Unleash your Healing

Julie Gifford

I feel stronger than when I first started with you, both emotionally and spiritually. I'm thankful that I found out that a lot of the things from my childhood have made such a big impact on my adult life and learning to understand how to move forward from these things has been good, but not always easy. Your constant support and encouragement were huge. My biggest takeaway from working this program has been to understand myself and that what I've gone through in my past can and does affect my present and future, but I choose to improve myself not only with everything you have taught me, but also to continue working on myself. I am worth the work. I am trusting in God so much more than I ever have, and it feels amazing. I see myself going to Him to pray, and I'm choosing to heal. You have pushed me in ways that have made me grow. I am so thankful for you, all the tools you have given me, and the way you help me go through the steps of everything and take accountability. My mindset is more focused and positive. Thank you.

Christina Summa

"Rejection is God’s way of redirecting your life." I learned this through working with Melanie. Had I not decided to invest in this process, I know I would not have experienced my healing journey. Back in 2019, when I first sat down with Melanie, I never thought I would find healing from the trauma I endured by my ex-husband or ever discover true love and happiness. She gave me hope, and I took the risk. Now here I am in 2025! I did the work, fully committed to this program, and now I am happily married, and a co-author in Melanie's 2nd collective: Perfectly Placed.

Melissa

Melanie saved my life. God used her and I am still here because of her obedience. I was ready to give up, to disappear because I thought I didn't matter. So much trauma in my life that no one knew about, I hid things for so long. Without being led to a gathering that Melanie was holding, I am not sure I would still be here. I am able to shine and be who I am called to be. I am still here to see my children and grandchildren. No more hiding! I cannot thank her enough for what she has done for me. This investment was worth it and I will never look back. She created a safe space for me and I am now walking in the freedom promised.

Missy

Literally 1 week in and I have gained not 1, but 2 ways to change my way of thinking and how I react to situations. This has helped me gain more control in my life and finally exhale. I cannot wait to see all that unfolds on my journey with Melanie.

Renee

Melanie, I met you at a time when I was completely unaligned. How we crossed paths was no accident, but a complete divine appointment. I appreciate your love and encouragement. Everything in my life felt chaotic and hopeless. I lost myself amid trying to self-medicate, which only made things worse. I knew I had to find help, and I knew it had to be a woman of faith. What I did not know was that God would put Melanie in my path on Clubhouse. When she spoke to me, I knew she was my person. I immediately signed up for her She'll Rise virtual retreat. After the virtual retreat, I felt like I needed more of Melanie's coaching, so I signed up for 12 12-week 1:1 intensive coaching program. Looking back, I see how Melanie peeled off layer after layer of pain, hurt, and unforgiveness each time we met. She equipped me with the tools, and I did the work. It was not easy, but I knew this had to be done. By the time our sessions were over, I knew I who I was again. I am smart, worth and more than enough! I know how to talk myself through times of traumatic triggers without having to self-medicate with anxiety pills and alcohol. I can honestly say that had it not been for Melanie, I would not be where I am today. I chose to Rise U to be the best me, unapologetically.

Thais

I came to Melanie about a year after seeing her information through a friend online. I felt overwhelmed, broken, misaligned, confused abut my purpose and unable to define myself outside of the roles I played for others. I was operating from an outlook of lack and trauma with a constant internal dialogue that reinforced my feelings of smallness. Melanie led me through her 12-week 1:1 coaching process of reflection, accountability, and transformation. The work was difficult at times, but through her process, I became aware that I was completely worthy of that effort and so much more. She has helped me to identify my values, to come into alignment with those values and ultimately live in the unique purpose for which I was created. I came to Melanie a small, broken version of myself. I was full of self-doubt, ridden with anxiety, and the recipient of a relentless, punishing internal self-dialogue. I was unsure of my values, unaware of my purpose, and unable to show up for myself. I am so pleased to say that after the 12-week program...putting in the hard work, challenging myself and being open to possibilities, I am a full and confident me, completely aware that I have been fearfully and wonderfully created with purpose and for purpose. Melanie has supplied me with tools that I can use to conquer my anxiety, has helped me to define my values, and most importantly, has shown me how to come into alignment with those values

Val

Dealing with trauma and anxiety from a young age and not real knowing it, I've always battled setting the right therapy that would help and allow me to dig deep and really get to the core of my trauma. I needed to be around positive, like-minded Christian women that could help me open up and just really share life's battles and relate them. She'll Rise allowed me to not only connect with these women, but I've allowed myself to be vulnerable, open, and honest with myself which in turn I have been gifted with the healing I've needed for so long. In my 12 weeks with Melanie , whI had breakthroughs, chains were broken, and I am finally looking forward to my future as I continue to share, heal, and grow. My faith runs so deep and I have learned to fully surrender and rely on God through all of this, no longer using alcohol to cope. Thank you, Mel, you and She'll Rise saved me!

Reina

I have been in therapy for the last seven years and was looking for something different. Not saying that therapy was not helpful, I just needed something else to further the progress that I had made. I had been following Melanie for some time and all of her posts resonated with me. It was that one post where she spoke about her lowest moment; that's when I knew I needed to reach out. While I wasn't at that point in my journey, I certainly had an immense fear of being there if I didn't do anything to continue my healing process. And let me tell you, during that discovery call, we both cried. It was an immense weight off my shoulders because Melanie understood where I was, and she knew how to help me. That felt reassuring. Before engaging in the process, it was a bit chaotic, to say the least. I had tools from my previous therapy sessions, but it wasn't what I needed to rise. I felt confused about what I needed to be doing to feel sounder and calmer. It wasn't tailored to me the way Melanie tailors the program to each individual. Her program made me feel in control of owning my feelings and processing them so that I can grow and flourish. After engaging in the 12-week program, I gained the confidence to continue doing the work that needs to be done to be the real me. lo be loving to myself and to care enough to put my mental health first. I definitely felt closer to God through the process, and I look forward to seeing how the rest of the programs will help me in the future.

Lisa

Melanie, you are my angel. It meant so much to me during one meeting with you because of your willingness to change how you lead our sessions, slowing down, and repeating the important things I was trying to write down, so I left feeling empowered. I didn't have to ask, as I wouldn't have because I am embarrassed, but you HEARD me in our conversations and did it on your own. I recognized it right away, and it gave me more confidence. Even at my age, when I have to ask what something means or I can't take good notes, it brings me back to my childhood and I feel slow, uneducated, dumb. When I was offered this opportunity to work with you, I was hoping to work through Hurricane Ian and my PTSD. We talked about this at one point, and I couldn't see how my past made a difference in what I was going through now. I have come to realize it has everything to do with how I handle my PTSD, and how all these years I thought I had things completely handled, but after doing the homework (especially with resentment), I know now I had nothing handled. I was just masking my trauma with a Band-Aid, convincing myself I had everything under control. You have been a tremendous help through this horrific time in my life, and I am not sure where I would be had I not gone through your 12-week program. Because of you, I know I will be okay. Because of you, I now know how to handle things. Because of you, I see through the darkness, and although I may not always see the light, I trust the light is on the other side. You are my warm blanket, providing me comfort.