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Guest Speaker
We are excited to welcome best-selling author, speaker, and television personality Melissa Radke!
Melissa's Bio
Melissa’s online videos have reached over 260 million people on her Facebook page alone and she has amassed a following of over 1 million across social media. Radke is consistent to say the least, as she has created 35+ videos that have gone viral with over 1 million views. Melissa’s ‘Red Ribbon’ video alone has been viewed over 150 million times across multiple websites and media outlets.
Radke hails from East Texas, but she spent over 15 years of her life in Nashville, TN pursuing her dream of singing and performing. Melissa graduated from Belmont University with a Bachelor of Commercial Music Performance and a Minor in Jazz and Blues Music. She spent her time in Nashville as a session singer for both Christian and Country Artists.
With a love of writing about real life, parenting, and the importance of learning our identity, Melissa’s national bestselling book, entitled Eat Cake. Be Brave., released through Grand Central Publishing / Hachette Book Group.
Radke was also the star of the family-friendly television show, The Radkes, on the USA Network. The show was an unscripted sitcom that focused on her big loud southern family and all of their charm.
Melissa’s first podcast, Ordinary People. Ordinary Things. premiered at #1 in her category and has garnered rave reviews with over 98% five-star ratings. Her newest podcast, Stream(H)er, has appeared in the Top 10 of the competitive TV & Film category as well. With her podcasts having over 1 million downloads you can expect to see Melissa continuing to stay in the top 5% of all podcasts across the board.
Melissa has always been destined for the stage, so for the last several years she has traveled all over the United States bringing laughter and encouragement to corporate events, civic organizations, schools, and women gatherings.
Melissa has kept a busy schedule appearing on television shows, hosting radio shows, interviewing for magazines, newspapers, online outlets, you name it. She is not strictly a rising star in the U.S. with strong followings and media exposure across the world.
For all the ladies, check out Melissa’s successful column Stretch Marks where she loves to talk about things that make grown men turn red and mutter “oh dear God” under his breath and leave the room.
You can find Melissa Radke on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, or at www.MelissaRadke.com.
Full Bio
Radke hails from East Texas, but she spent over 15 years of her life in Nashville, TN pursuing her dream of singing and performing. Melissa graduated from Belmont University with a Bachelor of Commercial Music Performance and a Minor in Jazz and Blues Music. She spent her time in Nashville as a session singer for both Christian and Country Artists.
With a love of writing about real life, parenting, and the importance of learning our identity, Melissa’s national bestselling book, entitled Eat Cake. Be Brave., released through Grand Central Publishing / Hachette Book Group.
Radke was also the star of the family-friendly television show, The Radkes, on the USA Network. The show was an unscripted sitcom that focused on her big loud southern family and all of their charm.
Melissa’s first podcast, Ordinary People. Ordinary Things. premiered at #1 in her category and has garnered rave reviews with over 98% five-star ratings. Her newest podcast, Stream(H)er, has appeared in the Top 10 of the competitive TV & Film category as well. With her podcasts having over 1 million downloads you can expect to see Melissa continuing to stay in the top 5% of all podcasts across the board.
Melissa has always been destined for the stage, so for the last several years she has traveled all over the United States bringing laughter and encouragement to corporate events, civic organizations, schools, and women gatherings.
Melissa has kept a busy schedule appearing on television shows, hosting radio shows, interviewing for magazines, newspapers, online outlets, you name it. She is not strictly a rising star in the U.S. with strong followings and media exposure across the world.
For all the ladies, check out Melissa’s successful column Stretch Marks where she loves to talk about things that make grown men turn red and mutter “oh dear God” under his breath and leave the room.
You can find Melissa Radke on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, or at www.MelissaRadke.com.
Full Bio