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Guiding Dreams,



          Inspiring Change,



          building a Legacy













                                                              In  2010,  Melanie  founded  Guided  Business  Plan,  a

                                                              company  built  on  her  dream  of  empowering  others
                                                              through entrepreneurship education. She was not just
                                                              building  a  business;  she  was  creating  a  legacy  of
                                                              economic  independence,  showing  others  how  to

                                                              navigate  the  journey  she  had  taken  herself.  Through
                                                              Guided  Business  Plan,  Melanie  authored  ten  books,
                                                              each one crafted to provide entrepreneurs with a clear
                                                              path—from  launching  a  business  to  scaling  it  to

                                                              becoming  a  government  supplier.  Her  work  touched
                                                              lives  across  the  country,  a  testament  to  her
                                                              commitment to creating opportunities for others.



                                                              Her  passion  didn’t  stop  there.  In  2023,  Melanie
                                                              launched  NonSolos,  Inc.  (dba  Plan  with  Peers)  and
                                                              Voices of ESG Supplier Diversity + Inclusion, two new
                                                              initiatives  that  embodied  her  dedication  to  diversity,

                                                              equity,  and  collaboration  in  the  business  world.  She
                                                              also  worked  tirelessly  with  women’s  veteran
                                                              organizations,  including  WOVEN,  where    she
                                                              supported veterans as they built their own businesses.

                                                              Her partnership with the California Water Association
                                                              exemplified her devotion to uplifting small businesses,
                                                              especially  those  navigating  supplier  diversity  within
                                                              complex industries.
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