Sometimes our biggest YES doesn't arrive with a grand plan.

Sometimes it arrives as a small nudge.

A feeling.
A curiosity.
A course we can't stop thinking about.

In this episode of Grab Your Keys and Go, Mel shares her Big YES, the journey that began when she enrolled in a Yoga Teacher Training that just kept calling her.

She made the commitment, showed up, and immersed herself in the experience. During the training, her teacher shared a piece of wisdom that would unexpectedly turn into something Mel couldn't even imagine.

She said that Yoga Wisdom can be shared with the world in so many different ways, and she was excited to see how they would each choose to do this.

Something landed.

An idea appeared.

A book began to form.

What started as a personal project quickly became something much bigger than Mel had imagined. It wasn't originally intended to be shared with the world, but as the words continued to flow, so did the possibility of what it could become.

In this conversation, Mel takes us behind the scenes of the writing process, the moments of inspiration, the unexpected ease, and the lessons she learned along the way.

Most importantly, she reminds us that we don't always need to know where the path leads before we begin.

Sometimes the magic comes from taking the first step.

From trusting the nudge.

From being willing to start before you have all the answers.

This episode is a beautiful reminder that when we follow what lights us up, opportunities can emerge that we never could have planned for.

Who knows what might be waiting for you on the other side of your next YES?

You can find Mel and her beautiful book here:

https://www.splashoflife.com.au/splashoflifepublishing

You can find Nat and Mel here:

https://www.instagram.com/grabyourkeysandgo/

https://www.instagram.com/shebreathesnow/

https://www.instagram.com/splashoflifephotography/

Have you ever had that quiet (or not so quiet) feeling that something in your life just… isn’t right?

That was the space Tracey found herself in a few years back, working in a space that no longer lit her up and a niggling, a sense that life could be more, should be more… until it became impossible to ignore.

In this episode, Tracey shares her Big YES, a journey that began when she stopped and listened to that deep yearning for something else.

What followed was a defining moment, one she definitely couldn't ignore it was almost like a sign. She shares this story so beautifully with us with so much emotion. From there, things began to align. Opportunities appeared, connections formed, and a new path started to unfold.

Today, Tracey is creating real impact - supporting women in trades in the Geelong area by building a community of connection, encouragement, and support. She’s also stepping into TAFE spaces, working with young women and helping them explore pathways into trades, opening doors that might not have felt accessible before.

This conversation is about listening to that feeling when something isn’t quite right and having the courage to follow it, even when you don’t know exactly where it will lead.

Because sometimes, your Big YES doesn’t start with a plan…
It starts with a question.

Follow your Passion,

Nat and Mel

You can find Nat and Mel here:

https://www.instagram.com/grabyourkeysandgo/

https://www.instagram.com/shebreathesnow/

https://www.instagram.com/splashoflifephotography/

Episode 93 — Maddy’s Big YES: A Gift of Life, Love, and Trust

This episode is something truly special.

In this conversation, we sit down with our friend Maddy, who shares a Big YES unlike any we’ve had on the podcast before, a YES that came from a deep, undeniable feeling after the birth of their own baby.

Maddy knew they wanted to experience pregnancy again… but not to grow their own family. Instead, they felt called to become a surrogate, to carry and gift a baby to their friends, a gay couple, helping them become parents.

What unfolds is a story of immense love, trust, and commitment.

Maddy takes us through the journey, the emotional layers, the unexpected twists and turns, and the depth of what it means to say YES to something so big, so life-changing, and so deeply connected to others. Through it all, one thing remained steady: Maddy was all in.

This episode opens up a beautiful conversation about what family can look like, beyond traditional definitions. It’s about the relationships created, the ongoing connection, and the way this shared experience has shaped all of their lives.

We talk about communication, vulnerability, and the importance of leaning in, really listening, being honest, and allowing space for each person in the process. There’s a level of care, respect, and openness in this story that is both grounding and inspiring.

More than anything, this conversation is a reminder of what is possible when people come together with intention, trust, and love.

Maddy’s Big YES is not just about surrogacy, it’s about connection, generosity, and the incredible ways we can show up for each other in life.

This one is a gift.

Follow your Passion,

Nat and Mel

You can find Nat and Mel here:

https://www.instagram.com/grabyourkeysandgo/

https://www.instagram.com/shebreathesnow/

https://www.instagram.com/splashoflifephotography/