Our Powerful Voices
a request, a gift and an offering in honor of World Voice Day!
Dear HAM Fam - Happy World Voice Day!
What’s good?
On this windy Wednesday in New York City, I’m choosing to celebrate. Today is World Voice Day and this year I feel pulled to pay attention to and celebrate the power of the human voice and our collective voices.
Everywhere we look, we’re faced with images of suffering and unrelenting chaos. It’s easy to slip into overwhelm and feel that we are powerless in the face of it all.
So here’s a love note to remind you…
You are a miracle.
You are powerful.
And together we get to co-create the world we want to live in.
In honor of World Voice Day, I want to offer you a request, a gift, and a possibility. Here’s a quick summary and then you can read on or scroll down for the details that interest you…
Request - VOTE for HOT ANGRY MOM in the People’s Telly Awards (please and thank you!!!)
Gift - attend a FREE workshop at noon PT or 3pm EST today with my mentor, the Artistic Director of the Fitzmaurice Institute, Micha Espinosa
Possibility - create your own morning ritual to regulate your nervous system and live your most intentional life (audio guide)
A Request…
We are so EXCITED!!!
Our DIY feminist comedy webseries HOT ANGRY MOM is in the running for a People’s Telly Award!!!
What is that?
The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens. Founded in 1979 to honor local, regional and cable television commercials, with non-broadcast video and television programming added soon after, the award has evolved with the rise of digital video to include branded content, documentary, social media, immersive and more.
HOT ANGRY MOM has been nominated in the Micro-budget category. YOU can help us win by VOTING before FRIDAY at midnight…
Click HERE.
You’ll be invited to sign in with FB or Google (or create an account using an email), and then hit 5 stars. That’s it - 30 seconds - and you’ve MADE OUR DAY!!
Why does it matter?
Our team is ready to make the next full episode of HOT ANGRY MOM, but we need to partner with an aligned production company. Winning a prestigious award, like the Telly, shows potential partners that audiences are hungry for female-forward comedy like HOT ANGRY MOM.
So please take 30 seconds to VOTE - HERE. And if you’re not already following us on socials, please do, and share the link with friends who might enjoy our series or repost on your fav social platforms.
THANK YOU!!!
A Gift…
If world events have left you feeling dysregulated and you would like support accessing your power, I recommend taking 90 minutes out of your day to participate in a FREE workshop in honor of World Voice Day.
What is World Voice Day?
It’s an annual awareness event dedicated to recognizing the importance of the human voice and raising awareness about various voice-related issues. It serves as an opportunity to acknowledge the significance of vocal health, expression, and communication. The theme for 2025 is Empower Your Voice!
To honor this day, my mentor and the Artistic Director of the Fitzmaurice Institute, Micha Espinosa, is offering an online workshop at noon PT (3pm EST) called The Spine: Foundation, Expression, and Strength.
JOIN IN for an embodied exploration of the spine—your physical anchor, a wellspring of expressive power, and a symbol of inner resilience. This session invites you to deepen your awareness, cultivate flexibility, and embrace boldness in both performance and life.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED to jump in! Just bring your curiosity and desire to experience something new…
Zoom Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88046012401
Meeting ID 880 4601 2401
It’s helpful to wear loose clothes that are easy to move in. Have some space to work on the floor on a yoga mat or towel. You may want a zafu or pillow, a journal, and some water or tea.
A Possiblity…
I made an audio offering for you inspired by an intensive mask workshop that I participated in last weekend with Dr. Budi Miller (the same spiritual love bug and master teacher that I studied with in Bali).
I intend to write more about that expansive journey soon, but for now I’ll just say that every time I sit in a circle with Budi and express my intentions, I not only meet but exceed them in a matter of days! You can hear more about this experience on yesterday’s HOT ANGRY MOM LIVE.
I hope the offering below supports you in regulating your nervous system and creating your own daily morning ritual, which includes the questions:
Who are you?
Why are you here?
What is your intention?
Please take what’s useful and let the rest go…
Thank you for spending some time with me today!
I’d love to hear from you - did you try Micha’s workshop? Or the somatic-based audio guide? What was your experience like? What questions do you have? What’s cooking in your creative life?
More soon…
With love & gratitude,
Mel
If you enjoyed the Voicework session with Micha Espinosa and/or the somatic-based offerings from me, you may be interested in joining the TRULY MADLY DEEPLY COMMUNITY before our first community event, coming up on May 1st.
When you become a paid subscriber, you will be invited to join a monthly 90-minute community session where I offer some combination of somatic landing processes, presence work, body and breathwork for regulating the nervous system and tapping into your inherent wisdom, writing prompts, and space to use your voice.
Voicework isn’t just for actors. It’s for anyone who wishes to connect more deeply to their inner voice, expressive power and creative play. And yes, you can really have a 90 minute drop-in session from anywhere in the world for just $8 a month (or $80 annually), while supporting my work!
If you’re interested in an Introduction to Fitzmaurice Voicework Zoom Series, become a founding member for just $240 and get all the other benefits of joining the community.
If you’d like to work with me 1:1 - here’s a link to info about pricing and how that works: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13EWOi4IfbHyDgIOPpn_vF7IoDt_Bm-f0/view?usp=sharing
To book a session, set up a consultation, or find out more, reply directly to this email.