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Melyssa is a seasoned product executive in risk and identity and an advocate for diversity, inclusio Showcase Kwanzaa principles everyday!

Melyssa speaks at churches, sororities, and community events about the power of the Kwanzaa principles. Her dream with The Jali Podcast is to create a true movement, where people all across the world change their lives and inspire those around them to change as well.

26/12/2025

Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄

It has been a year full of change, challenge, growth, and deep reflection. In 2025 we saw important conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion evolve in workplaces and communities. Some of those conversations felt hard, others energizing, but all of them reminded me why this work matters. On The Jali Podcast we honored legacy, leadership, and voices that shape our world and I am grateful to everyone who listened, shared, and engaged with those stories.

Today I am taking a moment to rest, reflect, and focus on what is most important. I hope your day brings you peace, laughter, warmth, and connection with the people you love.

Merry Christmas from my heart to yours.

09/12/2025

This isn’t a pretty plate but it’s a powerful one.

I’ve been doing The Red Line Challenge and meals are looking more like this lately. Hearty lentils simmered in veggie broth, tender collard greens, and my new favorite discovery: purple sweet potatoes. I had never even tried them before and now I can’t get enough.

Mary Joe always reminds me it’s all in the seasoning and she’s right. I never felt like I needed meat at every meal, but I didn’t expect to feel this full, energized, and balanced eating plant-based. No cravings, no crashes, just steady fuel.

Since starting, my blood pressure has gone down, I’m sleeping better, and I’ve lost 15 pounds. I'm also almost through my second gallon of water for the day. Small changes are adding up to something bigger.

Grateful for this journey and the guidance from The Red Line Challenge for making it feel doable, honest, and rooted in love.

05/12/2025

In this clip from Episode 180 of , Dr. Kennedy Turner reflects on a group of leaders who saw themselves as proud representatives of the Black community—often the first, the only, and deeply aware of what that meant.

They carried purpose in every space they entered:
✔️ Representing Black excellence
✔️ Serving as role models
✔️ Challenging stereotypes with presence and power

This is a powerful reminder of the responsibility and pride that comes with being a visible leader in spaces not built with you in mind.

🎧 Full episode now streaming.

03/12/2025

🎙️ New Episode Alert!
The Jali Podcast – Episode 180 is here!

This week, I’m joined by Dr. Kennedy Turner, a brilliant talent consultant helping values-aligned leaders thrive in mission-driven organizations. We dive into leadership transitions, equity in executive search, cultural fit, and what it really means to be a Black-led organization.

If you care about purpose-driven leadership, representation, and building people-first workplaces, this one’s for you. 💼✨

🎧 Tune in now and let’s reimagine the future of leadership—together.

15/11/2025

📣 Our community needs more healthcare heroes—and here’s an amazing way to get started, debt-free!

SEIU-UHW and Futuro Health are offering tuition-free career pathway programs to train the next generation of allied healthcare workers. From Medical Assistants to Peer Support Specialists, these programs give people the opportunity to step into meaningful careers without student loan debt.

Whether you or someone you love is thinking about a career change, this is a real pathway forward. Limited seats are available for 2025—don’t wait!

✨ Let’s help spread the word.
✨ Let’s open doors.
✨ Let’s grow the next wave of care.

19/10/2025

💜 Cancer Awareness Dinner/Dance

Let’s come together to create a future without cancer.
Enjoy an evening of dancing, dinner, and inspiration—while supporting the Wayne Nelson Scholarship Foundation and the American Cancer Society.

🗓️ Saturday, November 1, 2025
🕓 4PM–9PM
📍 Tracy Elks Lodge #2031
🎟️ $75 | Ticket deadline: 10/20

Hosted by: The Tracy African American Association

16/10/2025

🗣️ Your voice matters. Your story is powerful!

Join us for the “Lift Every Voice” Listening Session on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Edison High School.

📣 Come share your experiences as a parent, student, or community member in SUSD
🍽️ Free food and drinks
🎁 Prizes and community connection
📍100 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

This is your chance to be heard and help shape the future. See you there!

15/10/2025

Vote YES on Prop 50 and protect the future of our democracy.

Big changes start with bold action!
Proposition 50 represents a historic moment for California — one where we choose transparency, accountability, and equity over manipulation.
Together, we can set a national example for fair representation.

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10/10/2025

🗳️ YOUR VOTE. YOUR VOICE. OUR FUTURE. 🗳️
Understanding what’s on the ballot matters. Join the conversation on Proposition 50 and how it will shape resources and representation in our communities.

📅 Thursday, October 9, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Virtual | Registration Required
🎤 Featuring guest speakers: Michael Tubbs & Carmen-Nicole Cox

Let’s show up informed. Let’s vote with purpose.
Be informed. Be engaged. Be heard.

05/10/2025

🌈✨ Mark your calendars! Tracy Pride is back for its 4th annual celebration – United in Pride 🎉

📍 Lincoln Park, Tracy, CA
📅 October 12, 2025
🕘 9am to 5pm

Join us for a full day of celebration, unity, and acceptance – featuring music, community, resources, and pride. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come as they are and celebrate together.

Let’s make this year the biggest and most joyful yet! 💛💚💙💜❤️

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