enya FASHION QUEEN

TEXT by Miyu Lin ｜ TRANSLATION by Sherry Chen

穿梭在多個媒體平台，身兼主持、作家、時尚媽咪、社群KOL等多元角色於一身的Melody，每天行程緊湊充實，卻總是能為這個煩擾世界帶來正能量。本期，讓我們藉由封面人物的拍攝，一起來探看她的內心世界。

Juggling multiple media platforms, Melody thrives as a host, writer, fashion-forward mother, and social media influencer. Her daily hectic schedule never dampens her ability to radiate positivity in such a chaotic world. In this issue, let us dive into the inner world of our cover star through our exclusive photoshoot and interview.

從步入攝影棚進行妝髮造型伊始，接二連三地多通電話聯繫，可以想見眼前的封面主角即使坐在化妝鏡前閉上眼睛，也並未讓腦子空下來，仍與外界保持著通聯運作。而這，正是Melody精實掌握每一分鐘的日常寫照。

From the moment she steps into the studio for hair and makeup, endless phone calls have been keeping our cover star, Melody’s mind unsettled even as she sits in front of the mirror with her eyes closed. This is a true reflection of Melody’s ability to maximize every minute of her day.

獨處充電，整理情緒

滿檔的行程、隨時轉換的角色，Melody對每一個身分都全力以赴，稱職又負責任地穿梭其中，似乎凡事都信手捻來，游刃有餘。但，現實總無法如此順遂，一路綠燈。

 「人生到了現在的中半場，我每天的生活就像是在解決不同的小火災，遇到問題了，就是去解決它，我不喜歡花太多時間去內視自己、自我檢視，也不讓自己過度敏感別人的眼光。那樣太內耗了！我們常說要成本控制，除了金錢成本，時間、體力、精神的耗損也都是成本，是與健康身心靈息息相關的成本，這些都應該被考慮進去。當然，我也會有快要窒息、覺得很挫折的難關，這種時候就是要深呼吸，放鬆自己，我會一整天什麼也不做，just take one day off，讓自己獨處，去整理思維、控制情緒。沉澱之後，明天再出發。」聽起來是一種帶著抽離感的自我觀照，也正是Melody充飽能量再前進的方式。

「妳現在這樣的年紀，還會在意別人的眼光嗎？」突然變身採訪角度的Melody反問我，而我微笑著搖頭。

「我常希望身兼多元角色的現代女性，要逐漸養成不受外界影響、也不要內耗自己的習慣。我們為了負責任、扮演好各種角色，已經要呈現很多樣貌，but you can’t have everything，想要讓自己自由，就要有選擇和勇氣。做了忠於自己的決定，就不要在意別人的眼光。」這一刻，採訪中的我感到被同理而受到鼓舞。Melody不愧是正能量女王，而我被聖光壟罩了。(笑)

Recharge Alone, Untangling Emotions

With a full agenda and constantly shifting roles, Melody spares no effort on every one of them, navigating responsibly with apparent ease. However, reality isn’t always smooth sailing.

“In this intermission stage of life, it’s like I’m putting out small fires every day with different things,” she says. “When there is a problem, I solve them. I don’t spend much time on self-reflection or being overly sensitive about others’ opinions. That drains me! We often talk about cost control, and besides money, the time and energy spent and mental exhaustion are also at the expense of our health. They are all related to our mental well-being, and they should all be taken into consideration. Of course, there are suffocating and discouraging moments; I usually take a deep breath and relax, and do nothing for the entire day. Just take one day off, be alone and sort things out, take control of emotions. When I am fully recharged the next day, I move on again.” This pragmatic approach to self-care is Melody’s way of staying energized for new challenges.

“At your age, would you still care about how others think of you?” Melody suddenly asks in reply. I shook my head with a smile.

“I always hope modern women who juggle multiple roles could learn not to be influenced by external opinions and avoid draining themselves. We already have too many roles and responsibilities to fulfill, there are a lot of facets, but you can’t have everything. If you want freedom, you’ll need to make choices and have courage. Once you’ve made decisions true to yourself, don’t worry about how others judge you.” At this moment, I feel deeply resonated and encouraged by Melody, enlightened by the queen of positivity.

鼓勵獨立，成就自我

在與Melody的訪談中，我真切感受到那些正能量思維都包含著由人生閱歷轉化而來的真誠，也因為真實，才能一再獲得共鳴。

那麼，在女兒眼中、Melody最在意的角色「媽咪」也是如此正能量嗎？

「我其實只在乎給孩子們一個最安全的後盾、永遠的避風港。無論孩子在外面面對多少挫折，都有一個家是她們可以被接住的存在。我會盡我所能『幫助』她們成就自己，但我就只是協助，能成就她們的，永遠只能是她們自己。」

對於女兒們的教養，Melody很理性地鼓勵孩子成為獨立思考的個體，甚至面對自己的挫折、處理傷害、自我修復，從中獲得成長的養分。

「其實不只是孩子們要獨立，我們身為母親也是，我們也要成為能直面孤獨，獨立生活，不把孩子當成浮木的母親。我們也有自己的人生要過啊，不能總希望和兒女綁在一起。」所謂教學相長，Melody認為教養兒女也是，在孩子們成長為更好的大人的同時，父母們也可以同時進化為更成熟的長輩。

Encouraging Independence, Achieving Self-Actualization

Throughout our conversation, it’s clear that Melody’s positive mindset is rooted in her genuine life experiences, resonating with us deeply because of its authenticity.

If so, how does Melody’s daughter view her role as a “Mother” which she values the most? Would she still have such positivity?

“I only care about providing my children with a haven. No matter what challenges they face outside, they will have a home to come back to. I do my best to ‘help’ them achieve their own goals, but ultimately, it’s up to them to succeed.”

Melody encourages her daughters to become independent thinkers who can face challenges and self-heal, growing from their experiences.

“It’s not just children who need to be independent; we, as mothers, do too. We must be able to face solitude and live independently without treating our children as lifeboats. We have our own lives to live and shouldn’t hope to stay tied to our kids forever.” Learning is a two-way street, Melody believes the same goes for educating her children. When children are growing into better adults, parents also evolve into mature figures.

活在當下，備感幸福

在被Melody比喻為每天都在滅火、解決問題的日常中，還能感受到幸福的時刻嗎？

「我其實每天睜開眼睛都充滿著感謝、感激的心情耶！我很享受可以做每一件事情、每個工作的每一刻。」振奮的語氣令人真切感受到她enjoy此刻人生、活在當下的感恩之情。

「我甚至很喜歡、很享受這種慢慢變老、變成熟的過程，這是很真實的人生。不過，我還是要說，我們女性真的要肯定自己的價值，要知道我們也有成就自己、完成夢想、理想的可能性。所以別再『委曲求全』，我們也有權利提出需求，可以選擇、可以勇敢不在乎別人的眼光。不在乎別人的眼光，在年輕時可能是一種任性，但到了我們這個年紀，那就是一種通透。」

無怪乎許多人喜歡Melody，若說她是激勵人心的存在，這一刻就是具體實證吧！

Living in the Moment, Feeling Blissful

Can Melody find moments of happiness amidst her daily fire-fighting routine?

“I actually wake up every day with gratitude and appreciation! I enjoy every moment and everything I do,” she exclaims, in her invigorating voice conveying her love and enjoyment for life to live in the moment.

“I even enjoy the process of growing older and maturing; it’s such a realistic part of life. But I have to say, we as women must recognize our value and believe in our potential to achieve our dreams and goals. So stop compromising. We have the right to express our needs, make choices, and bravely ignore what others say about us. It may seem rebellious when you’re young to do so, but at our age, it’s a form of enlightenment.”

There is no doubt that naturally, many people find Melody favorable. Her presence is inspiring and is a testament to living a purposeful and positive life.