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As a strong, organized advocate Melissa draws on personal experiences that leaves the listener with greater self-awareness and empowerment that will equip them to make their own impact.
With a natural ability to empower and engage, Melissa will advocate for your brand to maximize your goals.
From laying the foundation to implementation of your personal or organization’s advocacy plan, Melissa will guide you through Advocacy in order to develop and implement your action plan.
Award-winning speaker, advocate, and survivor sharing transformational stories that spark courage, connection, and change.
Speaking to inspire. Leading with purpose. Advocating for life.Meet Melissa Wandall
Melissa Wandall is devoted to educate, encourage and empower
individuals and organizations for greater impact.
When Melissa Wandall speaks, hearts are moved, minds are opened, and communities are changed.
As a nationally recognized advocate, GHSA award winner, and passionate speaker, Melissa draws from personal tragedy, spiritual strength, and two decades of impactful advocacy to empower audiences across the country. Her signature keynotes and workshops blend practical tools with powerful stories—igniting momentum at women’s conferences, leadership summits, corporate retreats, faith-based gatherings, and advocacy events alike.
Whether you’re looking to build a resilient team, spark purpose-driven leadership, or drive real change through grassroots advocacy, Melissa’s authentic voice and transformational presence will leave your audience ready to rise.
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Phone: 941-545-3359
Signature Keynotes & Workshops
Every story Melissa shares is rooted in purpose. Every session she leads is designed to move people—toward action, healing, growth, and impact. Whether your audience is made up of community leaders, corporate teams, educators, advocates, or faith-based groups, Melissa brings a deep well of experience, empathy, and authenticity.
Each program is fully customizable and includes interactive, meaningful takeaways that empower long after the event ends.
🔹 The Power of Resilience: Conquering Adversity
Transform challenges into opportunities for growth
✓ Embrace adversity and find a path forward
✓ Develop daily routines that nurture resilience
✓ Define your “Why?” and lead with purpose
✓ Empower others by living authentically
Ideal For: Women’s Conferences · Leadership Summits · Corporate Retreats
🔹 Leadership Fueled by Purpose
Inspire with transparency, empathy, and action
✓ Cultivate heart-centered, accountable leadership
✓ Motivate through mission-driven values
✓ Build a culture of trust and inspiration
Ideal For: Business Leaders · Nonprofits · Leadership Programs
🔹 Cultivating and Nurturing Connections
The power of community, compassion, and human connection
✓ Strengthen key relationships
✓ Build stronger, more connected teams and communities
✓ Drive change through connection
Ideal For: Community Groups · Faith-Based Orgs · Business Networks
🔹 Grassroots Advocacy: Creating Real Change
From survivor to changemaker—how to build a movement
✓ Step-by-step guide to forming coalitions
✓ Navigate the political process at all levels
✓ Draft effective legislation and shape policy
✓ Build your brand and amplify your voice
Ideal For: Advocates · Civic Leaders · Nonprofits
🔹 Harnessing Optimism to Create Opportunity
Shift your mindset and lead with positivity
✓ Embrace optimism as a tool for transformation
✓ Inspire innovation and growth
✓ Empower teams and individuals to rise
Ideal For: Corporate Teams · Educators · Healthcare Pros
🔹 The Power of Life Insurance: Protecting What Matters Most
Inspiring professionals to connect with clients on what truly matters
✓ Encourage proactive, informed decisions
✓ Build lasting relationships rooted in care and trust
Ideal For: Financial Advisors · Insurance Pros · Field Marketing Offices
🔹 Grief: Opening the Door to Healing Conversations
Create compassionate, grief-informed spaces for healing
✓ Reduce isolation through open dialogue
✓ Support grieving youth, families, and communities
✓ Equip audiences with tools for healthy coping
Ideal For: Healthcare Providers · Educators · Grief Seminars · Faith-Based Orgs
🔹 The Strength Within
Turn adversity into personal power and purpose
✓ Discover inner strength through faith and resilience
✓ Move forward with clarity, courage, and intention
Ideal For: Women’s Events · Faith-Based Orgs · Spiritual Growth Gatherings
🔹 Illuminating the Path to Safer Roads
Championing road safety through education and advocacy
✓ Promote traffic safety through proven practices
✓ Engage in life-saving local and national initiatives
Ideal For: Transportation Conferences · Insurance Companies · Teen Driving Programs
🔹 Faith, Purpose, and Resilience
Drawing on spiritual strength to overcome life’s deepest challenges
✓ Embrace faith as the foundation of resilience
✓ Lead your community through hope and purpose
✓ Support one another through shared healing
Ideal For: Faith-Based Organizations · Spiritual Retreats · Community Events
Not sure which topic fits your audience best?
Melissa will tailor your experience based on your group’s needs, culture, and mission.
The Universal Approach To The 5 Stages of Advocacy
As your Advocate Consultant, Melissa will assist you with everything from laying the foundation to implementing your personal or organization’s advocacy plan. Melissa has developed the “5 Stages of Advocacy” which is a universal guide that can apply to all causes, both large and small. Melissa will guide you through her “5 Stages of Advocacy” to help you develop your personalized action plan. Her clear and concise methodology will make it easy for you or your organization to define your brand, voice, direction and goals. Melissa is here to work with advocates from grassroots organizations to corporate businesses, individuals and student associations, unions and individual entrepreneurs. Everyone has a voice. Allow yours to be heard!
Ready to Inspire Real Change?
Whether you’re planning your next leadership summit, organizing a faith-based retreat, or looking to equip your team with purpose-driven motivation — Melissa is ready to partner with you.
Let’s Make It Easy to Connect:
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Let’s talk about your audience, goals, and how Melissa can best serve your event.
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