About Splendid Torch

Splendid Torch is about becoming a force of nature—on purpose—without self-destruction.
We help intense humans name their patterns, reclaim identity, and build nervous-system-safe structure with truth, warmth, and practical tools.

Who We Are

Mel Willis founded Splendid Torch based on a quote that saved her life when she hit rock bottom in 2019. She is an ICF-certified coach with two certifications in Intuitive Life Coaching and the Satir Method.

“This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.

I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community, and as long as I live it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can.

I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no "brief candle" for me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.”
— George Bernard Shaw, “A Splendid Torch”

Connor Perrault is Mel’s Executive Assistant. He has an associate’s degree in Communication Studies and is studying for his bachelor’s degree in Communications and Public Relations.