Melitsa Waage went from being homeless at 15 to founding Epic Talks, one of Miami’s most powerful networking and speaking platforms. In this episode of Unapologetically Rich, Shamina Taylor and Melitsa unpack how to turn pain into power, build real wealth, and create a stage when no one hands you one.
If you’re a woman ready to speak, lead, and build a legacy, this episode will show you how to use your story to create opportunity. Melitsa shares how she launched Epic Talks in just 3 days, the mindset that took her from survival to success, and the #1 investment every speaker must make to get paid.
If you’re starting your speaking journey or building a movement from scratch, you’ll learn how to stop waiting for permission and build impact and income today.
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Video Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Meet Melitsa from Epic Talks
01:15 – What Epic Talks Is and How It Started
02:55 – From Foster Child to Founder
04:02 – Power of Connections and Growth
05:23 – Relationship First, Value Second
10:38 – How to Start a Speaking Career
16:06 – Vulnerability and Sharing Your Story
18:37 – Healing and Personal Transformation
22:40 – Rejection as Protection
27:59 – Defining Wealth Beyond Money
30:44 – Women Normalizing Big Money
33:48 – Legacy, Service & Making an Impact
38:05 – How to Make a Difference Every Day
41:06 – Attend Epic Talks (In-Person or Virtual)
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