What do swimming with horses, making fresh pasta, and recycling computers have in common? Tune in as Alex chats with entrepreneur and life coach Mellissa Hathaway and find out! They cover escaping from difficult relationships, imposter syndrome, the power of being an underdog, learning how to quiet negative inner voices, and so much more. Notes Personal and professional wins Melissa shares how she and her young son escaped an abusive relationship and what it’s like to start over in your forties How she went from driving trucks to selling fresh pasta, to becoming a partner in the computer recycling business How swimming with horses changed her life Dealing with impostor syndrome and the power of being an underdog Tony Robbins, quieting the negative voices, meditation, Mindvalley, and the importance of creative outlets Links Melissa’s Website Melissa’s Facebook page Melissa’s Instagram Alex’s Guest Interview on “The Daily Bread Podcast” Mindvalley’s “6-Phase Meditation Quest - Learn How To Meditate in Just A Few Minutes A Day” Jen Jones Donatelli National Domestic Violence Hotline Legal Aid Society of Cleveland’s Domestic Violence Resources Cuyahoga County Children and Family Services’ Domestic Violence Resources Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus: A practical guide for improving communication & getting what you want in your relationships by John Gray The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron Official List of Tony Robbins’ books