At the root of being a people pleaser was the trauma from abandonment. Melina was given up for adoption as a baby. Though she was cared for by amazing adoptive parents the trauma itself led to a lack of: acceptance, value and worth. Once we began healing the wounds of her trauma we worked on a practice of vulnerability and self-love. Affirming “I am safe to be vulnerable.” Melina’s healing began to impact her relationships with her family and romantic partner and those relationships began to grow stronger and heal.  Our coaching  plan of action was for her to level up her career and honor her worth and purpose. She turned down small paying jobs, started to leverage her portfolio to align with big opportunities, and she achieved these milestones: featured in NY Times ,  people magazine,  Well+Good,  Domino Magazine, house beautiful, Instyle magazine, the Today show and she has worked closely with Celebrities. She recently was the head fashion stylist for Melke Fall 2023 NYC fashion week.