Upcoming Projects:
Mel is currently working on several follow-up projects that explore violence as it impacts youth as well as other social justice issues affecting communities and people from all backgrounds. Through storytelling, media, and the arts, she seeks to inspire meaningful conversations that connect health, humanity, and social awareness.
In addition, she is also busy penning her first books outlining inspirational quotes that have guided her on her wellness journey and beyond, as well as a collection of her creative short stories. Mel is also expanding her creative voice through her Substack series, Screens, Stories & the State of Humanity. The series explores the connection between entertainment, society, emotional wellness, and the human experience through film, television, theater, and media commentary.
Mel is a big believer in following her goals and is firmly committed to helping those around her do the same by achieving theirs. As such, she is launching Mel’s Pathway to Your Goals, her goal coaching business, so that others can live their best lives by visualizing and actualizing their dreams into reality. To learn more, contact Mel via email, social media, or her newly created Substack account.
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The Face Behind The Posts
I am a goal and emotional wellness coach who aspires to see more representation of my community in conversations dealing with emotional and physical wellness. My desire to educate and encourage community discussions centered around wellness during the pandemic of 2020 was the driving force behind my creation of Mel’s 2021. I created this site to share stories about wellness issues that impact physical and mental health as well as the physical environment for people of all backgrounds and their communities. It is my hope that this can be a place to visit to encourage self-advocacy when it comes to wellness. Mel’s 2021 is the destination to inspire, inform, and empower you on your wellness journey.
Background:
In addition to Mel’s 2021, Mel is a playwright, freelance writer, and self-producing artist. She has produced independent projects including a theatre showcase at the legendary Producer’s Club Off-Off-Broadway. Most recently she served as the Creative Producer and Consultant for David's Shoes non-profit's Stories on The Impact of Gun Violence: Out of Tragedy and Grief Comes Hope theater showcase. She produced two short plays for Theater Resources’ TRU Speak: Hear Our Voices benefit. She was mentioned in an article in Broadway World recognizing the efforts of contributors and further promoting the event. Additionally, one of her short plays, "A Woman’s Perspective", was produced by Theater Resources Unlimited for their first annual TRU Speak: Hear Our Voices star-studded benefit gala. Her follow-up short play titled "Unsaid" was featured in The Riant Theatre’s live stream event “The Tale of Y." She is a founding board member of Mae’s Breath Lung Cancer foundation created to promote lung cancer awareness and patient advocacy. Mel is in connection with various local groups taking charge of promoting health and wellness initiatives and awareness within her community. She received her certification as a Citizen Public Health Leader with Cornell University. Mel is also a certified Empowered Patient Advocate under Project Teach, a collaboration involving Black Women's Health Imperative, Friends of Cancer, and Stand Up To Cancer.