Such Different Vixens: Melissa Ambrosini

I love this woman. Mel is so radiant and joyful, and I feel so blessed to have our friendship evolve from one where I used to admire her from afar, to what it is today.

You may not know this about her, but she has an enormously wise and grounded presence that pulls people towards her, like a magnet.

She’s also a closet dork- which I was beyond thrilled to discover. Nothing is sexier than a beautiful woman who knows how to take the piss out of herself. Humility and sense of humour for the win!

With a million dollar smile, a side serve of cheekiness and a heart of platinum, here’s more from Mel…

Sum up your mission in one sentence.

To love and serve the world from a big open heart.

Can you share with us one of your most vulnerable moments (and in hindsight, what made it so beautiful?).

Being curled up in the fetal position on the bathroom floor, crying my eyes out and feeling hopeless. My boyfriend walked in the room and said ‘You have a choice honey’, then closed the door behind him. In that split moment a million emotions washed over me. I wanted to punch him first with anger, then fear showed up, and then relief. A weight lifted off my shoulders because I knew he was right. And in that exact moment I picked myself up and decided that I didn’t need to suffer any more.

What turns you on?

Sunsets + soul sisters + organic food + good music + dancing + singing + writing + helping + supporting + being of service + love + smoothies + travel + sunrises + the ocean + Bondi Beach + herbal teas + bliss balls + a good book + deep conversations with light workers + Mother Nature + adventures.

What makes your blood boil?

Factory farming.

How do you define confidence?

Complete and utter self-acceptance! You can’t have confidence until you completely accept and love yourself. Otherwise, it’s all just coming from your ego.

When was the last time you experienced pure, unadulterated joy? Can you give us the juicy details?

Every day I experience joy however, an extra special moment was while we were on the self-love and sisterhood tour: I went to bed and a tsunami of heartfelt gratitude washed over me and I just started joyful crying. I was so overwhelmed with love for everything I was experiencing in that moment.

What makes you feel most ENLIVENED?

Deep conversations + good books + being creative + writing + singing my heart out + soulful connections.

Combining my passions with a business I love makes me feel …

…freaking electric.

I am MOST grateful for…

…life + my family + soul sisters + the work I get to do in this world.

I secretly wish I could…

…SING! I would love to rock out like Beyoncé or teleport myself anywhere in the world. How awesome would it be it we could blink and be in the Greek Islands or Rome!

To me, the words ‘Such Different Skies’ mean …

…It means choosing to see things through a different lens.

Melissa is a holistic health and life coach, writer, blogger, speaker and self-love teacher. Widely regarded as one of Australia’s foremost voices on women’s body image and relationship with food, Melissa is committed to helping women break down barriers and smash through negative beliefs.

Most recently, Melissa was awarded Top Women’s Empowerment Blog for 2012, by the Psychology of Eating.

Having spent 1 year on the stage of Moulin Rouge in Paris as well as starring in shows such as Packed to the Rafters and Home and Away whilst working as an actress, Melissa is only too familiar with the pressures placed on women to be a particular body shape, weight or definition of beauty. Before embarking on her personal Path to Wellness she experienced her own struggle with body image, depression and adrenal fatigue.

Today, Melissa advocates a wholistic, balanced and integrative approach to healthy living. Through her blog, articles, eBook, regular speaking appearances and coaching practice Melissa helps women to end their tortuous relationship with their body, regain confidence, achieve their optimal body weight and live a life they love.

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