I'M Melinda
Hey There,
SoCal girl, raised in a small desert town who became an award-winning TV producer. I love telling stories that move you—been doin it for 20 years now. Not a fan of putting anyone in a box, that’s why I’m also an Author, Coach, and Speaker.
Obsessed with: Travel, the 90’s, real talk, and creating a life you freaking love!
Before my life was a whirlwind, traveling the globe and producing TV, I just wanted to be outdoors—on a horse, hiking, or fishing.
In the town where I grew up, there was a film set that I was in awe of. When it was busy with people bustling about, the energy was infectious, and my curiosity was sparked. What are they doing?
The excitement of those lights, cameras, and all-out action was a world away from my slow two-lane street town. (we barely had streetlights!)
I went to the local junior college and then off to Cal State Northridge where I majored in Cinema-TV- Arts. My first projects— so embarrassing! No joke, I made a short film about explosive diarrhea.
After graduating, I interned at every news station that would take me. From being on camera (those tapes—yikes) to working as a writer, producer, and director, I had an insatiable appetite for learning every role on set.
Looking back
I should have known that the curious girl, who asked a lot of questions, was going to be a TV producer— we love asking questions.
We know that the right questions can open doors — both in life and within ourselves.
Every great story starts with a question. They’re like magic codes.
My favorite question:
What do you really want to do?
I should have known that the curious girl, who asked a lot of questions, was going to be a TV producer— we love asking questions.
We know that the right questions can open doors — both in life and within ourselves.
Every great story starts with a question. They’re like magic codes.
My favorite question:
What do you really want to do?
Small Town Origins,
Big World Aspirations
When E! Entertainment sent me around the world with Tara Reid for a travel show, my passion for production was solidified, and my love for adventure was about to be in overdrive.
Cut to twenty years later
Filming Taradise, with Tara Reid in France
I’ve produced everything from the Emmy-nominated series Dancing With the Stars to Secret Millionaire, Undercover Billionaire, ten seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette (I love, love), Jury Duty, Better Late Than Never, Operation Change, Flirty Dancing, I Can See Your Voice, Cooks vs. Cons, and American Hustler with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, among many others.
From ABC to NBC, FOX, A&E, Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, Food Network, and more—it’s been a ride.
My love for storytelling has taken me to 28 countries, and given me enough experiences to write a book. (literally!)
Executive Producing a show I created for Discovery Channel
I’ve secured partnerships with Lionsgate, Discovery, and production companies in Los Angeles, NYC, and Canada for my own TV show concepts.
Additionally, I partnered with the National Association of Television Programming Executives (NATPE) as executive producer of their inaugural Omni Cultural TV Fest, an honor recognized by former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti for my contributions to television production.
My experience spans every aspect of production. From development and casting to logistics, scouting the globe, negotiating millions in brand deals, writing scripts, directing, conducting major interviews, and guiding edits—you name it, I’ve done it!
I’ve had the honor of telling stories for some of today’s most influential producers, like Mark Burnett, and thought leaders, including His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and President Bill Clinton. From Donna Karan to Kevin Costner, William Shatner, Terry Bradshaw, Harry Connick Jr., Sir Elton John, Ken Jeong, Glenn Stearns, and Jenna Dewan, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with and learning from some of the world’s most remarkable talent.
Impactful Stories Iconic Collaborations
Glenn Stearns and I had a blast filming Undercover Billionaire.
Want to collaborate?
My interview with the Dalai Lama changed my life in a million ways.
I loved working with Henry Winkler on Better Late Than Never.
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After working with so many extraordinary people, one theme stood out—stories. Our stories can either set fire to our evolution—or hold us captive.
Then I realized: if I had the producer’s playbook for creating vibrant realities for others, why wasn’t I doing it for myself?
The first step is recognizing that the same stories that make us feel chained can also set us free.
This book is my journey through that step—reclaiming the producer’s seat of my own stories—so you can do the same. Because once you do, you ignite the expansive, magical reality you’re meant to live.
we have to
keep evolving
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one Word: Curiosity!
With every new adventure, I started right where I was, with what I had, what I knew, doing my best, and curious about what would happen if I just tried.
My secret to success...
Truth is, my hands were often shaking with nerves, my voice trembling with doubt, filled with fear and excitement all at the same time.
But being in that space makes me feel alive, and I often discover the next version of me there.
There will always be more to learn, but stay curious about what the next evolution of you feels called to do.
Not clear on what that is?
Answer this:
What dreams do you keep putting off?
I’m not just a producing partner for some of the biggest shows out there—
I want to be your Producing Partner.
On Your Next Dream
I’m here to help you step into the producer’s seat of your next big vision and become a goal getter. No more putting off that dream you want to kick start.
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