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➡️ Helping high-achieving women lead well + live well.
➡️ Food, movement & mindset made simple.
💌 Weekly wellness, straight to you - link in bio!

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The women behind Live Well Lead Well
 Hi, I’m Melissa — a certified fitness instructor and breathwork coach.
And I’m Melanie — a certified holistic nutritionist and health coach.

We created Live Well Lead Well because, honestly? We were tired of watching incredible women burn out trying to do everything... including green juice cleanses and 5 a.m. workouts they hate.

We’ve been there — stressed, stretched, and wondering if exhaustion was just the cost of success. Spoiler alert: it’s not.
We believe real change doesn’t have to mean an overhaul. Small, smart, bio-individual shifts can change everything — your energy, your clarity, your purpose, your power.

We’re here for YOU — the woman who leads, builds, supports, and gives (a lot).
 Around here, you’ll find:
• Real wellness tools you can actually use • No diets, no guilt, just nourishing food • Movement that feels good, not punishing • Mindset shifts to reconnect with you • And the occasional reminder to laugh at the chaos

Thanks for being here! Tell us about you — we’d love to know who’s on the other side of the screen. 💬 Drop us your first name, position and favorite tool to destress.

If you’re craving real support, we offer a weekly membership — no extra logins, no overwhelm, just simple tools and real support sent straight to your inbox! by @livewellleadwell.us

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2 years ago

Still feeling so grateful for an incredible weekend in Napa with @thevfoundation. ❤️

We’re always honored to weave wellness into the ecosystem of this weekend, to create space for movement, nourishment, connection, and a reminder that caring for ourselves is part of caring for our whole health.

From leading two mornings of sunrise flow to offering our signature mocktails throughout the weekend as a more nourishing alternative, it was so special to see the beautiful synergy between holistic wellness and Western medicine.

And, of course, we learned from some of the most brilliant doctors who have devoted their careers to the pursuit of victory over cancer. Their expertise, passion, and commitment are beyond inspiring.

We feel incredibly lucky to be part of a weekend that brings together wellness, science, generosity, and so much hope. And to see this community come together to raise $6.8 MILLION for game-changing cancer research? Truly incredible!! by @livewellleadwell.us

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2 months ago

Protection and prevention were at the heart of our weekend in Napa with @eventsvfoundation, and that’s something we believe in far beyond one weekend. ❤️

So when we’re moving, sweating, and taking care of our bodies, we want to feel just as good about what we’re wearing as we do about how we’re moving.

That’s one of the reasons we love @definitearticles. Their activewear is tested free from PFAS and BPA, chemicals we’d rather not have in the products we wear every day, especially during a workout when sweat and heat can increase our exposure to what’s on our skin.

Even better, every fabric is screened by Intertek, one of the world’s largest independent testing laboratories, using internationally recognized testing methods. And their list of chemicals they test for keeps growing.

For us, it’s all about making more mindful choices wherever we can. What we put in our bodies matters. What we put on our bodies matters, too.

So grateful to @definitearticles for creating activewear that aligns so beautifully with what we believe in and to @thevfoundation for reminding us why prevention matters so much!

Available at:
@definitearticles @awear.market

Photography provided by:
@eventsvfoundation by @livewellleadwell.us

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2 months ago

We are so excited to share our most recent discovery… non-toxic make up! Yes, you heard that right. The cleanest on the market. 3rd party tested and all.

Piper Blue wasn’t created in a lab… it came from real life. From adversity.

Jamie, the founder, was navigating Stage IV CKD and started looking closer at everything she was putting on her body. What she found… even “clean” makeup wasn’t actually clean.
So she made her own.

@piperblue_organicmakeup is built on real ingredients. Ingredients you can trust. No shortcuts, no greenwashing, no compromise.

And here’s the thing… it works.

We spent an hour with Jamie and her business partner Cindy over zoom and it turned into so much more than a tutorial. It was a conversation about purpose, about doing better, about creating products that actually support your health.

She walked us through exactly how to apply everything… simple, intentional, and honestly kind of fun.

We’ve both been using Piper Blue for over a month now… and we’re hooked.
It looks good. It feels good. And you know what you’re putting on your skin.

Available at: @awear.market by @livewellleadwell.us

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6 months ago

Sonoma, you were something special. 🤍

A couple weeks ago, we had the honor of bringing Live Well Lead Well to Sonoma Epicurean, where wellness met purpose in the most meaningful way!!

Through our wellness programming, intentional movement, thoughtful menu curation, and conversations rooted in prevention, we created space to highlight what it truly means to support the body... before it asks us to slow down. From nourishing meals to movement and mindset, every touchpoint was designed to reflect a more holistic approach to health, one that works alongside science and research, not separate from it.

And the most powerful part? The @thevfoundation raised $3.5 million for cancer research.
It’s a reminder that when we come together with intention, education, and heart, we can create real impact.

Phoenix Epicurean, we’re coming for you next!!
@eventsvfoundation

Photos @willbucquoy by @livewellleadwell.us

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6 months ago

This is how we bring the Friday vibes to the V Foundation for Cancer Research Sonoma Epicurean!

From a special health and wellness session with @livewellleadwell.us, a chef demonstration from culinary icons @dustinvalette and @chefcharliepalmer, and tee time - we start off this weekend in an impactful way. by @livewellleadwell.us

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7 months ago

This year reminded us why we do what we do!!

For the conversations that turned into connection.
For new cities, new rooms, and familiar feelings of purpose. For people who inspired us, showing up open, curious, and ready to lead their lives with intention.

Live Well Lead Well is more than wellness. It’s about community, courage, and choosing to care for ourselves so we can show up fully for what matters most.

We are deeply grateful for every hand we shook, every story we heard, and every moment we shared the mission of living well.

Happy New Year! We’re ready for you, 2026!

Xo - Mel & Mel by @livewellleadwell.us

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9 months ago

Happy Holidays! ❤️
May we always remember, health is the greatest gift. We are grateful for you!! by @livewellleadwell.us

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10 months ago

This week (and for the next couple), we’re pressing pause on the weekly dinner planners.

Not because nourishment doesn’t matter during the holidays, but because how we nourish ourselves matters even more right now.

More grace. More flexibility. More listening to your body.

Melanie shared a really beautiful read on this over on our Substack. Happy Holidays!!

🔗 Link in bio! by @livewellleadwell.us

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10 months ago

We’re so honored to be @awear.market ambassadors, every product is one we trust in our own homes and lives.

Visit awearmarket.com to explore all the goodies!! 🎄 by @livewellleadwell.us

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10 months ago

You don’t have to “earn” your Thanksgiving meal.

Thanksgiving should feel good in your body and your mind.

Melanie is sharing the simple shifts that helped her break the all-or-nothing holiday mindset and actually enjoy the day.

The Substack article is now live! 🔗 In bio! by @livewellleadwell.us

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a year ago

We had a wonderful lunch as part of the V Foundation for Cancer Research Austin Epicurean @atx.cocina with Chef Kevin Taylor and @livewellleadwell.us. We highlighted wellness and quality cuisine in the heart of Austin. ❤️🍽️ by @livewellleadwell.us

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a year ago