Melissa as a Speaker

Melissa as a Speaker

Melissa, Founder and Creator of The Embracing Layers Network, delivers transformative talks and workshops rooted in the FEEL Framework™, guiding women and leaders to honor their identity, set unapologetic boundaries, and create success on their own terms.

Her sessions are known for blending warmth, clarity, and practicality, so participants walk away not just inspired, but equipped with tools they can use immediately.

Her unique approach features our FEEL Framework™ - 8 Talking Points and 3 life-informing questions: 

  • Identifying and Introducing Yourself Through Your Character Traits (Not What You Do, Who You Are)

  • Prioritizing Self-Care

  • Confidently Setting Boundaries

  • Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health

  • Supporting Yourself & Other Women Unapologetically

  • Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES 

  • Living Out of Your Own Expectations

  • Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself

  • Living out F.E.E.L (Finding Empowerment Embracing Layers) - How Does it Affect Your Relationships

  • 5 Activities That Nourish You

  • 5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months. 

This provides a structured path for self-discovery and empowerment. Invite Melissa to lead your community of women into a journey of supporting each other to live unapologetically and out of their own expectations.

Speaking Options:

Keynote

  • 60–90 minutes

  • Perfect for conferences, panels, and leadership programs.

  • Investment: starting at $750

Half-Day Workshop

  • Up to 4 hours

  • Interactive, customized training for organizations, retreats, or group programs.

  • Investment: starting at $1,500

Full-Day Workshop

  • (6–8 hours)

  • Deep-dive experience designed for transformational outcomes.

  • Investment: starting at $2,500

Weekend Intensive / Retreat

  • Two-day immersive designed to shift culture, community, and leadership.

  • Investment: custom (starting at $4,000)

    *(Travel, lodging, and meals not included for out-of-town engagements.)

Why Melissa:

  • “We’ve had the pleasure of working with Melissa through the Gender and Leadership Program at the Craig School of Business. She led a workshop focused on building confidence, overcoming self-doubt, and stepping into one’s full potential. Melissa brings genuine passion to these topics and a deep commitment to empowering others. Her insights are both practical and inspiring, and she shares them with clarity, warmth, and enthusiasm. Melissa has a remarkable ability to translate complex ideas into actionable strategies that resonate beyond the session. We are grateful for her contributions and the lasting impact of her message.”

    - Dr. Susan A. Henderson, CPA, MSA & Jennifer Miele Ph.D.

Aligned Pro Bono Opportunities

Melissa is committed to ensuring her work reaches communities and organizations that align with her mission of empowering women and advancing leadership equity.

Each year, she dedicates a limited number of pro bono or reduced-fee speaking engagements to:

  • Nonprofits serving women, BIPOC communities, and first-generation leaders

  • Student and university groups advancing gender equity and leadership

  • Grassroots organizations aligned with her values of empowerment, inclusion, and justice

If you represent an aligned group, please reach out to inquire about availability for these opportunities.

Booking Inquiries

Every event is unique. Melissa will work with you to tailor her presentation to your program’s goals and audience needs.

To inquire about booking (or explore pro bono opportunities), fill out our contact form:

Contact Form

$10

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Option two

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.