What is it that Melody May doesn’t do? A mother of three, an elementary school teacher, a yoga teacher, and jewellery business owner- Melody often finds herself leaping from one end of her profession to another in her unique journey of life.

It wasn’t until after her marriage had ended, that she was really able to understand the purposes brought forth in her life. Breaking through a variety of limiting beliefs that had previously held her back, Melody’s new chapter began. After taking a year off her profession of teaching at her elementary school and focusing on her passions, Melody had become clearer than she ever did about her life.

Our conversation in this episode of the V.O.E Experience revolves on the journey of motherhood, loneliness, vulnerability, and self-awareness. At times, when one is so critically invested in their purpose, it gets easy to really lose site of the surroundings around us. Whether that be noticing the weather outside, smiling to the person next to us, to even taking a deep mindful breath when things just don’t pan out the way we expect them to.

Melody acknowledges the importance of being self-aware and ‘timing out’ during times of distress, and seeking help when needed- even when it feels like it’s the last thing we would like to do. At the end of the day, accountability is what drives Melody towards fulfilling her passions.

For more information regarding Melody May’ businesses, you can visit www.melodymaywellness.comas well as, www.melodymayjewellery.comIn addition, feel free to visit her Instagram page @melodymaywellness

Honourable Mentions:

Brenee brown

"Everything is Figureoutable" by Mary Forleo

Gabby Bernstein

"Think & Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill

"Why We Sleep” by Matthew Walker, PhD

Oliver Manalese (www.olivermanalese.com) helps successful entrepreneurs who feel ‘spiritually bankrupt’, rediscover their purpose in order to create a driven lifestyle business. Oliver is an expert at coaching and training clients in the areas of leadership, high performance, and transformation.

I’ve known Oliver since the beginning of 2015, nervously walking to the doors of his upcoming heated Vinyasa practice that he was about to guide. I asked, if young men usually practiced on the regular, and if it was okay for someone at any skill level to partake. Upon asking, Oliver stared, smiled, and simply held the door open with one hand and pointing the other hand into the studio- a welcome gesture. 

That practice had forever changed my life, without ever knowing it at the time. It introduced me to a world of possibilities. Fast forward 5 years, I’d completed my registered Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) of 200 hours, graduated with Honours in a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) at Wilfrid Laurier University, completed my Master of Arts (M.A) degree at Wilfrid Laurier as well, travelled across Europe, and stand before you today as I pursue this journey called the Vitality on Earth Experience.

My friends, this episode provides only a snippet of the empowerment Oliver provides not only to his clients, but community. Helping others rediscover their own potential and purpose. In this episode, we discuss what it truly means to feel ‘spiritually bankrupt’, embracing pain as a teacher, taking risks, and understanding the importance of mortality. 

Oliver is also the host of ‘The Heart of Leadership’, a podcast for high performing leaders seeking more purpose, prosperity, personal power, and inner peace.

To learn more, visit his Instagram page as well @olivermanalese

Honourable Mentions

‘My Vision a Challenge in the Race for Excellence’ by Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

‘Relax for the same result’ by Derek Sivers

’18 Summers’ by Jim Shields

The Vitality On Earth (V.O.E) experience was created with the purpose of listening to stories shared by individuals who’ve shown a certain level of excellence in their respective crafts. Sacrifice, heartbreaks, discipline, strength of character, courage, and faith are only some of the qualities these people represent. Such qualities have inspired members of their communities to never settle for less, and to strive for the greater good of achieving their dreams despite the inevitable obstacles presented in this game called life.

Welcome to The Vitality on Earth Experience.