This Is Your Permission Slip to Pause

Exhausted Isn’t a Personality Trait.

It’s a flashing neon sign from your body saying:

“Hey… maybe we don’t have to live like this?”

You might’ve been wondering if you’re just lazy, dramatic, or somehow not cut out for the life you built.

But what if it’s not you—it’s burnout?

Burnout doesn’t mean you’re broken.

It means you’ve been doing too much for too long without enough room to breathe, feel, or be held.

Hey friend—

After years of juggling all the things, I created something just for you.

A free Burnout Warning Signs Checklist + Reflection Prompts to help you pause, reset, and finally hear what your body’s been whispering.

No pressure.
No performance.
Just a gentle nudge back to yourself.

Heck Yes, Send Me the Checklist!

About Me

Your Mindful Hype Woman Reporting for Duty

Once upon a burnout (okay... several), I realized I wasn’t broken. I was just exhausted from trying to be everyone else’s definition of “enough.”

I spent years stuck in go-mode—people-pleasing, perfection-chasing, and performing like my worth depended on it. On paper, I was killing it. Inside? I was burnt toast.

I’m Melanie—a recovering gold-star collector turned mindful hype woman. Now I help high-performing, quietly crispy women drop the hustle and come home to themselves. Through mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and the wisdom of Ikigai, I help high-performing, quietly crispy women ditch the guilt, soften the grip, and reconnect with who they were before the striving took over.

I know her, because I’ve been finding my way back to mine.

The silly one. The sparkly one. The version of me who choreographed living room musicals, rocked a blue tutu, and gave zero forks about being “too much.” She’s not always front and center yet. But every time I choose rest over proving, play over pressure, and joy for no reason at all—I get a little closer.

And here’s the best part: you’ve got your own version of her, too.
She might be buried under spreadsheets and calendar invites, but she’s still in there—dreaming in Lisa Frank colors, craving a juice box, and so ready for recess.

I’d love to help you find her again.

Because Your Grit and Grace isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about remembering who you are, before the burnout, before the pressure, before you believed you had to earn your rest.

So let’s get curious. Let’s get real.

Let’s carpe the hell outta this diem—together.

My Core Values

How I Roll at Your Grit and Grace

(aka the Non-Negotiables I Show Up With)

Curiosity Over Judgement

I approach myself and others with curiosity, not criticism.

I seek to understand before assuming—knowing that compassion grows where judgment ends.

Curiosity is my compass; connection is my destination.

Radical Compassion

I treat myself and others with kindness, knowing we’re all doing our best.

I let go of judgment and release shame around unrealistic expectations.

Compassion isn’t about perfection—it’s about permission to be real.

Joyful Presence

I choose to live life with curiosity, playfulness, and presence.

Joy is a tool for healing, not a distraction from pain.

Lightness isn’t weakness. It’s wisdom.

Mindful Generosity

I give freely and generously from a place of abundance, not burnout.

I honor my own boundaries so my giving feels joyful, not self-sacrificing.

I give from the overflow, not the last drop.

Abundance Mindset

I release old beliefs rooted in lack or limitation and embrace the idea that there's enough for me and others.

I trust my ability to co-create a fulfilling, spacious, and joyful life.

There's room for joy, rest, success, and stillness—all at once.

Intentional Empowerment

I trust my inner compass more than anyone else's rulebook.

I don't wait for permission to honor what matters most to me.

Alignment isn't a destination—it's a daily decision.

Empowerment doesn't mean being loud, it means being real.

Recess for the Soul: COMING SOON

For the women quietly Googling "how to feel joy again."

Picture this:
You + your inner sparkle squad + a safe, cozy space to finally exhale that pressure you’ve been carrying around since forever.

That’s the energy behind what’s coming:
✨ A cozy AF one-on-one coaching experience
🎨 A self-paced Ikigai journey made for dreamers, doers & recovering overachievers
💌 A permission slip to come home to yourself (with optional snacks)

We’re not launching some stuffy “program.”
We’re throwing a party—for your nervous system, your soul, and your inner kiddo who still believes in sidewalk chalk magic.

Whether you’re craving deep convo and one-on-one support or want to play solo with glitter pens and reflection prompts, this space has something cooking just for you.

Want First Dibs? Click below to hop on the list!

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Testimonials

Don't Just Take My Word For It...

Here’s what happens when you pause, breathe, and offer yourself the grace you’ve been giving everyone else.

"Mindful meditation has significantly enhanced my life.

I have noticed so many positive changes in the way I approach each day. I have found a deeper sense of gratitude and awareness.

I have thoroughly enjoyed each session."

Rashida, TN USA

Having a coaching session with Melanie is like being with a good friend who helps you slip into moments of self-revelation without you even realizing it.

She effortlessly, non-invasively helps you dig deeper into who you are and where you're at.

She had a genuine, caring and gentle way of mirroring back, and so affirming my words, emotions and experiences. It was easy to trust Melanie, and I felt so blessed by the wisdom and perspective that she gave me, thereby enabling me to use the tools I already have but didn't see!

If you need a coach to empower you with kindness, empathy, honesty, wisdom and intuitive, empowering tools, Melanie's your person!

Teresa, MI USA

"Mel is amazing and has a soothing, calming voice that gets you out of the day-to-day grind. Her breath work guidance helped me reset with positivity.

Just being around her, you feel the energy she sends out.

I recommend her especially if you're in the working world or a mom."