Melissa M. Johnson
Writer. Speaker. Entrepreneur.
Melissa's NEW Book now available!
Fingers In the Frosting
- Writing and SpeakingMelissa's New Book Now Available!Fingers In the Frosting: God's Hand on the Creation of Oh My Cupcakes!
Melissa's first book, Fingers In the Frosting, is now available! Part memoir and storytelling and part how-to guide, Fingers In the Frosting is the story of Oh My Cupcakes! journey from tiny home-kitchen dream to brand-recognized multimillion dollar gourmet cupcake business. How in the world can you make a living by selling "just cupcakes" anyway? How do you know where to start? Encouragement and humor are found inside along with a guided plan to help you launch your dream in the same way Melissa did. Learn the essential tools for building a dream or business of your own and the things Melissa says you must know to be successful no matter what kind of entrepreneurial idea you have. You ready for the journey? Let's go!
You may purchase her book here!
Coming soon to Amazon and other major media outlets!
Workshops and KeynotesEmpowerment and PurposeWhat on earth are you doing on this earth? What's your reason for being planted on this planet? In her talks on Empowerment and Purpose, Melissa shares her own life's purpose and how she arrived at knowing what it was for sure. Her workshop will take you through the steps to discovering your life's grand design and living it out.You don't have to leave a job or wait until you situation changes to begin breathing your purpose. Learn how to live your purpose whenever and wherever you are to fulfill your highest calling today.Memoir Writing Workshop"Tell your story." These are the words that have been hanging on Melissa's vision board for 10 years. As she writes each day, she tells more and more; bits of her life's story.Taking what she's learned in writing workshops she's attended and assembling the "best of the best" advice, Melissa shares what she's learned on how to start a daily practice of writing, how to create "characters" from those in your daily life, and how to tell your story.Everyone's got a story worth sharing with the world. You do, too.Leading with HeartMy old morning show partner once said to me, "You know what your problem is? You just care too much." He may have been right at the time, but today our world is starving for people who care too much. Starving for leaders who lead authenticity, with care, with heart.Do you think vulnerability = weakness? This workshop will challenge that notion and cause you to think differently of your own vulnerability and that of others.The Power of the PositiveWe cannot control the events that happen to us, but we can control our attitudes, thoughts, and choices. Melissa shares her personal story of overcoming as well as inspiring stories from others she has encountered along her journey.If you need proven strategies for staying positive in challenging times, the Power of the Positive is an uplifting talk that will leave your team energized and ready to face whatever's ahead.Empowerment and Healing for Teens and WomenMelissa is passionate about helping teens and women reach their full potential. Sometimes healing past trauma or abuse is a key component to reaching the fullness of all that we are meant to become.Melissa shares her personal struggle and story as well as her path to healing. Through her healing journey you will understand why she so passionately encourages confidence, empowerment and self-worth among the teens and women in her circle of influence.Workshops incorporate art journaling and interactive healing avenues.Hey There Friend: How Social Media Made My Business ExplodeSocial Media is weird. But it's also pretty cool. It's a way to engage with your customer or guest in a medium that's kind of like advertising and kind of like a conversation.Melissa is not web savvy, and some might call her a little technologically challenged. But in her workshops and keynotes she shares the tips and insights that made her business' Facebook page and Instagram accounts grow to some with the largest followership in the state.It's all about the conversation.Bring Melissa to Your EventFor booking information, email here.Bring Melissa to your next corporate retreat, teambuilding meeting, women's weekend or worship service.For information on booking an event through the Jon Gordon Companies, email Brooke at the Jon Gordon Companies. - Delightful ThingsI'm about things that make the world a more delightful place. Things that make people smile. Things that encourage and uplift and inspire. Virginia Woolf said, "The world is crammed with delightful things."Delightful things. Things to be grateful for . . .they're all around us, dripping from our fingertips. When you're focusing on gratitude, the bad stuff doesn't get as much of your attention. These are some of the things I'm just crazy about.
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