Returning to Self with Melissa Clayton

Who are you? Before everyone and everything bombarded you with who you “should” be, who are you down to your core? What does that purest, most authentic version of yourself want? Our host Kara met today’s guest at a coffee shop and instantly connected with her vulnerability and willingness to share her story. From marrying her high school sweetheart to an affair and divorce, Melissa shares how she has learned to ask herself important questions about what she wants. Melissa is a woman on a mission to live life intentionally rather than going through the motions! Along with being an incredible mom of 3, Melissa is a Pinterest expert helping women grow their businesses online! This episode is one you don’t want to miss, and will leave you asking yourself some pretty amazing questions to connect to what it is you want in this beautiful life!   02:00 Meet Melissa!  05:00 Questioning who you are and what you really want. 07:00 After the affair, what did the process look like reevaluating what you needed? 10:15 Having patience with your journey and healing. 13:30 What advice would you give someone in the thick of a challenge in life? 15:15 When did you come to the point when you knew it was time to end your marriage? 19:00 The ways marriage ebbs and flows as you support each other. 22:15 Let go of the rules you’ve been taught for relationships and when looking for a partner. 23:30 How are you feeling right now? 25:40 How do you help business owners as a Pinterest expert? 28:15 What is something you used to believe that you no longer do? 30:00 If your 15-year-old self saw you today, what would she say?   Let Melissa know your takeaway from this episode on Instagram | @iammelissaclayton Check out Melissa’s website | melissaclayton.net   Text PODCAST to 480-605-4814 to get VIP updates from Kara!   ………………………………….   Connect with Kara on Instagram | @kara_ayala   Check out how you can work with Kara | karaayala.com   Join Kara’s FREE Facebook group: https://kara-ayala.mykajabi.com/offers/aubrLymR/checkout