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Episode Summary:
In this episode of Finding Sanctuary, we sit down with Melissa D’Cruz—a powerhouse florist and wedding planner whose story is as inspiring as the blooms she works with. From dreaming of being a psychologist to becoming a trusted presence at some of life’s most emotional moments, Melissa opens up about how deep personal loss and grief reshaped her path and fuelled her passion for bringing comfort through creativity
Melissa shares how, as a single mum facing tough legal battles, she leaned on her faith and her village to not just survive, but thrive. Her journey is one of grit, grace, and giving back—whether it’s helping clients celebrate love or honour loss, or dreaming big about supporting single parents and those doing it tough.
If you’ve ever wondered how empathy and purpose can transform a business—or how beauty and pain can live side by side—this heartfelt chat will stay with you long after the final bloom fades.
Key Takeaways:
Notable Quotes:
“Everything you do and everyone you work for, do it as if you are serving God.” – Melissa D’Cruz
“You don’t know what battle people are fighting in life. Be kind.” – Melissa D’Cruz
“It’s amazing how God actually made that happen for me and used me in a way I never thought he would use me in.” – Melissa D’Cruz
“You could be dealing with somebody who’s going through tragedy and trauma.” – Melissa D’Cruz
“From being in the valley, you get up to a mountain, and it’s not short; it’s a long journey.” – Melissa D’Cruz
For more information on the Hills Sanctuary House visit our website https://hshl.org.au/
You and your mental health is important to us.
Please visit https://hshl.org.au/wp/help-resources/ for help and resources
Do subscribe to this podcast to get the latest episodes of Finding Sanctuary.
Follow us on
Facebook - Christ the Redeemer Maronite Catholic Parish of The Hills
Instagram - @hills_sanctuary_house
Blog - https://hshl.org.au/blog/
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Finding Sanctuary, we sit down with Melissa D’Cruz—a powerhouse florist and wedding planner whose story is as inspiring as the blooms she works with. From dreaming of being a psychologist to becoming a trusted presence at some of life’s most emotional moments, Melissa opens up about how deep personal loss and grief reshaped her path and fuelled her passion for bringing comfort through creativity
Melissa shares how, as a single mum facing tough legal battles, she leaned on her faith and her village to not just survive, but thrive. Her journey is one of grit, grace, and giving back—whether it’s helping clients celebrate love or honour loss, or dreaming big about supporting single parents and those doing it tough.
If you’ve ever wondered how empathy and purpose can transform a business—or how beauty and pain can live side by side—this heartfelt chat will stay with you long after the final bloom fades.
Key Takeaways:
Notable Quotes:
“Everything you do and everyone you work for, do it as if you are serving God.” – Melissa D’Cruz
“You don’t know what battle people are fighting in life. Be kind.” – Melissa D’Cruz
“It’s amazing how God actually made that happen for me and used me in a way I never thought he would use me in.” – Melissa D’Cruz
“You could be dealing with somebody who’s going through tragedy and trauma.” – Melissa D’Cruz
“From being in the valley, you get up to a mountain, and it’s not short; it’s a long journey.” – Melissa D’Cruz
For more information on the Hills Sanctuary House visit our website https://hshl.org.au/
You and your mental health is important to us.
Please visit https://hshl.org.au/wp/help-resources/ for help and resources
Do subscribe to this podcast to get the latest episodes of Finding Sanctuary.
Follow us on
Facebook - Christ the Redeemer Maronite Catholic Parish of The Hills
Instagram - @hills_sanctuary_house
Blog - https://hshl.org.au/blog/