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Women Founders

For those who are in the concept to growth stages, who want someone in your corner who will help you think clearly, get organized, and take action.

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Community Builders

For those who want to start or grow a meetup group, professional network, or community initiative, and want support doing it the right way.

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Organizations and Agencies

For those who want consulting related to veteran hiring initiatives, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and event strategy and execution.

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Women Founders

Consulting & Coaching

I work with women founders at all stages, from concept to growth. Some are still shaping the idea, others have launched and are ready to strengthen their foundation or increase visibility.

Support areas include:

  • Business clarity and next steps

  • Branding and positioning

  • Marketing and visibility

  • Systems and structure

  • Accountability and follow-through

 

complimentary 15-minute Clarity Call

Community Builders

Consulting & Facilitation

I have built a community from the ground up, and know what it takes to go from “I want to start something” to “this is happening and people are showing up.”

This consulting is for those who want to start or grow a meetup group, professional network, or community initiative, and want support doing it the right way.

Support areas include:

  • Defining your mission and purpose

  • Naming and branding your group

  • Structuring meetups, events, and content themes

  • Outreach and engagement strategies including media

  • Partnership building (local orgs, sponsors, venues)

  • Creating consistency and long-term momentum

Inquire about Community Building Consulting
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Organizations and Agencies

Consulting & Advisory Support

Event strategy + veteran employment + ERG support.

I partner with organizations that want to strengthen engagement, improve impact, and build meaningful programs that actually work.

This includes consulting related to veteran hiring initiatives, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and event strategy and execution.

Support areas include:

  • Veteran employment outreach and strategy

  • Supporting Veteran and Military ERGs (launching, rebuilding, energizing)

  • Women veteran inclusion initiatives

  • Event strategy and production support

  • Community partnerships and engagement planning

  • Speaking, training, and facilitated sessions

This is ideal for:

  • HR, DEI, and Talent Acquisition teams
  • ERG leads and executive sponsors
  • Corporate community engagement and CSR teams
  • Nonprofits, workforce programs, and agencies
  • Event Planners
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Women Founders
Schedule your complimentary 15-Minute Clarity Call

This quick call helps you gain focus, identify one immediate step forward, and explore if ongoing consulting or coaching may be a good fit.

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Related Resources from Melissa

Looking for practical tools to put these ideas into action? These resources pair well with Melissa’s consulting work on community, intentionality, and events.

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