73. The Cost of Staying Small: A Conversation on Being Truly Seen with Mel

You are in for an absolute treat today....This week’s episode is a powerful and deeply honest conversation between Nat and Mel, diving into the topic of visibility wounds — the emotional imprints many of us carry from not feeling seen, heard, or valued in key moments of our lives.Nat asks Mel the kinds of questions that get right to the heart of it:How did this show up in your world? Tell us about the time it really landed for you? What does a visibility would feel like? And how do we begin to work through it?Mel shares openly about her own experiences and the deep, internal shifts that occurred when she began to acknowledge and heal this wound. She explores the way visibility wounds can show up quietly — for her especially around staying small — and how, once seen, it creates a ripple effect of transformation. One of the most powerful threads we explore is how visibility wounds can quietly hold us back from saying yes to ourselves. If you’ve ever felt resistance when it’s time to back yourself, speak up, or take up space in your business or life — this conversation will resonate deeply. Sometimes the very thing stopping us from stepping forward isn’t a lack of strategy… it’s an old belief that it’s not safe to be fully seen. Mel also shares how this wound shows up for the heart-led business owners she mentors. Her ability to witness others — to truly see them — has become her superpower and the foundation of her creative work.You can find more about Mel and her beautiful offerings for business owners here...SPLASH OF LIFE with MelJoin Mel in her HOLISTIC approach to personal brand visibility. Through 'Splash of Life' she artfully captures and compassionately guides heart led small businesses so they can share their gifts & allow themselves to feel SAFE being SEEN and HEARD. Offering Canva & Design courses, design work, branding photography & creative visibility mentoring. She invites you to reach out for a conversation if this speaks to you. All her offerings can be found on this link​www.splashoflife.com.au/linksUntil next timeLive passionatelyNat and Mel xx