Activate & Illuminate with Melanie Wakelin
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie Wakelin
Podcast Description
Activate and Illuminate Podcast with Mel, a space where your inner radiance becomes the catalyst for everything you dream of creating.
From small business dreamers to passionate creators, each episode weaves together real stories of transformation that will spark your own journey of activation. Through Heart-opening conversations with both rising stars and hidden gems, Mel creates a sacred space where personal growth and business success dance together as one, (often with infectious laughter!).
This isn’t just another business podcast - it's a love letter to everyone who feels called to create something meaningful. Together, we’ll explore how to:
- Amplify your inner light and let it guide your decisions.
- Connect with your soul-aligned audience and opportunities
- Create positive change
- Create a business and/or life that feels as good as it looks
- Turn your passion into a force for positive change.
Each week join Mel and her guests as they share raw, real stories of activation, awakening, growth and success. Whether you're starting your first business venture or seeking deeper alignment in your life, you will find your tribe here.
“These are not just success stories, they are real conversations about how to blend your experiences, beliefs, and dreams into something magnificently, uniquely yours.”
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of personal activation, spiritual gifts, business success, and community resilience. Example episodes focus on deep topics such as transforming mental health crises into spiritual awakenings, navigating parenting nonverbal autistic children with telepathy, and shifting from traditional banking to regenerative farming practices, providing listeners with a rich variety of actionable insights.
The *Activate and Illuminate Podcast with Melanie Wakelin* is a weekly celebration of real people sharing authentic stories of determination, perseverance, overcoming challenges, and simply choosing to show up.
Tune in each week as we explore narratives that might challenge your assumptions, inspire you to show up differently, or even reshape your views on what’s possible.
You might find yourself moved to tears or eager to share this podcast with friends. Either way, we’re thrilled you’re here to listen, to discover how much is achievable, and to recognize that we’re all active creators of our own lives.
Through it all, our hope is to empower listeners everywhere to approach the world with a bit more optimism, equipped with fresh tools or a renewed mindset.
Let’s Activate, Baby!
Melanie Wakelin interviews Nicole Murphy, a media professional with a passion for storytelling and creativity. They discuss Nicole’s journey in media, the impact of the pandemic on her career, and the challenges faced in the journalism industry. The conversation explores themes of critical thinking, the role of creativity in personal growth, and the changing landscape of business and customer relations. Nicole shares her vision for a large creative event aimed at inspiring others and emphasizes the importance of community and collaboration in recovery from recent societal challenges. In this engaging conversation, Nicole Murphy and Melanie Wakelin explore themes of authenticity, the impact of social media and AI, the importance of digital detox, and the journey of podcasting. They discuss the significance of communication and collaboration in both personal and professional realms, emphasizing the need for understanding and connection amidst differing perspectives.
Guest Bio:
Nicole Murphy has over a decade of experience in the media industry having worked on a morning news show, produced and directed documentary programs, been a crew member on movie sets, taught media at a college level, led a bi-weekly student print newspaper and worked as an independent journalist.
Now she is using the skills she’s developed in storytelling, producing and mentorship to support creative entrepreneurs with events, content creation and grant opportunities.
Episode References:
Digital Detox & Creativity Retreat: Digital Detox & Creativity Retreat
Subscribe to the Activate & Illuminate Newsletter (for BONUS content and more): LET’S GET ACTIVATED
Connect with Nicole:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolesmurphy/
Connect with Melanie:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/activateandilluminate/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/activateandilluminate
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@activateandilluminatewithmel
Substack: https://substack.com/@activateandilluminate
Website: https://activateandilluminate.com/
Contact Us: [email protected]
Melanie’s Businesses:
LifeVantage Representative: http://protandimcanada.lifevantage.com/
Biz Bloomer: https://www.bizbloomer.com/
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Nicole Murphy and Her Journey
03:00 The Impact of Media on Storytelling
05:56 Navigating Controversy in Media
08:56 The State of Journalism and Critical Thinking
11:55 The Role of Creativity in Personal and Professional Growth
18:01 The Evolution of Education and Critical Thinking
21:50 Big Dreams and Creative Events
26:01 Intuition and Spirituality in Creativity
30:09 The Changing Landscape of Business and Customer Relations
36:06 Recovery and Community in Business
42:03 Authenticity in Community and Business
45:33 Navigating Social Media and AI
51:37 Digital Detox and Retreats
55:54 Podcasting Journey and Notable Guests
01:01:26 Exploring Controversial Topics and Perspectives
01:04:08 The Importance of Communication and Collaboration
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