Publications, Keynotes & Other Presentations

Struggling with motivation? As the Coronavirus pandemic drags on, lack of inspiration can be real. The good news? It doesn't have to be. The three strategies herein can help you reclaim your energy and productivity to get your 2020 back on track and end the year with a bang.

Spread Your Sunshine Founder Melanie S. Griffin, Esq. was recently the Featured Guest on The Mind Body Business Show. Hosted by Brian Kelly, the Podcast is dedicated to exploring what Brian calls the three pillars of success: mind, body, and business. During the interview, Melanie shared her insight and first-hand experiences regarding fostering a positive mindset, the importance of physical activity, and why lifelong learning is critical to success. Brian and Melanie also discussed the perils of perfectionism, overcoming the fear of failure, Melanie's favorite marketing technique, and much more.

Spread Your Sunshine Founder Melanie S. Griffin, Esq. was recently a featured panelist at the Women’s Alliance of the Greater Orlando Builders Association ("GOBA") Wellness Webinar: “Building a Better You.” Melanie, along with Heather Maloney, Maria Aponte, and Allison Carmany, provided insight on strengthening your physical and mental wellness. The highlights discussed by each speaker to help YOU build a better you are summarized and a complimentary replay of the full webinar is included.

70% of people, both men and women, experience Impostor Syndrome, the feeling of being discovered as a fraud for not actually deserving our job and/or accomplishments. But *you* were made for more. Focus on why you are fantastically qualified and uniquely talented, learn tips and tricks for overcoming the fear of failure, and channel your future successes to become your best YOU!

So many people hold themselves back because they are afraid of “failing.” But you know what? While in the moment it is frustrating that something did not work out as planned or hoped, in hindsight, my “failures” are some of the best moments in my life. Listen to Episode 14 of The Lawman’s Lounge Podcast hosted by Bill Umansky to learn more.

Spread Your Sunshine Founder Melanie S. Griffin, Esq. was recently the Featured Guest on Episode 14 of Bill Umansky's The Lawman's Lounge Podcast. Entitled  "Does Happiness Lead to Success?", Melanie reflected on finding your true happiness, how to unapologetically pursue what brings you joy, and the importance of overcoming hurdles when on a path to pivot your career.

As well-intentioned as we may be in our quest to take care of our loved ones and communities but not ourselves, if we do not change this behavior and also tend to our own welfare, we will burnout and eventually, not have any energy left to pour into others. To ensure this does not happen, let’s consider aspects of your life for which you should make time in addition to investing in others as a servant leader.

As the Coronavirus pandemic continues and children and teens are isolated in their homes instead of being surrounded by friends and peers, for many, their mental health is negatively impacted. Tackling this challenge head on herein and in our associated webinar, advice is provided on how adults can best communicate with children and teens about COVID-19, how they feel about the changing world, and resources to help navigate this difficult time. 

As a fellow small business owner, the pressures of seemingly never having enough time to accomplish *all the things* is well-known. This said, while life can be busy, messy, unpredictable, and challenging, there are actions you can take to make it more manageable. For suggestions about how to reclaim control of, and maximize, each day’s twenty-four hours, consider the strategies in this article.

Spread Your Sunshine Founder Melanie S. Griffin was recently the Featured Guest on Episode 18 of Erica Castner's Love the Work You Do Podcast. Entitled Overcome the Fear of Failing, Melanie and Erica discussed the power of imperfections and how to use "failures" for motivation and to best serve others and grow your business.

This article explores strategies female entrepreneurs can employ to find success when starting their own businesses.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” This quote is reminiscent of a discussion I once had with my friend Jessica Muroff when she said, “I have time for nothing but love.” She explained, “if I allow myself to dwell on certain challenges, they will be all-consuming. Instead, I choose to show others love.” Following this life-changing conversation, it was decided that I, too, have time for nothing but love. The strategies herein can help you channel this mindset as well.