The Brooke Hemingway Show

Melissa Ashton: The Power of Presence (Seasonal Episode 5)

Season 2 Episode 29

In this episode I sit down with the incredible Melissa “Missy” Ashton, a motivational speaker and leadership coach, for a conversation that felt expansive and deeply human. Missy shares her personal journey of overcoming adversity and coming face to face with herself after realizing she had become emotionally numb. We talk honestly about what it means to feel again, not just the highs but the full spectrum of human emotion, and why true leadership always begins with self discovery and self leadership.

We explore the power of presence, stillness, and creating space to reconnect spiritually and creatively. Missy beautifully reminds us that when we slow down enough to notice beauty in ourselves, in others, and in the world around us, we strengthen our connection to something greater than us.

In a world that often feels divided and reactive, this conversation is a gentle yet powerful invitation to choose love, unity, and compassion. Not just during moments of crisis, but as a daily practice. Missy’s wisdom encourages us to remember that love is always available and that how we respond to life is one of the most powerful choices we make.

If you have been feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or craving deeper meaning, this episode will meet you right where you are and invite you back home to yourself.

Join Melissa at ALIGN as she speaks on the Growth & Spirituality panel. Her light and depth are beyond measure. Head to brookehemingway.com/align to join us there in January.

Follow along and get connected with Missy at @melissalynneashton on IG.