What happens when you go quiet — with your work, your relationships, even yourself?

In this episode, I open up about why I stepped back from the podcast and my life over the last couple of months. From navigating exhaustion and healing to realizing the cost of imbalance, I share the lessons I’ve learned in silence — about resilience, clarity, boundaries, and the importance of choosing your own path.

If you’ve ever felt the pull to disconnect or the guilt of slowing down, this episode is for you. Quiet isn’t failure — it’s preparation.

✨ Takeaway: Sometimes going quiet is the boldest step toward your comeback.

Money isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet — it’s the story you tell yourself.

In this episode of Not Your Average Blonde, Melissa dives deep into the hidden beliefs and narratives that shape how you earn, spend, and think about money.

From growing up in a scarcity mindset, to navigating cultural and religious expectations, to learning the hard way through divorce and financial independence, Melissa shares her personal journey of rewriting her financial story.

You’ll learn:

• The 3 most common money beliefs holding people back

• How to recognize and reframe limiting financial narratives

• A practical tool, The Money Mirror, to shift your mindset each week

• Journal prompts to start building a healthy relationship with money today

This isn’t about budgets and charts — it’s about reclaiming your financial power. When you rewrite your story, you unlock freedom, options, and resilience.

🔗 Connect with Melissa on Instagram: @NotYourAverageBlonde
✨ Next Episode: The Not Your Average Guide to Building Wealth & Freedom

Are you restless in a life that once felt like your dream?

You’re not failing — you’re evolving.

In this episode of Not Your Average Blonde, Melissa breaks down 6 clear, powerful signs you’ve outgrown your old identity, including:

✨ Why your old goals now feel hollow
✨ Why small talk drains you while you crave depth
✨ Why discomfort and restlessness are signals, not failures
✨ Why you’re allowed to grieve old dreams to make space for new ones
✨ How to stop wearing the mask you’ve outgrown and step into alignment

This isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about remembering who you really are.

If you’ve felt disconnected, numb, or tired of pretending, this episode will remind you that it’s okay to outgrow a version of yourself that was built for survival.

You deserve a life that feels like yours.

🎧 Listen to learn:✅ Why feeling stuck means you’re ready for your next chapter✅ How to identify and release what no longer fits✅ Practical steps to start living aligned

✨ Take the 48-Hour Challenge:
Pick one sign that hit you hardest.Write down three small actions you can take in the next 48 hours to honor your evolution.
Tag @notyouraverageblonde so Melissa can cheer you on.

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