BELLARINE PENINSULA - GEELONG - SURFCOAST ( in person and online offerings)
Sometimes life invites you to follow the heart pulls —
those quiet whispers (or wild nudges) that lead you toward more meaning, freedom, and joy.
Here, you’ll find a collection of spaces to help you live a heart-led life —
to create with purpose, parent with presence, and explore with trust.
Because you were never meant to live half-heartedly.
You were meant to create, connect, and explore — wholeheartedly, courageously, and in full colour.
Let’s make a SPLASH together…
and allow the ripples to inspire others.
Sometimes life gives us a whisper — a gentle nudge that something more is waiting.
And then, there are the moments when the heart pulls get so strong, we simply can’t ignore them anymore.
Splash of Life was born from those very heart pulls.
From the call to live more intentionally, to create more meaningfully, and to follow the threads that light us up — even when they ask us to change, to trust, to leap.
Through every space within Splash of Life, I guide soulful humans and families to live from that place of truth — to listen inwardly, to honour what feels right, and to create a life that reflects the beauty of their heart.
Each offering is a ripple from that same source — encouraging you to live boldly, love deeply, and express freely.
THE Home Yogi
Sharing Yogi Wisdom with Children, Families, Home & School
In this space I bring Yoga wisdom to life for Children through an illustrated book and future School Visits & Parent/Child Workshops.
Home is the first yoga mat.
It’s where our practice of patience, compassion, truth, and surrender is lived in real time — through family life, relationships, and the rhythm of our days.
In The Home Yogi, I share resources and reflections that help parents and families live with presence and purpose, guided by the yamas and niyamas of yoga.
It’s about choosing calm over chaos, connection over control, and heart over hurry.
Here, yoga meets everyday life — through school visits, mindful parenting, simple rituals, and soul-nourishing practices that return you home to yourself and your loved ones.
❤️ Follow "The Home Yogi" on insta
ACCESS to BOOK coming soon
Heart-Led Business & Branding
Design, photography, and mentoring for soulful entrepreneurs
You started your business with so much heart — now it’s time for the world to feel it too.
Through my holistic approach to branding, design, and photography, I help heart-led entrepreneurs bring their vision to life with clarity, confidence, and creative flow.
Together we’ll uncover your message, craft your visuals, and anchor your brand in your true essence — so your business doesn’t just look beautiful, it feels aligned.
Whether you’re rebranding, needing heartfelt photography, or seeking gentle mentoring to move through the fears of being seen — this space will help you show up with purpose, confidence, and love.
❤️ Follow "Splash of Life Photography" on insta
❤️ Visit Website "Branding Photography"
❤️ Visit Website "Family Photography"
❤️ Visit Website "Creative Mentoring"
❤️ Visit Website "Canva Course: Become Creatively Alive"
Grab Your Keys & Go Podcast
A podcast for mums remembering who they are beyond the to-do lists.
Sometimes, following your heart begins with something as simple as… grabbing your keys and going.
This podcast is your permission slip to reconnect with your spark — to explore who you are beneath the roles, routines, and responsibilities.
Mel partners with her besite, Nat in this heart led project (and sometimes guests) to have conversations that feel like a heart-to-heart chat with a friend over a cuppa. Blending storytelling, soulful reflection, and gentle guidance to help you say yes to yourself, one small moment at a time.
Heart-Led House Swapping
Soulful travel and connection for conscious families.
There comes a time when your heart craves something more than just another holiday — it craves connection, depth, and a slower way to see the world. Heart-Led House Swapping was born from that pull — a desire to travel meaningfully, affordably, and with love.
This space is for families who value trust, generosity, and adventure. Together, we’re reimagining what travel can look like - one heartfelt swap at a time.
Through guides, templates, and stories from Mel's family travels, you’ll learn how to travel every so affordably, share your home with heart, and create memories that money can’t buy.
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❤️ Visit Website "The Heart Led House Swap"
It All Comes Back to This...
Every ripple of 'Splash of Life' comes from the same source — a deep belief that when we follow the heart pulls, life opens in the most beautiful ways.
Through business, motherhood, creativity, and adventure — you’re invited to live more fully, to trust your timing, and to create a life that feels like one big HELL YES.
Because you were never meant to live half-heartedly.
You were meant to create, connect, and explore — wholeheartedly, courageously, and in full colour.
LOVE NOTES
TESTIMONIALS
love notes (a.k.a testimonials)
space to recreate
“Thank you Mel, for the year gone by. You facilitated a space for me to recreate myself and my business. I have more clarity now and I'm looking forward to Mel being part of the growth of the Rise & Shine Studio - Madhu | Rise & Shine Studio”
“When we follow the heart pulls, life opens in the most beautiful ways.”
MEET MEL - The Heart Behind "Splash of Life"
Hello lovely, I’m Mel — a creative mentor, primary teacher, photographer, designer, yogi, and mum, guided by the quiet rhythm of the heart. Splash of Life was born from the many seasons I’ve walked — motherhood, business, healing, and adventure - each one teaching me that life becomes most vibrant when we stop resisting the call of our heart pulls and start following them, even when they don’t make sense yet. I’ve learned that when we live and create from that place - when we parent, design, travel, and share from our truth — we ripple something beautiful into the world.
Through my work, I help others do the same. Whether it’s a brand finding its visual voice, a family finding the courage to travel differently, or a mum remembering herself again - I’m here to guide you back to your heart, and to help you bring your next chapter to life.
Because your light matters.
And the world needs your Splash of life.
My Embedded Values
Mindfulness, Calmness & Presence
'The quality of being peaceful, quiet, and without worry'. I pride myself in creating a calm and inviting space for my clients to feel comfortable and at ease for an enjoyable and relaxing experience. I approach each photography session with mindfulness and presence. My whole being is available to hold space for my clients during their photography session
Wellbeing, Connection & Professionalism
I work in a way and encourage others to work in a way that is in alignment with ones health and well being. Not overwhelming or depleting. I bring over 15 years experience in photography with my creative career. My Art teaching, Retreat facilitating and Motherhood journey also serve me well in connecting with people on a genuine heartfelt level.
Creativity, Intuition & Spaciousness
I don’t only photograph what I see, I photograph what I feel. I allow a sense of flow into each personal photography session to allow space for both the pre-planned creative vision and authentic unique images as they arise in the moment.
Its only when we create space that we get into the flow state. You are my only focus for the day, to allow spaciousness for the magic to happen.
Are we a good fit for each other?
Do you live a life of passion and purpose?
Do you align with a Heart Led life?
We are likely a good fit!
LETS CONNECT. I adore meeting other Heart Led Souls
Mel xo
SPLASH OF LIFE ACKNOWLEDGES THE TRADITIONAL OWNERS OF THE LAND ON WHICH WE LIVE, WORK AND PLAY.WE PAY OUR RESPECT TO THEIR ELDERS, PAST, PRESENT AND EMERGING
MEL.O | OCEAN GROVE, AUSTRALIA