The go-to self care
membership for busy
Australian women.
A holistic membership + subscription box, supporting busy women
to beat overwhelm, prioritise themselves and find their zest for life
ACCESS ✴ GROW ✴ DE-STRESS ✴ ACCESS ✴ GROW ✴ DE-STRESS ✴ ACCESS ✴ GROW ✴ DE-STRESS ✴ ACCESS ✴ GROW ✴ DE-STRESS ✴
Inside
The Zest Collective
Join a group of inspired women and learn how to prioritise yourself, find more balance + get your zest back.
Access
resources, videos, templates, + tools for planning, goal-setting, and reducing life overwhelm.
Grow
with content from Mel + our Zest Experts on a range of health, wellbeing, and lifestyle topics.
De-stress
with a monthly self care + planning box, designed to help you take regular time out for you.
You’ve probably
heard of us:
As a woman with a zillion priorities…
and no time for you…
Let’s not sugarcoat it… you’re at higher risk of burnout than (almost) everyone else – up there with doctors, nurses and emergency service workers.
There’s so much pressure to keep on top of everything, when the reality it’s near impossible to prioritise everything on your plate… your family, your career, your friends, the life admin…
and where are your health and happiness on that list?
No wonder we feel tired and overwhelmed!
Of course you want to spend some time on your wellbeing + the
things you love…
But you don’t have a system for prioritising your time,
+ you’re not sure how to set healthy boundaries…
You need more than just healthy “inspiration”, but you’re not sure where
to find credible, practical wellbeing info to implement…
You’re always doing something,
but you still don’t feel like you’re living your own life…
You love being busy!
You hate “rest” but know you could use some help balancing things…
You feel guilty taking time out for yourself,
but you’re sick of not doing the things you want to…
And… the occasional pamper would be nice, but you don’t want to
organise it yourself!
The Zest Collective, exactly?
Glad you asked! The Zest Collective is a holistic membership program supporting women
to prioritise their wellbeing, beat overwhelm and design a life they love.
As a member, you’ll learn to set healthy boundaries, implement different self care practices, and be supported by other women who get the juggle and day-to-day challenges, because they’re our challenges too!
Zest also includes monthly self care boxes, mentoring, expert talks, and online resources to build momentum and help you get back your zest for life.
When you join The Zest Collective, you’ll:
- Learn from respected wellbeing + lifestyle experts, with practical tips you can actually use.
- Receive live mentoring from Mel every month, so you can brainstorm challenges + get unstuck!
- Connect with other women who get it + be supported while you navigate the life juggle.
and…
- Be spoiled every month with a self care box filled with gorgeous products from small Australian brands.
- Receive physical planning tools each month to help you manage your month ahead + nip overwhelm in the bud.
- Get access to the Zest Vault - filled with guides + downloadable resources... plus every expert masterclass replay.
What’s included every month?
Gorgeous Self Care + Lifestyle Products
Every month you’ll receive a thoughtfully curated selection of lifestyle and self care products, with a focus on small Australian brands you may not know yet. Each product is chosen to help you to take time out and enjoy some much needed self care.
Planning + Boundary
Support
In your first member’s box you receive a full workbook to help you set up your own monthly planning system. Every month you’ll also find exclusive planning templates, a pen plus something to snack and sip on while you sort your month ahead, with your wellbeing the priority.
Mentoring, Masterclasses,
+ Resources
Live expert masterclasses, group mentoring and new resources in your member’s vault every month. All our calls and content are designed to help you reduce overwhelm and find more zest in your day-to-day.
What to expect in
The Zest Vault?
it’s kind of like a library, but with no books by Pete Evans…
Access What You Need, When You Need It
This is your one-stop-shop, all the content + handy resources for wellbeing + productivity under one (digital) roof.
It’s kinda like Netflix for self care…
But we’re not about adding to your overwhelm and you do NOT have to read + watch everything all at once (in fact, I’d encourage you not to binge if you can help it!).
Just like a library, you can browse, find the topic you want, + read/watch it when works for you.
Unlike a library, you can visit at a time that suits you, 24/7 + there are no overdue fees.
So no replays expiring in a week, no countdown timers – just helpful information at your fingertips.
Every Zest Expert Masterclass
Can’t make a live class?
Or want to catch up with experts who joined us before you did?
Not a problem! Your Zest Vault includes replays of all our Masterclasses + Expert Interviews!
We cover all the common lifestyle challenges + wellbeing questions faced by busy women…
The Vault currently contains content on boundaries, sleep, burnout, nutrition, goals, moving your body, career, connection, sex, peri/menopause + more!
Respected Lifestyle + Wellbeing Specialists
Zest is about giving you access to accurate, evidence based information, not promoting self-appointed gurus or fads.
Our Zest Experts include psychologists, dietitians, doctors, allied health professionals, productivity experts and women with lived experience.
While your Vault gives you access to recordings, you’ll also have access to live masterclasses where you can discuss topics + ask the experts your own questions.
A Library of Useful Tools + Resources
Welcome to your library of handy printable + downloadable resources, designed to make the life juggle just that little bit easier!
In your Vault you’ll find digital products including:
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- Templates + checklists
- Calendars + planners (by day, week or month!)
- Journals + journal prompts
- E-books + self care guides
- Worksheets + activities (+ video tutorials like goalsetting)
Your resources are practical and cover everything from sleep tips + stress beating hacks, to planning your day-to-day + organising your festive season!
Only our most useful resources make it to the Vault, so you’ll not be overwhelmed by a million choices or duplicate content. Simple, fluff-free, easy to use.
Easy to Use, Fluff-Free, Accessible Content
Created by a Learning and Development Specialist, everything in your Zest Vault is designed to be easy to use (and NOT to overwhelm you).
The interface is simple to navigate. Resources are easy to find. There’s no “fluff” or filler content.
All video content is also hosted in Vimeo, so you can switch on captions, adjust volume or even Chromecast to a TV or larger screen!
What to expect in your
Monthly Self Care Box?
Self Care Made Easy
Consider your box a monthly prompt to take time out for yourself and enjoy some much needed self care. Carefully curated and delivered to your door, no mental load required!
Local, Women-Led + Ethical Brands
Discover new brands + find new favourites!
At Zest we are committed to supporting small Australian businesses.
Every box features at least one product sourced from an Australian woman-led business + over 30% of our boxes to date have included products from First Nations Owned brands.
We also showcase social enterprises + mission-led businesses contributing back to the community.
Gorgeous Self Care + Lifestyle Products
Enjoy a different selection of beautiful products every month that may include self care, stationery, books, fragrance, snacks or lifestyle products.
Every box includes at least four products, including at least one self care* product to pamper yourself with (*meaning bath, body, hair or skincare).
We pride ourselves on sourcing high quality products, many handmade in limited batches.
Zest Monthly Toolkit + Premium Pen
While taking time out is important, we also support you to protect your time and plan for your month ahead.
In your first box you’ll receive a hardcopy self care and planning guide to help you set up your monthly routine (you can keep this to refer back to, but if you ever need a new copy you can download one or request a replacement!)
In every box you’ll receive a monthly toolkit with templates to use when planning your month ahead, a monthly goal setting exercise and weekly reflection activities.
You won’t even need to go rummaging around for a pen, you’ll find one in your box!
Sip + Snack
Enjoy something to sip and something to snack on while you’re planning, or relaxing with your feet up!
From hand-blended teas + summer spritzes, to sweet treats + yummy nibbles, we believe a little something to savour is the cherry on top (pun intended).
Dietary requirements? We’ve got you covered. Many of our monthly treats are vegan + allergy friendly, but we’ve also got substitutes on hand for most dietary needs – simply let us know in your onboarding form + we’ll sort it.
But you won't find...
🙅 clutter
🙅 filler products + pamphlets
🙅 plastic-heavy packaging
We’re mindful about what we put in every box so you’re not left with a bunch of stuff you can’t use, or that you’ll have to send straight to landfill.
This means:
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- We don’t add printed flyers or unnecessary “fluff” just to make our boxes look fuller – if it’s not adding value, it’s not in the box.
- We use QR codes for our monthly box notes + product information to avoid unnecessary paper waste.
- Our boxes are reusable + recyclable.
- Our packing material is food grade shredded paper which can be composted + won’t hurt your worms or veggie patch (or you can pop in the recycling bin too).
- We support eco-conscious brands working to reduce their waste + use of plastic.
plus…
monthly group mentoring
live expert masterclasses
take a sneak peek: here are just some of our
Masterclasses
on demand
DON’T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT!
Sounds good, but who the heck are you??
I GUESS IT’S TIME FOR MY CLOSEUP, INTRO
Hey Lovely! I’m Mel…
I’m the woman behind The Zest Collective! I won’t completely rehash the entire about page (if you wanted to read that, you would have) but here are the bits you probably want to know:
I started The Zest Collective because I was alarmed at the number of brilliant, talented, wonderful women around me burning out, something I’d been through myself.
I have an extensive background in senior people and culture, training and experience that underpin everything in Zest… but none more important than personally going through burnout, recovering and going on to thrive.
I use way too many exclamation marks (I’ve edited out a thousand already), and brackets (see?). I love shiny objects and caffeine, have two gorgeous kids and wear a bunch of other hats I’ll save for another time.
Join The Zest Collective Today!
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
$97 /month
- Monthly Masterclass + Replay
- Monthly Group Mentoring Session
- Monthly Zest Member's Self Care Box
- Zest Vault with Templates + Resources
- Access to all Masterclass Recordings
- Monthly Zest Planning Tools + Pen
- Member-only partner offers and discounts
- Optional New Member Onboarding Session
- PPostage included (average $16 value)
6-MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
$90 /month
- SAVE $47+
- Everything included in month-by-month, plus:
- Mystery Gift (min value $25)
- 1 x 1:1 mentoring session ($97 value)
- Lock in monthly discount for the life of your membership
YEARLY MEMBERSHIP
$87 /month
- SAVE $120+
- Everything included in month-by-month, plus:
- VIP Self Care Gift Pack ($120 value)
- 4 x 1:1 mentoring sessions ($388 value)
- Lock in discount rate for the life of your membership
Zesty FAQs
When will I get my first box?
We’ll start packing your first box within two business days from payment, so you’ll get your goodies ASAP!
Subsequent boxes will be shipped around the 24th for the month ahead. Most members receive their box in the first few days of the month.
How do payments work?
You will be debited for your subscription from the card provided on the same date every month.
Membership is prepaid, meaning your payment is always made prior to your box being shipped.
Boxes are shipped around the 24th of each month, ready for the month ahead.
Of course, your first Zest Self Care Box will always be packed within 2 business days of your payment and dispatched ASAP, regardless of what date you sign up!
Will I get coaching or mentoring with Mel?
For a limited time, when you sign up to a six-month membership, you receive a 1:1 session.
Otherwise, 1:1 Mentoring Sessions with Mel are reserved for our Zest VIP program and private clients.
All Zest members have access to monthly group mentoring calls and live masterclasses where they have the opportunity to ask questions of our experts.
To enquire about private mentoring please contact hello@melwatson.com
What is your cancellation policy?
Of course you can cancel at anytime!
To cancel your membership, email hello@melwatson.com and we’ll get it sorted for you, no questions asked.
There are some guidelines around how cancellations are handled, which are outlined below – but please email if you have questions, we’re happy to help!
Our Cancellation Policy:
- Zest Memberships (which includes the Zest Self Care Box) may be cancelled at any time by either the customer or provider with sufficient notice (see processing time).
- Please allow 5 business days (not including weekends or public holidays) for cancellations to be processed.
- For month-to-month plans, once cancelled your membership and all access will cease 30 days from the last payment.
- For six and twelve-month plans, please be aware you commit to the full membership term upon purchase, which is reflected in the discounted membership rate. You may still request a cancellation at anytime and once processed, your payments will continue until your term has been completed (but will not renew after that time). Your membership access will continue until thirty days from your last payment.
- For annual plans paid up front, please be aware you commit to the full membership term upon purchase, which is reflected in the discounted membership rate. You may still request a cancellation at anytime and once processed, you will not be charged further annual payments, please note the 5 day processing time – if you do not allow sufficient time before your next payment is due, you may be charged.
Refunds:
Please note, no refunds will be given for partial membership periods or unused resources due to their digital nature. Refunds will also not be issued for payments debited or boxes dispatched within the cancellation processing period (although we do our best to avoid this). For more details, please refer to our full refund and return policy or email hello@melwatson.com so we can assist!
Do you ship internationally?
No, on our standard plans we only ship within Australia at this time, with free postage included.
If you are a resident of NZ Aotearoa (or another country), you may send an enquiry for a special subscription where postage is additional – we are happy to look into this for you and to provide a quote.
We are also happy to discuss an online-only access plan. If either of these options is of interest, please reach out and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
For all enquiries, please email hello@melwatson.com
Is there a contract?
No, there is no contract, however when purchasing a six or twelve-month plan, you commit to payment for the full term.
What does that mean?
You can cancel at anytime and if you are on a month-to-month plan, your payments and deliveries will cease as soon as your request is processed.
If you are on a six-month or twelve-month plan, we’ll process your request ASAP and stop payments continuing after your term ends, however your boxes and membership will continue until that time.
For all the nitty gritty, including processing times, please see “Can I cancel my membership?” in the FAQs above. Or, flick an email to hello@melwatson.com and we’ll answer any questions you have!
Is The Zest Collective just for women?
Yes. We reserve membership for women and femme non-binary people, as our The Zest Collective includes live sessions and a member’s community discussing sensitive subjects.
The Zest Collective was designed for all women, including women with trans experiences and people identifying as women, regardless of their assigned sex at birth.
Our experiences in life are gendered and men do not typically experience burnout, mental load, health, relationships and careers in the same way as women. For this reason, group aspects of our program are not for men, and in all honesty, they wouldn’t get the most out of it!
Mel does support clients of all genders through her other work, including workshops and one-on-one mentoring.
She is also happy to discuss options for you to receive the self care box only, however due to the costs involved, the pricing will remain similar to full membership. Please reach out to hello@melwatson.com for enquiries about those services.
For further details, please also check out our Diversity & Inclusion Policy.
Will The Zest Collective help me if I'm burnt out?
You’re going to hate this answer… yes, but it depends.
All of our resources are created by a Learning and Development Professional who has been through burnout and mentored others through it. They’re designed to reduce overwhelm and be easy to digest.
This means they’re going to be easy to use and implement whether you are feeling stressed, in full blown burnout or you’re just really freaking tired.
A couple of honest notes:
Feeling fatigued and like you’re headed for burnout?
If this is you and you’re ready to dedicate some time to your self care and prevention, The Zest Collective is perfect for you.
We’ll provide you with tools and resources to help, plus access to masterclasses with wellbeing experts to support you.
However, if you’re experiencing chronic feelings of lethargy, brain fog, low mood or other symptoms that concern you, we also recommend speaking to your GP as soon as possible. These symptoms can indicate conditions other than stress or general tiredness, and it’s important to seek your own medical advice.
The Zest Collective is not a medical practice or health program, and cannot be used as a substitute for personal, tailored advice from a health professional.
Important Medical Disclaimer
If you’re experiencing chronic feelings of lethargy, brain fog, low mood or other symptoms that concern you, please speak to your GP as soon as possible.
These symptoms can indicate conditions other than stress or general tiredness, and it’s important to seek your own medical advice.
The Zest Collective is not a medical practice or health program, and cannot be used as a substitute for personal, tailored advice from a health professional.
I have more questions!
Happy to help! Email hello@melwatson.com and we’ll respond as soon as we can, usually within three business days.