Raw. Confronting. Powerful

Melanie turned pain into purpose and now inspires others to do the same.

Clipped Wings to Flying Free

A confronting and raw insight to how an ongoing experience of Domestic Violence shaped the way Melanie looks at life.

She challenges the societal views of Domestic Violence in Australia and explains some of the reasons why this is a systemic crisis in our society and how we all need change our existing thoughts and assumptions about who this affects and why.

Melanie highlights what we can all do to make a difference today, in order to create the change that is so drastically needed in this area.

Broken Wings to Full Flight

A detailed keynote describing the raw and vulnerable story of Mel’s life.

Starting life in a small wheatbelt town in WA, Melanie inspires as she talks through the success she has created both personally and in business along her journey, but with no holding back, also shares some of the hardest, most confronting obstacles and experiences that see her look deep into who she is and what she is made of.

Listen as Melanie tells you how she found the courage to not only survive but allow her to draw on her strengths and find the ongoing ability to reflect and reset, to continually create a life of fulfilment and joy.

  • "Melanie Gray is a storyteller, artist and change maker. She will take you on a journey that is so powerful, heart warming, raw and honest, that will invite you to reflect on your own stories, challenge your perspectives and call you to action to practice forgiveness, vulnerability, commit to living and leading as your best selves, and remind you that the path to enlightenment and self awareness is rarely a straight one. As an experienced international speaker and advocate, as well as Melanie's mentor and one of her greatest fans, I highly recommend Mel if you are looking for a speaker and storyteller with heart, soul and authenticity who can shine a light on the all important themes of resilience, self leadership, the power of vulnerability and daring to dream."

    Rabia Siddique, International keynote speaker

  • “Mel brings together wisdom, experience and heart when she speaks. You can be forgiven for thinking that her stories of success and achievement came easy until you hear the battles she’s faced and overcome. Mel has a way of disarming her audience with humour and authenticity to speak about topics and themes impacting every woman. She’s a delight!”

    Kelley Chisholm - Business Station | Kinwomen | Foxglove Project

  • “Mel’s journey is a story of strength and resilience mixed in with heart break and ultimately triumph. It is not about winning, but how you can overcome and be the best person, the best companion and the best parent that you can be.

    Mel’s signature is the inner strength that allows her to share the story of her journey with you. The journey that will make you cry. The journey that uplifts you. The journey that will inspire you. It will help you to realise that no matter how low that you may find yourself, there is always hope. There is always a better place for you to arrive at. The destination that is worth fighting for. Mel has found that place and her story will help you find yours.”

    Dean McAullay - McAullay & Associates Pty Ltd

  • “It is not the responsibility of victim/survivors to end family and domestic violence - it is all of ours. When victim/survivors share their experiences publicly it breaks down preconceived bias, barriers, and educates people on the realness of the significance and severity of the abuse being perpetrated. Hearing Mel speak and share her experiences is a privilege. Her strength and courage to survive and go on to thrive and heal will inspire and provide hope for so many. I know the power of Mel’s experiences and her conviction will make a difference and foster the drive we need from the community to create change.

    Kelda Opperman, CEO of Zonta House

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