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We want to share these stories to inspire you, see you, and remind you that you can keep going.

 

In fact, you can thrive

Merilee Smith | Speaker | Mindset & Leadership Coach

Freeing Yourself the Perfectionist Hustle

Interview Description:

In this powerful Shame to Shine conversation, Merilee Smith shares her journey of breaking free from perfectionism and the generational pressures that shaped her sense of worth.

Once driven by the belief that being perfect would bring love and safety, Merilee eventually realized that constant striving was stealing her peace and authenticity.

Through self-awareness, compassion, and humor, she built a new legacy — one rooted in conscious choice, presence, and joy.

Freedom doesn’t come from doing everything right — it comes from accepting yourself as you are, right now.

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About the Speaker

Merilee Smith is a spark-igniting speaker and mindset coach who helps growth-minded women, leaders, and organizations break free from cycles of pressure, perfectionism, and reactivity. Blending science-backed tools, storytelling, and humor, she sparks meaningful change and equips clients to lead with clarity, confidence, and calm.

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Release guilt and shame around not being enough

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