For most of my life I knew Susan Madsen as simply a long-time friend of my parents. Her husband Greg went to engineering school with my dad over 30 years ago and they’ve stayed in touch through rounds of golf, long distance hikes, and ski trips. When my parents told me about a backyard dinner they had the Madsens recently, they mentioned some of Susan's recent accomplishments. … [Read more...] about Susan Madsen: Thought Leader, Author, Speaker, and Consultant
Inspiring Moms
Meet Jody Moore: Bold and Real Inspiring Mom
Jody Moore changed my life. Although this may come off as an attention-getting statement, it’s the truth. And I’m not the only one who feels this way; in fact, I’m one of many, many people who have benefited from her sagacity. She delivers messages of hope, strength, and empowerment, which are particularly impactful during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although I haven’t yet joined … [Read more...] about Meet Jody Moore: Bold and Real Inspiring Mom
Meg Johnson – Speaker, Author, Mentor, & Inspiring Mom
Meet Meg Johnson, a Beloved Speaker, Author, and Director of the Ms. Wheelchair Utah Pageant. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Meg Johnson’s background, let me fill you in: not only is she a well-respected author and motivational speaker, but also the founder of the Princess Pageant, a nonprofit pageant for little girls in wheelchairs. If any of you have heard Meg … [Read more...] about Meg Johnson – Speaker, Author, Mentor, & Inspiring Mom
Meet Mary Kaye Huntsman – Mother of 7 and Former First Lady of Utah
Mary Kaye Huntsman is an inspiring woman and mother of seven. She truly is beautiful inside and out. When I first started Melisa’s Inspiring Mom series, I immediately thought of her and what a dream it would be to sit down and talk to her. I put her name on a napkin writing out my “Dream List” of moms I wanted to interview. I am so honored she agreed to meet with me and talk … [Read more...] about Meet Mary Kaye Huntsman – Mother of 7 and Former First Lady of Utah
Meet Jill Thomas – Inspiring Mom of Five
Jill Thomas is a mother of five, photographer, and public speaker. I've been lucky to hear her speak on three different occasions. Each time I shed tears while being pulled in by her impactful words. She shares her joys and tragedies in a way that everyone can understand. Those who hear her speak find a deeper meaning for themselves. She's one of those people who has a light … [Read more...] about Meet Jill Thomas – Inspiring Mom of Five