Empowered Presence with Melanie L Denny

BRILLIANT WOMEN OF COLOR...

please come to the front of the congregation if you're

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT

It's time to come out of the shadows, build your visibility and position yourself for lucrative opportunities beyond the 9-5

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BRILLIANT WOMEN OF COLOR...

please come to the front of the congregation if you're

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT

It's time to come out of the shadows, build your visibility and position yourself for lucrative opportunities beyond the 9-5

APPLY NOW!

HAVE YOU BEEN LONGING TO BUILD YOUR PERSONAL BRAND FOR YEARS?

IT'S TIME TO STOP PLAYING SMALL

Let a certified digital brand strategist and self-marketing expert teach you how to finally show up as the powerful woman that you were meant to be.

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I know your story...

You are well educated, and seen as an expert in your field.

You have earned tons of accolades and take pride in your work.

You are constantly learning and growing to master your craft, but no one knows how deep your brilliance runs because you rarely advocate for yourself.

You tend to shy away from boasting too loudly because you don’t want to come off as arrogant or “doing the most.”

You are a true leader but don’t realize the depth of your power. You enjoy your job but you have something bigger to share with the world.

You secretly dream about speaking at industry conferences and podcasts – and even think about starting your own consultancy or mentorship program, but you have no clue where to start.

You doubt anyone would take you seriously or trust your words. Yet, you log onto social media and see people less qualified than you, speaking and sharing content online and you think, "I can do this". But, something still holds you back.

You jot down some ideas and make a plan for marketing yourself, but it's never good enough. So you continue to work on it in the shadows while watching others gain visibility, opportunities, and clients.

You don't want to be judged, rejected or trolled online, so you justify your decision to hide with notions like, "I am stronger behind the scenes" and "It's better to stay humble."

Still, you yearn for more...

more reach…more visibility…more impact.

HOW DO I KNOW?

Because I've lived it.

Because you are me + I am you.

Because this is also my story.

But then I decided to stop playing small!

And I broke through to become a thought leader in the resume writing industry.

Quoted and featured 30+ times in the media.
Led 100+ trainings, speeches, podcast interviews and even TV appearances.

Started a mentoring program to coach ~300 of the next generation of resume writers.
Earned the love and respect of industry giants who had paved the way for me.

ALL WITH THE POWER OF PERSONAL BRANDING

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NOW, I'M ON A MISSION TO HELP MY PEOPLE POSITION THEMSELVES AS INDUSTRY THOUGHT LEADERS

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HEY HEY FINE PEOPLE!

I'm Mel

PERSONAL BRANDING CONSULTANT

SELF-MARKETING EXPERT

I help brilliant women of color build their visibility and capitalize on lucrative opportunities beyond the 9-5.

AS FEATURED & QUOTED IN:

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INTRODUCING

BUILD YOUR VISIBILITY, AUTHORITY AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP WITHOUT SACRIFICING AUTHENTICITY

embrace your uniqueness and boost your self confidence
gain a renewed sense of clarity around your personal mission
make a lasting impact with the power of storytelling
package your knowledge, skills and experiences to showcase your value
increase your visibility and make a meaningful impact in your industry
position yourself for opportunities by becoming seen as a thought leader / authority

LET'S GET STARTED!

What's Included?

F.A.I.R.™ Brand Assessment

A strong personal brand is Focused, Authentic, Impactful and Relevant. As a first step, find out how your personal brand measures using my proprietary F.A.I.R.™ brand framework.
Structured Curriculum

This is not an ad hoc program. We are progressively building the foundation of your personal brand and each module builds on the last
Weekly Video Modules

Easily digestible modules will be rolled out one at a time so you're not overwhelmed and can easily follow the program structure
Weekly 1:1 Sessions

Remain accountable and check in with Mel with weekly 30 minute calls to stay on track and get the coaching you need to reach your goals

Fillable Workbook

Follow along and keep your progress in one spot as you define the details of your personal brand
Weekly Action Items

We're not here to just sit and listen...each week there will be an action item based on the module topic
Text Support

Stay in constant contact with Mel to make sure you have all your questions answered between calls. Tap into Mel's expertise to gain insight, support, encouragement or additional resources you may need.
Access to Code-Swith Rebellion Community

Build your visibility by generating powerful content that speaks to your intended audience with Mel's ongoing support via content reviews, challenges, prompts and a community of personal brand builders.

MODULE #1

Power of Visibility

Get closely acquainted with how personal branding can produce new opportunities and generate revenue. Eradicate the limiting beliefs that have been holding you back from boldly showing up thus far.
MODULE #2

Power of Vision

Dare to dream about the details of your desires without holding back. Clarify your BIG why and craft a personal mission statement so you can move forward with conviction and clarity.
MODULE #3

Power of Story

Embark on a journey of self exploration to unearth your values, passions, special skills, weaknesses, strengths and everything in between. Shape your brand identity and start formulating the stories that pack the most punch.
MODULE #4

Power of Impact

Understand what problems you uniquely solve and connect your personal experiences to the people you are looking to connect with. Pinpoint who benefits most from your message or offer and exactly how to find them.
MODULE #5

Power of Positioning

Establish your brand's style, tone, voice, aesthetics and content pillars. Package your knowledge, skills and experiences to showcase the value you offer and quickly become recognized as a thought leader and industry authority.
MODULE #6

Power of Action

Map out your VCR™ self-marketing strategy. Learn how to network confidently and build a community of raving fans, partners, prospects, clients and customers both online and in person.

AND THESE BONUSES!

Personalized Digital Brand Audit

Mel takes a close look at your Googleability and social media profiles and provides an in-depth assessment and recommendations on how to build your digital brand based on your goals.

36 Social Media Prompts

Take the guess work out of your content with these templates that will work wonders for your engagement and drive your audience to your inbox.

Leveraging LinkedIn Training

Tap into Mel's LinkedIn expertise and learn how to reach your target audience. With 1 billion users, SURELY your people are on LinkedIn. This training spells out key strategies to build your visibility and connect with potential customers, clients, and partners on the #1 professional networking site.

Are you READY?

LET'S GET STARTED!

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Women of color who are also:

Purpose-driven experts who desire to build a personal brand beyond the 9-5 to make an impact on her industry, community and the world.

Executives who climbed the corporate ladder, earned professional accolades and has excelled in her industry, now ready to make a name for herself.

Specialized physicians who want to share their expertise with a specific group of people and gain the trust of their patients.

Community leaders or public office candidates who need to build trust among their constituents built on authenticity.

Business owners who grew a thriving business from the ground up and now looking to amplify their personal story to impact those following her footsteps.

High-performing leaders who feel called to change the face of their industry because she desires to be surrounded by more powerful women who look like her.

Gotta do what I gotta do hustlers ready to get serious about building a legacy for her family and future generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions...

Here are a few answers to our most common questions

How much is Empowered Presence and what are the payment options?

There are 2 payment options for the Empowered Presence program:

4-part payment of $937 each (due bi-weekly)
pay in full $3497 (save ~$250)

What happens after I fill out the application?

Once you complete the application, you'll be redirected to book a call to discuss if the program is a good fit and answer any questions you have. If we decide we'd like to work together, we'll walk through the enrollment process together.

Why is there an application process?

Empowered Presence is not for everyone. This is specifically for accomplished, executive women of color who have a purpose-driven vision and desire to raise their visibility beyond their 9-5. For this program to work at its fullest potential, the coach / mentee relationship must feel right to both parties, so before investing it's important for us to establish rapport, connection, and trust with each other.

Is this a group program?

This is a hybrid program where you work directly with Mel on building the foundational pieces of your personal brand. After the first 6 weeks, you join the community for ongoing support, group coaching calls and encouragement as you execute the first phase of your self-marketing plan.

How long is the Empowered Presence program?

Empowered Presence runs a total of 18 weeks. The first 6 weeks are setting up the foundational pieces via modules and 1:1 coaching. The remaining 12 weeks are designed to facilitate the implementation in the form of a 90-day visibility campaign.

When does the program start?

Empowered Presence starts when you start. You can get started any time enrollment is open.

WHO IS MEL?

MEL'S STORY

I knew from the day I quit my first job after the second day at the age of 14 that I NEEDED to be an entrepreneur – but I had no clue what type of business I would start.

I was always pretty good at writing. I wrote everything as a child…from stories to poems, songs and everything in between. But not once did I ever think of it as a career.

When I started college, it was time for me to start a business. I tried tutoring, selling electronics online, typing services, selling Mary Kay – you name it. I tried it. But nothing stuck.

One day, my best friend asked me to help her with her resume. It worked well for her. After that, I did my own, my boyfriend’s, his friends, their friends, friends of friends – all for FREE99.

Eventually one guy said, "you’re really good. You should charge."

I told him, "that’s not a thing, I can’t charge to write resumes."

But I went to Google and, lo and behold, there was an entire industry out there. There were associations and awards and people charging BIG money for resumes. So, I started Resume-Evolution.

Who knew my gifts would allow me to build a whole business?

From that point on, I intentionally built a strong brand as a resume expert.

Over the last 13 years, I’ve won multiple awards for my work.

I’ve been featured and quoted in 30+ outlets for my expertise.

Conducted 100+ trainings and workshops for job seekers and industry colleagues.

My work has been featured in 6 different career books.

I even started a group of resume writers to train them on how to build sustainable resume businesses and write higher-quality documents.

But, I was no longer truly fulfilled and didn’t feel as deep a connection to my work as I had wanted.

So, I took a step back in an attempt to renew my own self-perception and decided to put a halt on the resume business to reflect.

During my reflection I found that I absolutely loved:

the clarity my clients gained and the confidence they exuded after working with me…

the joy in their voices when they saw their new branded resume that told THEIR unique story…

the excitement that came with a new job and a significant pay raise…

That part NEVER got old for me.

I basked in their excitement for their renewed perception of who they were as professionals.

But I was itching for the next thing. I finally had to come to terms with a few things:

Over the years, helping client after client, it was never about the resume – that was just a tool to facilitate the process. In my heart, I wanted my people to be able to show up bolder and more confident in their abilities, be empowered to ask for what they want and advocate for themselves.

My purpose here on Earth transcends any job search or award-winning resume. My purpose was about more than helping people find jobs. It was about helping people find their voice, embrace their uniqueness and articulate the value they offer in the form of strategic storytelling.

Now, I am on a mission to help brilliant executive women of color to overcome limiting beliefs, gain more visibility and capitalize on new opportunities beyond their 9-5 by harnessing the power of personal branding.

That’s how Empowered Presence™ was born.

IF YOU CARE ABOUT FORMAL TRAINING AND CREDENTIALS...

AWARDS

Top 13 LinkedIn Experts in Orlando in 2023

Ultimate List of 100+ LinkedIn Voices Job Seekers Should Follow

2022 TORI Award Winner - Best Sales Resume

2021 TORI Award Nominee — Best Recent Graduate

2021 TORI Award Nominee — Best Healthcare

2020 TORI Award Winner — Best New Graduate

2019 TORI Award Winner — Best Difficult Transition

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Digital Brand Strategist — Career Thought Leaders

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate - University of South Florida

Certified Professional Resume Writer — Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches

Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert — National Resume Writers’ Association

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, Concentration: Entrepreneurship — Nova Southeastern University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Minor: English — Nova Southeastern University

Certificate of Project Management — Kaplan Continuing Education

MEDIA FEATURES

Featured and quoted in: nbcnews.com, yahoonews.com, fastcompany.com, financebuzz.com,

glassdoor.com, recruiter.com, social-hire.com, businessnewsdaily.com and MORE...

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

Founder | Society of Elite Resume Writers (2020 - 2022)

Member | Career Thought Leaders (2020 - 2023)

Education Committee Member | Career Directors International (2021 - 2022)

Director of Member Support | National Résumé Writers Association (2019 - 2020)

Public Image Committee Member | National Résumé Writers Association (2019 - 2020)

Member | Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches (2008 - 2022)

Member | Career Directors International (2019 - 2022)

PUBLICATIONS

Co-author | Mastering Your Career Journey: 11 Career Experts Unveil the Secrets to Success

Author | The Job Seeker’s Secret Guide to LinkedIn – 2nd Edition

Contributing Author | Expert Resumes & LinkedIn Profiles for Managers & Executives – 4th Edition

Contributing Author | Gallery of Best Cover Letters – 4th Edition

Contributing Author | Modernize Your Resume, Get Noticed, Get Hired

Contributing Author | Modernize Your Job Search Letters

Contributing Author | Modernize Your Executive Job Search, Get Noticed, Get Hired

OFFICIAL BIO

Melanie L. Denny is a personal branding consultant, self-marketing expert, certified LinkedIn strategist, and founder of the Empowered Presence™ framework designed for brilliant women of color to gain visibility and capitalize on new opportunities beyond the 9-5 through the power of personal branding.

Melanie has been featured in Forbes, Huffpost, Yahoo News, Fast Company, NBC News and countless podcasts sharing self-marketing tips and tricks. She has been invited to speak to national organizations and non-profits across the world on career topics including LinkedIn, personal branding, networking, and career empowerment.

Get support from someone who has a DEEP understanding of personal branding after:

helping executives position themselves for new career opportunities with $15K to $50K salary increases
building her own brand from the ground up to command $2,000 - $3500 resume packages
teaching her colleagues how to brand themselves to attract high-paying clients and hit $10K months and 6-figure years for the 1st time

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