I am Melissa Lynn Hunt!

In 2013, photography led to working with teens. I developed The Genuine Team, a high school program that teaches life skills and serves the community through charity work. My passion for serving young woman then led to the creation of a middle school program, Genuine Magazine, Genuine Mom's Group, Genuine Podcast, and Choose Kind Camp. I am a visionary and dreamer! When I see something broken, I want to fix it in the most delightful and positive way possible. The vision does not end there, with many fun additional projects in the works.  

I live life through an optimistic lens, seeing the potential in every moment—no matter how hopeless it may seem at first. I have learned that authenticity is a trustworthy guide, smiling is my preference, and when life gets tough you've got to lean on God as well as your community of friends and family. My passion is to encourage young women to live a life of authenticity; unwavering in their faith, morals, and values. 

Between running The Genuine Brand and building on my dreams, I enjoy cultivating a healthy lifestyle, getting "stuck" in scripture, and singing and dancing with the music as loud as it will go. If you can't find me, just check the beach. Above all, I love being with my husband and two boys!  They are my everything!