Hi honeys. I'm Melanie. 👋
Certified Laughter Yoga Leader (trained directly under Madan Kataria), former Disney performer, and full-time reminder that most of what's stressing you out is completely made up. I'm on a mission to get grown-ups laughing again... for REAL real, not for pretend-sies.
A self-guided workbook to help you find what actually lights you up. Hakuna matata, no corporate bull-honky speak. $33, yours forever and ever.
My whole life was a tightrope walk of people-pleasing, guilt, and perfection — and they usually won. Even when I started coaching, I fell straight into the "coaching template" trap. It wasn't me, and it's no wonder I wasn't actually helping anyone.So I went back to square one. Who am I? Who would hilarious, tutu-wearing 6-year-old Melanie be proud of today? Turns out I needed to reconnect with laughter, stat — it's always been when I feel most alive.90s kid. Performer roots. Oopsie-doodle course-corrected off the corporate ladder and into slow mornings, patio beers, and watching my backyard squirrels like they're must-watch TV. They're basically my new Rosie O'Donnell Show. HA.
Pick Your Adventure 👇
Bring the Laughs to Your People 😂
Laughter yoga, mindfulness, or a mix — for your group, virtual or around KCMO.
The Ikigai Workbook 🫶
Six short modules to find what actually lights you up. No hustle-culture spin. $33, yours forever.
Recess Recap Substack 📙
Weekly-ish dispatches on burnout, nostalgia, and figuring it out loudly in public.
Don't be shy! Reach out anytime - 💌 [email protected]
ttyl buttheads (term of major endearment) 💚
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