Services
$180 / month
Start free, decide later
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Free 7-day trial
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Ongoing calls + chat
2 × 60-min calls per month, unlimited Q&A. Replies in 2 days. -
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No lock-in
Month to month, no contract.
About
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 own their story and develop an entrepreneurial mindset applied to digital products, brand strategy, and overall career growth.
I can help in 2 primary ways:
1) brand & UX design consulting for your current projects (B2B, B2C etc), and/or
2) career coaching for you personally — how to tell your story, write your bio, speak about your contributions, and land your target job or client opportunities with this in mind
Example topics we can cover:
• Untangling the chaos and deciding your next career move
• Targeting your next role, pivot, or opportunity
• Curating your personal brand, story and professional experience
• Positioning your services or products
• Navigating challenging team dynamics
• Understanding how to adapt to work environments—in Canada, the US, and the UK specifically
• Strategic UX and brand insight on your current projects
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*Monthly Standard mentorship includes structured 1:1 guidance, accountability, and weekly feedback to help you make progress toward your goals. This mentorship is best suited for folks who are ready to take ownership of their paths and who have high agency.
Get to know Melanie
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What happens when you start
You tell Melanie your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Melanie reviews your application and books your first session, usually within a day or two.
You leave with a plan. Concrete next steps and a weekly rhythm from your very first week.
