Welcome to
SPARK INSIGHTS
A space to get the inspiration or insight you need to tackle the day.
INTRODUCING YOUR INNER BOARD MEMBERS
The Inner Board Members are my visual teaching tool to help show you how and where your thoughts and emotions are hanging out, AND how to use them to your advantage. Learn more about each of them below:
Spark POSTS to Start Your Day:
My Word for 2026: TRUST
Last week, I was about to jump into the new year, and work as usual. But my Inner Leader stopped me. She told me to pause and reflect. So I did. I sat down and looked back at everything I went through and accomplished in 2025, and let me tell you, it was a lot. I...
BE Powerful: I Am Self-ish Podcast Feature
A huge thank you to Will Wright, host and creator of the I Am Self-ish podcast. I had a great time chatting with you! Episode description: In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, host Will Wright is joined by someone who truly embodies this work:...
Who Do You Want to Be This Holiday Season?
Give Yourself the Gift of Self-Awareness. (Like the jelly-of-the-month club, it’s the gift that keeps on giving!) Here’s the holiday truth we forget… No one needs more clutter or stuff.Your home doesn’t need to be a Hallmark movie worthy. You and the people you care...
Breaking the Pattern of “Doing” So You Can Just Be
How often do you catch yourself moving through life on autopilot, checking the boxes, meeting the deadlines, and keeping up with the endless responsibilities of work and home? For many of us, “doing” has become the default. We power through, we hold it together, and...
Cycles, Patterns, and Breaking the Loop
Ten years ago, I said goodbye to my mom as she took her last breath. Yet she has never left my heart. I wanted to share more about my “why” and why I do the work I do today, and how losing her shaped the path I’ve chosen. My mom was beautiful and passionate. She was...
The Spark of a New Chapter: Introducing the New Spark With Merilee Website!
I’m thrilled to share the launch of my new Spark With Merilee website! This intentional space is more than an online home—it’s where inspiration sparks action and transformation. At Spark With Merilee, I help purpose-driven women, leaders, and organizations release...
The Voices of Your Inner Board: Meet Your Inner Leader
Meet Your Inner Leader. The Moment You’ve Been Waiting For… Over the past several weeks, I’ve introduced you to the powerful voices that make up your Inner Board Members—each one offering insight, emotion, and guidance along your leadership journey....
The Voices of Your Inner Board: Meet Connection
Meet Connection. This week, we're spotlighting the voice of Connection—the part of you that values authenticity, shared purpose, and meaningful relationships. When this voice is strong, you’re grounded in your “why” and uplifted by the people and experiences...
The Voices of Your Inner Board: Meet Opportunity
Meet Opportunity. Say hello to Opportunity—an Inner Board Member that brings clarity, confidence, and action. This Inner Board Member offers tremendous value. When you listen to it, you successfully lead and take action without doubt or frustration. From this...
The Voices of Your Inner Board: Meet Compassion
Meet Compassion. When the Inner Board Member Compassion takes the lead, you tap into your desire to help, support, and connect with others in a deeply meaningful way. This voice is rooted in kindness and generosity, but without balance, it can also lead to...
SPARK MOMENTS TO KEEP YOU GOING
