
Episodes

2 days ago
2 days ago
🎭✨ Are you in business…or just busyness? In this soul-stirring episode of Standing on Business with Dr. Melissa, the Purpose Prophetess challenges entrepreneurs, visionaries, and purpose-driven go-getters to take off the invisible masks and step into the truth of who they are!
Dr. Melissa dives deep into the reality that many high-achievers are living behind masks—crafted not from deception, but from the need to survive. Through riveting personal stories of duality, strength, and adaptation, she reveals the three hidden signs you might be dimming your own light without even knowing it:
1️⃣ Adapting and editing yourself in every room
2️⃣ Wearing the mask of strength while starving for support
3️⃣ Having a “picture-perfect” life that feels totally misaligned
If you’ve ever felt like something’s “off” despite doing everything right, this episode is your invitation to breakthrough—not just break down. Get ready for powerful mindset shifts, heartfelt encouragement, and a call to reconnect with your true identity and purpose. 💫
It’s time to stop being faithful to survival and start being faithful to yourself.📈👑
Join Dr. Melissa as she shares actionable wisdom, opens space for real conversation, and invites you into her free community for purpose-driven women (and a few good men!).
Ready to ignite your authenticity and become the CEO of your own life? Press play—and take your place at the table! 🚀🔥
✨ Don't miss our next episode as we delve into the mindset shifts needed to build a purpose-driven business.
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6 days ago
6 days ago
Are you constantly adjusting who you are to fit in… or are you ready to set the temperature in every room you enter? In this soul-stirring episode, Dr. Melissa gets deeply personal about the journey to discovering (or reclaiming!) your true identity and walking boldly in your purpose. From heartfelt childhood memories and the struggle with duality, to powerful analogies like the speaker vs. the chair 🎤🪑, Dr. Melissa reveals how much of life is spent trying to fit into molds that were never meant for us.
If you’ve ever felt “too much” in one world and “not enough” in another, this episode will have you nodding along and reflecting on the roots of your own story. Dr. Melissa reminds us that our purpose can only flourish when we embrace our God-given identity—no more apologizing, no more shrinking!
Tune in to get practical wisdom, encouragement, and a healthy dose of motivation to stop being altered by your environment and start being the one who changes it. Plus, Dr. Melissa invites you to join a supportive community to keep your growth journey going. Get ready to be inspired to stand up, stand out, and keep standing on business! 🚀💪✨
Listen now for the mindset shifts you need to walk unapologetically in your purpose and power.
Join our community: Women with Purpose, Power and Profits Facebook Community
✨ Don't miss our next episode as we delve into the mindset shifts needed to build a purpose-driven business.
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6 days ago
Are you Diana Prince or Wonder Woman
6 days ago
6 days ago
In this soul-stirring kickoff to the new season of Stand on Business with Dr. Melissa pulls back the curtain on transformation, vulnerability, and the true meaning of standing in your power. 🦸♀️💥
Dr. Melissa gets real about her own journey—from grief and loss, to rebuilding life, launching businesses, and letting go of identities and boxes that no longer serve us. Drawing inspiration from her childhood superheroes, she asks: Why do we shrink ourselves—showing up as Clark Kent or Diana Prince—when we know there’s a Wonder Woman or Superman within us?
This episode is a powerful exploration of:
- The difference between living a “good life” versus a “God life” 🌱
- Breaking out of self-imposed cages of insecurity and imposter syndrome 🥊
- Learning to own your story, regardless of where you started 📖
- Why your breakdown is often the doorway to your breakthrough 🚪
- Embracing your divine superpowers unapologetically, and refusing to play small 🌟
- The critical role of identity in unlocking everything you’ve been praying for 🔑
- Actionable encouragement to stand flat-footed in your purpose—and reclaim your power and peace 💃
Plus, Dr. Melissa shares a personal bank account analogy you’ll never forget, illustrating why you can’t withdraw what’s yours without showing up as the person it belongs to!
Ready to stop shrinking, break up with old versions of yourself, and unleash your inner Wonder Woman?
Tune in now, and join our community, “Women with Purpose, Power and Profits”—where your next level doesn’t require more hustle, just more you!
Join our community: Women with Purpose, Power and Profits Facebook Community
✨ Don't miss our next episode as we delve into the mindset shifts needed to build a purpose-driven business.
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Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Stop Shrinking, Start Shining
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Ladies, are you tired of dimming your light just to fit in? In this soul-stirring episode of "Standing on Business," Dr. Melissa is dropping gems for every woman who’s ever made herself smaller to keep connections that no longer serve her destiny. 💡✨
Join Dr. Melissa as she unpacks why shrinking isn’t humility, but a trauma and survival response that keeps us stuck in expired rooms and outdated versions of ourselves. Through personal stories, real talk, and thought-provoking journal prompts, she challenges listeners to break free from playing small, embrace growth even when it feels like grief, and boldly step into rooms ready to celebrate their brilliance.
In this empowering episode, you’ll discover:
- Why we shrink and the cost of doing so 🛑
- How to discern when you’ve outgrown your environment (and how to gracefully say goodbye) 🥛🚫
- Three actionable ways to own your space without apology—permission granted! 📝💪
- The power of showing up authentically, leading without explanation, and normalizing your power 🗣️👑
- A must-try journaling exercise to reveal the version of yourself that’s READY to be seen 🖊️✨
If you’re done hiding in plain sight and ready to become the SHE-E-O of your own life, you don’t want to miss this episode!
Tune in and let today be the day you stop shrinking to fit, and start expanding to lead. 💥🌱
Subscribe, share, and step into your next level with Dr. Melissa!
🌸 Ready to reclaim your peace, power, and purpose? Tune in now, and join our community, “Women with Purpose, Power and Profits”—where your next level doesn’t require more hustle, just more you!
Listen now and start standing on business—not just busyness!
Join our community: Women with Purpose, Power and Profits Facebook Community
✨ Don't miss our next episode as we delve into the mindset shifts needed to build a purpose-driven business.
👉 Subscribe now and let's thrive together!

Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Booked, Busy, But Still Broke? The Hidden Cost of Misaligned Success
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Are you climbing the ladder of success only to realize it’s leaning against the wrong wall? In this soul-stirring episode of Standing on Business, Dr. Melissa dives deep into a hidden epidemic among high achievers: being booked and busy, but still feeling broke—spiritually, emotionally, and mentally.
🔥 Join Dr. Melissa as she dismantles hustle culture and shines a light on the cost of chasing the dream without checking in on your alignment. She invites you to pause, self-reflect, and ask the tough but transformational questions: What is your success really costing you? Is the price still worth it? 🧠💭
From her own heart-wrenching journey through loss and overextension to relatable stories of powerhouse women who have it all on paper but struggle behind the scenes, Dr. Melissa challenges listeners to:
- Redefine what success means in your current season 💡
- Audit your calendar through the lens of calling, not just obligation 🗓️
- Choose peace over pressure, every single time 🕊️
- Release the need to prove, and reclaim your right to pause 🙅🏽♀️⏸️
Packed with real talk, practical reflection prompts, and a dose of Dr. Melissa’s signature warmth and wit, this episode is your clarion call to stop overperforming for approval and start aligning for abundance. If you’ve ever wondered why all the busyness leaves you empty—or how to shift toward a purpose-driven, fulfilling life and business—this one’s for you.
🌸 Ready to reclaim your peace, power, and purpose? Tune in now, and join our community, “Women with Purpose, Power and Profits”—where your next level doesn’t require more hustle, just more you!
Listen now and start standing on business—not just busyness!
Join our community: Women with Purpose, Power and Profits Facebook Community
✨ Don't miss our next episode as we delve into the mindset shifts needed to build a purpose-driven business.
👉 Subscribe now and let's thrive together!

Friday Aug 08, 2025
From Mama to Me: The Raw Reality of Reinventing Your Identity
Friday Aug 08, 2025
Friday Aug 08, 2025
Hey there, soulmates! Get ready for a soul-stirring journey in this enlightening episode of "Standing on Business" with Dr. Melissa! 🌟
In this soul-stirring episode of “Standing on Business,” Dr. Melissa opens her heart to every woman—and man—standing at the threshold of life’s big transitions. 💔💪 From empty nests and shifting roles to evolving identity and legacy, she digs deep into what happens when the titles fade and the house gets quiet. For anyone who’s ever asked, “Who am I now?” or whispered, “Now what?” after years of pouring into others, this episode is your invitation to pause, grieve, celebrate, and rediscover YOU.
Dr. Melissa shares her personal journey of motherhood, love, devastating loss, and the courage it takes to rebuild, reimagine, and reintroduce yourself in this next chapter. Expect raw vulnerability, a dash of humor, and practical wisdom for navigating grief, embracing change, and reigniting your personal dreams. 🌈✊
Whether you’re facing an empty nest, a new season in business, or yearning for a deeper sense of self beyond your roles, this episode will empower you to grieve, grow, and expand. Tune in for heartfelt truths, reflective questions, and a permission slip to become the CEO of your own life—on your own terms.
If you’re ready to reclaim your joy, honor your dash, and finally meet the woman beyond the titles, this one is for you. 💫👑
Join Dr. Melissa and your fellow soulmates on the journey to purpose, authenticity, and personal legacy. Don’t forget to check out the My Soul Purpose Community on Facebook for more connection and support!
Join our community: My Soul Purpose Facebook Community
✨ Don't miss our next episode as we delve into the mindset shifts needed to build a purpose-driven business.
👉 Subscribe now and let's thrive together!

Friday Apr 18, 2025
Unleashing Your Authentic Self - The Power of Living Out Loud
Friday Apr 18, 2025
Friday Apr 18, 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.
👉 Subscribe now and let's thrive together!

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.

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.
