ABOUT MELONIE
Author, Editor & Wellness Professional
As an author and editor, Melonie’s work has appeared in a variety of media, both online and in print, from poetry anthologies and trade journals to magazines and books. She has worked with clients on everything from a quick proof of ad copy and banners to lengthy manuscripts.
As a wellness professional, she teaches across a broad spectrum: her yoga classes and guided relaxation offerings focus on physical fitness and mental health, while her firearms trainings and emergency skills classes assist those inspired to become better prepared citizens of more resilient communities.
Trying to find her offline? She is most likely curled up with a book or out for a walk with her family!
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Personal Safety & Emergency Preparedness
- MACE® Retail Civilian Instructor
- GLOCK Armorer
- ALERRT Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events Instructor
- Stop the Bleed® Instructor
- NRA-Certified Range Safety Officer + Instructor of Refuse To Be A Victim, Home Firearm Safety, Basics of Pistol Shooting, CCW & Basics of Rifle Shooting
- Additional training: PsychArmor - Firearms & Suicide in the Military Connected-Community; AG & AG - Range Response Protocols & Confident Communicators; OUR Rescue - Signs of Trafficking
- FEMA Community Event Response Team (CERT) trained with multiple FEMA Independent Study courses completed
Health & Wellness
- YogaFit Instructor: Level 1, Warriors (PTSD) & TaiChiFit
- Anjali Yoga: Breathwork Teacher
- Vintage Remedies Natural Wellness Certificate
- Centre of Excellence Diplomas: Face Yoga, Master Herbalist, Sustainable Living
- Currently enrolled: MyVinyasaPractice 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher training
What Folks Are Saying
Melonie works tirelessly to provide business women and more specifically work-from-home parents with resources to make their lives easier. She also addresses pertinent current events, as they relate to her Know More Media column, through the lens of common sense and logic. Her work on Workerette has helped to inspire her readers as well as the Know More Media team.
Kimberlee Morrison AuthorI've had the pleasure of working with Melonie in a couple of different ways. The first is her impeccable attention to detail with proofreading, editing and writing. She knows things that I don't think I ever would have caught onto. She exemplifies the type of editors we all hope to work with, she even taught me a lot about proper formatting for future writing endeavors. She's kind and patient and delivers amazing results. She uses her skills to craft wonderfully engaging writing for herself and others. She's truly talented with words.
The second is her ability to teach yoga and reach a young and adult audience. She's able to cater yoga moves to tell a story, to discuss history, to engage us, instead of simply telling us to do this move or that move. She brings a whole new level to yoga that I never would have imagined possible. She's the go-to yoga guru. Whether it's writing or yoga, Melonie is the right choice.
Morgan Rogue Content CreatorA few years ago, I had the pleasure of working with Melonie for a blogging company. What I remember most about the experience is how prolific Melonie was and how friendly she was to work with. If there was one thing you could count on it was Melonie's regular posts at the Workerette blog. Melonie brought a unique talent to her topic of women's issues in the workplace. I always looked forward to reading her work.
Laura Spencer Content Marketing ManagerMelonie has written numerous articles for my website. Her articles have been, without exception, long-term performers. The content is evergreen, thorough, and written in an entertaining and approachable style. Melonie has a thorough understanding of SEO keywords and writes with this in mind. She meets all deadlines without exception and is very easy to work with from an editorial perspective. She's pleasant, open to critique, and a really fantastic writer who readers find relatable. I strongly recommend Melonie Kennedy for your freelance writing needs!
Daisy Luther AuthorI have followed Melonie as a writer for some time. I have always enjoyed reading everything she writes. As co-owner of Egghead Academics™, we have had the opportunity to hire Melonie for editing. She has been editing for our Lapbooking Studies, and does an amazing job with this. Not only is she great at finding the grammatical errors within the text, but she makes suggestions on how to improve the flow - I have always appreciated that so much. She is always our first choice for editing.
Christi Gifford DesignerWhen one reads Melonie’s blogs, it’s obvious that she is an energetic woman with a zest for life, her family, friends and her home. As a professional writer, she communicates with this charming way of being frank yet sweet adding a twist of fun and sass. As a researcher, Melonie’s blogs offer valuable resources and ideas on the issues she is passionate about – family life, community life, and current events. I’m more than delighted to recommend Melonie to you!
Lylah Ledner President, non-profit