What would you do if you weren't afraid?
Embodied Coaching: Step Into Your Power As
A Creative Leader & Public Speaker
“Our greatest fear is not that we are weak. Our greatest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.”
— Marianne Williamson
Embodied Coaching Program
Stepping Into Your Power As A
Creative Leader & Public Speaker
My signature leadership coaching program brings together my passion for music as a metaphor for leadership and transformation
Singing Towards Everyday Joy and Confidence
Tuning into Your Bigger Purpose and Vision
Harmonizing With Your Gospel Choir: Communities of Support
Serenading Self Doubt: Singing Softly to the Inner Critic
Finding Your Voice in the Board & Pitch Room
Music bypasses the natural defense of the mind, reducing stress, promoting calm and confidence
— Source: Music Therapy Intensive with Staicie Yedell
Do you have a big vision and debilitating self doubt?
Do you feeling you’re not tapping into your fullest potential?
I’ve got you.
Coaching for Creative Leaders
I center creative leaders who want to drive meaningful change in their organizations
Queer
BIPOC
Neurodivergent
Gender Expansive
Methodology
Bringing an interdisciplinary lens, the coaching container is person-centered and designed around the needs of each individual client
Organizational Strategy
Leadership Frameworks
Trauma-Informed Somatics
Music & Movement Therapy
Yoga & Sound Healing
Areas of Specialization
My areas of specialization are rooted in my own lived experience as queer Filipine American born Nigeria, former undocumented immigrant and survivor of Big T Trauma.
Trauma-Informed Public Speaking & Reclaiming Your Voice
Trauma-Informed Inner Critic & Imposter Syndrome
Tending to Grief, Trauma & Loss at Work
The Transformation Journey
I work with clients as a multi-year strategic and healing partner.
1-hour trauma-informed coaching & strategy session with accountability check-ins
Weekly to monthly sessions
Leadership Development Plan with resources and support provided via text, voice memo or email
Introduction to a high quality connection or community to achieve your goals
For complimentary 30-min coaching session to get instant support on a challenge
“Mel from Fairground and I met at the Lesbians Who Tech retreat in Panama. We got to talking about my challenges, and she put together a life-changing, highly-personalized workshop for me the very next day! In that workshop, we created a plan for the rest of the year, and from January to October, we implemented. I have been challenged so much throughout this process. I've grown tenfold as a CEO and a human. As a business, we have zeroed-in on and addressed a series of crucial pain-points. January-me would hardly recognize October-me, but Melissa knew along what I was capable of. Mel exudes kindness and wisdom, knowledge and strength, and I recommend her wholeheartedly. She will continue to be a part of my journey for years to come."
— Farah Khan, CEO & Executive Creative Director, House9
