

Have you ever wondered how someone can build a successful business while juggling a full-time job, two kids, and a dog? It sounds impossible, doesn’t it? But today, you’ll discover the secrets behind making it happen. Meet Mel Bridger, a high school teacher by day and a thriving fitness and women’s health coach by… well, every other moment she can grab! If you're busy but dreaming big, this story is about to blow your mind.
Mel Bridger is not just a high school teacher; she’s also a women's health and fitness coach specializing in menopause support. Yes, she’s doing it all. Her days start early (we’re talking 6 AM sharp) and are packed with teaching, grading, and supporting students. Then, after-school life takes over: kids’ extracurriculars, dinner, bedtime routines… and oh, did we mention she runs fitness classes in the evenings too? Wednesdays and Thursdays are fully booked with sessions she delivers in person.
Despite all this, Mel has managed to grow a successful fitness business and is now expanding her offerings into staff well-being programs for schools. How? Let’s break it down.
If you’ve ever tried to balance work, family, and a side hustle, you know time feels like sand slipping through your fingers. For Mel, time was her biggest challenge. She struggled with:
Kennedy, the podcast host helping Mel, shared an eye-opening insight: Constraints don’t limit creativity—they fuel it! Think of it like this: In improv comedy, the funniest moments happen because of constraints. For example, if someone says, “Pretend you’re Winston Churchill stuck in a train station but can’t use the letter T,” magic happens.
Mel’s constraints became her springboard. She couldn’t work during the day (hello, teaching and parenting), so she blocked out Sunday afternoons to focus solely on her business. By defining her limits, she created space for creative bursts.
Mel’s first Sunday session was all about planning her email strategy. Instead of trying to do it all at once, she broke the process into manageable chunks:
Here’s a tip that changed everything for Mel: Start with email hooks before diving into the actual writing. A hook is like the headline of your email—the attention-grabber that makes someone want to read more.
For example:
Mel’s next big shift? Stop writing emails for just today. Instead, create emails that work forever.
Each email Mel wrote became part of an automated sequence. For example, when someone joined her email list, they’d automatically receive a series of emails over 60 days, covering all the reasons they might want to book her menopause workshops. Here’s why this mattered:
Mel’s strategy wasn’t just about emails. It was about shifting her entire mindset. She stopped thinking of time as something she didn’t have and started thinking about how to use it wisely.
For example:
With her email system in place, Mel’s business started working for her—not the other way around. Leads came in, relationships were built, and schools started booking her workshops. All this happened while she stayed consistent with her day job, family life, and fitness classes.
Mel’s story proves that you don’t need endless time to grow a business. You just need a plan that fits into your life.
If you’re feeling inspired by Mel’s journey, here are three takeaways to get you started:
Mel’s story is proof that even the busiest among us can build something amazing. Her secret? She didn’t try to fight her limits—she worked with them. By using Sundays to batch-create emails and focusing on evergreen strategies, she turned her side hustle into a thriving business without sacrificing her day job or family life.
So, what are you waiting for? Your big dream is just one small step away. Take a page from Mel’s book, start where you are, and let your creativity soar. Share this article with a friend who needs a little inspiration, and let’s all start making the most of the time we have!
280 episoade
Have you ever wondered how someone can build a successful business while juggling a full-time job, two kids, and a dog? It sounds impossible, doesn’t it? But today, you’ll discover the secrets behind making it happen. Meet Mel Bridger, a high school teacher by day and a thriving fitness and women’s health coach by… well, every other moment she can grab! If you're busy but dreaming big, this story is about to blow your mind.
Mel Bridger is not just a high school teacher; she’s also a women's health and fitness coach specializing in menopause support. Yes, she’s doing it all. Her days start early (we’re talking 6 AM sharp) and are packed with teaching, grading, and supporting students. Then, after-school life takes over: kids’ extracurriculars, dinner, bedtime routines… and oh, did we mention she runs fitness classes in the evenings too? Wednesdays and Thursdays are fully booked with sessions she delivers in person.
Despite all this, Mel has managed to grow a successful fitness business and is now expanding her offerings into staff well-being programs for schools. How? Let’s break it down.
If you’ve ever tried to balance work, family, and a side hustle, you know time feels like sand slipping through your fingers. For Mel, time was her biggest challenge. She struggled with:
Kennedy, the podcast host helping Mel, shared an eye-opening insight: Constraints don’t limit creativity—they fuel it! Think of it like this: In improv comedy, the funniest moments happen because of constraints. For example, if someone says, “Pretend you’re Winston Churchill stuck in a train station but can’t use the letter T,” magic happens.
Mel’s constraints became her springboard. She couldn’t work during the day (hello, teaching and parenting), so she blocked out Sunday afternoons to focus solely on her business. By defining her limits, she created space for creative bursts.
Mel’s first Sunday session was all about planning her email strategy. Instead of trying to do it all at once, she broke the process into manageable chunks:
Here’s a tip that changed everything for Mel: Start with email hooks before diving into the actual writing. A hook is like the headline of your email—the attention-grabber that makes someone want to read more.
For example:
Mel’s next big shift? Stop writing emails for just today. Instead, create emails that work forever.
Each email Mel wrote became part of an automated sequence. For example, when someone joined her email list, they’d automatically receive a series of emails over 60 days, covering all the reasons they might want to book her menopause workshops. Here’s why this mattered:
Mel’s strategy wasn’t just about emails. It was about shifting her entire mindset. She stopped thinking of time as something she didn’t have and started thinking about how to use it wisely.
For example:
With her email system in place, Mel’s business started working for her—not the other way around. Leads came in, relationships were built, and schools started booking her workshops. All this happened while she stayed consistent with her day job, family life, and fitness classes.
Mel’s story proves that you don’t need endless time to grow a business. You just need a plan that fits into your life.
If you’re feeling inspired by Mel’s journey, here are three takeaways to get you started:
Mel’s story is proof that even the busiest among us can build something amazing. Her secret? She didn’t try to fight her limits—she worked with them. By using Sundays to batch-create emails and focusing on evergreen strategies, she turned her side hustle into a thriving business without sacrificing her day job or family life.
So, what are you waiting for? Your big dream is just one small step away. Take a page from Mel’s book, start where you are, and let your creativity soar. Share this article with a friend who needs a little inspiration, and let’s all start making the most of the time we have!
280 episoade
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