In this episode, we sit down with Melissa Shaw, a trusted entrepreneur’s advocate, culture builder, and steady force within the P30 ecosystem. Melissa shares her Eastside Indianapolis roots, the schools and community that shaped her, and how those early experiences ignited her lifelong commitment to urban development, entrepreneurship, and youth advocacy.

Her journey reflects more than professional success. It’s a story of stewardship, legacy, and showing up for people with intention. As P30’s Business Navigator and a long-standing pillar of our community, Melissa offers perspective grounded in lived experience, clarity, and care for those building something meaningful.

This conversation is a reminder that ecosystems thrive when people invest in people—and that legacy is built through service, consistency, and heart.