Melissa Burgio – 51

About me

I’m Melissa Burgio – and I turned walking away from corporate America into my greatest power move. While my home base is Massachusetts, my impact knows no boundaries as I guide and elevate entrepreneurs across the globe.

My unique blend of Psychology and Marketing degrees isn’t just paper on a wall – it’s the foundation that helped me transform my own business and now powers the breakthrough results I create with my clients. But it’s my real-world experience, from navigating corporate America to mastering my mindset shifts, that truly sets my approach apart.

Now, I help other coaches and service-based entrepreneurs do the same, combining proven business strategies with powerful mindset techniques that create lasting transformation.

As a board-certified practitioner, I’ve expanded my expertise to include Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and Hypnotherapy. These powerful modalities complement my established practice, allowing me to offer even deeper transformational support to heart-centered entrepreneurs. I’m passionate about integrating these evidence-based approaches to help my clients achieve breakthrough results.

What do you do and why do you do it?

I equip coaches and service-based entrepreneurs with proven mindset strategies that drive extraordinary business results. Drawing from my expertise in NLP, EFT, and Hypnotherapy, combined with my journey from struggle to success, I guide high-achieving professionals to breakthrough their limitations and scale their businesses with confidence. My integrated approach has not only revolutionized my entrepreneurial path but has become the catalyst for lasting transformation in my clients’ lives and enterprises. I don’t just teach these methods – I’ve lived them, mastered them, and developed a unique system that consistently delivers exceptional results.”

What changed for you after age 50?

While my journey to confidence started before 50, it was crossing that powerful threshold that truly set me free. Gone were the days of seeking approval or dimming my light. Turning 50 became my permission slip to completely stop giving a f*ck about what anyone else thought – and that’s when my life and business truly soared

What would you tell the 20 or 30-year-old YOU?

STOP being everyone’s ‘yes’ person! Your boundaries aren’t just lines in the sand – they’re your damn superpower. It’s time to unapologetically claim your right to protect your energy, honor your time, and choose what sets YOUR soul on fire. Forget people-pleasing – when you start saying ‘hell no’ to what drains you, you’ll finally experience what it feels like to be truly respected, energized, and lit up from within. Your happiness isn’t negotiable anymore.

What do you think you’ll tell yourself in retrospect at the end of your life?

That legacy of mine? It wasn’t just about business success. It was about showing people – especially those who thought they were ‘too old’ or ‘too nice’ – how to step into their power and create magic on their terms. 

What impact do you think increased visibility can have on your business?

Here’s the thing about visibility that nobody tells you: it’s not just about posting more content or showing up on social media. It’s about having the courage to share your whole story – yes, even the part about being a recovering people-pleaser who hit 50 and finally stopped giving a f*ck about others’ approval.

When I started showing up this way – raw, real, and completely myself – something shifted. I attracted women who were tired of dimming their light, who needed someone to show them it’s okay to set those boundaries and protect their energy. These aren’t just clients; they’re powerhouses waiting to be unleashed.

My community isn’t built on ‘hustle culture’ or perfect Instagram feeds. It’s built on that electric moment when a woman realizes she can stop saying ‘yes’ to everyone else and start saying ‘hell yes’ to herself. When she discovers that those mindset blocks and fear of judgment kept her playing small? They’re actually stepping stones to her next level.

Every time I share how NLP, EFT, and Hypnotherapy transformed my journey from self-doubt to self-belief, it creates a ripple effect. It gives permission for other women to explore their path to confidence, to stop apologizing for taking up space, and to finally claim their worth.

Who or what inspires you and why?