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Empowered
Professional
Mel Groom
Hi Melissa, how
long have you been
a Local?
Nearly 9 years. I spent
most of my life on the Northern Beaches
but spent years moving all around NSW
as a young child. I’d moved 50 times by
the time I was 21.
What is the Melissa Groom Story?
My partner Glen and I have 6 kids
between us. I was adopted at 17
months of age. My childhood was full
of adventures, some great, some hell. I
grew up in a big family and we moved
around a lot. I spent most of my life on
the Northern Beaches of Sydney and
moved to Kingscliff after a separation
to start a new life. My three children
have special needs. My eldest son had
a successful kidney transplant 4 years
ago, my daughter is anaphylactic, and
my youngest son has Aspergers. Three
years ago I started a support group for
mums “Empowered Mums” who want to
start their own business or are already in
business. We are now in 3 states and my
goal is to be in every start empowering
women to reach their full potential.
What is the best thing that has ever
happened to you?
Having my 3 children tops everything. I
think it’s a real privilege to be a mum.
Family is everything to me. And starting
a new life in Kingscliff 9 years ago after
a separating from the children’s father
and meeting my partner of 7 years Glen
Spargo who treats me like a princess.
What is the worst thing that has ever
happened to you?
Having my childhood taken away from
me. It’s something you can never get
back.
What was your saddest moment?
I would have to say my marriage ending.
It was like a death which affected the
whole family especially the children.
What was the catalyst to a the major
change in your life?
My divorce. It made me re-evaluate
everything in my life.
Who motivates the motivator?
A will inside of me that strives to be the
best me I can be and not waste my time
here on earth knowing I have a greater
purpose than me.
What do you do when you are not
Empowering Mums??
I’m currently doing my MBA so most
of my time I spend studying and when
I have a break from studying I like to
read personal development books or
autobiographies of people I admire in
between running kids around.
How do you recharge your batteries.
I go for long walks by the ocean. It is so
energising, relaxing and soothes the soul.
What do you feel the most guilty about?
I don’t feel guilty about anything. I’m
not perfect by any means but I do my
best. I could feel guilty about a lot of
things but that would serve no purpose.
Who has been your biggest influence in
your life.
I’m close to my brothers and sisters, my
mum and dad and my closest girlfriends
who helped me through difficult times in
my adolescence.
Business Network
I invite you to join us at our weekly
meetings in Palm Beach
•Increase your connections
•Mix with like minded business women
•Build long lasting relationships
• earn the latest strategies to grow
L
your business
•Get supported to reach your goals in
life and business
RSVP Melissa Groom 0414 948 109
to reserve your seat
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