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What does it look like to transform unimaginable grief into a force for good?

This week on When Mommy Grows Up, we’re joined by Melissa Lafsky Saleh, mom, storyteller, entrepreneur, and advocate, whose journey will leave you inspired and in awe. Melissa opens up about her path from lawyer and journalist to co-creator of FairPlayAI, and how the heartbreaking loss of her child reshaped her purpose in both life and work.

Melissa talks with Becca and Marie about how storytelling can be a tool for healing, and the challenges she’s tackling to make technology more fair and equitable. She has turned her pain into purpose and offers a reminder that even in the deepest grief, there’s room to grow, lead, and love again.

Melissa Lafsky Saleh is a former lawyer and journalist turned entrepreneur, storyteller, and advocate for survivors of trauma. With a career spanning technology, media, and brand strategy, she has shaped the narratives of Fortune 500 giants and startups alike. As the co-creator of FairPlayAI, she works to promote equity and reduce bias in automated decision-making.

Melissa is a speaker on personal transformation, resilience, and leadership. Having endured an ultimate trauma, the loss of a child, she speaks from a place of deep experience, turning pain into purpose and showing others how to navigate trauma with courage and hope.

https://linktr.ee/melissa.saleh

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Ready to give your LinkedIn a refresh but short on time? In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, Becca and Marie break down exactly what you can do in just 30 minutes to make your profile pop and your presence shine.

We’re diving into quick, actionable tips to make LinkedIn work for you, including:

Updating your headline to boost searchability, using ChatGPT to draft a compelling About section, engaging with intention, and making connections to expand your network.

Whether you're job searching, building your personal brand, or wanting to give yourself options in your career, this episode will help you take one powerful step forward without spending hours online.

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Attention teachers! Have you ever thought about how you could take your expertise and translate it into a new career path?

If so, meet Kelsey Cook, mom of four and former teacher who turned her education expertise into a thriving business.

After six years as a kindergarten teacher and then starting a preschool at home, Kelsey pivoted during the pandemic to create engaging educational boxes for toddlers and preschoolers, now shipped across all 50 states.

Discover how she juggles motherhood, leads a team of 20 employees, and stays true to her passions - all while prioritizing family life. Tune in for inspiration on embracing your role as a parent and balancing dreams.

https://learningwithkelsey.com

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