meet dr. mel
relationship & friendship expert. author. people builder. motivational speaker. media expert.


Dr. Melanie Ross Mills, burgeoning influencer, has earned national acclaim, crowned with the extraordinary gift of connection. In title, Dr. Mills is a Life Strategist, Relationship & Friendship Expert, and licensed Temperament Therapist. She's been described as "everyone's heart doctor." Dr. Mills’ expertise naturally elicits formal esteem, but it is the magnetism of “Dr. Mel,” that captivates the hearts of her followers. Her insight and experience, equally paired with humor and authenticity, instigates authentic relational discussions that incite action.
Mills stimulates her expansive audience through a purposeful range of platforms: Life Bonds™ iTunes Podcast, authors Life Bonds™ Books (The Friendship Bond, The Identity Bond, and The Couples Bond), and Life Bonds™ Workshops. In addition, Dr. Mel is mutually energized through her social media platforms (@drmelaniermills), public speaking, and creative business partnerships ranging from product launches with companies like Clinique, national marketing
campaign with Bank of America and Zelle. From facilitating as moderator for Lincoln Experience Center event panel discussion to partnering with Andrews Distributing as their wellness speaker and content creator for videos promoting employee wellness- all venues lead to a two-fold objective: Impact and inspire.
“Dr. Mel” has been described as FOX News Radio’s “go-to” Relationship Expert. She was the recipient of the 2016 Women of
Excellence Award for her dedication to young women and espousing the ideals of women of excellence.