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Sparkle and Grow
by Erika Wonders Melvin
The Sparkle and Grow podcast is a show geared toward women who are rebuilding, growing, and moving forward in their life. Hosted by Erika Wonders Melvin, an expert in human communications and experiential development. The show combines real science, personal experience and observations, anecdotal bits, and personal development concepts-all designed to help heal from past trauma and build a new foundation for growth. If you're ready to take control of your life, move on from major life events, and gain clarity, hit that follow button and dive in! Follow Erika on Instagram: @sparkleewEmail questions and feedback (use "podcast" in the subject line for quicker response): [email protected]
Episodes
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A Year Can Change Everything
We're back! And I have some great stuff for you! I'm going to be recording several episodes over the next few days/weeks and we're going to be diving in to tranformations and reinvention. I'm sharing how my life has changed dramatically since last year and the lessons I have learned along the…
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Happy New Year-Let's Start Fresh
Happy New Year! Starting 2026 with a fresh start and perspective! This episode is all about moving on from a rough 2025-a year that was filled with recurring lessons and roadblocks. We're stepping into a season of rebuilding past things and building new things. I talk about a few different books…
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Toxic Positivity
Let's talk about "toxic positivity." The definition, according to ChatGPT, is (in part): the excessive and ineffective overgeneralization of a happy, optimistic state across all situations. In this episode, I share my recently personal struggles with this very thing. Everyday we are inundated…
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Moving Forward
In this episode, I drop a HUGE announcement and talk about what it looks like to move forward after learning some hard lessons (last episode). I also talk about what I plan to cover in future episodes. Spoiler alert I launched a new podcast, dedicated to starting, building, and running a…
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Lessons Learned
I'm back!! In this episode, I recount all of the craziness that's been going on in life. Yes, I say the "f" word, so I'm marking it as explicit. Basically, I've been through a lot in the last year and I know so many of you can relate! Let's learn together. Let's do some introspection and grow and...
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Q&A Session
Just a quick Q&A Session from all of the questions I keep getting in my emails and DM's. I also offer a bit of advice and give a few book and podcast recommendations. If you haven't already, ready Ruth Soukup's book "Do It Scared," where she outlines how fear presents itself in our lives and...
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Episode 3: Bringing it all Together and Getting Clients
AHHHHH! I'm so excited to share this episode with you all! This is where we put the rubber to the road. This is where you actually make this business WORK. I talk about how to market your business, what to post, how to network, and I answer a few common questions that I get asked frequently. This...
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Episode 2: Building the Foundation
In this episode, I recap the essentials from Episode 1 and start by adding more information about the list of services. I also talk about the fee structure I use and how I set it up to make the most sense for my target audience. I cannot stress this enough: everything you do should be influenced…
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Episode 1: Intro and How to Get Started
Hello, all! Thank you so much for being here and for listening. This is a somewhat content-heavy episode so be prepared to take notes or save it for later listening. In this episode, I tell you all a bit about me and my background in HR. I then go on to discuss the very first steps anyone must…
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3.6 Love-Part 2
In part 2, I introduce Dr. John Gottman and his Four Horsemen, which are predictors of relationship demise (gottman.com). I also go in-depth with some personal experiences and relate them to these. I talk about past trauma and why it is so necessary to heal our wounds. I also relate to Gottman's...
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3.5 The Love Episode Pt. 1
As promised, here is part 1 of the Love episode! Trigger warning: I mention polyamory and "throuples" and non-heteronormative relationships This episode covers Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love (simplypsychology.org) as well as Gary Chapman's 5 Love Languages (5lovelanguages.com). It's a…
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How I Started My Business with Nothing and How YOU Can, Too
In this episode, I share exactly why I was motivated to start my business and how I got started with no money at all. I share the exact things I did to get it up and going. It is my sincere hope that you find so much inspiration in my story that you are able to pursue YOUR dreams and passions…
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3.3 Drifting-Moving Away from Our Life's Purpose
Here are my notes for this episode, taken mostly from Napoleon Hill's "Outwitting the Devil: the Secrets to Freedom and Success." Go get a copy STAT! It's so good. Also, at the end, find my reference in regards to the American School System. Drifting-as defined by Napoleon Hill -occurs when one...
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3.2 The Anatomy of a Goal
Here is the outline for the show: The "will" and the "way"-Mel Robbins When the will and way are present, your brain will work behind the scenes to help you. · Why we set goals o Have something to look forward to o Give us a roadmap to follow · What makes a good goal o Make is specific and...
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3.1-Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, all! In this episode I share where I have been for the last few months and talk about 2023. Many lessons were learned last year and I discuss a few of those. I also give an update on what to expect moving forward. As usual, I LOVE hearing from you all! Connect and feel free to ask...
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2.3-Overcoming Fear with Napoleon Hill
In this episode, I share my thoughts on the book "Outwitting the Devil," by Napoleon Hill. Hill begins his journey by being in a state of discomfort, feeling stuck in his daily life, despite having enjoyed many lucrative careers. He tells us that good-paying jobs don't always bring a sense of...
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2.2 Transitions
Throughout our lives, we all experience several transitions. In this episode, I share about my personal transition into a new phase of life. We're selling our home and developing new plans for the future. Do you find yourself in a transition period or a period of change? How are you preparing?…
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2.1 The Climate of Work Post Pandemic
Season 2 is here! And we're getting right into things that are hindering our growth and how we're going to overcome these things. This season is all about taking what we know and putting it into practice to move us into living our best lives, despite what is going on in the world around us. In…
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22-Progress vs. Perfection
Today's episode discusses how perfectionism keeps us stuck and prevents us from moving forward in life. It is far better to progress than to strive for perfection, which is truly unattainable in the first place! Our ideas of perfection vary from person to person. What I view as being perfect...
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21-Positivity vs. Optimism
Does positivity mean good? Does negativity mean bad? Not in the science world. Positive and negative are just charges. Think about a magnet. The positive end attracts the negative end. Does that mean good attracts bad? Not at all! So what is the difference and how does this impace manifesting and...
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20-Check In
After missing May, I'm checking in with everyone to ask how you all are doing and share some updates of my own. Life has been hectic for everyone so I like to be sure my audience is hanging in there. What all are you doing to stay sane? Are we all still working on our goals? What can I do to...
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Wisdom Wednesday
This episode is all about sharing a little bit of what I have learned over the years regarding perception from others. My hope is that everyone can take something away from this.
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19-Mindset
We talk about the power of mindset in this episode. If we think negatively, can we live a positive life? We've talked about the Law of Attraction in the past and we revisit the conversation here to see how it applies to our mindset.
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18-Mindfulness and Stress Relief
On this episode, we discuss mindfulness and how it's defined. What is it? What is it's purpose? The goal is for this to be a brief introduction to mindfulness and how it can help with stress relief. As I say in the episode, this is not meant to influence your theology in anyway. We're purely...
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17-What is Manifestation?
In this episode I discuss manifestation. What the heck is it? What scientific theories are involved? How does it relate to Christianity? There's a lot to unpack here so this is just a "tip of the iceberg" conversation. There are plenty of books, articles, websites, podcasts, etc related to this...
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16-What I Learned From Applying to 34 Jobs in Less Than 30 Days
Did I really apply to that many jobs? Yes! What came of it? I tell you all about the experience and where it has led me. Every frustrating moment, every application that requires a resume to be uploaded only to have you re-type all of your info into an application form, the struggles, ALL the...
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15-Monthly Check In
In this episode, I'm sharing where I am in life at this moment and some struggles. I talk about how I'm using techniques we've covered in past episodes to grow through the tough times. I hope to inspire you all to do the same! I'd love to hear from you! Email me at [email protected] with…
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14-The Power of Writing Things Down
In this episode, we discuss how writing things down is powerful. Getting our dreams onto paper or into a document gives life to those dreams. Writing or typing it out tells our subconcious brain that we're serious about the dream or idea. It gives our quiet minds a chance to work in the…
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13-Does Being by Water Improve Our Cognition?
In this episode, we talk more about being around water and how our coginition might be improved. I am including links to the 2 books mentioned. Both of these authors propose that being in, around, or listening to water improves cognition and our creative processes. I believe this is tied into the...
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12-Why Being in Nature Makes Us Feel Better
This episode is all about the restorative effects of nature. I provide a very brief introduction to Attention Restoration Theory, a concept created by Rachel and Stephen Kaplan in 1989 to explain why nature makes us feel better. I also read from an article explaining and reviewing ART. I will...
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11-Follow Up and Update
Today's episode is a follow-up to the 4 steps to Change Your Life and a life update. I recap the 4 steps, share with you all some things that have been happening in my life as we go on this journey together, and make an announcement about what's to come. Join our growing Facebook community by...
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Step 4 to Changing Your Life
Welcome to the final episode in the Changing Your Life mini-series! This one is short and sweet and I have a major announcement. Step 4 is all about determining what skills you might need to follow through with your goals and getting an accountablility partner. Research shows that people are more...
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Step 3 to Changing Your Life
Welcome to step 3 in the Changing Your Life mini-series. Today is all about setting goals around the list created from episode 2. Set achievable, realistic goals to help acheive anything on your list! Nothing is impossible if you want it bad enough. Let me know how you are doing with these...
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Step 2 to Changing Your Life
Welcome to step 2 of changing your life! Today's episode is about writing down (or typing out) your goals. Sit down and really take time to write or type all of the things you want to accomplish or achieve in your life. Don't hold back! Be as lofty or as minimal as you'd like, but be specific.…
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Step 1 to Changing Your Life
You know you need to make a change in your life, you can feel it! Or, something has ended in your life and you must make a change in order to survive. Or, you feel stuck and unhappy, totally out of alignment with your purpose. Whatever the case, if you're looking to change your life, you need to...
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6-When Life Throws a Curve Ball
On this episode, I'm sharing with you all a very real, unedited version of myself and what's happening in my life at this very moment. This episode is meant to be raw and honest as I share some real struggles that have come up seemingly out of nowhere. I know so many people can relate to having a...
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5-Unconditional Love
Today's episode discusses the concept of unconditional love and what it means. I break down how it applies and to whom. I make the argument that unconditional love is NOT experienced in a romantic relationship and provide some evidence as to why. I include a citation for an academic journal entry...
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4-The Money Episode
In this episode, I talk about my relationship with money and how it has evolved over the years. I went from someone who knew very little about managing finances to developing my own budgeting method in a matter of months-out of necessity. Learn the steps I took to get my finances under control…
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3-YOU Control Your Responses to Others
Warning: I use the "f" word a few time in this episode I go off script in this episode and dive into the topic of reacting to others. I talk about how it is not your fault if someone treats you poorly. Their behavior is a reflection of them, not you. I also discuss how we communicate nonverbally...
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2-Ghosting
Ramirez, A., Sunnafrank, M., & Goei, R. (2010). Predicted outcome value theory in ongoing relationships. Communication Monographs, 77, 27-50. Floyd, K. (2011). Interpersonal communication (3e). McGraw Hill, New York, NY. Thank you so much for joining me on this episode. I have listed the…
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First Day
We all have a first day. Whether it's our first day riding a bike, driving a car, going to school, or starting a new job, we all start somewhere. This is my first day writing and recording a podcast! And I am so excited to share with you all a little more about me and what to expect in upcoming...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Sparkle and Grow podcast is a show geared toward women who are rebuilding, growing, and moving forward in their life. Hosted by Erika Wonders Melvin, an expert in human communications and experiential development. The show combines real science, personal experience and observations, anecdotal bits, and personal development concepts-all designed to help heal from past trauma and build a new foundation for growth. If you're ready to take control of your life, move on from major life events, and gain clarity, hit that follow button and dive in! Follow Erika on Instagram: @sparkleewEmail questions and feedback (use "podcast" in the subject line for quicker response): [email protected]
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