Book Mel Zaelich as a Guest on Your Podcast
If you’re looking for a podcast guest who can deliver clarity, energy, and real-world wisdom around marketing, branding, websites, and modern SEO… you’re in the right place.
Mel Zaelich is a seasoned marketer, designer, and SEO educator with a rare gift: she makes complicated concepts feel simple, human, and doable. Her conversational approach, real-world stories, and decades of experience across both corporate and small business give hosts rich, high-value conversations that listeners absolutely love.
And she’s easy to work with, prepared, and brings a grounded, positive energy to every interview.
Who Is Mel Zaelich?
Mel spent more than 20 years in advertising, branding, and graphic design before launching her own interior design business.
Since then, she has:
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Built a business where 90% of her clients come from SEO
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Studied under top SEO experts and evolved her approach for the AI era
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Developed the SEO Success Factors™ (Seen, Trusted, Relevant)
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Become a sought-after educator for small business owners looking to simplify and modernize their marketing
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Been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, podcasts, and other publications
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Gained visibility in Google AI Overviews and ChatGPT search results
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Teaches entrepreneurs through workshops, courses, and live trainings
She’s dedicated to helping small business owners build stronger websites, smarter marketing foundations, and more sustainable visibility — without burnout, complexity, or constant social media pressure. Read more about Mel.
Topics Mel Can Speak On
Mel customizes every conversation to fit your audience, their industry, their level of experience, and what they’re struggling with most.
She ensures your listeners walk away with clarity, relief, and real action steps.
Here are some favorite topics:
Marketing & Branding
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Simple marketing strategies that actually work
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How branding impacts buying decisions
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Why your messaging matters most
Website Design & Strategy
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How to build a website that converts
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Homepage essentials most people miss
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Why copywriting and SEO go hand in hand
SEO for Small Businesses
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SEO that’s simple, human, and doable
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The three SEO Success Factors: Seen, Trusted, Relevant
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What Google and AI now prioritize (and why it’s more human than you think)
AI-Era Visibility: GEO + AEO
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How local SEO and Google’s AI Overviews actually work
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What small businesses must focus on right now
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Why being trusted matters more than being everywhere
Social Media Burnout
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Why Instagram is exhausting so many business owners
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Where social fits into a sustainable visibility plan
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How SEO reduces burnout and builds long-term traffic
Custom
If your audience is creative, tech-resistant, entrepreneurial, overwhelmed, or simply trying to get traction, Mel adapts every topic to meet them exactly where they are.
Why Hosts Love Having Mel on Their Podcast
When you invite Mel onto your show, you get more than a guest — you get a collaborative partner who cares deeply about delivering value.
Mel brings:
Fresh energy and perspective on marketing, branding, and SEO
High-value takeaways your audience can use immediately
A warm, easy-to-understand teaching style
Real transparency about what works now in the AI era
Relatable stories from 20+ years in marketing and 10 years in entrepreneurship
Your listeners will feel like they’re learning from a trusted friend — not being lectured by a tech expert.
A Custom Conversation for Your Audience
Every audience is different. Mel will meet with you beforehand to tailor:
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The angle of the conversation
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The examples used
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The level of technical detail
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The biggest pain points to address
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The stories and case studies included
Your listeners will walk away with:
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A deeper understanding of modern marketing
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Clear, simplified explanations of SEO, GEO, and AI search
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Immediate next steps they can take
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A renewed sense of possibility and control
Your episode will get saves, shares, and “OMG this made so much sense” messages.
Cost: $0:
Just Mutual Promotion
There is no guest fee.
Mel simply asks that:
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You both share the episode when it goes live
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You tag her so she can amplify it to her audience
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You’re aligned on providing real value to listeners
That’s it.
You get a brilliant, experienced, easygoing guest.
Your audience gets gold.
Everyone wins.
See & Hear Mel in Action
Melanie talks with the esteemed, LuAnn Nigara, about charitable giving and Branding.
Melanie and LuAnn Niagara, and Interior Design Business Coach, discuss Melanie's Highly Successful Consult-Only Interior Design Firm
Melanie and Darla Powell, a social media marketing agency owner discuss how Melanie unique business model can prevent burnout.
Melanie talks with fitness expert Oonaugh Duncan about how you can design your home to help achieve healthier habits.
Melanie and Oonagh Duncan discuss how your home can be defeating your healthy habits.
Melanie and minimalism influencer, Dawn Madsen discuss easy ways to have a fresh, simple and beautiful home.