My New BFF with Codie Elaine Oliver

Mel Jones is My New BFF

Episode Summary

Filmmaker Mel Jones joins Codie have a candid conversation about filmmaking, parenting, and embracing the journey of self discovery.

Episode Notes

Hey Friends! This week Codie has one of her actual good friends with her, Mel Jones!  Mel is a multi-talented producer, writer and director who came into Codie's life after Codie made a lifechanging decision. In this conversation Codie and Mel go deep about Mel being adopted, raising a child as a single mother in the film industry, and what Mel has found out about herself along the way. 

Show Mel some love over on Instagram (even though she isn't really active) @melly_mel and if you want make sure you check out Invisible Collective!

tell Codie who you want to be her next New BFF @codieco !

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