How the Holistic Assistant started
The journey of discovering The Holistic Assistant began with my personal experiences as a busy mother navigating the multifaceted challenges of work, parenting, and personal growth. Like many parents, I faced the overwhelming demands of balancing a career with raising children, running a household, and carving out moments for myself. The pivotal moment came when I discovered my youngest child’s neurodivergence, which added an additional layer of complexity and strain to our daily lives.
Initially, this challenge felt insurmountable. The stress and pressure often left me feeling stretched thin, questioning if there was a way to manage it all without losing myself in the process. Turning to spirituality provided a beacon of hope, opening up a new path of understanding that emphasized not just survival but thriving with a sense of purpose and calm. This shift transformed my outlook and laid the groundwork for what would later become a guiding philosophy for helping others.
Combining my professional background in executive assistance, office management, training, customer relations, and my firsthand knowledge of working from home, I saw the need for a structured system that could empower parents like myself. I wanted to help those who were struggling to find a sustainable rhythm in their lives—parents who were feeling broken, overwhelmed, and disconnected from their sense of self.
This vision evolved into the Holistic Assistant Approach, a coaching method designed to meet parents where they are and guide them through reclaiming their balance and purpose, eventually emerging as a Magic Momma.
My mission is to transform your life by teaching you how to leverage the power of AI and unlock your magical, holistic self - in short, your Momma's Magic!
MAGIC MOMMA VALUES
The Holistic Assistant strongly believes that every Mother contains their own unique blend of Momma's Magic. We strive to help you find and embrace your own unique blend through the use of our values below.
Spirituality
Guiding mothers to reconnect with their inner selves and discover a deeper sense of purpose that transcends daily routines, allowing them to feel more present and fulfilled.
Balance
Helping mothers find harmony between work, parenting, and self-care, so they can manage their responsibilities without sacrificing their well-being or sense of identity.
Empowerment
Providing mothers with the resources and confidence they need to navigate their roles effectively, rediscover who they are beyond motherhood, and take ownership of their lives with renewed strength.
Holistic Growth
Encouraging mothers to nurture their mind, body, spirit, and financial health as a unified whole, enabling sustainable growth that supports their families and personal fulfillment.
Mellissa Edney
FOUNDER
Hi, I’m Mellissa but you can call me Mell.
Like you, I’m a mother who once felt completely overwhelmed by the endless demands of motherhood, work, and trying to find time for myself and escape the Rat Race, by starting my own business!
At the time, I was balancing work, my children’s needs, and trying to keep the household running—without a housekeeper.
What made things even more challenging was advocating for my youngest child who is Neurodiverse. It felt like an blackhole that left me exhausted, with no scope for anything else.
There was hardly any time left for me, let alone my spiritual well-being, or focus on my products business. I was incredibly close to burning out!
With the advent of AI becoming more mainstream, I finally realized why I was struggling so much. I wasn’t fully embracing my natural strengths.
That’s when I turned to AI tools for help. AI helped me streamline our routines and created space in my life to reconnect with my spirituality and find balance, while working with me as a partner in building my digital business.
My goal is to share what I've learned and to show you how AI can help you organize and simplify your life, so you have the time and energy to nurture your spirit, while discovering your true purpose.
Feel free to get in touch if you would like to chat or have any ideas or feedback.
I would love to hear from you!