The Wisdom Rewind: Advice to the Younger Self

#020 - Melissa Lanz: The Moment She Chose Herself


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In this episode of The Wisdom Rewind, I sit down with Melissa Lanz — author, entrepreneur, and founder of The Fresh 20 — whose story of transformation began not in a boardroom, but at her kitchen table. After years in the corporate fast lane, Melissa found herself burnt out, disconnected, and holding a BlackBerry in one hand and a frozen burrito in the other — until one conversation changed everything.


What followed was a courageous leap into the unknown: leaving behind a high-paying career to build a purpose-driven business rooted in family, freedom, and food that truly nourishes. From that simple beginning came an eight-figure movement redefining how families eat, live, and connect.


In this conversation, Melissa opens up about the realities of burnout, the courage it takes to choose alignment over expectation, and how the smallest act of realignment can reshape your entire life. Together, we explore the deeper lessons behind her success — from intentional living to building something meaningful from the heart.


True to the essence of this podcast, we rewind to the pivotal moment when Melissa chose herself — and how that single decision transformed not only her life, but thousands of others around the world.


Key Takeaways:


  • How to recognize when your life is out of alignment — and what to do about it.
  • The moment of courage that sparked Melissa’s reinvention.
  • Why success without purpose feels empty — and how to redefine it.
  • Lessons from building an eight-figure business rooted in values, not hustle.
  • How to design a life that feeds both your family and your soul.


🎧 Tune in to hear Melissa Lanz’s journey from burnout to balance, and discover how your own transformation might begin with one brave choice — to finally choose yourself.

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The Wisdom Rewind: Advice to the Younger SelfBy Jett Lynch