Unlocking a Fertile Imagination with Best-Selling Author and Mom Coach Melissa Llarena
- Unlocking a Fertile Imagination with Best-Selling Author and Mom Coach Melissa Llarena Sharon Macey 33:48
In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Melissa Llarena: Author, imagination coach and podcast host.
Melissa, a multi-hyphenated mom to 3 high energy boys, is also a contributor to Forbes Women articles that have garnered over 4 million views. She is the host of the Mom Founder Imagination Hub podcast (formerly Unimaginable Wellness podcast) for entrepreneurs, founders, and creators who are also moms.
Melissa is a beacon of inspiration for moms who want to integrate creativity and resilience into their lives. As an imagination coach, she blends managing a business and raising her boys with innovative problem-solving and adaptability. Her journey highlights the power of creativity in overcoming challenges and balancing chaotic schedules, offering a motivating example for other moms striving to handle their multifaceted roles with confidence.
Her emphasis on creativity, resilience and a gradual, long-term progress on a mom’s personal timeline, provides valuable guidance for moms looking to enhance their lives and achieve fulfillment. Melissa’s story is a compelling reminder that creativity and determination can transform challenges into opportunities, inspiring moms to embrace their own journeys with courage.
Melissa holds a psychology degree from NYU, an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, and a Transformational Coaching Academy certificate. She is training to become a Meditation practitioner.
Join Sharon and Melissa as they discuss balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, facing fears to unlock creativity, and leveraging imposter syndrome as an asset for success.
[00:00] Introduction [02:16] About Melissa Llarena and her background [04:19] Managing a busy schedule and motherhood [07:24] What is an Imagination Coach? [10:14] Validating intuition over data [13:11] Facing fears and unlocking your imagination [17:02] The role of fear in creativity [21:04] Giving yourself permission to be weird [25:04] Leveraging imposter syndrome as an asset [29:57] Melissa’s MORE [31:00] Where to find Melissa online
Learn more about Melissa:
Website: https://www.melissallarena.com/ Instagram: @melissallarena
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