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All Things Product with Teresa and PetraCrafting a Conference Talk
Topics Covered:
Why more people should consider public speaking—and how to get started
How Petra approaches talk creation: mind maps, card decks, and structured rehearsal
Teresa’s top-down talk-building method focused on audience transformation
What makes a good “first talk” (hint: show your work!)
Why meetup organizers want to hear from new speakers—especially women and underrepresented voices
Tips for managing stage fright, finding your voice, and choosing your topic
How big-stage talks (like Product at Heart and Y Oslo) come together over months
The surprising power of impromptu lines—and how to leave room for them
Matching you...2025-04-1532 min
The Heir CastChef Melissa Torres (Planty Fuel Cafe) on THC - #37In this mouthwatering episode of The Heir Cast, we’re joined by the incredibly talented Chef Melissa Torres, a proud Puerto Rican chef and expert in the vegan culinary world. From launching a cantina-style business with prepackaged meals to now running a thriving vegan food truck that serves up favorites all across South Florida, her journey is both inspiring and delicious.We chop it up about the real differences between veganism and vegetarianism, the best vegetables for flavor and texture, and how she created a cult following for her now-famous Vegan Cuban Sandwich—one of the hottest plan...2025-04-1458 min
The Dental MarketerNavigating Loss, Leadership, and Growth in Your Dental Startup | Dr. Melissa Torres | 548Ever wondered how to navigate life’s big challenges while single-handedly running a dental practice? In this episode of The Dental Marketer, Dr. Melissa Torres details her journey from contemplation to execution and her eventual success in the realm of dentistry. Despite the weight of decisions, self-doubts, and life's unexpected turns, Melissa persisted, primarily banking on personal introspection and journaling for clarity and direction. She exposes her innovative approach of assembling a team with less experience but a profound willingness to learn, crediting social media as a primary platform for recruitment. What You'll Learn in This Epis...2025-03-2700 minThe Dental MarketerNavigating Loss, Leadership, and Growth in Your Dental Startup | Dr. Melissa Torres | 548Ever wondered how to navigate life’s big challenges while single-handedly running a dental practice? In this episode of The Dental Marketer, Dr. Melissa Torres details her journey from contemplation to execution and her eventual success in the realm of dentistry. Despite the weight of decisions, self-doubts, and life's unexpected turns, Melissa persisted, primarily banking on personal introspection and journaling for clarity and direction. She exposes her innovative approach of assembling a team with less experience but a profound willingness to learn, crediting social media as a primary platform for recruitment. What You'll Learn in This...2025-03-2700 min
Changing Lives Through Education AbroadThe Road Ahead: A Conversation with the Forum on Education Abroad's Melissa TorresIn this episode of Changing Lives through Education Abroad, host Zac Macinnes sits down with Melissa Torres, President & CEO of the Forum on Education Abroad, to discuss her path to leadership, the Forum's evolving role in our field, and the future of education abroad. With insights into the upcoming annual conference in Toronto and new initiatives like the Beyond Polarization Residency, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about international education. Tune in for an inspiring and forward-looking discussion!
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The Get Healthy Tampa Bay PodcastE111: Redefining Primary Care with Dr. Melissa TorresWelcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast! This week, I’m joined by Dr. Melissa Torres, a board-certified primary care physician who has built a family-centered concierge practice focused on root-cause medicine, lifestyle optimization, and obesity management.In this episode, Dr. Torres shares her journey from working in large healthcare organizations to starting her own practice, where she prioritizes longer patient visits, advanced metabolic testing, and a holistic approach to care. We discuss the challenges of obesity treatment, the role of inflammation in metabolic health, and why focusing on nutrition, movement, and stress management is key to...2025-02-2627 min
Cipota Colocha SaysMucho Amor & Many Books Con MelissaMi Gente!Que pasa cuando una Latina decides to revolutionize the book industry by adding more romance? Magia!In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Saavedra, the brilliant mind and creator of Steamy Lit, proud book store owner and podcast host. She does it all!We talk about: Why diverse romance stories matter, the topes we love, and what makes a good romance. To learn more about Melissa:https://www.steamylit.com/ Instagram: @bookrecsbymelShe will be Anaheim next October at Steamy Li...2025-02-1737 min
Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam TorresYou’ve Got to See It to Be ItNew book alert! In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Melissa Miller Young, Team Leader at Women Connect4Good, Inc. Explore the new book Melissa released with Dr. Nancy O’Reilly and Mission Matters, Mission Matters: Mission-Based Leaders Share Inspiring Stories on Power and Purpose (Women Leaders Edition, Volume 1).Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be a guest on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/2025-01-2421 min
Till Death Do Us Part PodcastDominique and Gisele Pelicot plus The Murder of Jorge Torres Jr.These two cases were by far the most requested and sent to us in some fashion during 2024. I've been sitting on these cases for a while, but I wanted to wait to share them with our 11 listeners until after their conclusions. Listen as Melissa tells Daniel the horrific case of Gisele Pelicot whose bravery and tenacity has helped to inspire change in France and hopefully around the world. Then Melissa tells Daniel another case of love gone horrifically wrong. What would you do if your partner dared you to get in a suitcase? Hell no!!!
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The Publishing Performance ShowMelissa Torres - The Dual Approach to Middle-Grade Book Marketing: Appealing to Parents and Kids (Live at Author Nation 2024)[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS] Melissa Torres, a bestselling middle-grade author, shares her expertise on marketing books for the 8-12 age group. With insights on crafting irresistible covers, appealing to both parents and kids, and leveraging direct sales and bundles, Melissa provides a comprehensive guide to success in the middle-grade market.In this episode:Defining the middle-grade age range and its subgroupsThe importance of paperback books in the middle-grade marketCrafting book covers and series branding for middle-grade readersThe dual approach to marketing: appealing to parents and kidsTailoring newsletter frequency a...2024-11-1413 min
The Hair TherapistWho’s Looking After the Forgotten Kids? Emerge Youth ServicesSuper hero Jen Shaw has started a remarkable organisation that gives hope to kids and young adults that have endured the traumas that result from the lack of having a safe and loving homes. “We will do whatever it takes to help as many young people who are having a hard time as possible for however long it takes and no matter how hard it is.” Every day they work with the most vulnerable young people in the Toowoomba community – kids that are left behind, fallen through the cracks, forgotten. A tough co...2024-11-1144 minThe Hair TherapistRent or Food? I can’t afford both. OzHarvestToday we’re talking to Celeste Schubiger, the Engagement Manager at OzHarvest, learning about one of Australia’s greatest super hero food rescue organisations! OzHarvest was founded in 2004 by Ronni Kahn AO, after noticing the huge volume of food going to waste from her events business. Ronni did not set out to start a charity, rather just fix an obvious problem with a simple solution. Starting with one van in Sydney, she began rescuing food and delivering it to local charities. As OzHarvest grew, Ronni and a team of pro-bono lawyers lobbie...2024-11-0430 min
Watch Us ThriveEpisode 159 | How The National Domestic Violence Hotline Can Help You, ft. Melissa Dolak-KellerTrigger warning: This episode mentions domestic violence. Listener discretion advised.This episode wraps up my month-long series for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and I’m so excited to have the National Domestic Violence Hotline sponsoring this episode.It’s been a powerful month of sharing survivor stories, raising awareness & providing resources.In this episode, we’re diving into the incredible work The Hotline is doing to support those impacted by domestic violence and how they’re helping people take steps toward safety & healing. Allow me to introduce today’s guest, Melissa Dolak-Keller.With 8+ years of experie...2024-10-2952 minThe Hair TherapistA Confronting Portrayal of Domestic and Family Violence.Elle has bravely told her story of domestic and family violence with the hope that sharing her experiences will change the lives of others, even possibly save an individual or family from the unspeakable. One woman is murdered at the hands of a current or former partner every week in Australia. Elle has experienced terrifying domestic and family violence, in the forms of financial, mental and physical abuse. The financial and mental abuse is of coercive control, a powerful behaviour that involves perpetrators using patterns of abusive beh...2024-10-281h 09The Hair TherapistPart II Everyone Deserves a 2nd Shot – Base Services Inc. ToowoombaTiffany and Nat are the dynamic duo behind Toowoomba’s most loved charities Bases Services Inc, a non for profit community development organisation that works with individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds that are in need in the Toowoomba and surrounding communities. You will learn about the life changing programs they provide - the Basement Soup Kitchen, 2nd Shot, Operation Shopping Trolley, Backpack Beds for the Homeless and Christmas Hampers for the Homeless along with the charity events they run/are involved in – Hike for Homeless, Homeless for a Week, National Homeless Prevention Week...2024-10-2141 minThe Hair TherapistPart I Everyone Deserves a 2nd Shot – Base Services Inc. ToowoombaTiffany and Nat are the dynamic duo behind Toowoomba’s most loved charities Bases Services Inc, a non for profit community development organisation that works with individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds that are in need in the Toowoomba and surrounding communities. You will learn about the life changing programs they provide - the Basement Soup Kitchen, 2nd Shot, Operation Shopping Trolley, Backpack Beds for the Homeless and Christmas Hampers for the Homeless along with the charity events they run/are involved in – Hike for Homeless, Homeless for a Week, National Homeless Prevention Week...2024-10-2127 minThe Hair TherapistNo One Should Miss Their Yr 12 Formal – Formally Ever After…Imagine a world where you can’t afford to send your kids to their year 12 formal due to the exorbitant price tag. With families struggling with the cost of living, the housing crisis and family break down, this is a heartbreaking reality. Tammy, founder of Formally Ever After, aka the Fairy Godmother, uses her magic wand by taking unwanted formal wear, saving it from landfill or the gathering dust at the back of a dark closet and contributing it to another life’s story. From the moment you step into the specta...2024-10-1455 min