Girl In The Verse

EP21. We're all looking for someone to tell us we're making the right decision, to confirm what we feel and think is correct. Melina shares what forced her to quit her job at 26 years old and how she told her parents and friends. Through pain and hardships she learns that real life includes eliminating people who bring you down. Buckle up. Melina shares why she’s unhappy and what she's doing to ge...

EP20. The Coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we live and not just in the short-term. We've been ordered to stay home, social distance, wear masks to slow the spread of the virus. Will travel recover? Travel is slowly picking up again and those who have been saving every penny and planning every single detail are ready to get back out and discover the world again. Melina reminisces on her fir...

EP19. Melina shares with you why it’s been a crazy time in her life and why that has necessitated taking a little break from social media.  In this episode she shares with you what’s been going on and why it’s still hard for her to say no. Follow Melina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wheretonextmelina/ Check out her blog: https://www.wheretonextmelina.com/

EP18. The landscape of dating has changed during the coronavirus pandemic. In-person first dates have turned into weeks of online conversations, but will it actually go anywhere even if restrictions are slowly lifted? Melina shares her experience with ghosting and being ghosted and why she thinks he saved her years of unnecessary heartbreak and why she believes this is the perfect time for human c...

Ep. 16 To quote Dickens: It is the worst of times, it is the best of times too. Melina finds a way to find silver linings during this crazy and uncertain time. The coronavirus has forced Melina to take some time for herself and possibly slow down. A lockdown like this has made her realize that there are still so many positives in this strange world-wide pandemic that has transformed our lives.&nbs...

EP. 15 We all dread talking about it, but in this uncertain time it is so important to make sure your MONEY is being spent wisely. Melina chats with Montreal financial advisor Lin Sok who's been in the business since 2003. They discuss how to save money during quarantine and how small businesses and young entrepreneurs need to plan for post COVID-19. Melina loves to travel so she also asks Lin wha...

EP. 14 There will always be people who will try to bring you down because they fear your dream is too big. This week Melina shares her story on why she quit her job to travel and how difficult it was for her family and friends to accept her new life. Melina tells us why today, during quarantine, is the best time to let your loved ones (who are sometimes very judgmental and negative towards your go...

EP 13. Melina checks in to another day of what feels like a brand new era. With everyone being at home, it's hard to find time to focus on the things we truly want. Melina shares why now is the perfect time to be a little selfish and start following your passion. The Coronavirus cannot stop us from the goals we want and everything we want to achieve. From her couch to yours, listen up! Follow Meli...

EP12. In a time where the whole world is so uncertain, where many are practicing self isolation or social distancing, Melina shares her thoughts on how beautiful the world is. She's travelled the world and visited so many countries and wishes that one day you can do the same. Melina shares the letter she wishes she could send her ex-boyfriend who accompanied her on that travel journey. Melina gets...

11. Melina shares her experience dealing with loved ones who don’t always support her decisions. It can be really hard to swallow all the “noise” around you. Here are 5 tips on how to deal with direct criticism from your parents and how Melina's learned to follow her dreams no matter what. Enjoy! Follow Melina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheretonextmelina/ Check out the blog: https://w...

10. It’s episode 10! To celebrate Melina answers all the questions you have for her. Basically your super interesting questions make for a surprising, funny, and, at times, deep conversation. This episode is truly unlike any Melina has ever done! Follow Melina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wheretonextmelina/ Check out her blog: https://www.wheretonextmelina.com/

Melina chats with a 21-year-old student from Cyprus who travelled the world for 3 years with only 500 dollars. Today, Frankie will share the following: how to travel cheap, the best low-budget destinations, tricks to not spend money if you want to travel for a long time, what he feels makes travel important to growth and hitchhiking stories and lessons. If you like this episode, please give it a 5...

08 Melina shares why her and her ex-boyfriend broke-up after 4 years together. They travelled the world for a year, but when they came back home things changed. They tried doing a long-distance relationship, but it quickly ended because of what he said to her. Melina explains why she chose her happiness over love. Follow Melina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wheretonextmelina/ Check out her blog...

07 Love is in the air. Valentine’s Day causes single people and couples to either feel lonely, or overwhelmed by societal pressure to buy roses or overpriced chocolate, but what for? Love, of course. Melina goes out on to the streets of Montreal and asks people what V-day means to them. She ends up at an anti-Valentine’s Day party with friends. And love keeps going in spite of it all. Follow Melin...

06 It’s time to break out of that comfort zone. To do this you need to take risks. You’re trying to heal, improve, grow and enrich yourself. You’re trying to do it all: coaching, juicing, meditation, travel, yoga. You have all the tools to help you, but you’re feeling lost. Melina will explore ways to push out of comfort zones. Follow Melina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wheretonextmelina/ Chec...

Melina answers your travel questions this week. One listener asks her if it was difficult to come back home after completing a one year travel journey. A lot of travelers will talk about post-travel depression and how hard it is to come back home, but her answer may surprise you. If you like this episode, please give it a 5-star rating. Thank you! Follow Melina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/whe...

#04 This week, Melina thought it would be super fun to invite her eternal single friend Amanda to the podcast to help her figure out modern dating. Are you dating, thinking of dating, wishing you were or not dating? These girls share some of their experiences, online dating, being single and the reason why they think strong ambitious girls have a hard time finding men. Do yourself a favor and don’...

#03 Melina was skeptical, but somehow ended up getting a fairy tarot card reading. She got some advice and help in her current life and future that she thought were bogus at first. But the cards she picked turned out to be pretty accurate. No matter what happens, it taught her to trust her strong feelings and stand her ground in following them. Follow Melina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/w...

#02 Last year Melina quit her job and travelled around the world for a year. She didn’t bring much with her, but she came home with money at the bank. Melina breaks down the number one question she gets asked in her DM’s “How Can You Afford To Travel” long-term and where to start. She breaks it down for you in 5 easy steps. Grab a pen and paper. Let’s dive in. Follow Melina on IG: https://www.inst...

Feeling guilty all the time? Are you constantly feeling like you need to explain why you’re taking a day off or choosing not to go out? Join Melina for a special and honest chat about being a millennial living a dramatic and crazy life and why she never forgets her lipstick. Listen as she explains what she did to overcome her fears and learn to live life on her own terms.