The Kindling Project

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.

It’s August. What have you started? What have you finished? What are you proud of, even if it’s still messy, in-progress...
08/04/2025

It’s August. What have you started? What have you finished? What are you proud of, even if it’s still messy,
in-progress, or quietly brave?

Drop a win — big or small — in the comments. Get some more motivation from our OG Firestarter episode 🔥⠀

For so many women, dieting isn't just calories in vs. calories out. It's tangled with hormones, emotions, trauma, societ...
07/28/2025

For so many women, dieting isn't just calories in vs. calories out. It's tangled with hormones, emotions, trauma, societal pressure, and our ever-shifting relationship with our bodies.

📣 Let’s stop reducing women’s health to a numbers game. Real wellness considers mental health, biology, and lived experience.

Check out:
What's a "Cleanse" and Why is Everyone Doing Them? with Rachelle Beazley

Rachelle Beazley Melissa Halpin

Your best friend is more than just your brunch buddy or voice note therapist — she’s your anchor, your mirror, your fire...
07/21/2025

Your best friend is more than just your brunch buddy or voice note therapist — she’s your anchor, your mirror, your fire-starter. 🔥

Tag your bestie in the comments 🫶

Throwback to our 2 part episode "Real Talk About Friendship"

Ever hold yourself back and realize…you’re just worried what other people will think? 😔If you’ve ever hesitated because ...
07/17/2025

Ever hold yourself back and realize…
you’re just worried what other people will think? 😔
If you’ve ever hesitated because of them — this one’s for you.

Alison Rico Melissa Halpin









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









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. ...
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.









What if joy wasn’t something you waited for—but something you chose, daily?In this episode of The Kindling Project, Meli...
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

🚫 It’s not a ladder. It’s a CIRCLE. ⭕️⁣A powerful reminder: growth isn’t about climbing over others — it’s about surroun...
07/03/2025

🚫 It’s not a ladder. It’s a CIRCLE. ⭕️

A powerful reminder: growth isn’t about climbing over others — it’s about surrounding yourself with the right people who lift you up.⁣ 💬✨

You’re at the center. Who’s in your circle?









🚀 New Episode: Niche Marketing & Empowering Women 💡In this episode of The Kindling Project, Melissa Halpin chats with So...
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!

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









Welcome to the first “Campfire Series” from The Kindling Project! 🔥This candid convo features women entrepreneurs openin...
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.

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