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Wealth Witches
Rewriting the Rules of Business with Human Design with Mel McSherry
In this episode of the Wealth Witches Podcast, Katelyn sits down with international business and life guide Mel McSherry for a soul-deep conversation about human design, energy management, and building a profitable business rooted in who you actually are.Mel shares their journey from being a personal trainer and coach to becoming a spiritual business guide, integrating human design into every layer of their work. Together, Katelyn and Mel explore how traditional business advice can lead to burnout, and how flipping the script through energetic alignment can unlock deeper clarity, profit, and joy.If you've...
2025-07-21
52 min
The Total Entrepreneur: Mind, Body, Spirit
Mental and Emotional Profitability in Entrepreneurship with Mel McSherry
In this conversation, Mel McSherry, an international business and life guide, shares insights on redefining profitability for entrepreneurs by focusing on mental, emotional, and financial well-being. She discusses her journey from the fitness industry to business coaching, emphasizing the importance of self-connection and authenticity in entrepreneurship. Mel introduces the concept of Human Design as a tool for understanding one's unique energetic blueprint and how it can be integrated into business practices. The discussion also touches on the significance of small wins, the challenges of goal setting, and the balance between personal life and business responsibilities. Takeaways ...
2025-07-11
42 min
Rebel CEO Podcast
Your Next Strategy Isn’t a Funnel — It’s Remembering Who the Hell You Are w/ Mel McSherry
Everyone talks about scaling. Strategy. Showing up more. But what if the real reason your business feels heavy isn’t about working harder... it’s that you’re operating completely out of alignment with your energy? In this episode of Rebel CEO, I sit down with Mel McSherry—international business and life guide—to talk about what happens when your business ignores your inner wiring. We go deep into how human design in business can help you stop second-guessing yourself and finally build something that feels like you again. If your strategies are solid but...
2025-07-01
47 min
Entrepreneur Conundrum
Trust Yourself: A Human Design Approach to Everyday Profitability with Mel McSherry
Guest: Mel McSherryLinkedIn: @melmcsherryInstagram: @mel_mcsherryEpisode Highlights:Mel’s entrepreneurial origin story and the transition from fitness to business coachingWhy honoring your energy is essential for sustainable successHow human design can validate your instincts and simplify decision-makingThe biggest mistake entrepreneurs make when trying to follow copy-paste business adviceThe difference between “coach” and “guide”—and why Mel prefers the latterHer dream of hosting or joining more in-person retreatsSimple energy management tips you can start using todayWant a safe, no-pressure chat with Mel?👉 Book a complimentary virtual coffee: virtualcaffeewithmel.com🔗 Listen t...
2025-06-30
36 min
She Slays the Day with Dr. Lauryn Brunclik
319 - Human Design at Work: Redefining Rest, Burnout, and Team Dynamics feat. Mel McSherry
Do you know your Human Design? You'll probably want to know what you are while listening to this episode, so use this link to find out!What if the key to avoiding burnout and working in true alignment isn’t another productivity hack—but understanding your human design type? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Lauryn welcomes human design expert Mel McSherry to explore how our energetic blueprints can radically reshape how we rest, lead, and grow our businesses. Whether you’ve never looked up your chart or you’ve got it memorized, this conversation will shift how you thin...
2025-06-29
1h 25
Money & You with Michelle Perkins
EP 184: "Profit by Design: Path to Mindful Entrepreneurship"
Michelle Perkins discusses the intersection of Human Design and business with her guest, Mel McSherry, who emphasizes the importance of understanding one's unique human traits and how to use them for improved profitability. The conversation highlights how many individuals overlook their personal strengths while focusing solely on their motivations. They explore the significance of mental and emotional well-being in achieving financial success, arguing that true profitability stems from self-awareness and alignment with one's inherent qualities.Mel reflects on their journey from traditional business practices to a more holistic approach that incorporates Human Design principles. This shift has allowed...
2025-06-23
45 min
Human Design 101.
Ep 89 | HD in Business: Mental, Emotional & Financial Profitability with Mel McSherry
In this episode, Paula Fehrmann and Mel McSherry explore the intersection of human design and business, particularly focusing on the projector type. They discuss the importance of redefining success beyond traditional metrics, the significance of invitations and recognition for projectors, and practical approaches to achieving mental, emotional, and financial profitability. The conversation also delves into the deconditioning process, the integration of human design with traditional business tools, and the necessity of rest and patience for projectors. Mel shares her personal journey and insights on how to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape with a human design perspective, emphasizing the importance of...
2025-06-23
56 min
Intuition Unlocked: Trust Your Intuition To Build Unstoppable Confidence
108. How To Unlock Purpose, Peace, and Prosperity Using Your Human Design with Mel McSherry
Feeling pulled in different directions or second-guessing your next move? If you’ve ever wished for a more intuitive way to make decisions that actually feel right, this episode is your invitation to explore a new path.Mel McSherry, spiritual guide and Human Design strategist, joins us to share how understanding your Human Design can transform the way you approach your life, energy, and choices. Whether you're brand new or already deep into the system, Mel breaks it down in a way that's both accessible and immediately usable.In this conversation, you’ll learn how to:
2025-05-21
55 min
The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast: Confidence, Mindset & Success for Mom Entrepreneurs
178. Designing a Profitable Life: Mind, Body, and Business Alignment for Mom Entrepreneurs with Mel McSherry
Send us a textIn this empowering episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, Angela sits down with international business and life guide, author, Reiki practitioner, and Human Design expert Mel McSherry. Mel brings 14+ years of entrepreneurial experience and a refreshing take on sustainable success—mentally, emotionally, and financially.Together, they explore how Human Design can be a game-changing tool for mompreneurs looking to stop forcing strategies that don’t fit, reduce stress, and create aligned, profitable businesses. Mel shares their personal story of burnout, transformation, and how tuning into their energetic blueprint allo...
2025-04-21
49 min
Just Between Coaches
Stop Hustling—Align Your Coaching Business (Mel McSherry)
Explore the transformative power of Human Design in entrepreneurship with insights from Mel McSherry, offering validation and authentic self-alignment. Learn how understanding energetic blueprints enhances decision-making, client services, and personal fulfillment — leading to sustainable profitability and enriched coaching.Mel McSherry is a business coach and life guide, author, and keynote speaker.In this episode, Melinda and Mel talk about:Understanding and applying Human Design in businessCoaching profitability in mental, emotional, and financial termsMel's personal entrepreneurial journeyThe importance of time and energy management for productivityUsing Human Design to improve client coaching experiencesInsights into different Human De...
2025-04-09
33 min
Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business
The Intersection of Human Design and Entrepreneurial Growth
The salient point of this podcast episode revolves around the significance of human design as a transformative tool for entrepreneurs. We engage in a profound conversation with Mel McSherry, an international business and life guide, who elucidates how human design can assist individuals in understanding their unique energy types and decision-making strategies. This framework enables entrepreneurs to navigate their journeys with greater clarity and authenticity, fostering a sense of self-trust that is often undermined by conventional business practices. Throughout our dialogue, we emphasize the importance of recognizing that success is not a monolithic concept; rather, it is a deeply...
2025-04-07
53 min
Beyond Fulfillment Podcast
Reframing Setbacks and Mastering the Hallways to Success with Mel McSherry
In this episode of the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, join international business and life guide Mel McSherry as she shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey. Discover how Mel navigated the challenges of entrepreneurship, including managing a thriving business while balancing family life, and how she turned setbacks into plot twists. Learn about her unique approach to energy management, profitability, and sustainable success. Mel also discusses the importance of aligning with your zone of genius and using your energy effectively to achieve your entrepreneurial goals.[00:00:02] Introduction to Mel McSherry
2025-03-27
28 min
The Creator's Adventure - Course Creation, Entrepreneurship & Mindset tips for Creators
#135: Make Your Own Success as a Solopreneur - with Mel McSherry
⛰️ Get started free with 30 days of unlimited Heights AI access ⛰️Do you ever feel like you’re chasing someone else’s definition of success?Today we are interviewing Mel McSherry, an international business & life guide who helps inspired yet overwhelmed entrepreneurs honor their lives and become the architects of their own success.As an entrepreneur since 2010, Mel has launched two successful businesses, become a 2x published author, spoken almost 200 times all over the US and overseas, and created a true life by design– all while being the primary caregiver to their 13-year-old son...
2024-12-10
39 min
The Simpler Business Podcast with Marissa Roberts
How To Be Profitable Every Day - Mentally, Emotionally & Financially with Mel McSherry
So many entrepreneurs dream of a business that fuels both financial success and personal fulfilment. But often, the journey gets overshadowed by a constant to-do list and the pressure to be everything at once. Reaching true profitability - mentally, emotionally, and financially - feels like a BIG goal! But it’s possible to achieve it - the key lies in building a business that aligns with who you truly are, allowing you to honour your unique strengths and purpose while making every day profitable. This is where my guest today steps in! In...
2024-11-28
42 min
Business Mastery Podcast
163. “Human Design” with Mel McSherry
Send us a textDawn talks with Mel McSherry, a Speaker, Guide, Author, and Mom. Mel uses Human Design, in partnership with business development tools, to help inspired, yet overwhelmed, entrepreneurs honor their lives and be the architects of their success Dawn and Mel talk about Human Design.In this episode…What is human design? (01:04).What are the human design types and how can you find your own? (4:02)“Just because you can doesn't mean you always should and doesn't mean you always can”. (10:49)“Manifesting Generator”(16:39)“Manifester” (17:45)“Reflector...
2024-11-27
44 min
Success Secrets Exposed
Designing Your Success: Unlocking Daily Profitability
Mel McSherry is an International Business & Life Guide, that helps entrepreneurs honour their uniqueness and design their success. Using Human Design and proven strategies, Mel shares how to connect with your goals, embrace “The Power of Your HOW,” and achieve daily profitability—mentally, emotionally, and financially. Discover how to take full control of your success and unlock the potential within to answer the call of your soul. https://virtualcoffeewithmel.comSuccess Secrets Exposed is broadcast live Tuesdays at 7PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the...
2024-11-27
51 min
Extraordinary Women Radio
Integrate Human Design and Transform Your Business with Mel McSherry, Episode 368
I’m thrilled to introduce Mel McSherry, a dynamic business and life guide who brings a refreshing perspective on success through Human Design. With a unique blend of strategic business acumen and spiritual insight, Mel helps entrepreneurs who are feeling overwhelmed reconnect with their core strengths and purpose. In this episode, Mel will share how aligning with your Human Design can illuminate a path to personal and financial fulfillment—cutting through stress and enhancing clarity along the way. If you’re ready to explore a more aligned, empowered way to approach business and life, Mel has invaluable insights to share. In This...
2024-11-14
32 min
The Art of Feminine Business with Julie Foucht
The 3-Fold Business Profitability Theory with Mel McSherry
When I meet women business owners who’ve taken bold chances, experienced both success and failure, and embraced it all with grace, I’m always struck by the deep self-love that keeps them moving forward. Life comes as a mixed bag, and today’s guest has tasted both the highs and lows that come with it. Tune in to our conversation for the powerful insights she has to share! Meet Mel McSherry, an international business and life guide who helps inspired yet overwhelmed entrepreneurs honor their lives and design their own path to success. With over 14...
2024-11-04
24 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Embracing Your Unique Path to Personal and Professional Growth with Mel McSherry
Send us a MessageIn this episode, Kim and Louise are joined by their guest Mel McSherry. With over 14 years of entrepreneurial experience and a rich background in business coaching and Human Design, Mel brings a wealth of knowledge and personal insights to our discussion. We dive into the transformative power of Human Design and how understanding one’s unique energy blueprint can revolutionize both personal and professional lives. Mel shares their journey of self-redefinition during their divorce and how human design has given them a deeper understanding of themselves and their clients. Join us as we ex...
2024-10-15
59 min
Ideal Practice
#125. How Learning About Human Design Can Help You Reach Success More Naturally
Question or comment? 🙋♀️ Send me a text message! Success doesn’t have to be so hard. In fact, my guest this week, Mel McSherry, says that when we understand our true nature, we can design our business (and all that goes with it) in ways that will come MUCH more easily. (Her own story about how she figured that out for herself was really interesting.)And, turns out, one of the best ways to understand your true nature is by learning about the principles of Human Design. Fascinating...
2024-10-15
1h 14
The She Leads Podcast | Rewriting the Rules of Entrepreneurship
From Hustle to Flow: Authentic Business Strategies through Human Design with Mel McSherry
When you start living in alignment with your design, everything feels lighter—opportunities come more naturally, and there's no longer a need to push or force things.Mel McSherry is a CEO, author, podcaster, business and life coach who helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs align their lives and businesses by integrating human design with traditional business development. Mel predominantly works with women business owners who are exhausted and overwhelmed by combining spiritual gifts, as well as their 14+ years of business-building experience.Women entrepreneurs are disadvantaged when trying to mold themselves into systems designed for me...
2024-10-11
43 min
Heart & Hustle Visionary Healers, Movers & Shakers
Heart and Hustle with guest Mel McSherry: Human Design Coach #193
Heart and Hustle: Visionaries, Healers, Movers, Shakers with host Paulette Rees-Denis and today with guest Mel McSherry: Human Design Coach and Speaker. Guide. Author. Episode #193 Enjoy my friends, and share your thoughts and questions! Please subscribe! www.paulettereesdenis.com copyright 2024
2024-10-04
43 min
Out of the Box With Christine Blosdale
From Struggle To Success: How Human Design Can Elevate Your Business!
Welcome back to Out of the Box with Christine! In this episode, Christine Blosdale sits down with the inspiring Mel McSherry, an international business and life guide, development coach, and public speaker. The topic of the day is human design—a self knowledge system that blends astrology, I Ching, Kabbalah, chakras, and quantum physics to create a personalized energetic blueprint. Mel delves into the different types and profiles within human design, sharing her own experience as a 'projector' and how it has transformed her entrepreneurial journey. Throughout the episode, Mel and Christine discuss the...
2024-09-20
28 min
The Entrepreneurs' Guild Podcast
The Entrepreneurs' Guild EP 185: With Mel McSherry
As an international business and life guide, Mel McSherry helps inspired but overwhelmed entrepreneurs honor their lives and become the architects of their own success. Mel uses their spiritual gifts and her 14+ years of business-building experience to slash entrepreneurs’ stress and bring their success to life! By merging Human Design with traditional business development tools, Mel guides others to connect with what they want and implement their strengths and strategies to be profitable every day - mentally, emotionally, and financially.
2024-09-10
20 min
The Aspiring Solopreneur
123. How to Make Your Solo Business Profitable Using Human Design with Mel McSherry
Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything that professionals tell you to do in your business to make it successful and something just doesn’t feel right or isn’t clicking?For many of us solopreneurs, we start our own businesses to feel more fulfilled in our careers, but what do you do when that isn’t happening?Well, let us ask you this, have you ever considered applying the concept of Human Design to your business?You may not have even heard ab...
2024-08-27
30 min
Live Your Genius
Ep 151: The Magic of Trusting your Human Design & Money Journey with Mel McSherry
Today the incredible Mel McSherry, an international business and Human Design guide who helps inspired yet overwhelmed entrepreneurs become the architects of their own success. In this episode, we dive deep into: How Human Design can transform your business and life The importance of trusting yourself and your unique path Redefining success beyond just financial metrics The power of pausing and reassessing in your entrepreneurial journey Balancing structure and fluidity in business Key takeaways: Success isn't just about financial profit - it's about being mentally and emotionally profitable too. Human Design can provide validation...
2024-08-20
1h 08
Women Choosing Growth
Mel McSherry | Profitability Beyond Finances: Finding Mental and Emotional Wealth
"Profitability Beyond Finances: Mel McSherry on Mental and Emotional Wealth"Episode Overview:In this episode, Tina Sue sits down with Mel McSherry, an international business and life guide who helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs honor their lives and become architects of their own success. Mel shares her journey from personal trainer to successful business coach, author, and speaker. She discusses how she uses human design and traditional business tools to help clients achieve mental, emotional, and financial profitability.Key Takeaways:1. Embracing Plot Twists: Mel’s journey is filled with unexpected changes that shaped her...
2024-07-29
50 min
No Labels, No Limits podcast
359 - Harmonizing Success: Bridging Spirituality and Business with Mel McSherry
Welcome to "Harmonizing Success," on the No Labels No Limits Podcast where listeners embark on a journey into the convergence of spirituality and business with Mel McSherry as their guide. Today we dive into the unique perspective of Mel, who seamlessly blends spirituality with practical business acumen to empower entrepreneurs and professionals alike. Drawing from a rich tapestry of experiences—from a deeply religious upbringing to embracing a vegetarian lifestyle until her mid-30s—Mel bridges diverse worlds to guide others on their paths to success while honoring personal values. With over 14 years in business development, she...
2024-06-27
42 min
Calm Your Daily Stress - Stress Relief for the Busy Woman
E170 The Power of Human Design with Mel McSherry
Mel McSherry is an international business and life guide. She helps inspired but overwhelmed entrepreneurs honor their lives and become the architects of their own success. By merging Human Design with traditional business development tools, Mel coaches others on how to connect with what they want and implement their strengths and strategies to be profitable every day - mentally, emotionally, and financially.In this episode:Mel shares her journey from fitness to business coaching and how she discovered human design.She talks about recognizing when you're out of flow and how to adjust using your human...
2024-06-19
14 min
Ravel Radio
Unveiling Your Energetic Blueprint & Human Design with Mel McSherry
Cara welcomes Mel McSherry to this episode of Ravel Radio.Mel is an international business and life guide, speaker, and author who utilizes a unique blend of traditional business tools and the spiritual tool of Human Design to help overwhelmed entrepreneurs find balance and success.Through her work, Mel aims to empower individuals to honor their lives and break free from societal expectations and norms. She believes that many people feel unseen and unheard in a world that tells them they must follow a specific path to achieve success.Her journey has been...
2024-06-18
51 min
Introverted Entrepreneur
#563 - From Stress to Success: Using Human Design to Thrive in Business with Mel McSherry
In this episode, International business and life guide Mel McSherry and I discussed what human design is, understanding yourself on a deeper level, and how you can make your business work in a way that makes sense for you. Mel helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs honor their lives and become the architects of their own success by combining spiritual gifts. Mel has over 14 years of business experience to reduce stress and achieve mental, emotional, and financial profitability. Connect with Mel at: https://www.melmcsherry.com LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin...
2024-06-17
52 min
GET UNSTUCK
GU 221 Be You and Be profitable Everyday with Mel McSherry
Hey Get Unstuck Nation! Our guest today is an international business and life guide, Mel McSherry CEO of Better Than Before. She helps inspired but overwhelmed entrepreneurs honor their lives and become the architects of their own success. Timestamp: (00:02:57)- How did you start on this entrepreneurial journey? (00:06:33) - What is Human Design? (00:07:48:) - Which one do you think usually comes first? What, why, and how? (00:08:48) - How can this Human Design help you create a profitable business? How can it be together? (00:11:41) - Does this reading always change, or is it like a birth chart that would be permanent? (00:16:36...
2024-06-13
27 min
The Power of Peacefulness and Stress Relief
Life Design With Mel McSherry
Send us a text In this podcast episode, Mel McSherry, an expert in human design shares a few tips to help us live a better life. Mel shares her journey of discovering human design and how it transformed her life and business. She explains the five different human design types - generators, manifesting generators, projectors, manifestors, and reflectors - and provides tips for living in alignment with one's design, such as setting a pace, protecting energetic times of the day, and checking in...
2024-05-28
16 min
Chatting Human Design
Chatting Human Design With Mel McSherry
Magic Mind has a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off yourfirst subscription or 20% off one time purchases with codeHUMANDESIGN20 at checkoutYou can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/humandesignMel is a 6/2 emotional projector, author, speaker, business & life guide. We chat about navigating business as projectors in this world, where we were before we found human design, and more! Thanks for listening.Find Mel at: www.melmcsherry.comFind Janelle at: www.janelleturner.ne...
2024-04-29
00 min
Look What She Built by Jaime Foster
EP 112: Trifecta Profitability with Mel McSherry
International business & life guide Mel McSherry helps inspired yet overwhelmed entrepreneurs honor their lives and become the architects of their own success. Mel uses their spiritual gifts, as well as their 14+ years of business building experience, to slash entrepreneurs’ stress and bring their success to life! Using both Human Design in partnership with traditional business development tools, Mel coaches others on how they can connect to what they want, understand how they are designed to create what they want, and implement their strengths and strategies, so every day they are profitable– mentally, emotionally and financially. As an entrepreneur since 2010, Mel...
2024-04-22
23 min
Mondays With Molly: Transformational Stories for Entrepreneurial Women
Discovering Your Unique Blueprint for Success: Inspiration From Human Design
In this episode of Mondays with Molly, host Molly Hebda discusses the importance of understanding your unique "blueprint" to success. She explains that what may work for others may not necessarily work for you, and that finding your own path is crucial. Molly shares her own experience with Human Design, a science and spiritual system that helps individuals understand who they truly are. She attributes her success in business to understanding her own blueprint, allowing her to make better business decisions and help with sales and marketing. Molly encourages listeners to focus on what...
2023-06-26
24 min
Flight Club
Mel McSherry, Business Guide and Founder of Better Than Before
Mel McSherry (She/They) is an International Business & Life Guide, Speaker, Author and Podcast Host. She works with inspired Entrepreneurs who are exhausted and overwhelmed by what they think they need to do in order to be successful. She helps them to honor their lives and be the architect of their success through Human Design in partnership with traditional business development frameworks. As an entrepreneur since 2010, Mel has launched two successful businesses, published two books, launched a successful podcast and created a true life by design, all while raising an 11 year old son. She has worked with...
2023-06-23
27 min
More Than Just: Conversations with Misfits, Entrepreneurs and Change-makers
More Than Just a Juvenile Delinquent with Erin Marcus (she/her)
In this fun and upbeat episode, I’m talking with Founder & CEO of Conquer Your Business, Erin Marcus (she/her). Together, we talk about the importance of taking responsibility for your life and working with our brains – not against them – to get the best outcomes for ourselves and our businesses.We also explore:Figuring out what you suck at and not doing itGiving yourself a break, but not letting yourself off the hookThe helpfulness of embracing exclusively low-brow mediaFinding out what you’re good at and exploiting it in service to othersHow it’s all possibl...
2023-05-30
50 min
More Than Just: Conversations with Misfits, Entrepreneurs and Change-makers
More Than Just a Journalist with Rob Deptford (he/him)
In this episode I’m joined by Rob Deptford (he/him). Together, we discuss the podcast industry, storytelling, and how audio can help build a strong brand identity.We also discuss:The state of podcasting and where it is post-pandemic boomHow McDonald’s used a podcast in its brand strategy (and brought back the infamous Szechuan sauce)Podcasting as an evergreen product that continues to add value over timeThe power of the personal element in brandingWhy the numbers aren’t the best measure of your podcast’s successBeing willing to go off-brand and share yourself more holistic...
2023-05-23
43 min
Career Alchemist
5. Redefining productivity and leading business as Projector with Mel McSherry
After 14 years as entrepreneur, my guest, Mel Mc Sherry, shares how to lead an aligned business as a Projector. Mel is an international Business and Life guide, speaker, author, and podcast host. In this episode we talked about: - Redefining productivity and importance of giving your own definition to the words - How understanding her Human Design changed the way she leads business - What is the new business paradigm and how to prepare for it Visit Mel's website: https...
2023-05-18
39 min
More Than Just: Conversations with Misfits, Entrepreneurs and Change-makers
More Than Just Resilient with Jennifer Ramirez (she/her)
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Jennifer Ramirez, founder of the women’s group & Rise. Together, we discuss her decision to rebuild her life as a single mother and abuse survivor and how she’s using her experience to empower other women on their journeys.We also get into:Choosing yourself firstTurning down distractionsSitting with the discomfort of the changes you need to makeThe power of women sharing their stories with each otherHow Jennifer educates her daughter on speaking up to stay safeLinks:Visit the Women Rise Chicago W...
2023-05-16
47 min
More Than Just: Conversations with Misfits, Entrepreneurs and Change-makers
More Than Just a Portrait Photographer with “Spider” Meka Hemmons (she/her)
In this episode, I’m joined by phenomenal human, “Spider” Meka Hemmons. Together, we discuss how magic can occur when we accept our whole selves in front of the camera and how we can better embrace the whole story of our lives.We also discuss:Embracing the full circle of life, including the down timesThe scary concept of complacencyHow photography chose MekaTaking ownership of our lives and our choicesThe importance of doing the pre-work before opening the door to the rest of your lifeLinks:Visit Meka’s WebsiteFollow Meka on InstagramFollow Mel on Insta...
2023-05-09
55 min
More Than Just: Conversations with Misfits, Entrepreneurs and Change-makers
More Than Just an Educator with Mallika M Thoppay (she/her)
In this episode, I’m talking with Mallika M Thoppay, a volunteer educator for children living in rural India and the author of two children’s books — Unfair and Lovely and the upcoming Tangled Roots. Together, we discuss her experiences as an educator and the impact she hopes her book will have. We also explore:Finding the right volunteer opportunities for you and your lifestyleWhat inspires Mallika’s commitment to her volunteer workHow technology is helping connect children in rural India to educational opportunitiesColorism and its impact on children’s sense of self worthWhat Mallika hopes her book he...
2023-05-02
40 min
More Than Just: Conversations with Misfits, Entrepreneurs and Change-makers
More Than Just a Business Owner with Amelia Hruby, PhD (she/her)
Today I’m joined by writer, teacher, podcaster and small business owner Amelia Hruby. I first met Amelia at her book launch party in 2018, and I’m so excited to have her on the podcast now, five years later.Together, we have an honest and vulnerable conversation about the realities of being self-employed, giving and receiving feedback, and running a business without social media.We also explore:How to be flexible with your time in busy seasonsThe boundaries we create around workLearning to sit with feedback and respond with integrityThe myths social media plat...
2023-04-25
1h 01