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The Kindling Project

Creating a space to empower & support women with their creative aspirations.

The Kindling Project is a collaboration between Melissa Halpin, (Experience Design Agency Owner and Digital Product Developer) and Amy Parravano Drummond (Social Worker/Therapist and Yoga Instructor.) This duo works with an array of other woman-owned businesses, guides newbies on kickstarting their passion projects, and are overall, providing a safe and welcoming space for women worldwide to ignite their tiny fires.

07/14/2025

From stay-at-home mom to entrepreneur and bodybuilder 💪 — Alison Rico-Serbentas didn’t just change her career… she transformed her entire life.

Alison Rico
Melissa Halpin

07/10/2025

Joy is a compass. 💫 What made you lose track of time as a kid?
That spark—no matter what it is—could be your true path. ✨

Let joy guide you back to alignment.

07/07/2025

What if joy wasn’t something you waited for—but something you chose, daily?

In this episode of The Kindling Project, Melissa Halpin talks with Jodi Lynn Turpin about making joy a conscious practice. From working with the Akashic Records to healing generational wounds, Jodi shares how awareness, reflection, and connection can transform your life.

This conversation is a reminder: joy is available—and we don’t have to find it alone. 💛

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

Jodi Lynn Turpin

07/03/2025

🚫 It’s not a ladder. It’s a CIRCLE. ⭕️
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A powerful reminder: growth isn’t about climbing over others — it’s about surrounding yourself with the right people who lift you up.⁣ 💬✨
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You’re at the center. Who’s in your circle?

06/30/2025

🚀 New Episode: Niche Marketing & Empowering Women 💡
In this episode of The Kindling Project, Melissa Halpin chats with Sommer Gay , founder of Launch Marketing Co about her entrepreneurial journey, the power of niche marketing in hospitality, and how women entrepreneurs can thrive in a challenging landscape. 🌟

From overcoming imposter syndrome to amplifying women’s voices in branding, Sommer shares her insights on balancing work, life, and community support. Plus, they dive into simplifying tech for small businesses and Sommer’s exciting future projects!

🎧 Tune in now—link in bio!

06/26/2025

Does this sound familiar? We go deep in this episode — drop a comment if you’ve been there too.👇
🎧 Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.

06/23/2025

Welcome to the first “Campfire Series” from The Kindling Project! 🔥

This candid convo features women entrepreneurs opening up about navigating midlife, running purpose-driven businesses, and building real community. They tackle vulnerability, growth vs. stability, health, and generational shifts in the workplace.

✨ It’s about finding your people—and your power.

Linda Schlesinger-Wagner
Pamela Mack
Coventry Creations
Build Institute

🎙️ Tune in now for the full episode and join the circle.

06/21/2025

Some of the most life-changing moments don’t arrive with a plan—they sneak in when you're off course, in doubt, or standing at what feels like a dead end. 🚧➡️✨

Whether it’s a surprise connection, a job you didn’t see coming, or a chance to pivot into purpose, this episode is all about staying open to what’s next.

🎙️ Watch the reel, then tune into the full conversation. It might just be your plot twist moment too.

06/20/2025

What if creativity could change a child’s life trajectory? 💭

In this inspiring episode of The Kindling Project, Angela Adamiak speaks with the team at Arts & Scraps, a Detroit nonprofit using recycled materials to ignite imagination and teach STEAM skills to kids of all backgrounds. 🧠🎨✨

From cardboard tubes to big dreams, this conversation shows how hands-on learning fuels confidence, creativity, and critical thinking.

🎙️ Watch the reel, then listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts!

06/18/2025

Ever notice the best conversations happen after the meeting ends?

In the parking lot. On the walk to your car. In a late-night text.
That’s where we say what we really think—when the pressure’s off and the masks come off too. 😌

In this episode of The Kindling Project, we’re diving into those after-hours convos and why they matter more than what’s on the agenda.

🎧 Watch the reel, then join us for the full episode. These are the stories that shift culture.

06/17/2025

Are you always putting yourself last on your own priority list? 💭

In this episode of The Kindling Project podcast, we sit down with Angela Adamiak to talk about the powerful concept of paying yourself first—not just financially, but emotionally and energetically.

You’ll walk away with a mindset shift that reminds you: your needs are not optional. ✨

🎧 Watch the reel, then listen to the full conversation wherever you get your podcasts.

Arts & Scraps

06/16/2025

🎨 New Episode: Creativity with Purpose 🌟
This week on The Kindling Project, Melissa Halpin talks with Ang Adamiak , Executive Director of Arts & Scraps , about how creativity, sustainability, and education come together to spark change. ♻️✂️🧠

From transforming everyday scraps into STEM learning tools to making creativity accessible for all kids, Ang shares how Arts and Scraps is building a more imaginative, equitable future.

This convo dives into leadership, community impact, and the power of play in learning—don’t miss it!
🎧 Listen now—link in bio.

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