Melissa Carvajal is a Colombian-Venezuelan certified life coach, professional actress, and dancer with over 12 years of experience in Los Angeles’ film, television, and performance scene. A graduate of the Jay Shetty Certification School, Melissa supports creatives, performers, and purpose-driven individuals through transformational coaching that blends mindset work, emotional alignment, and creative embodiment for personal and professional breakthroughs.

With a BFA in Acting for Film from the New York Film Academy and extensive credits across indie films, theater productions, bilingual commercials, and TV—including Good Trouble (Freeform/Hulu)—Melissa brings lived experience to her work as both a life coach and artistic career coach in Los Angeles. Her approach is rooted in presence and purpose, shaped by a background in mindfulness, chakra work, and over 20 years of professional dance in flamenco, jazz funk, and Latin fusion.

Whether you’re looking for a life coach in Los Angeles or a career coach to support your artistic journey, Melissa helps clients reconnect with clarity, confidence, and their most aligned expression—on stage, on camera, and in life.

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→ Coaching – Learn more about Melissa’s approach as a certified life and acting coach, and view her full list of credentials.

→ Portfolio – Watch reels, explore past performance work, and see Melissa in motion.