One of the things I love about talking with Melissa is that she IS a podcaster herself. Meandering with her is kind of like playing badminton…she so easily slips into interview mode, batts me the birdie giving me space to wonder about my past as a parent, for example, and then I batt it back to her and she gets to talk about Beyoncé! Such is the gift of talking with people in this big world of ours.

Melissa is from New York City and loves the hustle of the big city. She talks about wonder as it comes up in her life, living now on Staten Island, with her parents in the home where she grew up. And how she still can see the stars at night, and they remind her of wonder in the world. I hope you enjoy this meander with her as we go far and wide on topics that matter to us.

Episode links:

Chapman Coaching Inc.

Melissa’s podcast is called “Making Way,” a podcast about finding your path in life. She interviews a wide range of people, and gives them each space to tell their story, sharing their wisdom. Give it a listen!

Beyoncé

“Hawaii”, by James Mitchner, published in 1959 when Hawaii joined the US as the 50th state

Fort Frances, Ontario

“The Boy, the mole, the fox and the Horse” by Charlie Mackesy – book, and movie (trailer)

Royalty free music is called Sunday Stroll – by Huma-Huma

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