Stand Up And Speak Up

In September of 2018, Melanie shared a big key to success - always put your best foot forward. Today, we will learn how to overcome one of life’s contradictions: How do I stand out while fitting in? Melanie Fatuesi was born and raised in a small auto manufacturing town in Michigan. At 18, she joined the Army and traveled the world, from Somalia to Guantanamo to Korea. After ending her service, Melanie worked as a Government Contractor in Italy. In 2009, she returned to the US. While volunteering with the Chapin Marching Band, she was offered a position with the local Dale Carnegie Group. She started as an office assistant and quickly transitioned to one of El Paso’s most sought-after up-and-coming speakers. She currently recruits nurses for a major corporate hospital, in addition to her many speaking engagements. She serves on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters. She is featured as on-air talent with El Paso’s local PBS station KCOS and served on their board of directors from 2014-2016. Melanie has won sev