My Story
About Melanie Lee
Hustle Happiness began as my healing and grew into a movement. As a mom of three and corporate high-performer, I felt the weight of burnout. That breakdown became my breakthrough. Now, I help others redefine success, protect their peace, and hustle in a way that feels healthy—not harmful.
Find healthy balance in the hustle to maintain happiness.
About Melanie Lee
When I was growing up, I used to dream of working in a massive corporate building with windows and a corner office on Wall Street. That dream quickly crumbled when I became a 16-year-old high school student carrying a backpack and a baby.
There were so many fun late nights with friends that I missed as I raised a baby and worked two jobs to bring in just enough income to make ends meet. The weight of responsibility was heavy, and while I was proud of my resilience, it often felt like I was missing out on life’s simpler joys.
Growing up with a single mother, I learned resilience and independence early on. I believed financial freedom was the key to long-term happiness, a mindset shaped by societal pressures that equate more work and money with true success.
What started as a dream of Wall Street eventually became years of chasing titles, promotions, and paychecks. Those milestones looked like success, but rarely felt like it.
The Realization
I learned quickly that the constant hustle and grind can deplete you to the core when there isn’t a healthy balance in between. The key word here is: healthy.
For decades, I juggled the corporate climb, side hustles, packed schedules, and motherhood like a badge of honor, until the weight of it all led to burnout. I skipped meals. I lost sleep. I worked additional nights and weekends. I couldn’t disconnect. I took on too much. I was always tired. I couldn’t give my best. Frankly, my happiness was lost.
Balancing multiple jobs and commitments, I found myself perpetually caught in the grind. I struggled to balance my responsibilities with my personal well-being, often forgetting to set boundaries or giving myself the permission I deserved to focus on my own needs.
In the midst of the everyday hustle and grind, it can be easy to lose sight of who you are. The constant hustle mindset cost me countless hours of precious time that I could have saved if I knew how to prioritize my passions and hustle for my own happiness.
I realized that true success isn’t measured by the size of your bank account or the number of accolades you accumulate. It’s about living in alignment with your values, pursuing goals that resonate with your soul, and finding joy in the journey rather than the destination.
There’s a common belief that escaping the corporate world is the only path to happiness. I flipped the script and made balance part of my grind. You don’t have to choose between success and well-being. You can lead, grow, and thrive without burning out or checking out.
The Mission
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The Mission ✷
The desire to take on more can lead you to eventually give less in areas that matter most. While it’s important to stay focused on your goals, it’s also important not to get so caught up that you lose your soul.
Burnout isn’t just about feeling tired. It’s a state of chronic stress that depletes your energy and diminishes your passion. When you’re stretched too thin, you’re more likely to experience decreased productivity, emotional fatigue, and a sense of disconnection from the things that used to bring you joy. It’s not just about pushing through; it’s about recognizing when you need to step back and restore your balance.
Fueled by my own story, I founded Hustle Happiness, an initiative aimed at flipping the script on hustle and happiness. It's a call to action, highlighting the importance of finding a healthy balance in the everyday hustle and not losing sight of your happiness in the shuffle.
This philosophy is also the heart of my book, an invitation to embrace self-discovery. Within the pages, uncover the power to craft the life you deserve.
Even when happiness feels sidelined, you have the power to reclaim it. Dive into the resources, join our Facebook community today, and start creating a life that feels balanced, purposeful, and joyful.
Amazon Bestseller
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Amazon Bestseller ✷
The Hustle Happiness Book
Where healthy hustle is the secret sauce to staying happy.
“Hustle Happiness” is more than a book—it’s an invitation to embrace self-discovery. Within these pages, uncover the power to craft the life you deserve. Even when happiness feels sidelined, Melanie’s insights will empower you to reclaim it.
