Life Unfolded

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the life you thought you were meant to live suddenly shifts? In this episode of Life Unfolded , I sit down with Tracee Dahlke, founder of PMA Med Spa, to talk about the unexpected turns that shape who we become. From earning a full-ride dance scholarship to not being invited back to the dance team the following year, Tracee shares how that moment left her feeling...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Life Unfolded , I’m joined by Corey Perrigan—founder of Wild Soul Brand and a fellow creative entrepreneur whose journey is a powerful reminder that life doesn’t always unfold the way we expect… but sometimes that’s exactly what we need. Corey shares what it looked like to follow the “traditional path”—college, marriage, home, family—only to realize he was livin...

Send us Fan Mail What if the moment that could have ended your life… became the reason you finally started living it? In this first-ever guest episode of Life Unfolded , I’m joined by Scott Parker—educator, team-building facilitator, and comedy performer—whose story is a powerful reminder that there is always more waiting for us, if we’re willing to listen. Scott and I first met at the Oregon Stat...

Send us Fan Mail There’s a moment every creative entrepreneur faces. You look around the room — or the industry — and it feels like everyone else is more experienced, more successful, more qualified. Like there’s a table somewhere where all the “real professionals” sit… and you’re still waiting for someone to invite you. But here’s the truth: No one is sending the invitation. In this episode of Li...

Send us Fan Mail Not every dream unfolds according to plan. In this episode of Life Unfolded , Melody shares a story from her time living in the Los Angeles music scene. Her band had a show booked in Fresno. Band members had already bought plane tickets to fly in. Everything was set… until the booking company suddenly canceled the gig. What could have been a failed weekend turned into a lesson in...

Send us Fan Mail Entrepreneurs are told to dream big, plan ahead, and build five-year visions. But what happens when your nervous system is stuck in survival mode? In this episode, I share how emotional instability in a relationship impacted my ability to set goals, grow my business, and even imagine a future. We talk about people-pleasing, shrinking ambition, repeated attempts to leave unhealthy...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you’re asked to livestream the largest Veterans Day Parade west of the Mississippi —with just one day’s notice? In this episode, Melody shares the behind-the-scenes chaos and creativity that went into pulling it off: from troubleshooting drone setups in a historic downtown building to laughing through every curveball that came her way (including the moment her mi...

Send us Fan Mail Taking a break from social media was a game-changer for my personal and business growth. I'll reflect on how stepping back from platforms like Facebook allowed me to channel more energy into MJ Media Productions. Drawing insights from Neil Postman's "Technopoly," I'll explore the complex relationship between technology and personal well-being. My journey i...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself spiraling into an emotional reaction because of a social media post? I certainly have, and it’s a wild ride. In this episode of Life Unfolded, we explore the emotional turbulence that comes with our online interactions. Triggered by a seemingly innocuous quote on Facebook, I dive into a reflection on the dangers of online validation, how easily we can...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like a whirlwind of busyness is mistaken for productivity? Let's challenge the myth of hustle culture together. Do relentless networking and social media engagement truly pave the way to success? Drawing from my personal experiences in the service industry and from attending countless local events, I explore the reality that quality trumps quantity.  Discover how pr...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how your childhood hobbies could reveal your true purpose? Journey with me, as I reconnect with my early passions for learning, creating, and sharing, and discover how they paved the way for my career in media and design. From crafting homemade magazines to hosting an unconventional radio show, these formative experiences were more than just fun—they were clues to my...

Send us Fan Mail What if you stopped waiting for permission to live your life authentically? Join Melody Jordan, founder and CEO of MJ Media Productions, as she shares her deeply personal story of self-discovery in "Life Unfolded." Melody recounts her battles with seeking external validation, particularly during a tumultuous marriage steeped in restrictive spiritual beliefs, and how she...