My name is Melissa. 

I care about helping people create businesses that are an absolute pleasure to run — while getting all of the publicity & sales they deserve.

Because it drives me crazy when I see people running businesses that suck the joy out of their lives.

I’m here to lead by example & practice what I preach.

This means, in my Guilty Pleasure biz-iverse … 

Going to work feels like the world’s greatest slumber party, complete with frothy lattes, girl-talk, celebrity gossip, and cuddles from my little Shih Tzu love bundle, Lily.

Taking time OFF from work is a no-brainer. A must-do to replenish my creativity.

Saying YES feels like jumping out of bed at 5am, jazzed and ready to sprint a half-marathon.

Saying NO feels like walking into a sanctuary. More space. More freedom. No clutter.

Unlimited coffee, dramatic movie trailer music, and taking breaks to read spicy romance novels are mandatory.

Taking a few moments to think about Ben Affleck directing one of my movies with J.Lo producing is totally reasonable. (And so is re-imagining the finale of Game of Thrones because I’m still salty about it.)

Taking on projects that clench my world smaller (or trigger resentment) is an absolute never.

Hearing excuses makes my “Jersey girl” come out.

Customers are mi famiglia. Close, tight-knit, quirky, and totally invited over for Sunday night gravy dinner.

Haters can savor the feeling of my finger pressing the delete button. Hard.

I can create what I want, serve big, and grow in whatever direction feels right … while having unfair amounts of fun. 

This is my Guilty Pleasure Manifesto. 

Sticking to it will be … 

My absolute pleasure. 🙂

Melissa