The Melissa Ambrosini Show

Do you want a dedicated community desperate to get their hands on your next product? How about a brand that radiates positivity and inspiration to all four corners of the globe? I know I do! That’s why I’m so excited to introduce our next guest... the glam, the ambitious, and the wildly successful Samantha Wills! Keeping it real and raw, she drops *loads* of valuable knowledge-bombs on growing a tribe, building a global presence, and setting boundaries that help you thrive.Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/175 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.At 21 years old, Samantha launched her jewelry and accessory brand with a bang. An instant success, she quickly rose up among the ranks of Australia’s most dynamic designers with her stunning designs lusted after by high profile celebrities like Taylor Swift and featured on Sex and the City. But we all know growth is a never ending journey full of wonderful surprises. After spending years dominating Australia's design world, she chose to Open Wide and trust her intuition. In 2018, Samantha Wills Jewelry closed for business, freeing her for her next passion project, The Samantha Wills Foundation: Empowering Women In Business, where she is wholeheartedly dedicated to helping female entrepreneurs thrive.Today she lends her energy and strength to us, sharing all her tips and tricks on how she kept her feet on the ground while living an epic jet-setting lifestyle — you’re going to love her take on work/life integration — built a crazy dedicated cult following and powered through some of her trickiest hurdles. So if you want to know the key steps to building an epic global empire that adores you, turn up the volume and hit play —this episode is for you!In this episode we chat about:How her humble stall at the Bondi Markets exploded into a global empire with a cult following (06:10)The key steps she took to build a global empire (09:42)The “Why” that drives her business and how it’ll help you stay focused (11:53)What is the Samantha Wills foundation (and how it will help you thrive) (13:34)How to build a tribe that’s crazy dedicated to your brand (16:02)Why authenticity creates community (I love this so much!) (19:32)The reason why she decided to walk away from Samantha Wills Jewelry (20:11)What’s next for her (22:36)Her biggest lessons in business — the good, the bad and everything in between (24:28)How to integrate work/life balance while jet setting around the world (Some great wisdom here) (26:45)The boundaries that allow her to thrive and chase her dreams (30:26)Her relationship tips to keep it real (37:18)Plus so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Motivation is a weekly dose of epic inspiration, delivered directly to your earbuds. These “mini podcasts” are designed to clear out any mental clutter, shift you into clarity and uplift your spirit, so you can dive into your week BURSTING with love and excitement. These weekly ‘spiritual top-ups’ are backed by science. Each episode is infused with Binaural Beats, Solfeggio Frequencies, Isochronic Tones and Monaural Beats, and are scientifically engineered to help you drop into a deep meditative state (just like my bestselling Mastering Your Mean Girl Meditations). Combining these four targeted technologies is a world-first, allowing you to experience absolutely mind-blowing benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Will Cole is a leading functional-medicine expert. He specializes in finding the underlying factors that lead to chronic disease, then customising health programs for his clients to help them achieve full body health the natural way. Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/173 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.Dr Cole was named one of the top fifty functional-medicine and integrative doctors in the nation. His book Ketotarian: The (Mostly) Plant-Based Plan to Burn Fat, Boost Your Energy, Crush Your Cravings, and Calm Inflammation has zoomed to the top of bestseller lists, and has garnered high profile fans like Terry Wahls, David Perlmutter and Gwyneth Paltrow.So if you want to find out how to reboot your health, boost your energy, crush your cravings, develop better brain function, and turn your body into a fat-burning machine then drop everything and press play — this episode is for you!In this episode we chat about:Why our bodies love and thrive on a mostly plant-based diet (06:41)His story and how he got to where he is today (08:06)Creative strategies to inspire your children to eat healthy (11:18)The truth about functional/integrative medicine (and how a good practitioner can help you transform your health) (12:42)The power of a plant-based ketogenic diet and what it can do for your body and mind (16:57)Where conventional keto gets it wrong (and the health problems that can result) (26:29)The orthorexia dilemma and how to overcome it (31:45)How to reverse the signs of stress in your body (34:36)The health benefits of a plant-based diet (41:16)How to shift your energy from work mode to home mode (love this so much!) (52:40)Plus so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Motivation is a weekly dose of epic inspiration, delivered directly to your earbuds. These “mini podcasts” are designed to clear out any mental clutter, shift you into clarity and uplift your spirit, so you can dive into your week BURSTING with love and excitement. These weekly ‘spiritual top-ups’ are backed by science. Each episode is infused with Binaural Beats, Solfeggio Frequencies, Isochronic Tones and Monaural Beats, and are scientifically engineered to help you drop into a deep meditative state (just like my bestselling Mastering Your Mean Girl Meditations). Combining these four targeted technologies is a world-first, allowing you to experience absolutely mind-blowing benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re joining forces to answer all YOUR burning questions… and boy, did we receive some epic ones! We get real and raw in this conversation, pulling back the curtains on our own relationship, as well as sharing our views — sometimes differing! — on all things health, wealth and love. (And seriously: there were no holds barred. We go all in.)Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/171 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.We always get such incredible feedback when Nick is on the show. It’s so great to get the perspective of a conscious man on deep (sometimes even taboo) topics, and to hear the masculine-feminine dynamic play out in real time on real issues.So if you want to level up in ALL your life areas, and hear our thoughts on everything from how we organise our day for maximum productivity, to the mindset shifts that rapidly elevated our business, to the food we pack in Leo’s lunchbox, right through to our thoughts on overcoming relationship challenges and conscious parenting… then buckle up, beautiful! This episode is for YOU and I couldn’t be more pumped for you to listen in.In this episode we chat about:The mindset shifts that helped us rapidly level up in our business (07:11)The two essential must-read books that have had the biggest impact on our finances and money mindset (12:00)How we manifest our goals (and it’s not what you might expect!) (18:38)The programs and apps we use to organise our time, communicate with each other, and get heaps done (25:31)3 simple biohacks you can implement into your life straight away, no matter where you’re at with your health (48:33)Our favourite natural deodorants and low toxic products (it took me ages to find the perfect one… jump on these suggestions STAT!) (52:17)What should you do if your partner isn’t showing up as their best self and doesn’t seem motivated to change their situation?(53:01)Our fave kid-friendly nutrient-dense meals and lunchbox ideas (including what we do when we’re pressed for time) (01:03:42)How to get over fights, arguments and past hurts in your relationship, so you can get back to a space of love as quickly as possible (01:34:08)Step-parenting: what it’s like and how I show up (01:37:54)Co-parenting: what to do in a blended family (and our tips for harmonious, love-filled interactions) (01:42:01)What to do if you don’t want kids and your partner does (01:43:58)How to support your partner when they’re going through a rough time (01:49:35)Plus so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Motivation is a weekly dose of epic inspiration, delivered directly to your earbuds. These “mini podcasts” are designed to clear out any mental clutter, shift you into clarity and uplift your spirit, so you can dive into your week BURSTING with love and excitement. These weekly ‘spiritual top-ups’ are backed by science. Each episode is infused with Binaural Beats, Solfeggio Frequencies, Isochronic Tones and Monaural Beats, and are scientifically engineered to help you drop into a deep meditative state (just like my bestselling Mastering Your Mean Girl Meditations). Combining these four targeted technologies is a world-first, allowing you to experience absolutely mind-blowing benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexandra Franzen is the author of So This Is the End: A Love Story, along with a slew of other books, and has also written articles for Time, Forbes, Newsweek, The Huffington Post, and Lifehacker. When she’s not scribing her own stories, she also works as a copywriter, ghostwriter and writing coach, helping her clients to develop podcasts, videos, websites, pitches, proposals and books.Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/169 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.I’ve been a fan of Alexandra’s word wizardry for years. Her insights on creativity, following through on what’s important to you, and busting through procrastination are laser sharp, but somehow at the same time, still loving and gentle. (I’m also a huge fan of her personal mantra: Today is not over yet… Try it out the next time you’re Netflix-ing instead of working on your novel, and feel the motivation start to surge!)So beautiful, if you want to find the courage to express yourself, unlock the creative idea that’s been tugging at your soul, and write like you mean it, then press play — this episode is for you!In this episode we chat about:Alexandra’s uncommon journey to where she is today (09:08)How to move through fear to write a book (11:40)The key starting point for book writing that most people overlook (13:33)Does everyone have a book in them? (I loved her take on this!) (14:16)What happens when we suppress our creativity (15:39)The 3 ingredients for masterful writing (20:37)The 2 things that make a piece of work successful (30:13)Her excellent strategy for moving through a ‘vulnerability hangover’ (34:21)Why she quit social media for good (38:35)The unexpected benefits of disconnecting from the online world (50:58)Plus so much more!This episode is brought to you by Samina Sleep the most epic, next level, toxic free sleep system there is. Sleep is so important and Samina makes sure you get the deepest, most rejuvenating and healing sleep possible. It’s completely tox-free, which means no nasty chemicals, flame retardants or VOC’s. It also has no springs or metal anywhere (which means you are safe from attracting any WiFi or electricity to your body whilst you sleep. To find out more and get 10% off your Samina head to www.melissaambrosini.com/samina and use the code MATRIBE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Motivation is a weekly dose of epic inspiration, delivered directly to your earbuds. These “mini podcasts” are designed to clear out any mental clutter, shift you into clarity and uplift your spirit, so you can dive into your week BURSTING with love and excitement. These weekly ‘spiritual top-ups’ are backed by science. Each episode is infused with Binaural Beats, Solfeggio Frequencies, Isochronic Tones and Monaural Beats, and are scientifically engineered to help you drop into a deep meditative state (just like my bestselling Mastering Your Mean Girl Meditations). Combining these four targeted technologies is a world-first, allowing you to experience absolutely mind-blowing benefits. This episode is brought to you by Samina Sleep the most epic, next level, toxic free sleep system there is. Sleep is so important and Samina makes sure you get the deepest, most rejuvenating and healing sleep possible. It’s completely tox-free, which means no nasty chemicals, flame retardants or VOC’s. It also has no springs or metal anywhere (which means you are safe from attracting any WiFi or electricity to your body whilst you sleep. To find out more and get 10% off your Samina head to www.melissaambrosini.com/samina and use the code MATRIBE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cyndi O’Meara is a nutritionist, best selling author, international speaker and founder of the food company, Changing Habits. When Cyndi graduated with a BSc majoring in Nutrition from Deakin University in 1984, her special interest was ancestral foods. But at the end of her degree, she was so disillusioned by the standard nutritional guidelines, that she paved her own path — staying clear of the low fat diets of the day, and causing plenty of controversy in the process. Her groundbreaking book Changing Habits Changing Lives became an instant bestseller and from there, she has grown a successful organic food company, started a certified online education program and filmed a groundbreaking documentary, What’s With Wheat? Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/167 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes. I’ve known Cyndi for many years, and have been *itching* to have her on the podcast. This is a woman with a powerful message, an unfailing passion for creating wellness, and a wealth of expertise to share. She’s someone who’s not afraid to go against the grain (pun intended!) and speak hard truths... and I know you’re going to be as blown away as I was by the knowledge-bombs she drops in this conversation. So if you want to find out the truth about what wheat is doing to our health, uncover the harmful farming practices keeping us sick, and discover the best way to change your diet and heal your body… this episode is for you. In this episode we chat about: Her epic morning routine (11:10) The inspiring story of how she got to where she is today (13:39) The inspiration behind her epic documentary, What’s With Wheat? (17:58) The massively harmful herbicide you want to avoid at all costs (25:26) The common diseases that people don’t realise are caused by wheat consumption (29:18) How to swap out wheat in your diet (and why it’s imperative to make this change ASAP) (35:27) The truth about properly prepared wheat for better digestion (39:20) How to make your own sourdough (43:17) How to detox harmful chemicals from your body (and why this is so essential for full wellness) (44:18) Plus so much more! This episode is brought to you by Samina Sleep the most epic, next level, toxic free sleep system there is. Sleep is so important and Samina makes sure you get the deepest, most rejuvenating and healing sleep possible. It’s completely tox-free, which means no nasty chemicals, flame retardants or VOC’s. It also has no springs or metal anywhere (which means you are safe from attracting any WiFi or electricity to your body whilst you sleep. To find out more and get 10% off your Samina head to www.melissaambrosini.com/samina and use the code MATRIBE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Motivation is a weekly dose of epic inspiration, delivered directly to your earbuds. These “mini podcasts” are designed to clear out any mental clutter, shift you into clarity and uplift your spirit, so you can dive into your week BURSTING with love and excitement. These weekly ‘spiritual top-ups’ are backed by science. Each episode is infused with Binaural Beats, Solfeggio Frequencies, Isochronic Tones and Monaural Beats, and are scientifically engineered to help you drop into a deep meditative state (just like my bestselling Mastering Your Mean Girl Meditations). Combining these four targeted technologies is a world-first, allowing you to experience absolutely mind-blowing benefits. This episode is brought to you by Samina Sleep the most epic, next level, toxic free sleep system there is. Sleep is so important and Samina makes sure you get the deepest, most rejuvenating and healing sleep possible. It’s completely tox-free, which means no nasty chemicals, flame retardants or VOC’s. It also has no springs or metal anywhere (which means you are safe from attracting any WiFi or electricity to your body whilst you sleep. To find out more and get 10% off your Samina head to www.melissaambrosini.com/samina and use the code MATRIBE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.