We’re here to help you make the decisions that define your life’s path.
Connecting your passions with life endeavors
Once We Connect offers teachings through blogs and the Once We Connect podcast, advising/coaching services, corporate presentations (lunch and learns), and courses to assist you by connecting your passions with your life endeavors. We deliver a unique approach to life exploration and coaching to support the development and execution of a life vision and mission. We provide the means to instill a growth mindset, foster grit, direct perspective, enable the power of now, understand the benefits found in vulnerability, and expand your toolbox to empower you to live a flourishing life of well-being in pursuit of your passions.
Connecting science with happiness
We utilize the science of well-being, and the teachings, insights and understandings of sociology, positive psychology, social psychology, philosophy and mindfulness to hone and grow inner strengths. Scientific studies and findings lie at the base of cultivating intention, attention and attitude in application to life decisions.
Our services
Speaking Engagements
Melissa provides personalized presentations and lunch and learns for corporations, organizations and schools on a wide variety of topics to facilitate connecting passion, perseverance and action, and working to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion.
Courses and Seminars
We offer a wide variety of courses and seminars focused on the necessary knowledge and skills to thrive and flourish. Below is a sampling of our offerings. Connect with us for our complete offerings.
College Preparedness for Students
The college experience - transitioning, staying on track, understanding coursework, the road to declaring majors and minors, fostering friendships, scoring internships, research positions and jobs - avoiding the pitfalls, harnessing the power and using set-backs as stepping stones to reach your greatest heights
Tools for life - connecting to ideas, knowledge, self, others and your environment.
Know what to expect - the freshmen year experience; sophomore year - senior year: exploring, experiencing, pivoting and being equipped with a vision and a plan to activate.
Honing your passions and life vision and mission: Long-term goals- keeping your eye and heart on the future while being in the now.
The tools and resources needed for academic success, social thriving, personal growth and flourishing.
How to manage stress and anxiety.
It takes a team and collaboration to accomplish and achieve - who is on your team and how do you build the best team for you.
The art of advocating for yourself and networking.
Preparedness and laying the foundation for entering the workforce, attending graduate school and creating your destiny.
College Preparedness for Parents
How best to support your child through college - from transition to graduation.
Topics include: the resources; the balance; happy surprises; red flags; the lists of things, services and to dos; understanding the spectrum of mental wellness, languishing, and depression; Contact -how much is too much and how much is too little - finding the balance of independence, support and control; critical tools to support mental and physical health; and building and using your network to help your child thrive and flourish.
Coaching Services
Selecting College Major / Activities
Designated for high school and college students to explore, choose and plan college activities and majors. Consists of 5 sessions, weekly or bi-weekly.
Early Career Choice Decisions
Designated for college students to explore, choose and plan career choice. Consists of 5 sessions, weekly or bi-weekly.
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Managing the Transition to College
Designated for newly admitted college students to explore and learn techniques for the transition of freshman year of college - the flourishing approach to freshman year college success. Consists of 5 sessions, weekly or bi-weekly.
HS Students - Finding your Passion
Executives / Entepreneurs
Designated for high school students. Exploration and tools to find passion, structure, and direction for high school studies and activities. Consists of one two-hour session.
Designated for executives and entrepreneurs to provide tools for increased happiness, thriving, efficiency, and success.