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Melanie has a proven track record of helping some of the world’s most successful leaders make real change and achieve breakthrough results. She’s intuitive, empathetic, funny, yet firm and brings tremendously positive energy, focus and optimism to every conversation.
Her work is deep, powerful, transformative and quite frankly, profound. If you’re truly looking for real, permanent change in your life…. you’ve found it."

She's tough, she's real, and she finds you right where you're at... but be ready to work! The personal and professional growth you will make will blow your mind. I have so much to be grateful for in the space she allowed me to find in myself. She continues to be a mentor, a friend and one of the most special and brilliant people I have ever known."

I could feel the shift immediately during our first session and I continue to feel a shift each and every time we meet.
She has a superpower that enables her to cut through what can seem to be a tangled mess of insurmountable problems and provides actionable advice that, when followed, results in immediate change.
She helped me to uncover the root of my self-doubt, unlocking potential inside of me that I never knew existed.
She made me see myself and my future in a completely different light by giving me the gift of clarity. I am on a completely different trajectory now because of my work with her.
It’s as though she has introduced me to the real me and the life I always intended to live. "

Our conversations helped me to discover the role that the past played in my life even today, shining a light into dusty compartments that I didn’t even know existed. With Melanie’s guidance, I sought to clear those spaces out and be less burdened by past hurts.
Our work together has been profoundly life-changing. Within a few seconds of meeting with her, we forged a bond—and her presence demonstrated the art of forgiving and letting go. Melanie, you are a bright light in my life. Something larger than either of us can fully comprehend brought us together, and I will always be incredibly grateful."

There’s something of a wise-woman in her as well, almost an ancient knowing, where we feel that we are not only seen, but understood on a profoundly deep level—and know, in no uncertain terms, that she cares for us, fiercely, like a mama lion. Add her joyful, robust love of life, and it is no wonder that so many evolutionary souls seek her out and benefit from her practical guidance."

She is a healer of the past and a catalyst for your highest potential and greatest future. Her work is unprecedented.
Surround yourself with her love of life. Walk in tandem with her tireless pursuit of happiness. Follow her beam and you will never be lost again. Melanie changes lives…every day."

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And while she is tough, she’s also incredibly loving. Her wisdom and coaching have pushed me to make major strides in my business and life in a small amount of time. She has energy like no other coach/mentor I have ever encountered. Her deep spiritual understanding, as well as evidence-based approach to coaching, has opened doors for me and moved me through blocks I’ve been contending with for longer than I care to admit. Not only is she incredibly inspiring, but her heart is as pure as gold. I know without a single doubt that she has my very best interest at heart and is fully invested in my journey.
Having a coach as invested as she is in me is priceless. I really couldn’t ask for anything more. I’ve learned so much since I began working with her all the while feeling both cared for and deeply challenged. Thank you so much Melanie, our work together has been incredibly profound, and I am deeply grateful!"

I am currently the Founder and CEO of one of the country’s largest raw foods company, Brad’s Raw Foods, and the author of Brad’s Raw Made Easy, published by Random House. Through Melanie’s guidance, love and support, I was able to build the life that was TRULY meant for me. My business and my life, as a whole, is one that is built on passion and authenticity. I never feel like I am working a day in my life, because I love what I do and who I’ve become. Working with Melanie changed my life."

She has astounding insight, compassionate grace, delightful humor, and a grand sense of possibility — [she’s] willing to play big in the world. And did I say she does it all with a distinctly feminine grace? She is a living incarnation of the Goddess: Power and sensitivity, fully integrated as an expression of the divine."

By sharing her compassion, wisdom and even humor, Melanie’s gift of sincere guidance helps us to understand and accept our heartbreak and loss without bypass. Because of her own experiences with loss and grief, coupled with her deep understanding of life and forgiveness, Melanie’s approach to serving others comes from a place of true understanding and sincere empathy.
She uses the techniques and tools that helped her turn her own challenges and pain into a life of positivity and great purpose. Some of these tools include her personally designed programs based in years of study and practice, positive psychology, yoga, diet, meditation and profound inner work. Melanie is a true gift and is fully devoted to supporting others on their own path toward healing and creating a life of wholehearted joy."



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Wise beyond words, and with an intuition that sometimes seems to defy logic, she has a unique way of melding the science, research and decades of training with heart, empathy and grace.
Melanie listens between the words and helps to unwrap the layers of stories and beliefs that we tend to surround ourselves with. Funny, witty and charming, Melanie helped me see the deeper truth of my past in ways that feel in alignment with and of service to my most empowered future. She's a game changer."

As a very active (still extremely professionally involved) 78-year-old, I must admit, I’ve had my share of coaches over the years. All came highly recommended, all were helpful, all had great qualifications and all delivered. But none quite like Melanie Smith.
I was quick to “get” and take advantage of her breadth of experience and that breadth was expansive!
She promised to work with me to help me find the right “container” for the next years of my life, not too tight and not too big. (She had me at “hello!!!”)
I sought her coaching on the following broad spectrum of topics that included:
-Personal financial matters (my own quirks around being the money maker but leaving the money management to others!)
-Business partnerships and their collapse and tips towards moving on!
-Office aggravations as I sought to let go of staff and bring new people on.
-Career “transitions” from being an entrepreneur with a large organization to a solopreneur with a tiny one
-Marketing the “new me” (using my thought leader and author status to redefine myself in new ways)
-Opening the “kimono” about my own treasured long-time marriage and how to continue to nurture it to meet both of our needs
-The giant place that work has always had in my life and how not to let it go but to potentially whittle it down, at least a bit
The list continues….
I take a mountain of notes at every session and place them gently in my “Melanie” file, which grows bigger and bigger.
She gives me a great deal to think about, offers “straight talk” when necessary (always warmly), and has a wonderful sense of humor and great laugh! I am glad to recommend her and glad to chat with anyone who is trying to make that decision.

She helped me overcome many old patterns that were keeping me small, helped me structure practical models necessary for my growth and success, and gave me endless tools to help me continue to grow after our time working together was completed. I feel like I always have a sophisticated, savvy ‘coach’ in my corner, all I need to do is pick up the phone and ask."



After just six months of working with her, I not only have greater confidence in my existing skills and purpose, but more importantly, I am far more certain in my ability to continue to grow, to go all the places I still need to go to be the kind of leader I want to be. That I feel motivated and joyful about the paths ahead, rather than daunted or threatened or spent, is an exquisite gift.
Melanie brings perspectives and learnings from so many different disciplines and life experiences (of her own and others), there is no terrain we can’t explore. Each session is like a Yellowstone of discoveries. Our conversations range from the most micro of questions and dilemmas to inspiring philosophical reckonings about our state of existence, plus all the connections between the two.
I mean, who else can weave together practices in meditation, the case studies of CEOs, while offering life-long take-aways from soap operas and stand-up comics? I leave each session invigorated and more thoughtful. I feel privileged to now have Melanie’s one of a kind voice and insight in my head, heart, and breath as I make my way through this extraordinary time."

Melanie brings an outstanding combination of wisdom, enthusiasm, empathy, intelligence, experience, and insight when working with clients.
Furthermore, Melanie is excellent at discerning the right time to act as a coach, a consultant, a teacher/mentor, or simply a trusted confidant who can sit and be there with you in the moment. Her toolkit is extensive and her downright mastery of her craft allows her to know exactly which tool is right for the job at hand.
Combine that with all her remarkable professional, business, and personal life experience, and you get a preeminent coach with an absolute wealth of knowledge and true, deep, earned wisdom.
Having so much at her disposal makes Melanie capable of moving with you as you repeatedly grow from one level to the next. It is so difficult to pin down exactly what Melanie does and how she helps, so I will say this: No matter what area of life or type of problem I have thrown at her, Melanie has never failed to be of great assistance. I am in a completely different and far better place in my life having worked with her.
Melanie is a phenomenal, one-of-a-kind coach who is beyond capable at helping you change your life in positive and meaningful ways. Quite frankly, it is a blessing to have her in your life and I absolutely cannot recommend her highly enough."

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Under Melanie’s thoughtful yet intense guidance, I have been able to reinvent not only my professional life, but also my spiritual existence and my interpersonal relationships. I learned that I had a potential for happiness and personal growth that I never knew was possible.
Not only did I become myself, version 2.0, but I have gained a new muse and friend. Melanie is a force of nature. I highly recommend her coaching and programs to everyone!"


Even though I had "achieved" at the highest levels (i.e., a writer, of best-selling and critically acclaimed novels, an entrepreneur, serving as a ghostwriter for some of the world's greatest minds and talents, and a mother to two extraordinarily gifted and talented children) I stayed in the shadows of my life. I told myself I preferred being in the background and playing it small so others I believed worthier than I could have the limelight. I believed deeply I never would "have" what others had because something was seriously flawed and wrong with me. I was destined to be invisible.
Even though I had done years of Cognitive-behavioral therapy, hypnosis, intensely spiritual and yoga retreats, met gurus (Ram Dass among them), gone on pilgrimages, listened to and read upwards of a thousand self-help and inspirational books (Byron Katie, Jim Rohn, Jack Kornfield, Pema Chodron, Sharon Salzberg, Joseph Goldstein, and many more), meditated, repeated affirmations, took courses on somatics, yoga, and mindfulness, I couldn't get past my blocks. I thought I had done all the forgiving there was to do. I thought I had released all the pain and deep hurt I had experienced, and this was just "life."
But after working with Melanie, I realized, as Dr. Bessel Van der Kolk says, "the body keeps the score." Working with her I released years of pent-up sadness, rage, fear, resentment, and all the unfinished business I needed to put to rest. Melanie helped me hold a vision of the highest version of myself throughout the process. Within a month of completing my coaching, I was back at my desk and writing for me--not clients, not as a ghost--but for me. I finished the novel in six weeks. Not only did it transform my professional life, but it opened something in me, and I began to see all the ways I had been limiting myself in all areas of my life.
Even though I had told myself I was "limitless" for years with affirmations and the like, nothing had changed until I did this work with Melanie. This work changes you on a cellular and energetic level. For the first time in my life, my body and mind, and soul got the message in a way they never could before. I am forever changed, and forever grateful to Melanie and this work. I can't recommend her highly enough."

But it wouldn’t describe my experience of her gift. When I leave a conversation with Melanie, I always walk away with a greater understanding of the whole picture. The cloudiness and frustrations are put in their place and my path simply appears, like it’s been there all along.
It’s not because she solves the puzzle for me, but she has a way to ask just the right questions to help me get to the point. Get to the answer inside myself. She turns on the light. Melanie’s genuine presence allows me to feel completely supported and truly heard. From there, it seems the answers simply unfold. The picture becomes clear, and I feel empowered, at ease, and inspired to be myself."

I don’t know where to start or how to tell you what she has done for me. She helped me find my voice when I tried to hide it. She gave me strength and confidence when I was unsure. She saw greatness in me that not only could I not see for myself, but I had no idea how to access. She not only helped me reach the depth of my abilities, she also taught me to embrace them while learning and growing in the process.
Through guidance and wisdom, Melanie helped me go from floundering to flourishing. She has a heart of gold and will fight for you, and sometimes with you, every step of the way. Work with her, you will NEVER regret it. She will change your life. I love her dearly and I know you will, too."

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When I first came to Melanie, I was just a girl from a small town with big dreams. The harder I worked towards achieving my dreams however, the further they would seem to be. Melanie taught me the difference between being a hard worker and working myself too hard.
With Melanie’s guidance, I went from being someone who often pushed themselves too hard and overthought my decisions and work to the point where I would be left feeling lost, to someone who was able to trust my work, craft, and talent. The anxiety I have dealt with my whole life, without knowing it, had me building walls within myself that would block any and all emotions from being felt and released. During our time together, Melanie helped me recognize that these barriers existed, understand where they came from, and helped me learn how to break them down. I had not realized that my poor coping skills played a huge role in my ability to grow fully as the artist I so longed to be as well as an individual in general, until Melanie worked with me in finding ways to overcome them and helped me grow to be who I am today. With Melanie’s help, I have been able to allow myself to feel emotions fully without fear, acknowledge when I would be holding back, and let myself be free from all constraints I had put on myself.
Melanie is one of the most brilliant, hysterical, and most talented women I have ever met. She uses her successes she reached throughout her hard work and the hardships she has overcome to help others in such a beautiful way. She has helped me climb over mountains that I thought were too steep. She has given me the strength to accept that I am not perfect, accept that I will make mistakes, that not every day will be a great day, and how to deal with all these things in a positive way. I used to see myself as someone who struggled with wanting to be optimistic but would often be pessimistic due to a heavy load I was carrying and not coping with. Not to mention, as someone who strives for perfection and is often too hard on myself, I would find daily that I would struggle with feeling defeated often.
Today, I am solely optimistic about every hardship that comes my way. I am more confident in myself and love myself more than I ever knew was possible and was shown how important it is to listen to yourself and take care of yourself. To put into words how much Melanie has changed my life would not do justice. Melanie is the most nurturing, loving, and caring person I have truly ever gotten to know and has this orb of light surrounding her wherever she goes and to whom anyone she speaks. She radiates love and positivity that is contagious. She has such an incredible talent for helping others figure their way through life and help make life more manageable. It was such a great blessing to have Melanie be a part of my team, supporting my career and helping me grow. Without her guidance, I would not be where I am today."

After 15 years of imbalances in my body and many visits to doctors, homeopaths, and acupuncturists, I was confused. After trying so many different ways to get better without success or reaching any state of balance and well-being I was about to give up. I sometimes felt hopeless about ever feeling good in my own skin again. During my first consultation with Melanie, it was such a relief to finally have someone who fully understood the root of my problems and how to address them. She taught me what I needed to do to stay healthy and I no longer spend a fortune on doctors’ appointments or alternative medicine experts.
Melanie has been a catalyst of change for many things in my life. After years of trying yoga on and off I ended up in her beautiful studio where she introduced me to the true meaning of yoga and wellness. I call Melanie “my health and wellness guru” and I am profoundly grateful that my path in life crossed hers."


Whether it is helping you build a greater life, mend a broken heart or to grab a healthy dose of her truly illuminating positive perspective, Melanie is the person to see. Simply, she will change your life and move you forward to the best possible path you may ever hope to travel."

She will move you to take action on levels that you never thought possible. Her evidence based, purpose driven approach is infused with her wisdom, love, and kindness. Working with her is a must."

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I have had the privilege to work for Melanie, I have worked with her, and I have been coached by her…in each of those circumstances I felt seen, heard, cared for and uplifted. Some of the things I love most about Melanie are her abilities to stay positive, to see the good and move you towards it and to never fall into the trap of negativity towards or about anybody. Ever."

Then, knowing what it would take for us to reach our destination, accepted us into her teacher training program. The benefits of a long-term yoga practice helped us gracefully move through a 10-year struggle in which we dealt with, and healed from, a life-threatening illness.
The practice of yoga had been our constant reminder, in the most difficult moments, that life was a gift. It was only natural to want to share this practice with others going through similar struggles. Melanie’s commitment to Chris and me has paid off in countless ways and thus began our journey back to our lives and purpose. Her innovative approach to her program was unlike all others and it led us on a true awakening journey highlighting all the elements that encompass a genuine practice of health and happiness.
She has a beauty like no other, one that radiates from the inside out. She is innovative, lively, and wickedly funny. As a coach and a guide there is simply no one like her. We could all aspire to be a bit more like Mel. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Melanie. We love you."

I met Melanie shortly after my late husband became seriously ill and eventually died. I was roaming this earth with my eyes to the ground. Melanie started to work with me on accepting the fact that I could find JOY in the midst of this deep pain. To me the concept of JOY was nothing more than an exaggerated state of happiness. Through my work with Melanie, I finally I understand the GIFT of JOY; the permanent expression of appreciation that abides in the soul even during the most profound losses.
Happiness is something I no longer strive…it finds me. Meaning and purpose are my daily practices and grounding anchors now. Melanie has retrained my responses to loss, pain, and challenges, by leading me to an understanding that life will always present a loss of one kind of another. It is how I respond to those times that will tell the tale of my life. Through our work together I can honestly say I have found true peace of mind and a constant sense of wellbeing. Melanie was an answered prayer."


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When I first met Melanie it was as if the stars had finally aligned for me. She listened and encouraged me to talk. Right from the beginning, she was kind, caring and sensitive, but more importantly, Melanie held me to an extremely high degree of accountability and honesty. There were to be no excuses and I had to be fully committed to our work together! Melanie called my bluff.
While initially uneasy with this prospect, I decided that I really needed to get in touch with myself. I had many issues of trauma and an enormous number of demons hidden in my closet. Only by addressing each and every one and finally finding resolution was I able to become actuated and release the heavy burden I had been shouldering.
After completing my initial work with Melanie, which was the most difficult and rewarding thing I have ever done in my life, I suddenly found a sense of true happiness. I was no longer shackled by my past. I now owned it, instead of it owning me. I felt liberated. My soul was finally free! That was several years ago. I still go to weekly sessions with Melanie. Thanks to her, I have my life back."
She has an uncanny way at getting to the heart of the matter quickly, but gently leads you there with kindness and empathy. She asks thought-provoking questions that I find myself still answering years later as a way of maintaining my perspective in reality—thus warding off anxiety and self-doubt. I even tattooed one of her questions on my arm because it forever changed my perspective!
Melanie is brilliant, funny and has an energy about her that is magic. She promotes strength and clarity, and her way of articulating complex issues is masterfully simple and life changing. She is my number one GO TO person!"
But despite years of seeing various mental health professionals, I found myself increasingly miserable in my career, miserable in my relationships, and miserable in my own skin. I was ready to try something different.
To be honest, I met the work with a lot of resistance. Mostly because it is really hard work! I was used to showing up at my therapist’s office and basically dumping my problems onto her. Melanie’s approach requires complete honesty and humility along with tenacity and dedication to the process. I am happy to report that the process works.
Melanie could not be a better coach. I felt immensely supported through the entire process. She is accessible and responsive. She asks just the right questions to help you dig deeper. I grew up in a family system in which I rarely felt “seen” and I felt like Melanie really “saw” me. Working with Melanie was truly healing. I am still in transition and not sure exactly what the future holds. But for the first time I feel like I have the tools to navigate through the unknown toward the perfect life for me. Thank you Melanie!"
When we started our work together, I was looking to increase revenue and reach. I had no idea that what was standing in my way was, well, me. After peeling back layers of old ideas, deep beliefs as well as organizational issues my ROI in life, my relationships and my business skyrocketed.
I have to be honest, working with Melanie feels a bit like magic but really, it’s pure skill. I have never seen anything like it. More importantly, I have everything I have ever wanted.
I literally owe it all to her. If you’re serious about hiring a coach…run, don’t walk!"

Melanie has a contagious passion and a strong yet empathic approach to life coaching. One of her greatest strengths is recognizing a client’s gift and providing counsel around how to bring it to light.
Years after our time together, I still use the techniques Melanie taught me. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking counsel for professional development, grief, or personal empowerment."
