Who We Are
A cultivated space where ambitious women & girls learn to turn stress into a signal, not a setback—blooming into a new rhythm of being rooted in reflection, nourishment, and self-return.
We believe wellness should never cost you your voice, your health, or your story. Growth unfolds moment by moment, and we’re here to walk with you—so you can bloom, no matter the season.
Resilience Grows supports ambitious women who are tired of pushing through at the expense of their well-being, and ambitious girls on the brink of blossoming, before the world teaches them to disconnect.
We aim to interrupt the generational cycle of women who endure silently, and for those who have witnessed the women before them doing the same. Our work helps women return to their true selves, and girls remain connected to who they are meant to be.
Through wellness tools, coaching, courses, and creative spaces to pause, reflect, and grow, Resilience Grows offers a path forward where strength nourishes rather than depletes.
We collaborate with schools, impact-driven organizations, and girl-centered programs committed to fostering lasting well-being from the inside out.
Whether in classrooms or companies, we help individuals move beyond high-functioning stress, disrupting the cycle of survival mode through keynotes, immersive workshops, resilience training, and consulting that guide women, young people, and teams to develop resilience that is rooted, ongoing, and lived—not just spoken about.
We help build environments where emotional wellness, second-brain insight, and sustainable regulation are experienced, supported, and cultivated in every space they lead in.
Meet the Woman
At the Heart of the Bloom
I’m Melanie Chery—a resilience cultivator, trauma therapist, & whole-being coach who knows the weight of being “the strong one.”
Raised in the vibrant heart of Brooklyn, NY by Haitian immigrant parents, I grew up grounded in creativity, love, endurance, authenticity, and deep care for community with a soul-deep passion for uplifting others. But for years, I believed resilience meant pushing through. I navigated burnout, chronic stress, and after a life-altering autoimmune diagnosis in my mid-twenties, at the height of ambition, I realized that strength without self-awareness was slowly costing me everything: my health, my voice, my joy.
So, I chose a different path.
I chose self-return over performance.
This intentional journey became a blueprint for redefining resilience—one I now share with women and girls ready to live differently.
Through lived experience and research, I uncovered how deeply stress and emotions shape our health—and how reconnecting with the body can shift everything. My journey has taken me across continents—from empowering women and girls in Rwanda to speaking as a Global Youth Ambassador at the United Nations—along with countless experiences intertwined by a commitment to cultivating resilience and navigating the beauty of self-discovery. With a decade of trauma-informed practice and my journey of personal growth, I’ve developed a grounded approach to wellness—integrating second-brain insights, trauma-informed wisdom, creative practicality, and tools for nervous system care.
Today, I teach women and girls how to navigate stress from the inside out—through experiences that don’t just inform… they serve as catalysts to a journey of blooming.
This work is for the woman who grew up watching women before her be the “strong one,” for the woman who is tired of pushing through. For the girl who’s just beginning to carry the weight. For organizations ready to move beyond surface-level wellness and cultivate spaces where real resilience can grow.
Because resilience isn’t a destination—it’s a rhythm we live, practicing daily.
Words from others about Melanie
“I worked with Melanie Chery in organizing & delivering a Women's Self-Care Workshop during the peak of Covid. Melanie is professional, diligent, easy to work with, and an outside of the box problem solver. Furthermore she is an expert in her field of emotional wellness. She contributed so much to the success of our event. Her session was enjoyable, informative, refreshing as well as so practical & valuable during that very stressful time! Her calm demeanor adds to the effectiveness of her work. It was a pleasure working with Melanie. I would highly recommend her either as a healthcare professional, a wellness speaker, advocate, or as a collaborative partner in a facilitating a workshop.”
“Working with Melanie Chery and knowing her personally, I can wholeheartedly attest to her exceptional ability to guide individuals through life's challenges with empathy and skill. She possesses an amazing capacity for listening and understanding.
As both a professional and a dear friend, Melanie has been a constant source of support for me during difficult times and moments of success. She consistently helps others build resilience, manage stress, and regain confidence through compassionate coaching and effective strategies.
Even during her own stressful periods and while navigating health challenges, Melanie has remained an extraordinary source of energy, upliftment, and positivity. She is a beautiful force of enlightened energy. Her commitment to fostering emotional strength has profoundly impacted the lives of many, including my own.
It is truly a gift and a blessing to work with her.”