Desire to Inspire
Desire to Inspire
Melissa Martin
Pursue your hobbies, passions, and dreams and make them into your new reality. Hear inspiring stories and experiences from successful people who have done just that. The desire of host Melissa Martin is to inspire you into living your best life. New episodes come out every Wednesday. Enjoy!
Building a Community feat. Ashley Langer
At the end of the day, having a community of like-minded people who are interested in the same things as you is something almost everyone desires. Ashley Langer, Founder of Business Socialistas describes how she created such a tight knit community of women entrepreneurs, and how this has flourished into her own business. Learn about the importance of community, and hear Ashley's top tips on how to network and build your tribe. Instagram: @desiretoinspirepodcastWebsite: www.desiretoinspirepodcast.comInstagram: @business.socialistasWebsite: www.ashley-langer.mykajabi.com
Dec 13, 2022
44 min
Moving Hacks
Melissa shares the moving hacks that helped her have a stress-free seamless move. From the perfect air mattress, to cleaning your toilet, to having a tool kit on deck, to selling your soul to Amazon, tune in for some great discoveries Melissa learned through her moving experience! Instagram: @desiretoinspirepodcastWebsite: www.desiretoinspirepodcast.com
Nov 29, 2022
30 min
Road Trip Vlog to Charleston feat. Kelsey Riegert
Join Melissa and her cousin Kelsey from the road on their way to Melissa's new home, Charleston, SC! This episode is a vlog-style episode filled with laughs, hot takes, a rap by Kelsey,  ASMR, getting tractor trailers to honk, and much more. They talk all things road trips and share with you their 15 hour journey to Charleston as if you are a fly on the wall. Enjoy and don't forget to live laugh love. xo.Instagram: @desiretoinspirepodcastWebsite: www.desiretoinspirepodcast.com
Nov 15, 2022
44 min
All Things Travel
Hear travel hacks, tips, and different ways of living lift in this episode with Melissa with a sprinkle of humor from being overtired. Traveling is good for the soul, and so Melissa hopes this episode encourages you to get out into the world and explore! Instagram: @desiretoinspirepodcastWebsite: www.desiretoinspirepodcast.com
Nov 1, 2022
36 min
Being Intentional and Forming Great Habits
It is so easy to spend your day going through the motions and then by the end of the day, you have absolutely nothing to show for it. This is exactly what Melissa tries to avoid in this episode and discusses ways to be intentional in how you want to spend each day, week, and month. Living intentionally goes hand in hand with forming good habits and slashing bad ones. Inspired by the book Atomic Habits by James Clear, Melissa explains some of the most stand out takeaways to help you form better habits.  Instagram: @desiretoinspirepodcastWebsite: www.desiretoinspirepodcast.com
Oct 18, 2022
25 min
Embracing Change
Change is scary as f*ck let's not sugar coat it. It is uncomfortable, and being uncomfortable means there is growth happening even if it doesn't seem like it.  Hear how Melissa's life did a complete 180 and how she embraced that change with open arms. She provides little nuggets of advice that you can hold close to you the next time you are experiencing a change. Instagram: @desiretoinspirepodcastWebsite: www.desiretoinspirepodcast.com
Oct 4, 2022
30 min
Never Stop Creating feat. Weverson Ponte
I truly believe everyone was put on this Earth for a specific reason. Not many people find their calling or passion in life because they don't look or search hard enough. In this episode, hear how Weverson Ponte has figured out and pursued his passion of creating art. He figured out what his passion was, has been working on his craft, and has felt so fulfilled while doing so. Hear where he's headed next on his creative journey!Website: www.desiretoinspirepodcast.comInstagram: @desiretoinspirepodcastYoutube: Weverson PonteInstagram: @weverp
Aug 16, 2022
51 min
Facing your Demons
Melissa gets raw and vulnerable and talks about the importance of facing your demons. What kind of demons we talking? Any feelings of emotion, hardship, loss, etc that are holding you back from becoming your best self.  Everyone's got 'em whether we'd like to believe it or not. "Don't suppress, address" is the episode motto. The more you feel, the more you understand, the more you're able to learn and blossom into the incredible person that you are.  Instagram: @desiretoinspirepodcastWebsite: www.desiretoinspirepodcast.com
Aug 2, 2022
24 min
Rebels and Women Owned Businesses feat. Anne Grossman
Renting commercial kitchen space, not having enough time in the day or the kitchen,  friends and family not being able to see your vision for your business, etc. These are all hurdles that Anne Grossman, Owner and Founder of Rebel Daughter Cookies had to overcome. Since Anne realizes how tough it is to start out a business in the food industry,  she is making a constant effort to alleviate  some of these pain-points for others who are starting their own business. Rebel Daughter Cookies is so much more than a cookie brand, it is a kick-ass revolutionizing brand that empowers women to say I CAN and I WILL! Website: www.desiretoinspirepodcast.comInstagram: @desiretoinspirepodcastWebsite: www.rebeldaughtercookies.comInstagram: @rebeldaughtercookies
Jul 19, 2022
1 hr 4 min
Partnership Marketing in the NBA feat. Chris Thorkilsen
Not your typical D2I episode but a worthy one...this episode brings a new perspective to you on how to level up in your current career. Chris Thorkilsen explains how he did just that with the Atlanta Hawks and describes how he has created a name for himself in the influencer marketing space in Atlanta. Listen and learn how to stand out and make an impact in your current role! Instagram: @cthorkLinkedIn: Chris Thorkilsen Instagram: @desiretoinspirepodcastWebsite: www.desiretoinspirepodcast.com
Jul 5, 2022
50 min
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