In this episode of Beyond Success, Melina Linden sits down with Melissa Kwan—Co-founder & CEO of eWebinar—to explore what success really means after three startups, a 2019 acquisition, and a year spent re-evaluating life and work.
Melissa shares how learning self-love changed her leadership, why many founders feel “never enough,” and how to design a business around your values (freedom, remote work, no meetings) instead of the other way around. She talks candidly about navigating family expectations, finding the right community, turning discontent into momentum, and why a supportive life partner can be a decisive factor in an entrepreneur’s success.
We cover:
Self-love vs. self-abandonment (people-pleasing, fear vs. truth)
Enjoying the journey: gratitude, daily wins, and realistic goals
Designing life → then building the company to fit it (remote team, async, no enterprise sales)
Feeling stuck: agency, environment, and creating momentum
Culture, identity, and the courage to celebrate your wins
The underrated role of partnership in founder wellbeing
If you’ve ever felt trapped by “shoulds,” this conversation will help you reclaim agency and design a life that feels like yours.
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