Media & events
In the Room. On the Stage. In the Conversation.
Published features, contributor writing, television interviews, and podcast conversations with leadership and AI keynote speaker Melissa Sierra.
Speaking & community
On the calendar. In the conversation.
Upcoming guest appearance
One Room Elevate 2027
March 18, 2027 · Stage 954 · Dania Beach, FL
2026 speaker announcement
WTSFest Philadelphia 2026
October 1, 2026 · Philadelphia · Women in Tech SEO Festival
2026 community appearance
1 Million Cups
September 23, 2026 · Online
2026 roundtable announcement
BLN Roundtable 2026
Referrals, connection, community, and growth.
Featured writing & press
In the conversation
Articles, profiles, and Melissa's own writing, listed separately from speaking engagements.
Feature
CEO Weekly
From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Melissa Sierra Helps Executives Reclaim Their Main Character Energy.
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CEOWORLD Magazine
The Corporate Reawakening: How Melissa Sierra Is Redefining Leadership for a New Generation.
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Forbes Communications Council
Melissa's contributor profile as a member of the Forbes Communications Council.
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Watch
On camera
A television interview showing Melissa's conversational, on-camera presence.
Event photography
From the room
Podcast · Host & creator
Holding the Room
Long-form solo conversations translating Melissa's own experiences, executive leadership observations, and coaching-room patterns into provocative ideas about identity, fear, reinvention, and high performance.
Holding
the Room
Guest appearances
Business by Referral
From Best-Kept Secret to Referral Ready
On becoming visible after years of building credibility behind the scenes.
ListenTribe of Unicorns
Quietly Burned Out at Work? This Is Your Wake-Up Call
A 43-minute conversation on quiet burnout, imposter syndrome, and fear of leaving security.
ListenLeadership in Quarters
How Leaders Turn Fear Into Career Growth in the AI Era
On fear, career uncertainty, and using disruption as a catalyst rather than a threat.
Listen
Audience feedback
Don't Just Take My Word for It.
The most powerful moments happen when an audience leaves questioning what they once believed was possible.
Personal transformation
The session gave me a lot to think about around owning my journey, recognizing my own value, and not waiting for someone else's permission.
Women in Tech SEOKeynote Attendee Challenging conventional thinking
I was genuinely inspired by Melissa's presentation. It challenged me to think differently about how I show up and what I want to do next.
Women in Tech SEOKeynote Attendee
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