Bold Paths empowers high-performing professionals in design and tech leadership to align their careers with their values and passions.
Rediscover joy in your work.
In the ever-evolving field of design and tech, achieving your full potential demands more than hard work—it requires resilience, creativity, and a strong support system.
Reclaim your agency and drive
Rediscover purpose in your work
Cultivate balance and grow intentionally
Get personalized guidance from an industry insider
Manage your workload with clarity and ease
Navigate your career with regained confidence
Refresh team management skills
Reclaim balance and focus after burnout
Turn neurodivergence into a competitive edge
Break barriers and claim your well-deserved success
Thrive creatively in the corporate world
Honored to help unlock leadership potential for clients at:
Our personalized coaching programs are designed to empower your leadership, reignite your passions, and help you build a fulfilling legacy that’s authentically yours. Visit our Coaching page to learn more about coaching programs.
Seed
Helpful for those curious about coaching or transitioning from another coach, this program offers a welcoming space to broaden your perspective and gain clarity.
Grow
Designed for those navigating a pivotal moment in their career—whether facing a plateau, reorg, or layoff—this program provides focused support to help you regain clarity and momentum.
Thrive
Perfect for those navigating longer-term transitions—whether returning to work after burnout or parental leave, or stepping into a new leadership role—this program offers steady, compassionate support to help you thrive.
Soar
Ideal for those navigating significant transitions, such as stepping into a Head of Design role or launching your journey as a founder, this year-long program provides steadfast support to help you grow and succeed with intention.
Find your center and flourish with intention.
Where leadership meets purpose.
Melanie Araujo-Valdés Olmos founded Bold Paths to help high-performing professionals regain control of their careers and navigate corporate challenges with clarity and confidence. With over 15 years of experience in product design, learning & development, and transformational coaching, Melanie combines industry expertise with a deeply empathetic approach to guide leaders through meaningful change.
Her journey—shaped by becoming a mother, mid-career burnout, and navigating adult-diagnosed ADHD and dyslexia—fuels her commitment to creating sustainable, fulfilling careers. From leading mentorship initiatives to designing for the Facebook Trust and Safety teams, Melanie has prioritized fostering belonging and empowering individuals to thrive.
Built on core values of Freedom, Authenticity, Courage, and Joy, Bold Paths offers coaching and educational programs that align careers with aspirations, helping professionals lead with purpose and build legacies beyond the workplace.
