what is in the book before we met, and when we came together it was the perfect playing field to put it into action. I had many relationships before Melissa, and even a marriage. I can honestly say that not understanding the core concepts of what Melissa presents in Open Wide was like flying blind. I seriously had no idea what it meant to be a man! But thank goodness I managed to figure some of this out, which allowed me to then unite with my soul mate. In this episode we chat about:Why Melissa wrote the deeply vulnerable Open Wide (05:49)Why fear could be a sign that you are on the right path (10:26)Why understanding the masculine and feminine is so important in your relationships and within yourself (11:59)How to rebalance your masculine and feminine energy systems (13:26)The importance of polarity and how it plays out in your relationships and everyday life (16:18)What is soulful sex (22:55)Why sex can be an act of service (25:35)Why a man would choose whether or not to ejaculate during love making (27:40)How do you call in more love and manifest your soulmate? (31:32)The illusion that once you meet your ‘one’ it’s all rainbows and butterflies (37:59)How to keep the spark alive in your relationship (43:56)How to ‘consciously uncouple’ (50:16)How do you let go of expectations in all of your relationships? (57:12)How to make new soulful sister connections and be a good friend (01:02:35)For full show notes, episode resources and quick links to the above timestamps, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/55 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Melissa Morrison about her journey following a concussion. Melissa Morrison is the International Bestselling author of the book, Unstick Your Stuck. She is a Certified Co-Active Professional Coach, a Certified Neurosculpting Facilitator and a speaker. As a TBI Thriver Life Coach she works with TBI survivors to find their new normal so they can heal and gain their life back personally and professionally. In this episode, we discuss: -How Melissa’s concussion symptoms impacted her daily life -Melissa’s experience with medical providers following her concussion -Why Melissa became a life coach and began her work with TBI survivors -The various components of neurosculpting -And so much more!   Symptoms of a concussion can often go unnoticed at the time of injury. From Melissa’s experience, she states, “I didn’t think it was that bad. It was something that I thought would just go away.” Melissa was unable to receive appropriate medical management of her concussion leading to greater harm to her psychology. She states, “That was hard for me to look in the mirror and not see anything… There was a disconnect.”   One of the turning points of Melissa’s journey was when she was able to express herself freely and feel as though she was in a safe environment. With the help of her physical therapist, Melissa found that, “There was actually a chance after this that maybe I could heal… She understood what I was going through… She really listened to what was going on.” For concussion management, Melissa advises all medical providers to, “Really slow down and listen because a lot of times the processing of the person with a concussion is slower than it was prior to… Really taking the time and believe them. Believe what they’re saying.”   Melissa’s life path was altered following her injury in a direction that has led her to pursue her passions. Despite the hardships, she remarks, “Having this concussion was a wakeup call from the universe.”   For more information on Melissa: I am Melissa S. Morrison, CPCC, CNSF, CFE.   I am a recovering accountant and a brain injury thriver who found my passion as a life coach and an author. I specialize in working with people who want to stretch the edges of their comfort zone by transforming and taking the lead in their lives. As a traumatic brain injury survivor, I understand what it means to personally transform. I am living proof that you can step into your truth no matter what circumstance you face in life.   I obtained my coaching certification from the Coaches Training Institute as a Co-Active Professional Coach. I am a Certified Neurosculpting® Facilitator from the Neurosculpting® Institute, aimed at improving lives using neuroscience through education of overall brain health and re-wiring old stories through meditation.   My career background in leadership and business in auditing, consulting, and fraud creates a unique viewpoint as a life coach. As a Certified Fraud Examiner, I am equipped with the tools to recognize and eliminate the personal fraud we all hide behind.   I excel at being creatively curious with clients, bringing my strong intuition and awareness into the space and bringing the energy and fun we need back in our lives.   Here is me. I am loving, caring and powerful. On the other hand: I’m blunt; I’m bold; I’m a risk-taker. I am also driven, curious, inspirational, and intelligent. Honesty is number one and I plan to give that to you in all the work we do together. I want this to be interactive; to start conversations.   Resources discussed on this show: Free copy of Unstick Your Stuck Melissa Morrison Facebook Melissa Morrison Website Coach Training Institute Neurosculpting Institute Email: Melissa@melissasmorrison.com   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen    

Nearly a decade after bursting onto the scene as retail's latest innovation, pop-up shops have become the standard way for fashion brands and independent businesses to test new markets, new products and product-market fit. Not surprisingly, pop-up shops have gotten increasingly complex as household name brands roll funds into temporary retail experiences that set the bar higher and higher. With that in mind, it's no wonder FEST founders today are constantly asking about the value of investing time and budget into pop-up retail. It's even more front of mind where we are right now in the midst of many a retail brand's most important financial months of the year. If you've been wondering about pop-up retail and whether it's the right time to consider opening up a temporary shop for your brand, you're going to jump for joy at the insight and knowledge from this week's episode with a special guest who may very well know more about how pop-up retail and the business of fashion intersect than anyone else out there today. Meet this week's guest, Melissa Gonzalez, founder & CEO of Lionesque Group.   What you'll learn Why Melissa, whose expertise in this arena runs deep, aims to make every pop-up she partners up on an immersive experience - and why that matters more than ever as digital first brands continue to experiment with the best ways to harness the power of in-person retail. How you'll be inspired Many of us *think* we know exactly what we're going to do with our lives. But all too often, new opportunities appear that lead us down different - and infinitely better - paths. The thing is, it can be ultra hard to know when a new opportunity is just a distraction or whether it's the best way forward towards the life you truly want to live. Learn how Melissa rode out the changes in her life and why she shifted from pursuing a career in entertainment and media to become an entrepreneur known as an expert in a cutting edge area of retail. What you'll tell your friends Remember when you were hemming and hawing about whether a pop up store is a good fit for your brand? You'll be repeating how Melissa gauges whether a business is ready for brick and mortar or if staying online only is likely to yield the best possible outcome. Resource of the week Good ol' Google: yes, it seems like there are a million new apps and tools out there each and every day, but sometimes the tried-and-true needs a shout. Melissa's team runs on some online staples that include Google Drive, Basecamp and Dropbox. It goes to show, maybe you don't need to dig too deep to find the right productivity tools for your company!   Connect with Melissa Gonzalez & Lionesque Group Website: lionesquegroup.com Twitter: @lionesquegroup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LionesqueGroup/ Instagram: @lionesquegroup Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lionesquegroup/ Mentioned in this episode:  Inside the Lion’esque Group, the brains-for-hire behind popup shops Sonos Samsung Too Faced The Pop Up Paradigm by Melissa Gonzalez Dropbox Basecamp Google Docs T-shirt motto: Stay tuned.

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

Melissa Dinwiddie is the author of The Creative Sandbox Way and is on the show today to discuss how we're all creative, even if we don't believe we are, and how our creativity can actually help us in our professional lives. In this broadcast, Melissa Dinwiddie and I talk about: Why Melissa wrote The Creative Sandbox Way Why one of the rules in Melissa’s book is quantity over quality How to know when a project is ready to be released The benefits of sharing your work before you’re ready The importance of finding a balance between work and play How adding creativity breaks during your workday can improve your focus and performance What to do if you don’t believe you’re a creative person And so much more. How to connect with Melissa Dinwiddie online: Melissa Dinwiddie's Website The Creative Sandbox Way Live Creative Now! Podcast @a_creative_life Great quote from Melissa Dinwiddie: "Persistence and quantity are actually the key to creativity." - @a_creative_life If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please leave a review on iTunes here. Thanks so much in advance for your support.

Melissa Ferber likes to think of herself as a wine drinking, coffee sipping, charity thinking kind of gal. Born in Philadelphia and living her adult life in South Florida, Melissa has enjoyed raising her 2 children, Nikki and Joey, while living a full and exciting life with her college sweetheart, Stephen. Melissa has been working with ONEHOPE wine just shy of 2 years and loves the freedom it offers her to manage her own business how and when she desires. ONEHOPE wine is a brand curated along with Robert Mondavi jr that gives back with every bottle/gift sold. They have partnered up with various causes such as The ASPCA, WhyHunger, and Gateway for Cancer Research just to name a few. To date, the ONEHOPE Foundation has donated over $2.7M to those charities. They have also been able to make contributions to smaller, lesser known charities through events held by their hosts. Melissa feels very fortunate to have found the ONEHOPE opportunity and sees this being a long term business for herself. Melissa’s StoryDental Hygienist to Stay at Home Mom to Business Owner. [5:19] Why she loves direct sales. [6:40] Why Melissa chose OneHope. [9:16] How the Drink Generously brand was discovered. [11:28] Candle Flickering MomentsStarting a sales position without selling skills. [19:59] Organizing activities for customer followup. [30:27] Business Building InsightsDirect Sales Defined. [7:26] The support structure when you join a direct sales company. [12:41] The financial structure with a direct sales company. [16:00] Selling strategies for various audiences. [22:55] The value of networking. [25:05] The power of the “Cause Message.” [26:30] Melissa’s social media plan. [34:21] Curating others’ information on Instagram. [37.00] A great networking tip and more tips as you listen further! [38:55] Final words of wisdom on direct sales business. [45:36] Valuable Resource The Rising Tide Society (https://www.facebook.com/therisingtidesociety/) Productivity/Lifestyle Tool Red Stamp (https://www.redstamp.com/) – Efficiently mail fresh, modern, expertly designed and printed invitations, announcements and cards to you or directly to your list in mere minutes.  Contact Links Website (http://viaonehope.com/drinkgenerously) Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/drinkgenerously) Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/drinkgenerously) Twitter (https://twitter.com/drinkgenerously) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-ferber-88a07555/) If you found value in this podcast, make sure to subscribe and leave a review in (http://www.giftbizunwrapped.com/GooglePodcasts) . That helps us spread the word to more makers just like you. Thanks! Sue

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/rawmeat My guest on today's show eats raw. And I'm not talking raw kale and carrots, but rather raw meat. She eats raw meat. A lot. Yep, that includes raw dairy, raw eggs, raw beef and even raw chicken. Her name is Melissa Henig, she is a health coach and nutrition enthusiast who leads what she calls a "raw lifestyle" and in her new book "", she makes the claim that raw foods are powerful medicine and offer a distinct health advantage over cooked foods. During our discussion, you'll discover: -What made Melissa start eating raw meat...[8:05] -What a typical day of raw eating looks like for Melissa...[10:00] -Why Melissa says our brain and nervous system need raw fat specifically...[12:30] -How you can prepare raw chicken safely...[21:35] -If you need to be concerned about parasites in raw meat...[24:11] -Why Melissa says probiotics in raw meat are naturally detoxifiers...[27:00] -Why many probiotic capsules can have some issues...[35:35] -Whether raw meat is really higher in amino acids...[42:30] -How raw protein may be easier to digest and does not impose a load on the kidneys...[46:00] -Why Melissa eats a small cube of raw cheese through the day...[49:55] -Whether the avidin in raw egg whites depletes biotin in your body...[52:45] -Melissa's take on the idea that "cooking" is what set humans apart and allowed us to have a bigger brain and smaller gut...[41:30] -Whether Melissa cooks *any* foods...[57:05] -And much more! Resources: - - - - Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Melissa or me? Leave your comments at  and one of us will reply!

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!

On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Melissa Ambrosini, an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and self-love teacher whose mission is to inspire women across the globe to create a heart-centred life one that’s wildly wealthy, fabulously healthy and bursting with love. Here are the highlights of what we cover during this episode:  The relationship between food, stress, hormones and your inner "mean girl".Why and how fear-based thinking is detrimental to your health.Melissa’s 3-step process to master your mean girl!Why Melissa doesn’t like the word "balance" and how to achieve your version of balance.Why practicing self love daily is the best thing you can do for your health and happiness. Melissa Ambrosini is the best selling author of Mastering Your Mean Girl. And, in her signature straight-talking style, 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, Melissa is known for her inspirational live events, books, booming online community, her empowering Goddess Groups, game-changing online programs and her soulful guided meditations.

"This is not like any other nutrition program you've ever stumbled across. You have to think about it differently in terms of it being just one part of a lifelong cycle." - Melissa Hartwig   Pushing Your Reset Button With Your Health, Habits, & Relationship With Food On this week's podcast, you’ll learn from an exceptional woman who has dedicated her life to driving real transformations in physical and emotional wellness. In this hour, together we’ll discover the connections between your emotions and healthy habits to live your best life and enjoy the process. Sparking real, sustainable transformation and creating food freedom begins when we do the emotional inventory with ourselves. This can be a tricky process when starting out, especially when taking the honest look at how we're showing up in our relationship with food is the only way through. But there's science behind why we get stuck, and how we can change. It happens when we're hungry and open to the right answers.  As Melissa writes in her first book, It Starts With Food:   "Ancient signals in a modern world: Food scientists have engineered chemicals in processed foods that light up the reward centers in the brain for a different reason than nature intended- not because they provide vital nutrition, but because they are scientifically designed to stimulate our tastes buds."    About Melissa Hartwig Melissa Hartwig is a Certified Sports Nutritionist who specializes in helping people change their relationship with food and create life-long, healthy habits. She is the co-creator of the original Whole30 program, the New York Times bestselling author of The Whole30 and It Starts With Food. Melissa has been featured by Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, the Wall Street Journal, Details, Shape, Outside, and SELF. Melissa has also presented more than 150 health and nutrition seminars worldwide, and provides support to more than 1.5 million people a month through the Whole30 website.   "We're often told that it's selfish to take care of yourself first, but I look at it as an act of radical self love. I set boundaries in my life so that I am healthy, happy and so that I flourish in my life and I have more to give to everyone else." - Melissa Hartwig   Melissa's New Book: Food Freedom Forever Letting Go of Bad Habits, Guilt, and Anxiety Around Food End the yo-yo dieting cycle… forever. Welcome to the Food Freedom plan. Millions of people have successfully completed the groundbreaking Whole30 program and radically transformed their energy, sleep, cravings, waistline, and health. Now, Food Freedom Forever offers real solutions for anyone stuck in the exhausting cycle of yo-yo dieting and the resulting stress, weight gain, uncontrollable cravings, and health complaints. In her newest book, best-selling author Melissa Hartwig defines true “food freedom” as being in control of the food you eat, instead of food controlling you.   Food Freedom Forever gives you everything you need for achieving dietary success, for today and for the rest of your healthy life. Melissa Hartwig’s information is spot on in terms of its scientific validity, and wonderfully approachable in terms of its implementation. — DAVID PERLMUTTER, MD, Author, #1 New York Times Bestseller, Grain Brain   Resources Mentioned In This Episode The Whole30 Book - New York times Best-seller It Starts With Food - New York times Best-seller Melissa's New Book - Food Freedom Forever Melissa & Dallas Hartwig on ABC's Nightline Melissa & Dallas Hartwig on Dr. Oz The Whole30 Website The Whole9 Website Melissa's Author Page on Facebook Whole30 on Facebook Win a FREE copy of "The Whole30 & "It Starts With Food" Enter to win by posting a picture of your favorite whole30 meal on Instagram and tag @wellnessforce #whole30  Practical Spirituality With Adam Farrah Byron Katie's Work - Inspired Melissa in her life "Loving What Is" by Byron Katie What You'll Hear On The Show 2:00 About Melissa Hartwig 4:45 Melissa shares a few things we don"t know about her 7:45 Melissa's road to creating the Whole30 and her tipping point 9:00 Why Melissa used joy instead of struggle to launch Whole30 and it Starts With Food 10:50 The difference between west coasters vs. east coasters and their relationships with food 12:00 Melissa unpacks what the Whole3o is, how it resets the body, and who it's for 14:30 A life changing story of an older man who transformed his relationship with food by doing Whole30 17:50 Your brain on food: Melissa explains her favorite chapter of "It Starts With Food" 21:15 Melissa explains the difference between satiety and satiation 24:30 Foods with "no brakes" and gateway foods 25:29 The healing power of grass fed hydrolyzed collagen 28:30 The psychology of change model and how to change 30:16 Dealing with anxiety on the Whole30 and in your life 33:30 Melissa discusses shame spirals and her new book Food Freedom Forever 36:07 How to feel like you're enough and worthy of being healthy, lean, athletic and fully present 40:16 Melissa and Josh discuss wearables and using trackers for obligers and upholders 41:20 Why Josh started and hosts Wellness Force Radio 45:51 Being authentic, intuitively vulnerable, and empowering on social media with the Whole30 46:46 7 for 7 round: Josh asks Melissa 7 fast questions 55:13 Win a copy of It Starts With Food and Whole30   Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! 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Episode 96: Melissa Ambrosini is the bestselling author of Mastering Your Mean Girl, an entrepreneur, self-empowerment speaker, and self-love teacher. In her signature straight-talking style, 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, she is known for her inspirational live events, books, booming online community, her weekly Goddess Groups, game-changing online programs such as Get Your Glow On, and the MA Academy Business Bootcamp. Her mission is to inspire women across the globe to create a heart-centered life that is wildly wealthy, fabulously healthy and bursting with love. You can find her online at MelissaAmbrosini.com. Show notes: We discuss some chapters of Melissa's journey, including: being a professional dancer, being a partier, having an eating disorder, getting hospitalized, recovering, and obtaining her holistic health coaching certification. The pressures she experienced as a dancer Why Melissa decided dancing required her to have too thick of skin and eventually left the industry Why perfection is a struggle we all face regardless of our shape The definition of an inner mean girl Why my mean girl comes out the most whenever I think about public speaking Melissa's 3 step process for mastering your mean girl How to let go of having expectations in your relationships and what you can do instead "Expectations ruin relationships." >> write this on a sticky note and put it on your fridge A break down in a relationship means a break down in communication Why you must fill yourself up first in order to fully show up in a relationship A little insight into my previous relationship and what my healing process has shown me Tips for having trust in a relationship Connect with Melissa: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Buy the book >> HERE [Tweet "Do you have an inner mean girl that needs mastering? @Mel_ambrosini #selfcare"] Register for Scripture, Food and Healing, starting April 25th by clicking the image below!