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

I spent years people-pleasing, perfection-chasing, and hustling through the emotional noise of self-help books that only made my to-do list longer. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

I’m Melanie, a recovering overachieving people-pleaser turned mindful hype woman, and I help fellow high-performers drop the hustle and come home to themselves. Through mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and the wisdom of Ikigai, I guide you back to your own inner compass—with a little humor, and a lot of compassion.

And truthfully? I’m on a mission to find my inner tutu-wearing, show tune-belting, glitter-loving little girl goofball again—the one who knew joy didn’t need to be earned and rest wasn’t a reward. She’s still in there somewhere, and I’d really love for you to meet her. Better yet, I’d love to help you find your version, too.

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 be perfect to be worthy.

So let’s get curious. Let’s get real.

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