Melissa Skeet is a Diné advocate and speaker who’s using her own story of survival to bring awareness to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP). In this episode, she and Kara talk about skating across the country to break the silence, finding purpose through pain, and using your voice even when it's hard. They explore trauma, advocacy, and what it means to heal in public.

Chapters:

(00:00:01) – Why Melissa Is Skating Across the United States

(00:03:10) – From Survivor to Advocate to Athlete

(00:07:30) – How Roller Skating Became a Healing Practice

(00:11:00) – Understanding the Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons

(00:17:30) – The Role of Law Enforcement, Media and Systemic Erasure

(00:22:00) – What the Red Handprint Really Means

(00:27:00) – Generational Trauma and Cultural Recovery

(00:34:30) – How to Support Her Mission and Why It Matters

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com.

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