What does it all mean?

Who am I?

When do I feel most worthy?

How do I define and communicate my desires, goals, and values?

How can I shift old patterns that keep me stuck and embrace change without fear?

Welcome to the hive-I’m so glad we found each other today. I’m Melyssa, and I’ve spent nearly twenty years working where people and ecosystems meet — in the organic produce industry, in community nonprofits, and in social service. My path has taken me from farm fields to boardrooms, from brand launches and national retail programs to running a rural crisis center and shelter program.

Through it all, I’ve led teams, grown partnerships, and guided conversations that turned tension into trust. Agriculture taught me how living systems thrive through rhythm and relationship; my time in social work taught me how people do the same.

Honeybee Coaching is where those lessons meet — a place to bring both the data and the dirt, the practical and the deeply human, into meaningful growth.After a lifetime of pursuing these questions and more, I am honored to offer support and guidance to fellow seekers, and am led in this work by the meaning of my namesake, the honeybee.

In Greek myth, Melissa was the first keeper of the sacred bees—a mystic and priestess who discovered the divine medicine of honey, the Food of the Gods. She nursed the infant Zeus with honey, and at her death, bees were said to rise from her body, carrying her spirit into their endless flight of devotion and renewal. From her lineage came the Melissae, who, like the bees themselves, serve the greater whole through the offering of wisdom, nourishment, and truth.

Bees are liminal beings—moving between darkness and light, the unseen and the embodied. They pollinate and recombine, gathering what is scattered and transforming it into something entirely new. In this sacred dance, I find my own reflection: a devotion to transformation, to the intelligence of the earth, to the alchemy of connection. Like the Melissae, my work is an offering toward collective vitality—toward the health of the greater hive through the spreading of sacred knowledge and authentic expression.

WHO I WORK WITH:

Individuals in a Season of Change

People who are navigating a shift — internal or external — and want to feel more grounded, clear, and confident as they move into what’s next.

Often this includes:

  • New or developing leaders

  • People experiencing relationship or identity transitions

  • People who want support with communication, dating, and confidence

  • Founders, creatives, and entrepreneurs

  • Anyone feeling out of rhythm and wanting to build a more aligned life

You don’t have to untangle it alone. Together we create the clarity and steadiness that lets the next chapter take shape.

Leaders, Teams, and Organizations

Groups who recognize that communication or culture isn’t supporting the work — and want to rebuild trust, rhythm, and alignment.

Common reasons people hire me:

  • Tension, miscommunication, or mismatched expectations

  • Growth that outpaced your systems and conversations

  • Leadership changes or shifting responsibilities

  • Unclear vision, priorities, or team agreements

  • A desire for more cohesion, accountability, and flow

When the hive aligns- everything thrives.

WHAT I DO

I help people and teams move out of confusion and back into clarity, connection, and forward rhythm.

When life or leadership feels tangled, most people don’t need more force — they need clearer communication, steadier grounding, and support that honors both the emotional landscape and the practical realities of the work.

My approach blends coaching, facilitated conversation, and strategic alignment work. It’s honest, relational, and deeply rooted in the honeybee’s way: connection, rhythm, and the conditions that allow a system to thrive.

I support clients with:

  • Clarifying decisions during transition or growth

  • Strengthening communication and relational skills

  • Navigating conflict with courage and care

  • Resetting team dynamics and work-place culture

  • Aligning vision, expectations, and priorities

  • Leadership development rooted in presence and integrity

  • Nervous-system grounding and energetic support (including Reiki)

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

For Individuals

  • Clarity about what’s actually happening and what you want

  • Better communication — with yourself and others

  • Relief from overwhelm

  • More confidence in hard conversations

  • Stronger boundaries and steadier decision-making

  • A sense of alignment and forward momentum

  • New relational patterns that support who you are becoming

For Leaders & Teams

  • Less tension, reactivity, and wasted time

  • More honest, productive communication

  • Clear expectations and shared agreements

  • Stronger morale, trust, and follow-through

  • A unified sense of purpose

  • A culture where people show up with clarity and care

  • Better outcomes — including profitability and stability

Connect

I offer a complimentary 20-minute video chat — a first meeting to see if our work feels like a good fit.

This is a chance for you to share what’s calling you toward coaching, and for us both to listen for alignment and possibility.

There’s no pressure, no performance — just a real conversation between two real people exploring what’s ready to grow. I’m guided in this work by my namesake, the honeybee — drawn to connection, curiosity, and the sweetness of authentic exchange.

Use the form to share a bit about yourself and what you’re seeking, and I’ll be in touch to schedule our time together.