Tips for Dealing with Rejection

Tips for Dealing with Rejection

I recently asked other entrepreneurs what topics they’d like me to share on my blog and one topic that came up several times was this -  How do I deal with rejection as an entrepreneur?  I’m so glad this question was asked because not only is rejection so...

The Happiness Trap for Expats & How to Break Free

The Happiness Trap for Expats & How to Break Free

Why Every Expat Struggling Abroad Gets Caught in This Trap If you're an expat struggling abroad you may have been surprised to find that your move abroad that was supposed to bring happiness and a fresh start, hasn't exactly delivered what you expected. If so, you're...

Intro to Self-Compassion: The Self-Compassion Break

Intro to Self-Compassion: The Self-Compassion Break

What is self-compassion? Think back to the last time a friend or family member came to you when they were going through something difficult. How did you respond to them? Did you say something like - That sounds so tough I'm so sorry you're going through this I'm here...

HI I’M MELISSA

I work with globally mobile adults in seasons of change — relocation, reinvention, and the “who am I now?” moments that come with life across borders. I believe deeply in self-compassion as a steady path through uncertainty — a theme I explore further in my memoir, A Compassionate Mess (June 23, 2026).

I’m also the co-founder of the Location Independent Therapists (LIT) Community, a Spanish speaker, recovering perfectionist, mom of two, and married to a fellow global nomad. Seattle is home for now, but my heart will always be in Madrid.

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