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I help ambitious creatives in the AI age get unstuck, clear on their value, and paid. Whether that's landing the next role, building an additional income stream, or finally starting something of their own. Let’s chat.
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Hey there,
I’m Mel 👋
With over a decade in Tech in addition to navigating my own life transitions across North America, Europe, and the UK, I’ve come to realise one thing: one size does NOT fit all.
Careers aren’t always linear, and they shouldn’t have to be. The work you do can be a vehicle towards a life that aligns with your energy and values—not something that defines your entire worth.
I help designers and creatives get unstuck and paid: whether that’s landing the next role, starting an entrepreneurial endeavour, or a healthy mix of both, so they can build a life that makes sense to them.
If you’re ready to go from overwhelmed creative to paid professional let’s have a virtual coffee.
Past Clients
Creditspring
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eBay
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WPP
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Briteweb
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Dossier
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Invoke Digital
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D3 Centre
Creditspring • eBay • Google • WPP • Briteweb • Dossier • Invoke Digital • D3 Centre
Kind Words
“Melanie is willing to work with you every step of the way to make sure that you're satisfied, and that's a quality that is rare to come by. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs help with personal branding & positioning. She's the full package!”
— Sara A., Toronto, Canada
Clarity Call (60 mins)
If your job search feels like it's going nowhere, you feel overwhelmed with AI, or if you can't seem to commit to an income strategy, this call is for that.
✅ We'll get you from chaotic to clear in under an hour.
✅ You’ll also receive a 30-day action plan that you can implement immediately.
Portfolio or Personal Website Audit (async)
This audit is about showing your work in the best light possible. Your personal website or portfolio is your visual story—of your career path, how you think, and how you work.
✅ You'll get a recorded Loom with specific, actionable feedback on your website and a tailored strategy to stay ahead in the AI age.
LinkedIn Personal Brand Audit (async)
Most creatives undersell themselves without realising it. This audit is about figuring out how you're coming across versus how you want to come across, so you can attract better clients.
✅ You'll get a recorded Loom with specific, actionable feedback on your LinkedIn personal brand.
✅ Plus, a 30-day content strategy to keep yourself accountable.
Whether you want to land that next role, start an entrepreneurial endeavour, or try a mix of both, you deserve to have the clarity, strategy, and support to take that next step. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
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Understanding hiring & business needs in the AI age
2026
Discovering your unique value proposition (UVP) and what you can get paid for
2026
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