The Everyday Project

Mel Bouwmans

What is holding you back? Maybe it’s fear, decision paralysis, or overwhelm when the world feels too big. It could be a major leap, like booking a trip or starting something new. Or a small everyday moment: sending the email, striking up a conversation, or setting a boundary. Every choice like this builds a fuller life, and The Everyday Project exists to demonstrate that choosing curiosity over certainty is always worth the risk. Hosted by Mel Bouwmans, this podcast is your space to notice those ordinary moments, face what scares you, and find the courage to act.

Episodes

  1. 1 Aug

    My (spanish) language learning journey

    Two years ago I started taking Spanish classes in Melbourne and quickly this became a new hobby to a lifelong investment to learning. Since learning Spanish I have met my Argentinian partner, travelled to Buenos Aires and made a number of new friends. This episode is for anyone who is thinking of learning a new language. In this episode I share some tips for beginners, my experience, some of my favourite Spanish words and what Spanish has taught me about myself and life. Please don't forget to like and rate the show if you enjoyed this podcast and if you have something nice to say about it, I would be delighted to hear from you. Slide into my a DM's on the handles below: YouTube: @everyday.project Instagram: @theeveryday.project Substack: @melbouwmans Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

  2. 26 May

    The world needs people doing different

    I’ve always been passionate about the idea of building your own life rather than fitting into someone else’s blueprint. So get cosy for this one. In this episode, I share a personal glimpse into what it is like to build a portfolio career , the ups and downs, the judgment, the job hunting, the rejection, and the incredible wins that have come with it. From meaningful connections and creative expansion to slowly carving out a path that feels genuinely aligned with who I am, more and more everyday. Throughout the episode, I reflect on insights from Stephanie Tyler’s wonderful article, 'The Thrill of Not Being for Everyone', and explore the freedom that comes when you stop trying to fit into society’s expectations and start belonging to yourself instead.This episode is for anyone who is doing life differently, questioning conventional career paths, or seeking the courage to create a life that reflects who they are. The world doesn’t need more people fitting in. It needs more people doing different!If you are here, thanks for being here. And if you know of anyone else who would find this poddy interesting, please do me a favor and let them know this exists. Article mentioned: https://www.badgirlmedia.com/p/the-quiet-thrill-of-not-being-for YouTube: @everyday.project Instagram: @theeveryday.project Substack: @melbouwmans Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Youtube.

  3. 25 Apr

    Touching grass in Argentina

    Argentina was so epic! I’ve got heaps to say about this place, but mostly I feel like saying thank you for the richness it’s filled me with and the learnings I took from this culture. In this episode, I often describe this holiday as "touching grass." Genuinely, that is how it felt for me because I think that is because this country has some real grit to it and there are many inspiring traditions in this culture that had me returning from this trip feeling refreshed and energised for life again in Melbourne. This episode is a recap of my travels while staying with my boyfriend and his family in the capital, Buenos Aires, and our small venture out to Patagonia in San Martín de los Andes. But it’s also an episode filled with insight and analysis of my thoughts and opinions surrounding the country, the culture, the history and the main differences I notice between Melbourne and Buenos Aires. There is a message in this one that no matter where we are, life is always unpredictable and will find ways to surprise us. Just being aware of that can be the difference in your everyday. This episode is for anyone curious about Argentina and the culture, or anyone who is facing uncertainty in their life. If you are here, thanks for being here. And if you know of anyone else who would find this poddy interesting, please do let them know this exists. YouTube: @everyday.project Instagram: @theeveryday.project Substack: @melbouwmans Available on Spotify and Apple.

  4. 17 Jan

    Flipping the Script on "Falling Behind"

    In a world obsessed with mortgages, promotions, and the "perfect" timeline, choosing a different path can feel like self-torture. We’re taught to measure success in digits and titles, but what happens when those milestones don’t mirror your heart? This episode is a raw reflection on the beauty of an unconventional life. From the grit of freelancing and the sting of job rejections to the freedom of a morning beach walk, I’m exploring the tension between society’s "shoulds" and our own "wants." We discuss why choosing curiosity over certainty isn’t just luck, it’s an intentional, courageous sacrifice. It’s about redefining work as more than a paycheck and realising that "falling behind" is an illusion when you’re finally walking your own way. If you’ve ever felt "less than" for choosing passion over a 9-to-5, this is your invitation to define your own version of wonderful. I'd love for this show to be a conversation, and since I’m just starting out, I’d love your feedback! DM me on socials with your thoughts, or if you want to help me grow, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. I’d love to hear from you. You can find me: Instagram @theeveryday.project Youtube @everyday.project Substack @melbouwmans Spotify and Apple Podcasts @theeverydayproject If you are here, thanks for being here!

  5. 12/12/2025

    Eat, pray, love in Airlie Beach

    Hello friends, and welcome to The Everyday Project! Let me introduce this project to you, share a little about my “found myself” moment in Airlie Beach, and reflect on the feeling of disconnection I have experienced in Melbourne. I’d love to use this platform to open up conversations, so if you ever have thoughts about an episode, leave a comment, DM the socials, or email hello.everydayproject@gmail.com I would love to hear from you. You can find me: Instagram @theeveryday.projectYoutube @everyday.projectSubstack @melbouwmans If you are here, thanks for being here!

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About

What is holding you back? Maybe it’s fear, decision paralysis, or overwhelm when the world feels too big. It could be a major leap, like booking a trip or starting something new. Or a small everyday moment: sending the email, striking up a conversation, or setting a boundary. Every choice like this builds a fuller life, and The Everyday Project exists to demonstrate that choosing curiosity over certainty is always worth the risk. Hosted by Mel Bouwmans, this podcast is your space to notice those ordinary moments, face what scares you, and find the courage to act.

Information

  • Creator
    Mel Bouwmans
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mel Bouwmans
  • Show Website
    The Everyday Project