Mama, What’s Next? Authentic Visibility & Marketing for Women over 40 Starting a Service-Based Business

In this episode, I’m diving into something that’s always been a game-changer for me— fun at work. In particular - Why Having More Fun Makes You More Successful. You know I’m all about bringing joy and meaning into everything I do, and today, I’m sharing a personal story about why fun has always been the key for me, particularly in my work. There’s actually some solid research backing this up! Ther...

Motherhood - the end of personal development. Really? This is a question I have stumbled across myself. Many women are wondering, what comes next? What comes after I give up everything for a new little soul that enters my life? Yes - you will experience a major shift in identity, priorities, and values, which in turn can lead to a greater understanding of yourself. You will feel a new sense of mea...

-Solo episode- In a world where women often feel isolated or in competition , women's circles rebuild trust and sisterhood . Women leave feeling seen, heard, and supported —sometimes for the first time in their lives. It’s 2025, and we’re more disconnected than ever. So if you find yourself needing support—a safe space—if you feel alone in your journey of womanhood and motherhood, if you wonder wh...

-Solo episode- Let’s say a woman joins a shadow circle because she feels stuck in life—maybe she’s lost her passion, is exhausted from work and family demands, or is carrying past heartbreak. Through ritual, sharing, and deep introspection , she begins to recognize the beliefs holding her back. One night, she speaks a truth she’s never said out loud—maybe about a fear of not being good enough or a...

-Solo episode- Today I share with you a little tool to help you build your confidence and motivation. Think about it: how often do you end your day dwelling on what you didn’t get done, what went wrong, or what’s still on your to-do list? It’s such a common habit, but it’s a recipe for self-doubt. Today I tell you about a simple habit that has profound effects on your confidence. Remember, like I...

The best way to connect to the source of creation inside us is through meditation . So today, let’s connect to the flow of source energy flowing within us and from us. Together let's co-create our most powerful, ideal life. In this short guided meditation, I’ll guide you to open the energeticpathways and connect with your true self. Enjoy x Mellie Please do not listen while driving or operating ma...

-Solo episode- You ever had that moment where you realize… you’ve completely lost your flow, your excitement, your path? Everything feels grey. It's like your life is passing your by. That was me a few years ago. Like, you wake up one day and think, “Wait, where did I go?” That was me. Life got busy—mama life, work, responsibilities—and somewhere along the way, I realized, I had lost myself. Thoug...

Why Are We Over-performing at the Checkout? Rediscovering Yourself Beyond the Mental Load In this episode, we unpack a moment of clarity (my clarity): standing in line at the supermarket, sick and moving slower than usual, I noticed how ingrained my habit of overperforming is – even at the checkout. From rushing to pack bags faster than the cashier to preemptively grabbing my card to avoid holding...

I passed up chances to showcase my work because the fear of being judged felt bigger than the opportunity itself. Has this happened to you before? There were times I even told myself, this is perfectly fine - I am more comfortable working behind the scenes. When in fact, deep down I knew I was just scared. Today’s 5-minute career hack, we’re diving into why women often hesitate to take risks in th...

Heute geht das wundervolle Gesprâch mit Maria Lindner weiter. Maria ist freie Sprecherin und lebt in Leipzig. Wir tauchen tief ein in die Themen Abgrenzung, emotionale Resilienz und den Spagat zwischen Berufung und Selbstschutz. Wie du dich von alten Mustern befreist und deine Balance findest. Wir sprechen darüber, welche spirituellen und übersinnlichen Erfahrungen Maria in ihrer Arbeit schon erfa...

Was haben die schönsten und die schwersten Momente unseres Lebens gemeinsam? Sie werden durch Worte und Bilder unvergesslich. In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Maria Lindner, einer freien Rednerin aus Leipzig, die Menschen auf ihrem Weg von der Liebe bis zum Abschied begleitet. Wir tauchen ein in ihre Welt, in der Emotionen und ein Gespür für tiefe Gefühle und Worte sowie die Kraft der Stimme den Un...

In this episode I loved learning from Nikki's inspiring journey that took her from a hairdresser to a successful entrepreneur and PR expert in Australia. Nikki talks about the challenges she faced while building her business, the importance of resilience, and the mindset required for success. She shares her learnings on balancing motherhood with her career and growing a demanding agency and mentor...

Welcome to Mama what's next? A podcast for all the amazing women navigating the wonderful challenges of exploring a new version of yourself after becoming a mom. Together with my incredible guests, I'm here to help you explore who you are now and help guide you to your true path. One that feels authentic and fulfilling at the same time. Motherhood changes everything. Yes, it's beautiful, transform...

Ein wundervoll ehrliches Gespräch für alle Mütter, die sich neu entdecken, neu definieren und sich für ihre Karriere und Arbeit mehr Sinn, Purpose und Leidenschaft wünschen. Wir sprechen auch über den unglaublich wichtigen Weg dazu sich ehrlich und mutig selbst anzunehmen, mit all seinen Facetten und authenthisch und ehrlich unseren eigenen Weg zu gehen - denn das ist für viele von uns nicht einfa...

Welcome back to Mama, what's next? For all the mid-career women over 40 and moms looking to roles that are filled with more purpose, more impact, more contribution to people and society - Corporate Social Responsiblity might be a great choice for you. Meaningful work and fun were always key ingredients in my roles and this one here was the absolute highlight, working alongside brands like Baileys,...

Ehrlichkeit und Authentizität zahlen sich aus.  In dieser Episode erkunde ich mit Recruiterin Sarah Ann Johnson die kraftvolle Rolle von Authentizität und Offenheit auf dem beruflichen Weg. Sarah teilt, wie ein ehrlicher LinkedIn-Post, in dem sie über Fehlentscheidungen und ihre eigene Arbeitslosigkeit sprach, eine überraschende Welle an Unterstützung und Jobmöglichkeiten auslöste. Wir sprechen üb...

Welcome back to Mama, what's next? Today with my working mom advice session on how I create magic soul nurturing mornings that actually work, yes!  Because let's be honest, who gets up at 5am? (even though I loved Robin Sharma's book the 5am Club)    Enjoy & viel Spaß beim Zuhören!    deine Melie.       Weitere Links für dich • Melde dich für die Warteliste für den Career Confidential Club • M...

Welcome back to the 2nd episode with with career strategist Daniela Sarmiento. We are here to discuss self-advocacy, personal branding, and breaking through the barriers that often hold us back in our careers. Daniela reveals how the biggest "no" often comes from within and encourages listeners to advocate firmly for their needs and non-negotiables at work, especially during the hiring or promotio...

Dein Kind fordert immer mehr Eigenständigkeit, und du fühlst dich manchmal an deine Grenzen gebracht? Heute sprechen wir darüber, warum diese Phase nicht nur für dein Kind entscheidend ist, sondern auch eine unglaubliche Chance für dein eigenes Wachstum birgt. In dieser Folge von Mama, What’s Next? habe ich die großartige Jana Kuderna zu Gast, eine erfahrene Psychotherapeutin für Kinder und Jugend...

In todays episode I speak with Executive Career Coach and Personal Branding Expert Daniela Sarmiento from Barcelona who shares with me why personal branding becomes increasingly important in todays world.  Daniela shares her experience in transitioning from working as a recruiter and headhunter to starting her own personal branding and image consulting business. She speaks about helping profession...

Your decisions are only as good as the information you have. As your information changes, so should your decisions.  New data = new decisions. At one point in my career I approached an Australian beauty media company to create a joint venture and launch their business in Europe. I partnered with a very close friend. Which made matters even worse when I started to realize that this is not the right...

A journey of pain to purpose Imagine battling the heartache of infertility, navigating the complexities of IVF treatments, and lastly trusting someone else to carry your hopes for a family. Now imagine losing it all. Twice. This episode takes you deep into the raw, emotional journey of IVF, surrogacy, loss and grief. Hear how Lia struggled to balance her high-pressure career as an executive with f...

Willkommen zu einer neuen Folge von "Mama, what's next?" Heute im 2. Teil mit Gesprächspartnerin Lisa-Maria Lorenzen von der Prana Academy. Lisa ist eine Expertin für Themen wie Urvertrauen, Vergebung, Meditation und Selbstliebe. Mit ihrer unglaublichen Leidenschaft hat sie nicht nur ihre eigenen Blockaden gelöst, sondern auch ihre wahre Essenz gefunden. In dieser Episode tauchen wir tief in das T...

Herzlich willkommen zu einer neuen Folge von "Mama, what's next?"! Heute habe ich eine ganz besondere Gesprächspartnerin für euch: Lisa Maria Lorenzen von der Prana Academy. Lisa ist eine Expertin für Themen wie Urvertrauen, Vergebung, Meditation und Selbstliebe. Mit ihrer unglaublichen Leidenschaft hat sie nicht nur ihre eigenen Blockaden gelöst, sondern auch ihre wahre Essenz gefunden. In dieser...

In the 2nd part of our interview, I chat with Fady Kassab, a Sydney-based comedian and creative director with roots in Lebanon. Fady was winner of Australia's RAW Comedy in 2019, shares his journey from the creative industry to the comedy scene, offering a unique perspective on life, identity, and personal growth. Fady also has two kids who lived with him full-time until recently, making him a gre...