After stepping back from her corporate career to raise 2 under two, Melissa spent three years as a stay-at-home mom — a period that brought both deep fulfillment and an unexpected identity crisis. Navigating postpartum anxiety and a profound shift in her sense of self, she became deeply curious about how women rebuild identity through motherhood and major life transitions. What began as a journey in personal healing evolved into a newfound purpose: combining her business acumen with emotional insight to coach women seeking alignment between who they are and the lives and careers they’re striving to build.

And so, in 2019 Melissa took a leap into entrepreneurship, founding what has evolved into the Mindful Boss Academy that you see today. Armed with a life coaching certification, the Mindful Boss Academy began as a solo coaching practice, primarily focused on helping women align ambition with authenticity. Over the next few years, the Mindful Boss Academy quickly evolved into a thriving platform offering transformational coaching, retreats, and personal and professional development experiences for women across industries.