Melina, the co-author of Enjoy Kindness, is one of those unforgettable people, her out loud personality coupled with her insightful compassion for life influences her hilarious storytelling. This enables her to deliver inspirational message with memorable impact. This 5'9" classically beautiful Italian woman will have her audiences laughing one minute and crying the next. More importantly they will remember the key messages delivered from the ITGFB !
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Write a reviewPrice range: $500 and up
Languages: English, Italian
Gig length: 20 - 45 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Public Speakers Insurance
You audience will see a powerful and compassionate woman, mother of three children, two teenagers , whose insightfulness and persistence has enabled her "to make it happen" in spite of formidable headwinds. Melina custom develops her message based on your goals and objectives. She will draw upon her experience as a speaker; author of the Enjoy Kindness book. Her presentation will be laced with humor and story telling to deliver an a memorable inspirational and motivation message that accentuates the key messages.
Melina, was born of Italian parents, in Germany. They moved back home to Italy until Melina was about two. Her family came to America when Melina was six years old to attend a wedding. They decided to make America their home. Melina initially lived in the Little Italy section on Manhattan until her family moved to the Chinatown section of Brooklyn. She attending the School of Fashion in New York. She quickly became a designer and manager of the fashion house. Her strict Italian parents and experiences as an very attractive young woman in Brooklyn flavor her humorous storytelling. Melina, is now a single mom with a daughter and two sons. Melina is the classic Italian Mom, her kids mean the world to her. When she isn't fawning over them she is speaking to organizations about bulling or pastoring someone who is lost. Melina is a successful motivational and inspirations speaker, a Real Estate Investor, Nerium Consultant and Interior Designer. She co-authored the highly acclaimed book "Enjoy Kindness" .
Lavaliere microphone, no podium, spotlight if possible. Ability to play recorded music of sounds.
Melina has been influenced by those who have taught her the tremendous importance of kindness and grace. Melina was bullied when she came to this country at six years old. She was initially unable to speak English. Her teachers assumed she was deaf. Melina has always been endowed with being a giver, kind and considerate to anyone who needed help. Unfortunately too many times the ones she helped ending up betraying her. This was especially true of woman. Melina advocates woman supporting one another. She credits her strong faith in Jesus Christ enabling her to acquire mental toughness for her to be successful.
Lavilere microphone, spot light
Motivational Speaker