$240 / month
2 calls per month (60min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 2 days
Hands-on support
Let's get you unstuck. 🚀 I’m Mel, a Senior Designer and team lead at Google Store, with 7+ years of helping startups, agencies, and global e-commerce brands bring meaningful products and stories to life.
I’m most passionate about helping ambitious creatives and designers land their target roles and cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset applied to digital products, brand strategy, and career growth.
I can help in 2 primary ways:
1) brand & UX design consulting for your current projects (B2B and B2C), and/or
2) tech career coaching for you personally
Example topics we can cover:
• Untangling the chaos and deciding your next career move
• Targeting your next role, pivot, or opportunity based on your current life context
• Curating your personal brand story and professional presence to land jobs
• Positioning your services or products if you’re exploring side projects
• Navigating challenging team dynamics and cross-functional collaboration
• Understanding how to adapt to work environments across markets—Canada, the US, and the UK specifically
• Offer strategic UX and brand insight on your current projects
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*Monthly Standard mentorship includes structured guidance, accountability, and 1:1 feedback to help you make progress toward your goals. This mentorship is best suited for ambitious creatives who are ready to take ownership of their career paths.
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Melanie Palapuz
Senior Designer at Google Store
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What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what Melanie says about their trial:
Hey there! Let's get you unstuck. With guided support and feedback, I can help you land your next role in tech, start your side biz, or understand UX/Product a bit better.
What to expect:
- Time to learn more about you and your life context
- Discuss your goals, what you're struggling with the most, and how I can best help you
- Any other questions you may have for me (can be industry, design, or business related - up to you!)
Looking forwards to connecting,
Mel
