Feature Profile: Mel Langsford

Melissa Langsford is a successful business woman, a fantastic mum and enriches her life with her passion for health and wellness.

She is a powerhouse in the world of Isagenix and has gained immense growth through network marketing while sharing the products she loves with those around her.

Mel now has the lifestyle, work-life balance and flexibility she always desired - enabling her to be the mum, wife and business woman she always dreamed to be. 

We had the pleasure of interviewing Mel to discuss her life, success, the Isagenix system and how she manages to make it all work.

Check out the full post post below, and for more information on the Isagenix system follow the link to our new page all about it here.  

Here’s what she had to share!

1. How do you manage to balance it all? Do you have any tips for establishing a good work/life balance?
“To be honest some days I still question myself on this hot topic. What I do know for sure and something I learned very early on in motherhood is that if my cup isn’t overflowing I can’t give the love & attention that my children and husband need and deserve.”

Her non-negotionables each day are:

1. Moving my body, I am loving a mix of HIIT training and strength right now.
2. Herbal tonic & vitamins followed by my superfood smoothie.
3. Sitting and having a family meal together (with NO TV or distractions)

Mel understands first hand that in the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s super important to incorporate self-care. “I also treat myself (it’s so necessary for ALL MUMS to do this) to a facial and a remedial massage each month.”


2. Working in network marketing, you’re often working from home, how do you define work from play and manage to shut off from work mode in the evenings?

“This is still a big challenge for me personally. Sunday nights I schedule my week, this always sets me up for success and high productivity. I love selecting a favourite cafe to sit and work at for a 2-3 hour session once or twice per week as I love being out and about. The evenings can be a big challenge as most of my team work full time so our training and team calls happen at night time. I now work these into 2 weeknights and not until 6pm.  As soon as I pick the children up from school (ahhh this still overwhelms me that both of my babies are at school this year) I am fully present and attempt not to be on my phone unless I have scheduled call.”


3. What has Isagenix offered you as an individual and how has is supported your already healthy lifestyle?
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“Where do I start with this one?  It has opened up our world to a whole new way of really LIVING and not just existing. The products themselves are phenomenal and are all backed by outstanding science. It allows me to live a balanced and healthy life without the stress of dieting or going with out certain foods. For me, the personal development and the community and team environment we have is like nothing I’ve experienced in my life.”

Mel's results from her 60-day challenge on Isagenix

4. How did this all begin? Were you originally working an office job? What transformed your career to how it is today? What’s your journey?

“It blows my mind that 4 years ago when I ordered a 30 day system to help me shed the baby weight I gained from having 2 babies within 14 months I NEVER in a MILLION years would have thought it would change my world as much as it has. I was a primary school teacher for 8 years and after falling pregnant with our daughter I honestly knew I wouldn’t return to the classroom once my 12 months maternity leave was up. However as I mentioned above, I found out I was pregnant with our second child when Tilly was just 7 months old so now I was certain that I wouldn’t be going back teaching anytime soon.  I dabbled in a few things and even set up my own online interior design business and was also doing the accounts for my husbands fast growing construction company. I was BUSY!! However I wasn’t fulfilled. I clearly remember the day when I had my two absolutely beautiful babies, who are complete miracles, and thinking what next? I was adamant I wasn’t going to send my children off to childcare and me go and teach, that just made me feel sick to the stomach. So when I realised the full potential of what Network Marketing and Isagenix in-particular offered it was a no brainer for me to explore the opportunity. I am so grateful as this industry has allowed me to grow and stretch so much as a woman, mum & wife and has given our family the flexibility we craved.”

5. How is Isagenix different to ‘diets’/fads or other health supplement systems?

“It is a complete wellness system that is completely flexible to suit your own goals and needs.  For me, I’ve battled with my weight since as long as I can remember. In fact I recall going on a diet when I was 11 years old. How insane is that? Isagenix is the only system I have found that makes you FEEL amazing, nourishes your body and you don’t have to go without that glass or sometimes bottle of champagne. It’s a true lifestyle that isn’t a fad.”

6. What impact has the Isagenix community had on your individual health journey?

“I know this may sound crazy, but I have met some of my BEST friends on this journey. You are the sum of the 5 people you spend the most time with and when you up level your environment and surroundings it’s phenomenal to see what happens. Your environment plays such a HUGE part of who you are and I know I want to continue to be an even better powerful thinker and I’m well on my way with this amazing community.”

7. What something you wish you could tell everyone who is curious about the Isagenix system?

“GIVE IT A GO! Just try the system for 30 days and if you don’t feel the benefits send it back and get your money back. Honestly I do laugh when people who don’t think twice about feeding their kids McDonalds and other branded foods all of a sudden become ingredient experts.  Put the products in your body and see if it’s for you, you might be pleasantly surprised at how good your body is designed to feel.”

8. What are your top 3 Isagenix products?  

1. IONIX - this herbal tonic has significantly changed my life. It’s my sanity shot each morning and NO there is no Gin in it ;-)
2. Isa Lean Shake - this is the fastest, healthiest, most nutrient dense superfood you can buy for less than the cost of a take away coffee.
3. E + Shot - ‘hello instant and natural energy’. For anyone who is a big coffee drinker or sugar consumer than this is a MUST for your handbag.

9. Your Sunday Routine:

Sunday truly is my most favourite day of the week. But it never used to be that way. Sunday morning we often jump in our golf buggy and head down to Sanctuary Cove and have a coffee or breakfast out and then we will catch up with my parents and sister and her family. 

Family is very important to us so we are usually found at my parents place at Main Beach enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Sunday evenings are spent at home, organising our week and arranging the kids sport trainings, birthday parties and any events I may have during the week. This past year has been so much easier for us as my husband Mitch has been able to be a full time dad and has taken so much of the household and children load from me so I can spend more time in my business which I’m so grateful to Isagenix for giving us the financial flexibility to do that. We are also in the midst of a 6 week challenge so organising our healthy snacks and lunchtime or dinner meals too. I usually spend an hour in my office on a Sunday night once the kids are in bed to set up my week as I feel I am so much more productive.

​It’s really amazing to have the opportunity to discussant share the lives of people the admire. Especially women who have successfully established themselves in the world of business!

For more information about the Isagenix system and their products, check out our brand new Isagenix Page by clicking here!

With Warmth,