Ep81 Empowering Women Globally: Six Figure Chicks and Her Write to Rise with Mel C

Are you a woman ready to break barriers and become a part of something bigger?Tune in to this uplifting and insightful episode where Tara sits down with Mel C—multi-business entrepreneur, author, and unstoppable advocate for female empowerment. Together, they explore the power of community, storytelling, and giving back, all through the globally expanding platforms of Six Figure Chicks and Her Write to Rise.Episode Overview:In this episode, Tara welcomes Mel C, founder of Clover C Executive Virtual Assistant Agency, Six Figure Chicks, and Her Right to Rise. Mel C shares her inspiring journey from running a virtual assistant business to launching a nonprofit aimed at mentoring and empowering young women. The discussion dives deep into the importance of community, the realities of entrepreneurship for women, the need to be transparent about financial goals, and how platforms like Six Figure Chicks and Her Right to Rise are creating lasting impact.Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, a seasoned professional, or someone searching for a supportive sisterhood, this episode is filled with practical wisdom, motivation, and opportunities.Highlights & Key Takeaways:Creating Impactful Communities: Hear how Mel C’s passion to help others inspired Six Figure Chicks, turning a collaborative book series into a global movement with over 130 women authors and counting (15:04).Turning Stories Into Superpowers: Find out how sharing the "messy middle" of your career and life isn’t something to hide, but rather a tool to uplift others (19:15).Virtual Business, Real Talk: The realities behind the “work-from-anywhere” boom, the ups and downs of the virtual assistant industry, and valuable lessons for any woman navigating the new business landscape (05:36).Talking Money Without Apologies: Tara and Mel C dive into the lingering taboo around women's financial conversations—and why it’s time to be open, proud, and unapologetic about success (10:06).Global Movement & Historical Legacy: Six Figure Chicks isn’t just a book—it’s a "historical record" of women's business journeys and hard-won wisdom, preserved in libraries and communities around the world (24:23).Giving Back to the Next Generation: Learn about Her Write to Rise, a nonprofit empowering young women (ages 18-28) through mentorship, advice, and opportunities like the upcoming free Virtual Fishbowl event (29:04), where they can ask their burning questions on life and business.Ongoing Support and Lifelong Connections: Unlike most book anthologies, Six Figure Chicks is deeply community-focused, with in-person events, retreats, continued support, and opportunities for new collaborations even after the books are launched (15:04), (25:35).What You’ll Gain From This EpisodeA behind-the-scenes look at building supportive women's networks that go beyond surface-level interaction and foster real growth.Motivation to ditch fear and judgment and embrace your story—no matter how messy it is.Insights on how discussing money and ambition can change your trajectory and help others do the same.Details about how to get involved as a published author or mentor, and how these platforms can accelerate your business and personal development.Information about upcoming opportunities and free mentorship events for young women looking for guidance on their journey.Empower yourself and others by joining this global wave of positive change:Visit sixfigurechicks.com to learn about becoming an author, joining the network, or attending a local or online event.If you’re 18-28 (or want to share with someone who is!), check out herwritetorise.org for details and registration for the upcoming free Virtual Fishbowl.Connect with Mel C and her team to discover how your story can become a beacon for others.Share this episode and help spread the word: Every woman’s voice and every story matters!Join the movement and be a part of a supportive, thriving community where collaboration, financial success, and women’s voices are celebrated—now and for generations to come.Mentioned in this episode:Plus Fitness with Tara is part of the eWomenPodcastNetwork.eWomenPodcastNetwork