Leading With Your Feminine Self

When does Imposter Syndrome come into play, before or after we have success? Mel will be discussing how this can deny us from pursuing our goals in life and blind us from seeing the win in our today. Here are the highlights: 0.03: Imposter syndrome and its impact on self-worth 1.13: Balancing career and family for women 5.29: Embracing failure and growth in life 7.17: Impostor Syndrome and Self-Do...

Are women genuinely willing to support other women or are they only looking to empower them if it serves their personal agenda? Join Mel as she explores this question through her own experience and perspective. Where do you stand on this? Here are the highlights: 1.40: Women’s rights and support 3.16: Career inspiration and mentorship 5.02: Women’s empowerment and success 6.49: Women’s support and...

Stepping into 2024 was not as seamless as Mel had anticipated. Join her as she shares the life lesson she learnt right at the beginning of the new year and how it may help you have more conviction in your approach on this journey. HIGHLIGHTS: 2.27 : Self-discovery and perseverance in the face of setbacks 5.12: Letting go of old ways and embracing new versions of ourselves 9.00: Learning and growth...

As we come to an end of an year and begin another, Mel reflects on what has been some of her lessons of the past year, as well as what she will be taking into 2024. Plans and systems are the way for her to make things happen. How about you? Listen to see if you can see any similarities with your goal setting strategy. HIGHLIGHTS: 2.27 : Prioritisation and productivity 5.30: Self-improvement and pe...

Join Mel this week as she shares how fear has impacted her life over the years. In different ways she has leant to use fear to her advantage even when she didn’t want to. She will also discuss how she plans to use fear to excel in 2024. See if you can relate to some of the suggestions she mentions. Highlights: 2.58: Grief, loss and personal growth after father’s death 5.52: Overcoming fear and pur...

Mel discusses her body positivity journey and how her experience of body shaming enhanced her view on the subject. Join her to see if any of her tips could help you. You maybe surprised, inspired or possibly both by some of what she says. Listen to this weeks episode to find out which one or more applies to you. Here are the highlights: 1.57: Body image and self esteem during puberty 5.46: Self-lo...

Join Mel this week as she shares more personal experiences that lead her on a path of genuine femininity. One that she had assumed was the same as being feminine, but she soon realised they were two different definitions. If you share a similar belief you won’t want to miss this episode Here are the highlights: 2.02: Gender roles and relationship 3.59: Gender identity and vulnerability 7.24: Gende...

Garden of Self has become a fundamental part of who Mel is and this week she will be discussing that. Listen to how from her experience/journey she is now able to help others. Highlights: 0.55 Life challenges and personal growth 5.37 How to be of service 8.16 The vision now for Garden of self 10.10 Why it's important now 10.50 Services available  11.20 Outro I'd love you to feedback to me abo...

Yoni steaming is an age old practice for women that has not been discussed enough. Join Mel this week as she discusses the phenomenal change that came about from exploring this alternative method of healing and how it allowed her to reconnect with her womanhood. Here are the highlights: 1.42 Holistic healing for women’s health 3.30: Natural approach to managing PCOS 8.14 Yoni steaming and healing...

This week Mel discusses the importance of self-awareness, self-reflection and self-care in building self-confidence through authenticity and respecting boundaries Here are the highlights: 0.44: Welcome 2.01: Introduce the episode 2.54: College days 5.15: The sudden change 7.55: My mate Iyanla 8.59: Just the beginning 12.55: SWOT for me 14.20: Where is my self-confidence today? 16.06: Conclusion 16...

How have labels and expectations impacted how you’ve shown up in the world? They affected me more than I realised or cared to admit. In this week episode I touch on how I got to who I am today. It started off with it’s beautiful twists and turns until I began a journey of self love that I wouldn’t change for the world. Here are the highlights: 0.44: Intro 1.32: Background 7.46: Difference with my...

In this week's episode, I will discuss why I feel the need to focus on the connection of a relationship or experience rather than the outcome. You can miss some great opportunities to grow in life when all you want to do is get to the end. Join me as I explore some of the reasons why we should be more connection-driven than outcome-based. Here are the highlights: 0.42: Intro 1.08: Different relati...

How do you take care of your Garden of self? Do you know what Garden of self is?  On this week's episode I will explain what it is and the importance of self care.  Join me and see if there is anything that you would like to change or add to yours. 1.10: What is Garden of self? 1.30: Examples of self care 7.30: Emotional/spiritual work 8.05: How Garden of self began 13.33: Yoni steaming&...

One of the biggest things that helped shape my journey as a woman is the role models in my life. I see how role models have changed in today's society and I believe we are looking further for them instead of the ways I remember it to be. Join me this week as I ask "Where have the role models gone?" I'll share some memories of my childhood that have had a positive impact on my experience as a...

We look at how women treat each other in our friendships. Are we able to move forward even if we have caused pain to another women. Have you experienced pain caused by a friendship? Have you been able to move forward? Here are the Highlights Agenda 0.45 Explanation of what hurting women mean 1.00 Why do women do it? 2.54 Acknowledgement of the pain 5.58 Can we reach out with forgiveness and gracd...

Welcome to episode one of Leading With Your Feminine Self.  Women need a safe space to discuss their thoughts and feelings without judgment.  So, that’s what this podcast is all about.  We, as women, have the right to be our authentic selves.  But, we are all unique, and what fits for one, might not work for another.  So, join me as I discuss femininity and my journey to b...

Sisterhood.  Is it real? Or is it a con? Here’s what I think…  There comes a point in some friendships where the relationship becomes more about staying in a comfort zone, rather than propelling to the next level. It can stop being genuine.  So, join me today to hear my experiences of sisterhood, and as we ask ourselves the question, is this really what we signed up for?  Here...

Hi everyone! My name is Mel and I'm a yoni steaming specialist and a well-being facilitator.  Along with herbal and wellness practices, I love being a female. But there was a time when I was almost denying my femininity.  Then, I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.  I saw a herbalist and as a result, I fell in love with my womanhood and my femininity.  Join me on this...