Listen "Question EVERYTHING with Excitement !? with Melissa Wiggins"
Episode Synopsis
Melissa Wiggins is a dynamic blend of Scottish fervor and professional expertise. From her roots as a spirited Scottish lassie, she is known by many as Coach Mummabear. This fiery Scottish native has donned many hats – a sharp-minded lawyer, a High-Performance Master Certified Professional Life Coach, and an inspirational speaker. With a podcast ranking in the global top 10% and a voice that resonates across continents, she's a force to be reckoned with.But Melissa’s story isn't just about professional accolades. Her upcoming book, "UnFollow," encapsulates her philosophy on life.“UnFollow” isn’t a prescriptive guide but rather a thought-provoking exploration of life’s choices and possibilities. She encourages readers to question everything with excitement enabling them to discern what truly matters and align their actions with their values.It's time to create paths with intention, seize the present, and live without regrets. As she eloquently puts it – life offers no do-overs.Turning 40 was a reflective milestone for Melissa. Rather than slowing down, she's fervently channeling her energy into mentoring hundreds of individuals, guiding both lads and lassies toward their fullest potential.Personal trials have been an indelible part of Melissa's journey. The devastating diagnosis of her firstborn with Stage IV cancer, simultaneous with the impending birth of her twins, reshaped her world. This challenge spurred her and her husband, Michael, to establish a foundation dedicated to pediatric cancer research. Their relentless efforts have since channeled millions towards research initiatives spread across 26 states and 3 continents.Drawing from her tapestry of life experiences, from her commitment to sobriety, navigating her son’s diagnosis, celebrating her daughter’s adoption, and more, Melissa harnesses these stories not as crutches but as fuel. She drives home the message: “Empowered people empower people.”Motherhood is a cherished role for Melissa. Mother to five, through step-relationships, biological ties, and adoption, she celebrates the many facets of being a parent. Contrary to conventional belief, she stands as a beacon for many, proving it's possible to be a fun Mum and enjoy a booming career. Her mantra, 'A Mum and...', showcases her strategy of questioning everything with excitement.With challenges like her personal sobriety journey, her children's trials, and many more, Melissa doesn't see reasons for excuses. Instead, she finds reasons to push on, to inspire, and to make every moment count. Because, in her words, if you have only one life, what are you doing with it?CONNECT with Melissa:www.melissawiggins.lifehttps://instagram.com/coachmummabearhttps://www.facebook.com/CKcmelissawiggins83?mibextid=LQQJ4dCONNECT with ME:https://erinrenningercoaching.comhttps://instagram.com/erin.renningerhttps://facebook.com/erin.wrightrenninger
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