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Multi-award-winning social entrepreneur, inspirational speaker and author Melina Schamroth is in the business of making a difference.
Melina is the Founder of m.a.d.woman (making a difference) and the creator of the international Grateful in April project.
Creating programs and events to connect people with each other and with their communities, Melina has engaged 8000+ people to help her to support nearly 400,000 others facing social, physical, mental or financial disadvantage in Australia and beyond.
Multi-award-winning social entrepreneur, inspirational speaker and author Melina Schamroth is in the business of making a difference.
Melina is the Founder of m.a.d.woman (making a difference) and the creator of the international Grateful in April project.
Creating programs and events to connect people with each other and with their communities, Melina has engaged 8000+ people to help her to support nearly 400,000 others facing social, physical, mental or financial disadvantage in Australia and beyond.
what people say about melina
Melina is the unicorn I didn’t know my business needed.”
Lauren
Business Owner
Within a month of working with and being supported by Melina and her team I got my dream job – with a 20 per cent pay increase!
They were amazing at every step – in particular with my branding, presentation and techniques for a successful interview.”
Tess*
Business Professional
Melina’s enthusiasm is contagious, her energy high and she constantly ‘thinks outside the square’.
She gets results, embraces challenges and makes the seemingly impossible a reality.”
Eve Ash
Managing Director, Seven Dimensions
Melina is an outstanding leader, speaker and organiser, rallying people with skills and resources, raising awareness, while also touching and positively impacting the lives of those in need in our community.
Melina’s community focused causes not only raise the human spirit of all those involved and the people touched by them, her initiatives also repair and continue to support the fabric of our society where and when needed most.”
Ben Bickford
CEO & Founder, Bionic Corporation
Melina and the team were amazing in bringing together an idea that was quite different from anything either of us had done before with an extremely short timeframe.
As part of an internal launch at Kraft Foods, m.a.d.woman was able to coordinate the distribution of 3,500 ‘do it yourself’ Christmas activity packs. Inside each of these packs were over 50 pieces that would be turned in to a variety of gifts for over 50,000 clients serviced by Foodbank charities.”
Danielle Johnson
Community Programs, Kraft Foods
Melina is fast becoming a ‘local’ who is showing a commitment to our community beyond writing our book. She was a tireless contributor towards our Community fun day for which she organised 1000 ‘show’ bags for the youth. Each week she arrives with a car full of surprises and leaves with a new ‘mini’ project for the week.
Melina has brought the city to the country and vice versa. She has shown us that we are one big community, no matter where we live.”
Ange Gordon
Traralgon South Relief Centre
We completed a fantastic m.a.d.woman team building activity on the final day of a 12-month leadership course.
When asked to reflect on the week and the course in general, the ten participants agreed that the event was the best activity of the entire course.”
Debbie Key
(formerly) Learning & Development, Visy
Most importantly, thank you for reminding me of the power of just doing it instead of thinking it – you are an inspiration and make a real difference every day with your form of leadership.”
David Kwasha
Executive Director
I went to one of your Cooking for a Cause events a little over three years ago. I met the most wonderful man there. And we just wanted to let you know that we got married last August.
Thank you so very much. Our lives are so much better because of you.”
Michelle
Single Volunteers participant
Melina’s ‘Grateful in April’ initiative was responsible, insightful and engaging. It made Corven and myself focus on what we’ve been grateful for and how we engage within our professional, academic and community networks.
We promote accountable citizenship and Melina’s fabulous idea is a shining example of brilliant! Well done!”
Julia Camm
Founder & Consulting Academic, Corven
Melina’s attitude to life is truly inspiring, and her Grateful in April campaign is a classic example.
By taking such a simple concept of being grateful, she has developed a worldwide initiative and reached out to share the philosophy with others and reminded us all that no matter what is going on in our lives, or in the world we live in, there’s always something we can be grateful for.
Melina is an amazing individual and I for one can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!”
Melissa Williscroft
Director, MJS Virtual Business Support
I have also seen Melina present a few times and I’m really impressed with how she delivers information and also engages audiences into supporting her personal and passionate message.
Melina makes a HUGE difference to our community.”
Kirsten Reynolds
Business Owner
Melina’s unique, m.a.d.woman communications continue to impress: they are are engaging, motivating, collaborative and a great reflection of Melina’s entrepreneurialism, great vision and communications expertise.
It’s a delight to recommend her as a leader and applaud all that she is organising, creating and making available for others.”
Samantha Bell
Consultant
I, along with many others, was spellbound by Melina’s presentation to a group of business people as she shared her inspirational story of what she does each day. Her message? We can ALL “make a difference” to people’s lives and the world in which we live – both big and small.
I was sincerely moved and DEFINITELY motivated to do more. I’d recommend her to anyone looking to inspire and motivate people.”
Rebecca Derrington
Founding Director, SourceBottle
Melina Schamroth is an inspirational speaker who wowed our audience with her sincerity and stories. She explained how the concept of social responsibility can be one that is achievable and enjoyable for all involved.
At our ‘Women in Business’ lunch, attendees were enthralled by her energy and outlook on life…
If you want laughter, light and intelligent conversation over lunch, Melina is the best by far!”
Wendy Dinning
Business Development, City of Darebin
Melina is a funny, articulate and inspiring presenter.”
Melanie Kent
(former) Director – Marketing, Pitcher Partners
Our guests found your speech and the content of that speech extremely uplifting and motivational.
We received great feedback after the event on not only your speech but what you are doing and how you ARE making a difference.”
Peter Watts
Bank Manager Mornington, Westpac Banking Corporation
Melina is a truly gifted speaker who engages her audience from the minute she opens her mouth.”
Danielle Djordjevic
Project Manager
I know that I can rely on Melina for an engaging and inspiring presentation.”
Rikki Andrews
Sessional Lecturer, APCSIP, Swinburne Uni of Technology
Melina is an inspired and inspiring speaker and facilitator. She held the audience captive and transformed our thoughts about ourselves and others.
Everyone walked away motivated and moved.”
Fiona Adler
(former) owner, WOMO (Word of Mouth Online)
Thanks again… for the passion that you put into the day as well as all of the other good work you do.”
Mark Quartermaine
Head of CRM & Sales Support, CRM & Sales Support National Australia Bank
Melina has passionately involved herself with unselfishly helping others.
It is obvious that her drive comes from making a difference …it is extremely satisfying seeing people balancing commercialism with the benefits it can deliver to the community.”
Tony Hall
(former) General Manager, Marketing and Product, Medibank Private
Melina has a passion, dedication and capacity to just make things happen, which both amazes and inspires me.
Her ability to very quickly pull together a major campaign enabling us to support children with cancer was incredible”.