In this episode of the Hustle Happiness podcast, Melanie Lee dives into how competition and comparison, whether self-imposed or coming from others, can take away from our happiness. Through personal stories, she highlights how collaboration over competition is the real win to teamwork, greater joy, and meaningful growth.

In this episode of the Hustle Happiness podcast, Melanie Lee reflects on the past year and shares how setting meaningful intentions can help you step into 2026 with clarity and purpose. Melanie shares the significance of setting intentions over resolutions, the power of communication and boundaries, and how to align goals with purpose for a fulfilling year ahead.

In this episode of Hustle Happiness, Melanie Lee dives into the real cost of chasing goals, deadlines, and achievements: burnout. Drawing from personal experiences and family stories, she explores how to balance ambition with rest, protect your mental health, and reclaim joy. Melanie shares practical insights on recognizing burnout, honoring your limits, and redefining what “success” really means, not just in work or school, but in life.

In this episode of the Hustle Happiness podcast, Melanie Lee reflects on the profound changes she has experienced over the past two years, driven by stress and burnout rather than discipline. She discusses the importance of confronting one's truth, the coexistence of happiness and mental exhaustion, and the necessity of self-reconnection. Melanie emphasizes the stages of awareness, acknowledgment, and action in personal growth, advocating for the importance of setting boundaries and choosing oneself amidst life's challenges.

The holidays are meant to be joyful, but gift-giving often brings stress, guilt, and overspending. In this episode, Melanie shares how her family set intentional gift limits, prioritized connection over consumption, and discovered the freedom that comes from thoughtful communication and clear expectations. Learn how to create a holiday season filled with presence, gratitude, and meaningful moments without the pressure.

In this episode, Melanie shares the story behind publishing my book and realizing she had settled. Using a light Taco Bell metaphor, we talk about how feedback, approval, and overthinking can quietly pull you away from your original vision and why choosing clarity isn’t failure. If you’ve ever created something that looked successful on the outside but didn’t feel complete on the inside, this episode is your permission slip to stop settling for “good enough” to realign with what you actually wanted.

In this episode of the Hustle Happiness podcast, Melanie Lee shares her journey of writing and self-publishing her book, discussing the challenges and lessons learned along the way. She reflects on the importance of finding a balance between hustle and happiness, emphasizing that true success is about nurturing inner well-being and pursuing passions. The conversation covers themes of personal growth, resilience, and the significance of meaningful relationships in achieving happiness.

In this episode, join Trinity, Melanie’s daughter, as she takes us through the ups and downs of college life. A passionate criminal justice student, Trinity talks about juggling classes, internships, and extracurriculars, sharing the real challenges and wins along the way. Tune in for an inside look at what it’s really like to carve your own path and stay focused while earning a degree.