Melissa Holy is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, and a musical artist on a mission to help individuals rise into their highest potential—strong on the inside, grounded in clarity, and ready to lead themselves with bold purpose.

With a background as the former CEO of a WBE-certified staffing and recruitment firm in California, Melissa brings a rare blend of real-world business experience and personal growth insight to every stage she steps onto.

Today, she equips audiences with her signature keynote, revealing 3 powerful Self-Talk Shifts designed to help them overcome internal barriers, clarify direction, and strengthen the way they lead themselves through change, pressure, and uncertainty. Her message is proactive and forward-focused, empowering individuals to show up powerfully for themselves and the lives they're called to lead.

Melissa’s voice resonates with women leaders, emerging professionals, students, and growth-minded individuals who want to show up more fully in their lives and careers. Through her book Signature Self-Talk—a #1 bestseller in two Amazon categories—she empowers readers and audiences alike to influence themselves well, and step into a more powerful version of who they already are.

An accomplished musical artist with an international footprint, Melissa has resonated with diverse audiences globally. Whether speaking or performing at leadership summits or personal growth events, Melissa creates an atmosphere of inspiration and transformation. Her presentations leave people changed—stirred to action, filled with hope, and equipped with practical tools they can use right away.

Melissa is sparking excitement with her book, keynote speaking, and her UNSTOPPABLE music act. But even more, her simple yet high-impact strategies for success!