MELISSA NELSON

Skydiver | Author | Speaker

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Reimaging A Future For Leaders To Realize Their Next Level Potential

International Speaker | Ted Speaker

As a passionate storyteller and seasoned keynote speaker, I’ve had the honor of inspiring audiences at a variety of events, from industry conferences to business workshops. My talks range from the adrenaline of skydiving to the power of personal growth, entrepreneurship, and resilience. Whether I’m speaking at the Parachute Industry Association, hosting workshops, or emceeing prestigious events like the USPA Nationals and World Meet, I’m driven to help others break through their limits and create meaningful change.

I’m excited to share my story of overcoming challenges, embracing fear, and finding purpose—no matter the platform.

Melissa’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience, strength, and the ability to transform adversity into purpose. She has faced some of life’s most difficult challenges—personal struggles, trauma, and loss—but through each obstacle, Melissa has emerged stronger, with a deep sense of purpose. From overcoming childhood hardships to navigating addiction and personal betrayal, she has not only survived but thrived. As a successful entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and world-record-holding skydiver, Melissa has turned her pain into power. Her story is one of perseverance, self-discovery, and empowerment, inspiring others to confront their fears, rise above their circumstances, and create lives filled with strength and meaning. Through it all, she remains a beacon of hope for those seeking to transform their own struggles into opportunities for growth.

TEDx Grand Junction

Drug Smuggler’s Daughter: Creating Light From Darkness

In my TEDx talk, I shared the story of my childhood, wrapped in mystery, secrecy, and the shadows of a life I couldn’t fully understand. As the daughter of a drug smuggler and a 3rd generation skydiver, my journey has been one of searching for clarity in a life full of contradictions. Skydiving became my sanctuary, a way to break free from fear and embrace the unknown. Through this talk, I show how stepping into the unknown can illuminate the path to transformation, and how, no matter your past, you have the power to create a bright future.

Melissa is not only an accomplished professional skydiver with over 23 world records, she’s a trailblazer in business, community building, and marketing. Discover Melissa’s creative thinking to shift out of fear, create a new dialog for success and be brave to step into the unknown.

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Our Clients’ Opinions

Melissa Nelson speaks with such passion, and experience, that you can’t help but get caught up in her stories. Whether it’s Skydiving, Yoga, or even life in general, her positive, constructive points of view always motivate you into “leaving your comfort zone” and “making the most of your life”

★★★★★

Kodie Coblentz

Owner of Classics Barber Shop

Melissa Nelson engages her audience with her radiant energy. Her approachable persona allows her audience to relate to her while simultaneously captivating us with her dynamic storytelling. Her bright and descriptive prose inspires us to go for our wildest dreams!

★★★★★