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Free Course! Use Your Pain to Birth Your Dreams and Create Change

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Hey Fabulous Lady! I hosted this live class on Feb. 8th on 3 Steps to Use Your Pain to Birth Your Dreams and Create Change and you can download the class for limited time only so I suggest you download now!

This is a special free class where you’re going to learn how to using your pain points (past disappointments, failures, delays, setbacks, hurts) as a catalyst to boost confidence in achieving health, spiritual, financial, personal growth, relationship and career goals.

It’s time to let go of the former things because God wants to do a new thing in your life! Will you join me? Download the class below! XOXO, Maria I. Melendez Founder & CEO Embrace Her Legacy

Quitting Your Day Job E-Course – Download Now!

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This is our BOLDEST class yet! For any of you ladies, who’ve been teetering on the line of quitting your day job to pursue your dreams then this is THE class for you!

I know what that fear and uncertainty can feel like. It was about four years ago when I was completely miserable at my “dream job” at a major record label working where I was paralyzed by the fear of rejection, failure and of the unknown. But my love for myself, my purpose, my dreams and my faith trumped my fears and after years of misery, I made the best decision of my life by choosing courage over comfort to pursue my purpose as not only an entrepreneur but now author, speaker and women empowerment advocate.

I didn’t start my journey with an elaborate plan, but more of elaborate faith. Embrace Her Legacy started as me having small, networking events for women and now I’ve grown to become an author of Take the Limits Off Your Legacy: A Woman’s Guide to Unlock Purpose and Vision, executive producer and creator of empowerment programs and personal development resources for women and girls all over the world! Embrace Her Legacy’s mission is to empower you to become legendary in vision, purpose, spirit and of course – legacy!

I know it can be intimidating to choose the path of the unknown but you have to create the life you desire, not one that you’ve settled for. This class is going to teach you how to do that. I’m going to be candid and clear with you on what to expect on your journey and I’m going to give you the tools and resources that you’ll need to succeed in your after “9 to 5” life!

If you’re still on the fence about making that leap of faith, take the time to ask yourself what does your ideal life look like? Better yet, ask yourself, what story do I want my life to tell – 30 or 40 years from now what do you want to be able to share with your children and grandchildren about your life. Do you want to have a story of courage or comfort? You can choose courage or comfort, but you can’t have both.

No one prepared me for the journey so I want you to be fully prepared of what to expect and learn from my mistakes. I want you to be clear on what it is that you want to accomplish, clarity is one of the pertinent keys to success and if you have no plan, then you plan to fail. Don’t worry because I’ll show you how to create your winning plan so that you succeed in your life of purpose.

It’s OK to admit that you want more than just a job, but you want to live in your purpose. It’s OK to desire flexibility in your schedule to spend more time with those that matter, it OK to want to be in control of your destiny instead of waiting every other Friday for your paycheck. It’s OK to desire a life that fulfills you and I’m going to show you how to make it happen.

What You’ll Learn:

How to get clear on your intentions before you take your leap of faith.
How to defeat your fear of failure, fear of rejection and the fear of the unknown
Gaining clarity on what to expect
Ways that you can start saving your cash
Developing your winning circle of influence and building meaningful relationships
Setting SMART goals for your business endeavors
How to make yourself more valuable to the marketplace in your business
How to deal with the judgment and criticism of others
How to succeed in seasons of difficulty and delay
How to create and implement your plan to quit effectively and efficiently
Getting your war clothes on

This is a 2-hour audio class which you can listen to at your leisure. It’s filled with information and inspiration to help you thrive in your after 9-to-5 life. Make sure you get your notebook and pen ready to take notes!

*Please note that this is a 2-part class, make sure to download both parts of the class. There are no-refunds for this class. Download the class below!

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Event Recap: Our 3rd Annual Day of the Girl Summit!

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About the Event
What started as a small idea has now blossomed into our most coveted event of the year. Embrace Her Legacy was honored to to hold our 3rd annual International Day of the Girl Summit in conjunction with The Opportunity Network which took place in New York City on Saturday, October 10th, 2015!

Our mission for the event was to create a transformational, uplifting, inspiring, life-changing experience for (60) high-achieving, multicultural female high-school students who are fellows of the non-profit organization, The Opportunity Network. We honored our girls with a day of empowerment workshops and panels while also advocating awareness for girls rights and education around the world.

Guest speakers Maria I. Melendez, Founder of Embrace Her Legacy and Lucinda Cross, Creator of the Activate Movement left the girls with wisdom, encouragement, motivation and inspiration to not only achieve their dreams but boldly become who they have been called to be.

Our day was filled with empowerment, tears of joy and laughter while relationships are cultivated between esteemed women and driven girls. Our girls were motivated to realize their dreams, kick fear to the curb and garnered resources and relationships to confidently pursue their purpose while learning to embrace their limitless legacy!

Other guests and our Day of the Girl Mentorship Circle leaders included: Dana Johnson (ESSENCE Live), Lauren Curriotto (Finding The Fabulous), Keishan Rowe (Financial Literacy Advocate), Evelyn Solano-Martinez (IT Business Analyst), Lindsey India (Live Civil), Janel Martinez (Aintilatina.com), Emily Raleigh (Spire & Co), Candice Bento (Candice Bento Artistry) and more.

Our supporters from TD Bank also came to open FREE bank accounts for the girls! Girls made their #NoMoreLimits Declarations declaring what limits they will no longer allow to stop them from realizing their dreams which can be seen in our photos below. Not to mention, girls also enjoyed make-up consultations and “mini” make-overs in our Embrace My Beauty Suite provided by make-up artists, Shameika Simmons and Keyana Caballero!

We can’t wait for next year! Take a look at our photos below!

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Recap! The Take the Limits Off Your Legacy – Dialogue & Book Signing Event!

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Thank you so much for your overwhelming response of my book, Take the Limits Off Your Legacy: A Woman’s Guide to Unlock Purpose and Vision! It’s my mission to empower women and girls to remove all the limits in achieving your dreams and realizing the destiny that you want and deserve – this is my personal assignment which I’m honored to be chosen for!

Take a sneak peak into my last book discussion event on Thurs. October 1st where I got up close and personal in an intimate discussion on purpose, dreams, faith and the power of your story. Inside my book, I am very candid about the trials I have had to overcome in order to pursue my dreams. My story is a mess turned into a message and discussed the power of our stories, womanhood, the journey of success, pursuing your purpose and overcoming challenges like fear, insecurities and low-self worth.

My book provides of framework to help you turn your own mess into a message, take back the power in your story and triumph in your trials in order to discover your God-given purpose and realize the vision that has been placed in your heart. During this up close and personal event, I talked directly to women and girls about my challenges and how I’ve overcome to empower you to embrace your life of victory and your limitless legacy! I know what it feels like to struggle with confidence and self-worth, to struggle with guilt from past mistakes, to struggle with fear in pursuing your passion because you may feel incapable. Take it from me, what you have been called for, you have been gifted for! And it’s time to step into your season of victory, I can’t wait to share more with you.

As an EXTRA PLUS, we enjoyed a special performance by poet/musician, Laroque! The fabulous celebrity news and pop-culture site, Cocoafab.com partnered with us for this event as well.

About Take the Limits Off Your Legacy: A Woman’s Guide to Unlock Purpose & Vision
Take the Limits Off Your Legacy: A Woman’s Guide to Unlock Purpose and Vision was created to evoke confidence in women and girls to embrace the power in their story and live a limitless legacy. It’s a journey of becoming who you have been called to be to honor what you have been called to do to so that you can fearlessly unlock the limitless opportunities of your life’s purpose and vision. Maria provides several keys to remove the limits off not only your mind but also the vision you have for your life and the power of God which will ultimately take the limits off of your legacy. Her narrative and framework provokes readers to strive for a lasting impact on the lives of others by boldly deciding to birth their dreams. Incorporating a sincere account of transformation, Maria uses her story of conquering several personal challenges as the foundation to provide a guide to inspire women and girls all over the world to confidently live out their dreams and embrace a limitless future. Maria shares effective tools to empower you to honor your story, conquer fears and self-doubt, discover your purpose, give birth to your vision, and live a limitless legacy to create an optimal life with confidence, poise and intention! Order your copy here

About Maria I. Melendez
As “the midwife to your legacy,” social entrepreneur, motivational speaker, author of Take the Limits Off Your Legacy, executive producer, and women’s leadership advocate– Maria I. Melendez has embraced her mission of empowering others to live a life that embraces a limitless legacy. After leaving her high-profile career in the music business to pursue her purpose of empowering others to live life in purpose, give birth to their dreams and define their legacy, Maria has proven that she is the essence of living a purpose and legacy driven life in order to inspire others to follow suit. Featured in the ESSENCE magazine, Latina,com, Heartandsoul.com, and recipient of several notable accolades, she is an influential leader whose faith, zealous drive, experience, framework, story and impact are key to the leadership development in women and girls around the world.

EVENT RECAP: Our “No More Limits” Brunch & Soiree!

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Embrace Her Legacy founder, women’s leadership advocate and social entrepreneur, Maria I. Melendez’ first published book Take the Limits Off Your Legacy: A Woman’s Guide to Unlock Purpose and Vision was released with a nationwide and international launch on June 16th, 2015!

In celebration of the book release, Embrace Her Legacy invited success-oriented, driven women to join an event dedicated to removing self-imposed limits in their mind’s, future, dreams and God’s power in order to realize their dreams, lead a purpose-driven life and embrace living a limitless legacy.

We launched our #NoMoreLimits viral/social media campaign at the event where we are empowering women and girls to make a declaration of what perceived limit you are going to say “No more!” to. Check out some of the pictures below and how you can be a part of the campaign here.

Along with being in an environment with women who are birthing their dreams, guests participated in a riveting Q&A about the book, removing self-imposed limits, achieving your vision, conquering fear and self-doubt, and attracting your success with Embrace Her Legacy founder, Maria I. Melendez which was hosted by on-air host, Dana Johnson of ESSENCE Live.

There was even a special acoustic performance from poet and musician, Laroque!

Guest also enjoyed cool gifts and giveaways from our gift bag sponsors: Deva Curl, nuNAAT, and Ecoco Inc!

Check out some the photos below or check out the entire album here.

Here is more about the book and Embrace Her Legacy founder, Maria I. Melendez

About Take the Limits Off Your Legacy: A Woman’s Guide to Unlock Purpose and Vision

Take the Limits Off Your Legacy: A Woman’s Guide to Unlock Purpose and Vision was created to evoke confidence in women and girls to embrace the power in their story and live a limitless legacy. It’s a journey of becoming who you have been called to be to honor what you have been called to do to so that you can fearlessly unlock the limitless opportunities of your life’s purpose and vision. Maria provides several keys to remove the limits off not only your mind but also the vision you have for your life and the power of God which will ultimately take the limits off of your legacy. Her narrative and framework provokes readers to strive for a lasting impact on the lives of others by boldly deciding to birth their dreams. Incorporating a sincere account of transformation, Maria uses her story of conquering several personal challenges as the foundation to provide a guide to inspire women and girls all over the world to confidently live out their dreams and embrace a limitless future. Maria shares effective tools to empower you to honor your story, conquer fears and self-doubt, discover your purpose, give birth to your vision, and live a limitless legacy to create an optimal life with confidence, poise and intention! Order your copy here: http://bitly.com/1H47FzA

About the Author
Deemed the “the midwife to your legacy,” this social entrepreneur, motivational speaker, author, executive producer, and women’s leadership advocate – Maria I. Melendez has embraced her mission of empowering others to live a life that embraces a limitless legacy. After leaving her high-profile career in the music business to pursue her purpose of empowering women to live life in purpose, give birth to their dreams and define their legacy, Maria has proven that she is the essence of living a legacy-driven life in order to inspire others to follow suit. Featured in ESSENCE magazine and recipient of several notable accolades, she is an influential leader whose faith, zealous drive, experience, framework, story and influence are key to the leadership development in women and girls around the world.

“The Love Your Legacy Summit” in Honor of #DayOfTheGirl! (EVENT RECAP)

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The Love Your Legacy Summit kicked off on October 11th and it was a true success! The room was filled with energy, empowerment, tears of joy and kick-ass women who wanted to empower our girls to live in purpose, pursue their education and embrace their legacy! We achieved our goal of honoring our girls and raising awareness for girls rights and education everywhere!

Event features included:

Skechers donating (20) pairs of brand-new sneakers for the girls!
The “I Embrace My Beauty” Corner provided by Nail Lounge where the girls received free manicures!
TD Bank opening free checking and savings accounts for the girls with an extra $25 in their accounts!
Empowered speakers holding workshops on: Defeating Fear, Pursuing Your Dreams, Relationships 101 and Knowing Who You Are
“Share Your Legacy” Mentorship Circle where esteemed women served as “mentors for the day” while mixing and mingling with the girls
Jamba Juice providing free smoothies!
A gifting suite with goodies from ESSENCE, Skechers, Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center, Brooklyn Children’s Museum and others!

View Pictures Below:

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This was our second annual International Day of the Girl conference where we created a transformational and empowering event in honor of our girls for honoring their education while evoking feminine confidence to boldly live in purpose and define their legacy. We had exciting guest speakers who are acclaimed women in their respective industries and special components of empowerment such as “Share Your Legacy” Mentorship Circles where students gained access to mix and mingle with a plethora of esteemed professional women who are embracing their legacy. We even had an “I Embrace My Beauty” corner where our students received free manicures! Words cannot express our gratitude of how AMAZING it went, until next year!

#LoveYourLegacySummit #DayOfTheGirl

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