Inspire. Create. Shine.

When art becomes light, it stirs the soul and lifts the spirit.

Listen in as Melanie gives her take on the must-see Academy Award-winning documentary, "Summer of Soul," which features hidden gems of Black history, culture and music from the Harlem Culture Festival -- and shares reminiscent moments from her own life.

For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com.

Originally recorded on 2/21/23, Audio podcast airing on 3/29/23.

As we reflect on those whose stories and work have impacted our lives this Black History Month, think about this: Your story was written before the foundation of the world. Psalm 139 speaks of the book of your life that was written, the days of your life fashioned before your days on earth began, all leading toward the destiny already ordained for you. 

Listen in on this Black History segment as Melanie highlights Tyler Perry and gives a word of encouragement to the dreamers out there.

For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com.

Originally recorded on 2/17/22, Audio podcast airing on 2/26/22.

The journey to pursuing our dreams can be an interesting one, to say the least. How important are dreams and goals to you vs. living your reality?

Listen in as Melanie gives a word of encouragement to the dreamers out there, while sharing a few nuggets from some of the greats who touched on the topic of dreams and their pursuit.

For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com.

Originally recorded on 1/27/22, Audio podcast airing on 1/31/22.

Growth takes time, water, light, and love primarily - and we grow through everything we go through. 

Listen in as Melanie shares a little of her journey, which may encourage you daily to bloom where you're planted and resist the push/things that take you outside of your character, your capacity, and your calling.

For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com.

Originally recorded on 12/13/22, Audio podcast airing on 12/30/22.

Some of the most trying or tragic times in our lives can be great catalysts for self-discovery and discovering/fulfilling purpose; developing us into stronger, wiser and more empathetic people; and creating the necessary momentum to bring about great movements for the betterment of society. Love can have the same effect.

Listen in as Melanie gives her take on two powerful, must-see films she just happened to see around the same time and noticed similar themes/connections, as well as significant contrasts, between them - the critically-acclaimed sequel to the "Black Panther," "Wakanda Forever," and "Till," based on the life and tragic death of Emmett Till.

For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com.

Originally recorded on 11/23/22, Audio podcast airing on 11/30/22.

An encounter with Jesus is a direct encounter with Love. 

Since Jesus is Love, then He is also our blueprint - in business, in life, in ministry, in relationships, etc. 

Listen in as Melanie explores further from the pages of her book and other sources on the nature of Jesus, His acts, His character, His example - and how He shows up when we need Him most.

For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com.

Originally recorded on 10/19/22, Audio podcast airing on 10/31/22.

If Jesus is Love, then He is also our blueprint - in business, in life, in ministry, in relationships, etc. But what might that truly look like?

Listen in as Melanie explores a few passages that give a small window into the nature of Jesus, His character, and His example - which may surprise you how different it is from common ideas about Him and our societal influence on what Love looks like.

For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com.

Originally recorded on 9/20/22, Audio podcast airing on 9/29/22.

In all your getting, get an understanding... Further insight into who you are and why you do what you do may be found in your roots.

Melanie continues to reflect on the critically acclaimed "Roots" miniseries/sequels chronicling the life and heritage of legendary writer, Alex Haley - and how it relates to us today. Listen in on this episode as she shares a bit more about her personal discoveries into her family tree and why you should make the connection to yours.

For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com.

Originally recorded on 8/23/22, Audio podcast airing on 8/31/22.

We are what our communities are made of - the branches, the limbs, the fruit - and it all starts with our family tree roots. 

Listen in as Melanie discusses the part we all should play in building community and shaping our world, as she continues to reflect on the critically acclaimed "Roots" miniseries/sequels chronicling the life and heritage of legendary writer, Alex Haley - and how it relates to us today.

For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com.

Originally recorded on 7/26/22, Audio podcast airing on 8/24/22.

It's important to know where we come from in order to know who we are and where we are going.

Listen in as Melanie shares her perspective and touches on the critically acclaimed "Roots" miniseries/sequels chronicling the life and heritage of legendary writer, Alex Haley - and how it relates to us today.

For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com.

Originally recorded on 6/24/22, Audio podcast airing on 7/1/22.