Aloha! I’m Melissa.
I guide sustainability & social impact champions to thrive long-term and lead systemic change from the inside out.
We activate outer ripples of impact not just by doing, but by being regenerative from within.
I work with people and planet-first leaders, entrepreneurs, and change agents
supporting inner development for restorative outer and ecosystemic activation
“I absolutely recommend working with Melissa. Her perspective as a woman of color in business is invaluable, not to mention the adaptability of her coaching style. It was clear throughout our coaching that she genuinely valued my well-being as much as my career goals. Every interaction we have is the perfect combination of empathy, tactical strategy, and honesty.
I've secured 4 client engagements during our time together, built a LinkedIn presence (which I would have never been vulnerable enough to do otherwise), improved my time management and have a better overall understanding of how I'm spending my time, and maybe most importantly...have started coming to the realization that there are bigger, foundational issues in how I perceive business development.”
— Tiffany Huey, Senior ESG Advisor
10% of all coaching investments with me go directly to causes that support Hawaiʻi’s native and local people, endangered wildlife, or environment.
I believe the best businesses support people, planet, and nature-based prosperity.
It is my kuleana, my privilege and responsibility, to amplify investments with me through causes that mālama (care for) my home community as well.
Together, we all do better.
Update: for the foreseeable future, this will be allocated towards Maui fire relief efforts that directly support the affected residents and ʻohana of Lahaina.
There are plenty of stats, systems, and stories that say the odds are stacked against you.
Whether you’re:
Done with profit-first approaches that compromise your inner sustainability, values, and impact
Ready to level up your leadership and live the change you want to see in business, home, and beyond
Eager to adopt scalable mindsets, skills, and behaviors to rewrite stories of scarcity and resistance
Driven to draw more people to your mission and inspire lasting commitments to active change
I know you’re ready to toss the story of business “as usual.”
Are you ready to craft a better one?
Work with me to take aligned action and live the change you want to see.
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From our first session of a few actions items you suggested I change in my business and holding me accountable to those actions, I increased my billable monthly revenue with one client last month, and had no past due tasks on my to-do list within in a week of our session. I have had past due tasks every day for almost a year. Your contribution to my growth has been so valuable to my business. Thank you and I look forward to continuing to work together.
Melissa Hamilton, Synergetic Solutions
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Having had coaches in the past that didn't really pack the punch or get me the results I needed to see...things were different this time around. Melissa showed me how to take my rightful place as the leader of my own future, things I couldn't see myself without an outside view, my excuses and how they weren't serving me, and my value as an authentic leader in my field. Thank you Melissa for being such a firm and motivating guide, you've unlocked some things within me that will be invaluable going forward.
Sarah Rhodes, Plastic Free SEA
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Working with Melissa has been amazing. Her values are so core to her approach. She doesn't move forward unless it's aligned and that's really reminded me to stay true to my core and not let other things pull me off track. I can tell you, firsthand, that Melissa will ask you the questions you didn’t know needed asking and will help you uncover the answers you didn’t realize were in you. NEXT, she’ll hold you accountable to take the actions that you need to take to move the needle.
Tanitra Scorza, Equitable Breakthrough Solutions
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My coaching session with Melissa helped me understand what was actually standing in the way of reaching my goals. Melissa actively listens and responds with compassion and clarity - and asks insightful questions to help dig into the heart of an issue instead of staying at surface level. I left the coaching session with an actionable plan to take the next steps. She even followed up to see how I was doing. I really appreciated that she met me where I was, helped me recognize blind spots, and made me feel empowered to make progress.
Jessica Dowding, Sustainability Marketer
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When I came across Melissa’s offer, what really drew me in was her open, friendly tone. Put me at ease instantly! I was hoping to gain some clarity on putting together a coaching offer/program when I spoke with her, and boy did she deliver! I left the session with a clear action plan, some top tips, and the confidence that I had everything I needed to offer a service of great value to my own clients! I recommend Melissa to anyone who needs a nudge along their journey or even those who are completely lost - she’ll set you right.
Ahilya P.
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It's been great working with Melissa as a business coach. When I was trying to define my ideal market, quite frankly, I was all over the place. Melissa asked very pointed and thought-provoking questions that got me to do exactly what I needed to do to narrow down my niche. When you combine the environment of ease and her expertise in business it made it very very easy to work with her. Sign up! Melissa knows what she's doing so don't let this opportunity pass you by.
Mary K., Mary Kym Coaching Boutique
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Melissa does a good job of listening and asking questions that prompt me to reframe thoughts and foster a growth mindset. I am actively making decisions that help me overcome my fears and lazy habits. Melissa pushes me out of my comfort zone and adapts to my needs in my coaching journey of self-discovery and constructing the professional life I desire.
Aretha K.
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After our session, I felt more clear and confident in picking and going with a chosen niche! Melissa helped me see that there could be an experimental phase in the process too, and that it's in the taking action that I am able to gain further clarity. She gave me valuable resources in getting clearer on my client avatar and the components to look for in creating an offer. She was strong in her insistence that I create an action plan with some urgency, despite my strong resistance. Thank you Melissa!
Kamala Skipper, Kamala Wellness
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Melissa's balance of sharp, actionable details and nuanced sensitivity truly helped me unlock barriers I had not considered I had put in my own way. I am profusely grateful for her help and I very much look forward to continuing working with her.
Robert A.
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Sowing Seeds
Nurturing Roots
Revitalizing Ecosystems
My coaching IS for leaders who:
✓ Are ready to meet ambitious goals while prioritizing inner sustainability and wellbeing
✓ See improving communication and storytelling as high priority to engage more key stakeholders
✓ Are committed to seeing color, gender, sexuality, disability, and all the “-isms” and imperfectly taking action to uplift and improve conditions for all
✓ Want to work together from an expansive, aligned place and have or can secure the means to do so without compromising their wellbeing
✓ Accept responsibility for their own results by taking consistent action on what we discuss
It ISN’T for leaders who:
✗ Subscribe to hustle culture, oppressive sales and marketing tactics, and business “as usual”
✗ View coaching as a substitute for therapy
✗ Are currently operating from scarcity and/or not financially ready to work together