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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of The Big Dawgs Podcast, Manning Sumner sits down with Melitsa Waage, Founder & CEO of the Miami entrepreneurial networking event Epic Talks, Keynote & International Motivational Speaker, Transformational Mindset Mentor/Coach, and bestselling author of Detoxify Your Mind: Gain Clarity and Control of Your Thoughts to Unlock Your Full Potential.
They discuss Melitsa’s journey, from having parents who struggled with heroin addiction to living in the foster care system, and eventually founding Epic Talks. She shares what drives her to create more impact, stay resilient, and never give up. Manning also shares his own story, from being a personal trainer to opening his first gym and becoming an entrepreneur and founder of the NO DAYS OFF brand. They conclude with Melitsa offering advice on networking, lessons she learned from her dog’s surgery, and advice to young women.
The Big Dawgs Podcast:
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebigdawgspodcast
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Connect with us:
Melitsa Waage’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melitsawaage/?igsh=cmpwaGhkZ3VibHVt
Melitsa’s Website; https://melitsa.com/
Epic Talks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epictalksmiami/
Epic Talks Website: https://www.epictalks.com/
Manning Sumner's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manningsumner
Manning Sumner's Twitter: https://twitter.com/manningsumner
No Days Off & Legacy:
No Days Off Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nodaysoff/
No Days Off Apparel: https://shopnodaysoff.com/
Legacy Gyms (Try your first PIT workout free!): https://legacyfit.com/
NO DAYS OFF Premium Water:
Website: www.drinkndo.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ndoh2o/?hl=en
They discuss Melitsa’s journey, from having parents who struggled with heroin addiction to living in the foster care system, and eventually founding Epic Talks. She shares what drives her to create more impact, stay resilient, and never give up. Manning also shares his own story, from being a personal trainer to opening his first gym and becoming an entrepreneur and founder of the NO DAYS OFF brand. They conclude with Melitsa offering advice on networking, lessons she learned from her dog’s surgery, and advice to young women.
The Big Dawgs Podcast:
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebigdawgspodcast
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Connect with us:
Melitsa Waage’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melitsawaage/?igsh=cmpwaGhkZ3VibHVt
Melitsa’s Website; https://melitsa.com/
Epic Talks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epictalksmiami/
Epic Talks Website: https://www.epictalks.com/
Manning Sumner's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manningsumner
Manning Sumner's Twitter: https://twitter.com/manningsumner
No Days Off & Legacy:
No Days Off Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nodaysoff/
No Days Off Apparel: https://shopnodaysoff.com/
Legacy Gyms (Try your first PIT workout free!): https://legacyfit.com/
NO DAYS OFF Premium Water:
Website: www.drinkndo.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ndoh2o/?hl=en
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