
Episodes

7 days ago
7 days ago
Hey there, soulmates! Get ready for a soul-stirring journey in this enlightening episode of "Standing on Business" with Dr. Melissa! 🌟
Join Dr. Melissa for a soul-stirring episode of "Standing on Business," where authenticity takes center stage. Forget what you know about "LOL" — in Dr. Melissa's world, it's all about "Living Out Loud." Dive deep into the transformative power of embracing your true self without apology. Discover why countless of us live on mute, dimming our lights to fit others' expectations, and learn how turning up your volume can unlock a world of untapped potential. Through powerful anecdotes and practical strategies, Dr. Melissa sheds light on the liberating journey to authenticity. Whether it's fear holding you back or societal norms pressing you down, this episode will inspire you to speak your truth, set boundaries, and embrace your unique voice. Listen in for a transformative experience filled with empowering advice to not just change your life, but the lives of those around you. Tune in and prepare to live out loud!🌟🔑
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Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Unleashing Your Authentic Self - The Power of Living Out Loud
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Hey there, soulmates! Get ready for a soul-stirring journey in this enlightening episode of "Standing on Business" with Dr. Melissa! 🌟
Join Dr. Melissa for a soul-stirring episode of "Standing on Business," where authenticity takes center stage. Forget what you know about "LOL" — in Dr. Melissa's world, it's all about "Living Out Loud." Dive deep into the transformative power of embracing your true self without apology. Discover why countless of us live on mute, dimming our lights to fit others' expectations, and learn how turning up your volume can unlock a world of untapped potential. Through powerful anecdotes and practical strategies, Dr. Melissa sheds light on the liberating journey to authenticity. Whether it's fear holding you back or societal norms pressing you down, this episode will inspire you to speak your truth, set boundaries, and embrace your unique voice. Listen in for a transformative experience filled with empowering advice to not just change your life, but the lives of those around you. Tune in and prepare to live out loud!🌟🔑
Join our community: My Soul Purpose Community
✨ Don't miss our next episode as we delve into the mindset shifts needed to build a purpose-driven business.

Friday Apr 04, 2025
Your Failures Don't Define You, They Refine You!
Friday Apr 04, 2025
Friday Apr 04, 2025
Hey there, soulmates! Get ready for a soul-stirring journey in this enlightening episode of "Standing on Business" with Dr. Melissa! 🌟
Join Dr. Melissa in this soul-stirring episode of "Standing on Business," where she turns the tables on a word we've been conditioned to fear: failure. Dive deep into the conversation that unravels the myth of failure as the enemy of growth and instead reveals it as a catalyst for success. Drawing parallels between a baby’s fearless attempts at walking and our own life's challenges, Dr. Melissa encourages us to reframe failure as feedback, a stepping stone toward greatness.
Discover the powerful mindset shifts needed to transform your relationship with setbacks, and learn how to live by Nelson Mandela’s mantra, "I never lose. I either win or I learn." This episode is packed with practical strategies, valuable insights, and heartwarming encouragement to celebrate your attempts and turn your failures into fuel for growth.
Tune in to redefine failure, embrace your authentic journey, and stand bold on your path to purpose and power. Don’t miss out on her resilience recipe that will leave you inspired to face failures with grace and grit. This is not just business; it's personal growth at its finest!🌟🔑

Friday Mar 21, 2025
Why Your Gifts Are the World's Missing Piece
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Hey there, soulmates! Get ready for a soul-stirring journey in this enlightening episode of "Standing on Business" with Dr. Melissa! 🌟 Ever pondered the meaning of "usability"? It's time to flip the script and embark on an adventure of using your unique gifts for a purpose greater than yourself. 🎁✨
Join Dr. Melissa as she delves deeply into the core of your true potential, challenging you with the pivotal question: "Are you willing to be used for something bigger?" 🌍 From heartfelt anecdotes of inspiring figures like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mother Teresa, learn how their willingness to serve changed the world—and how yours can too. 💪🏽💖
This episode is packed with practical insights and actionable steps to help you identify your hidden talents, break down barriers to service, and launch an impact ripple that touches lives far and wide. 🌊💫 Discover how shifting to a service mindset can expand your influence, enhance your fulfillment, and connect you with humanity's deepest needs. 🤝
Dr. Melissa urges you to start where you are, embrace imperfection, and transform fear into courage as you say, "I am willing to be used." 🚀🌈 Create the miracle someone else is praying for by realizing your gifts aren't just yours to keep—they're the world's treasure to share. 🌟🔑
So, tune in and reignite your purpose with Dr. Melissa's contagious energy and inspiring wisdom. Your journey towards a life and business aligned with your true self awaits! 🌠📈 Don't miss this opportunity to step into your power and unleash extraordinary achievements. 🎉✨

Friday Mar 07, 2025
Unlocking Your Hidden Power: The Beauty in Brokenness
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Hey there, soulmates! Get ready for a soul-stirring journey with Dr. Melissa in this powerful episode of "Standing on Business," where business isn't just business—it's personal! This week, we're tackling a game-changing topic for every purpose-driven entrepreneur: Finding Peace in Your Pieces.
In this riveting episode of "Standing on Business," Dr. Melissa invites you to have a heart-to-heart conversation about the often hidden yet powerful fragments of our lives—our brokenness. She reveals how these very cracks are the source of our strength, urging us to stop hiding them and start highlighting them.
Dive deep into the concept of post-traumatic growth (PTG), as Dr. Melissa shares her personal story of resilience and transformation amidst profound loss and adversity. Through engaging narratives and actionable insights, she teaches you to embrace your broken pieces, catalyzing growth and shifting pain into purpose. Uncover the beauty of the Japanese art of Kintsugi, where broken pottery is repaired with gold, symbolizing how our scars can create something more magnificent than ever before.
Whether facing the end of a relationship, the loss of a job, or the shattering of a dream, learn to redefine your challenges not as endings, but as powerful beginnings. Be inspired to use your journey to light the path for others, turning every mess into a message and every test into a testimony. Embrace your authenticity, prioritize your growth, and fuel your life and business with determined purpose. Tune in to transform your pieces into peace and your experiences into empowerment.

Friday Jan 31, 2025
How to Turn Your Dreams into Reality, One Step at a Time
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Hey there, soulmates! Get ready for a soul-stirring journey with Dr. Melissa in this powerful episode of "Standing on Business," where business isn't just business—it's personal! This week, we're tackling a game-changing topic for every purpose-driven entrepreneur: Putting Feet to Faith.
Join Dr. Melissa as she passionately demystifies the age-old question, "Is faith alone enough?" Spoiler alert: It's not! Faith is crucial, but without consistent action, it's like a car without gas. Drawing from her own remarkable journey of rebuilding her life and business, Dr. Melissa shares compelling insights and practical strategies to turn your dreams into tangible realities.
Learn how to blend unwavering faith with actionable steps to unlock the magic of your entrepreneurial journey. Discover how small, consistent actions can compound into extraordinary results, and why it's essential to embrace imperfection and prioritize progress over perfection.
Ready to supercharge your goals? Dr. Melissa provides a treasure trove of actionable tips, including creating daily action plans, implementing power hours, and leveraging accountability. Plus, don't miss the inspiring Q&A session with listeners Amber and Faith, where Dr. Melissa addresses common challenges like perfectionism and burnout.
Tune in to be empowered, motivated, and equipped with the tools to put feet to your faith and achieve your dreams. 🌟
Join our community: My Soul Purpose Community
✨ Don't miss our next episode as we delve into the mindset shifts needed to build a purpose-driven business

Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Are Your Relationships Holding You Back? Discover the Truth!
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Hey there, Soulmates! In this soul-stirring episode of "Standing on Business," Dr. Melissa dives headfirst into the heart-wrenching yet liberating topic of recalibrating your circle for personal growth. Discover why the right relationships can be the wind beneath your wings and how the wrong ones might be the anchor holding you back. 🌟
Dr. Melissa shares her lived experiences of outgrowing old circles that confined her bright, purposeful self and how she navigated the treacherous waters of shifting friendships while stepping into her calling. She reveals profound insights about surrounding yourself with people who challenge, inspire, and truly believe in you. 💬🌈
Find out:
- Why awareness is the first crucial step in evaluating your relationships.
- How to actively seek growth-oriented connections.
- Practical tips for introverts to recalibrate their circles.
- The transformative power of creating a "personal board of directors."
Dr. Melissa also answers your burning questions about maintaining old friendships while cultivating new ones, especially as an entrepreneur navigating uncharted territories. 🧩🌍
Whether you’re looking to accelerate your business, ignite a new passion, or simply find a supportive tribe, this episode provides the blueprint to create a circle that fuels your growth and feeds your purpose.
Tune in, take action, and remember: You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with – so choose wisely! 💪🌿
Join our community: My Soul Purpose Community
✨ Don't miss our next episode as we delve into the mindset shifts needed to build a purpose-driven business.

Friday Jan 17, 2025
Why Ignoring Self Care is Sabotaging Your Business Growth
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
🎙️ Hey there, soulmates! 💖 Welcome to "Standing on Business," where it's not just business—it's personal. Join Dr. Melissa for a heartfelt, transformative discussion on the essential topic of self-care for purpose-driven entrepreneurs.
🌟 Discover how Dr. Melissa turned personal setbacks into powerful lessons about the importance of self-care. From a wake-up call with a type 2 diabetes diagnosis to the emotional toll of losing her husband, Dr. Melissa opens up about how prioritizing her own well-being revitalized her life and business.
🥛✨ Learn about the "Purpose Method" and the necessity of keeping your cup full before you can pour into others. Dr. Melissa shares practical, actionable strategies like creating a grounding morning routine 🌅 and incorporating "white space" into your calendar 📅. Embrace small, consistent acts of self-care to unlock immense benefits for your creativity, resilience, and productivity.
💔💡 Overcome the guilt of taking time for yourself and discover what self-care practices truly nourish you—physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. 🌈🌻 Engage in a special Q&A segment where pressing questions about self-care are answered with real-world solutions and inspiration.
🔥 Get ready to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit, boost your creativity, and strengthen your resilience through the power of self-care. This episode isn't just a conversation—it's a call to transform the way you live and work. 🚀🌍
Tune in, stand up, stand out, and keep standing on business with Dr. Melissa. Let's make self-care your entrepreneurial superpower! 🌸💪

Meet Dr. Melissa!
Dr. Melissa Bedford, widely known as The Purpose Profitess™, stands as a beacon of transformation for women navigating life’s pivotal transitions. As a Success Coach, Author, Business Strategist, and Motivational Speaker, Dr. Melissa Bedford guides women through life’s transitions to uncover their divine purpose and transform it into meaningful impact.
Drawing from her multifaceted career as a Broadway Executive Producer, Host of two shows, and CEO of a multi-location behavioral health agency, Dr. Melissa brings a unique perspective to transformation and success. Her soul-centered approach helps women align their deepest truth with practical strategies for success—whether that means personal transformation or building a purpose-driven business.