Climbing your way to the top is no small feat, especially when you’ve grown up in foster care and had to fend for yourself. Melitsa Waage’s journey highlights her resilience, from overcoming a challenging childhood and a difficult divorce to building a phenomenal community-driven business.

Melitsa reveals how a little idea sparked Epic Talks, an innovative networking experience in Miami. Despite the struggles of starting with no experience and the fear of failure, her determination led to Epic Talks’ rapid growth, which now hosts monthly events attended by hundreds.

In this episode, you’ll also hear:

• Addressing unmet needs with passion and creativity

• Leveraging partnerships to serve others and grow

• Power of personal development and mentorship

Must-listen moments:

[00:02:33] Even though I was shaking, and I was nervous, I loved sharing my story of my past, of coming from adversity and creating something for myself. And I said this is what I'm supposed to do.

[00:21:04 ]That's what I'm passionate about. I've had a couple of people that have come to be entrepreneurs, and within maybe six months to a year, they have their own businesses. Again, it's not about me. It's about my community, and I'm like a mama bear when it comes to them. How can I support and immediately go and fight for them if I have to?

[00:33:32] I learned one thing, if you need advice, go to the mirror and ask yourself. And look at yourself in the eyes. Your soul can't lie to you, and your eyes are the window to your soul.

When life’s obstacles feel like insurmountable mountains, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut. The Everest Challenge is tailored to jolt you out of your comfort zone, giving you the tools to conquer life’s peaks and valleys. This is about shifting your focus from what’s holding you back to what will propel you forward. Join the virtual group 40-day Everest Challenge.

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Connect with Guest, Melitsa Waage:

Melitsa Waage is a leading mindset mentor, transformational thought leader, fitness influencer, adventurer, thrill seeker, world traveler, national bestselling author, and motivational speaker.

Website: https://melitsa.com/

Epic Talks: https://www.epictalksmiami.com/epic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melitsawaage/

Detoxify Your Mind Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1951503112

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