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engaging and inspiring people to make a difference
Multi-award-winning social entrepreneur Melina has inspired tens of thousands of people in audiences nationally and internationally.
The m.a.d.woman CEO and Founder motivates and inspires business, networking and community groups to get more involved with contributing to people and projects that could use support.
Having helped nearly 400,000 people through her own efforts and engaging others, Melina takes her audience on a journey showing the powerful difference one person can make in the world.
Her presentations show businesses and individuals how to benefit from being socially responsible and bring out the best in themselves by making a difference to others.
Melina also consults to businesses of all sizes to help improve communications and raise their profiles. In addition, she coaches people to help identify, and break through, barriers to achieve success.
Melina can be booked as a keynote speaker and to run workshops and socially responsible team building events.
engaging and inspiring people to make a difference
Multi-award-winning social entrepreneur Melina has inspired tens of thousands of people in audiences nationally and internationally.
The m.a.d.woman CEO and Founder motivates and inspires business, networking and community groups to get more involved with contributing to people and projects that could use support.
Having helped nearly 400,000 people through her own efforts and engaging others, Melina takes her audience on a journey showing the powerful difference one person can make in the world.
Her presentations show businesses and individuals how to benefit from being socially responsible and bring out the best in themselves by making a difference to others.
Melina also consults to businesses of all sizes to help improve communications and raise their profiles. In addition, she coaches people to help identify, and break through, barriers to achieve success.
Melina can be booked as a keynote speaker and to run workshops and socially responsible team building events.

what people say about melina as a speaker
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.”
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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.”
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title=”Samantha Bell” sub_title=”Consultant” button_url_new_window=”1″ title_position=”bottom” subtitle_position=”bottom” content_padding=”30px|10px|30px|10px|true|false” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”|10px||10px|false|true” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h4″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#38b4bd” header_font_size=”18px” subtitle_text_align=”center” body_text_align=”center” body_font_size=”20px” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” custom_css_main_element=”||||” border_radii_item=”on|30px|30px|30px|30px” border_width_all_item=”12px” border_color_all_item=”#38b4bd” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]
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.”
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title=”Rebecca Derrington ” sub_title=”Founding Director, SourceBottle” button_url_new_window=”1″ title_position=”bottom” subtitle_position=”bottom” content_padding=”30px|10px|30px|10px|true|false” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”|10px||10px|false|true” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h4″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#38b4bd” header_font_size=”18px” subtitle_text_align=”center” body_text_align=”center” body_font_size=”20px” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” custom_css_main_element=”||||” border_radii_item=”on|30px|30px|30px|30px” border_width_all_item=”12px” border_color_all_item=”#38b4bd” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]
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.”
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title=”Wendy Dinning ” sub_title=”Business Development, City of Darebin” button_url_new_window=”1″ title_position=”bottom” subtitle_position=”bottom” content_padding=”30px|10px|30px|10px|true|false” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”|10px||10px|false|true” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h4″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#38b4bd” header_font_size=”18px” subtitle_text_align=”center” body_text_align=”center” body_font_size=”20px” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” custom_css_main_element=”||||” border_radii_item=”on|30px|30px|30px|30px” border_width_all_item=”12px” border_color_all_item=”#38b4bd” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]
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!”
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title=”Melanie Kent ” sub_title=”(former) Director – Marketing, Pitcher Partners” button_url_new_window=”1″ title_position=”bottom” subtitle_position=”bottom” content_padding=”30px|10px|30px|10px|true|false” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”|10px||10px|false|true” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h4″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#38b4bd” header_font_size=”18px” subtitle_text_align=”center” body_text_align=”center” body_font_size=”20px” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” custom_css_main_element=”||||” border_radii_item=”on|30px|30px|30px|30px” border_width_all_item=”12px” border_color_all_item=”#38b4bd” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]
Melina is a funny, articulate and inspiring presenter.”
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title=”Peter Watts ” sub_title=”Bank Manager Mornington, Westpac Banking Corporation” button_url_new_window=”1″ title_position=”bottom” subtitle_position=”bottom” content_padding=”30px|10px|30px|10px|true|false” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”|10px||10px|false|true” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h4″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#38b4bd” header_font_size=”18px” subtitle_text_align=”center” body_text_align=”center” body_font_size=”20px” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” custom_css_main_element=”||||” border_radii_item=”on|30px|30px|30px|30px” border_width_all_item=”12px” border_color_all_item=”#38b4bd” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]
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.”
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title=”Danielle Djordjevic” sub_title=”Project Manager” button_url_new_window=”1″ title_position=”bottom” subtitle_position=”bottom” content_padding=”4vw|3vw|4vw|3vw|true|true” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0vw|1vw|0vw|1vw|false|true” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h4″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#38b4bd” header_font_size=”18px” subtitle_text_align=”center” body_text_align=”center” body_font_size=”20px” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” custom_css_main_element=”||||” border_radii_item=”on|30px|30px|30px|30px” border_width_all_item=”12px” border_color_all_item=”#38b4bd” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]
Melina is a truly gifted speaker who engages her audience from the minute she opens her mouth.”
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title=” Rikki Andrews ” sub_title=”Sessional Lecturer, APCSIP, Swinburne Uni of Technology” button_url_new_window=”1″ title_position=”bottom” subtitle_position=”bottom” content_padding=”30px|10px|30px|10px|true|false” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”|10px||10px|false|true” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h4″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#38b4bd” header_font_size=”18px” subtitle_text_align=”center” body_text_align=”center” body_font_size=”20px” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” custom_css_main_element=”||||” border_radii_item=”on|30px|30px|30px|30px” border_width_all_item=”12px” border_color_all_item=”#38b4bd” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]
I know that I can rely on Melina for an engaging and inspiring presentation.”
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title=”Fiona Adler ” sub_title=”(former) owner, WOMO (Word of Mouth Online)” button_url_new_window=”1″ title_position=”bottom” subtitle_position=”bottom” content_padding=”30px|10px|30px|10px|true|false” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”|10px||10px|false|true” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h4″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#38b4bd” header_font_size=”18px” subtitle_text_align=”center” body_text_align=”center” body_font_size=”20px” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” custom_css_main_element=”||||” border_radii_item=”on|30px|30px|30px|30px” border_width_all_item=”12px” border_color_all_item=”#38b4bd” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]
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.”
[/dica_divi_carouselitem][dica_divi_carouselitem title=”David Kwasha ” sub_title=”Executive Director” button_url_new_window=”1″ title_position=”bottom” subtitle_position=”bottom” content_padding=”30px|10px|30px|10px|true|false” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”|10px||10px|false|true” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h4″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#38b4bd” header_font_size=”18px” subtitle_text_align=”center” body_text_align=”center” body_font_size=”20px” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” custom_css_main_element=”||||” border_radii_item=”on|30px|30px|30px|30px” border_width_all_item=”12px” border_color_all_item=”#38b4bd” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]
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.”
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