Author. Speaker. Coach.

Hi, I’m Melina!

For forty years, I asked questions for a living.

As a journalist, I interviewed everyone from Oprah Winfrey and Nora Ephron to Deepak Chopra and hundreds of people whose stories stayed with me long after the notebook closed.

Later, I spent nearly two decades at National Geographic helping create books, magazines, and franchises for millions of readers.

Today, my work explores reinvention, curiosity, joy, and what makes a life feel meaningful—not just successful.

Photograph by Becky Hale

Books written by Melina

  • “No friend in sight? Pick up a copy of the The Fun Book, and you’ll never be bored or lonely.”

    — Lois Wyse, best-selling author

  • Love you, Dad: “It’s a great way to remind us of the universal power of a father’s love.”

    — NationalGeographic.com Review

  • Totally Random Kids: “The book is laid out in a fun and attractive format that allows kids to feel like they are breezing through it, making it ideal for reluctant or struggling readers… An appealing, accessible book for kids who enjoy trivia and learning new things.”

    — Kirkus Reviews

Stories written by Melina