Mel's early life was marked by a rustic upbringing on a farm, where she was nurtured by the rhythms of rural life, yet this did not hinder her from subsequently rising to the pinnacle of success, as she became the president of Tammy Taylor Nails South Africa, a franchise that has attained unparalleled heights of prosperity within the South African beauty industry.
Mel is blessed with a loving partner, Peet Viljoen, a renowned lawyer of great repute, who also happens to be the CEO of Tammy Taylor Nails, a testament to the strength of their partnership and the harmonious balance they have achieved in their personal and professional lives.