speaking engagements with dr. Melvia ND





Signature Transformational Keynote


stress is the doorway:

how life's hardest seasons reveal the truest version of the leader we are here to become

Core Message
A powerful keynote experience designed to help audiences see stress differently, reconnect with inner clarity, and transform pressure into purpose-driven momentum. Learn the R.I.S.E. Framework, a 4 step process designed to help leaders reframe stress as a catalyst for deeper wellness, self-leadership, intuition, and aligned action, so they stop merely surviving pressure and begin using it as a pathway to rise.
Audience Leaves With
  • A new perspective on stress and how it impacts the body and mind
  • Greater awareness of hormones, nervous system health, and emotional wellbeing
  • An empowering invitation to approach healing, resilience, and high performance differently
Best For
Women’s leadership conferences, executive retreats, and transformational wellness eventsThis message resonates with ERGs, healthcare conferences, personal development events, and high-performing professional audiences ready for a more sustainable way to lead and live.
A compelling keynote for audiences ready to turn pressure into purpose.

About dr. Melvia


10+
Years of experience
Expert
Women’s wellness education
Trusted
By organizations and communities
As the founder of VIA Wellness Solutions, she partners with organizations, women’s groups, and community leaders to bring credible, engaging wellness education to the stage. With over a decade of experience spanning clinical practice, academic leadership, and wellness consulting, Dr. Melvia brings both depth and authority to every audience she serves.
speaking Experience Includes
  • Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
  • Canadian School of Natural Nutrition
  • University of Toronto, School of Dentistry
  • University of Waterloo, Black Leaders of Tomorrow
  • Congress of Black Women Ontario
  • Community wellness leadership
  • World Financial Group
  • Healthcare education
  • Women’s leadership initiatives
  • Women's retreats, circles, collectives
  • Mentorship, Clinical and coaching experience spanning 14+ years

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Why audiences connect
Professional & Engaging: 14 Years
Over a decade of experience delivering science-backed, inspiring presentations that educate, energize, and leave a lasting impression.
Evidence-based
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Built for your audience
Tailored Content: Not Generic
Each talk is customized to your organization’s culture, goals, and people so the message feels relevant, practical, and memorable.
Customized for impact
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What sets Dr. Melvia apart
Warm, Relatable Presence
Dr. Melvia connects deeply with diverse audiences and brings compassion, credibility, and authenticity to every stage.
Human-centered delivery

ADDITIONAL KEYNOTES & WORKSHOPS

Corporate / LEADERSHIP WELLNESS
For HR, ERGs, women's leadership events, workplace wellness, conferences.

1. THE HIDDEN COST OF STRESS IN HIGH-PERFORMING women LEADERS

Category: Stress, Energy, Performance.
A must-have keynote for busy teams. Dr. Melvia blends neuroscience, hormonal health, and stress physiology to show how to build sustainable energy in modern workplaces.

Best For:
Corporate wellness events, leadership summits, HR initiatives, women in leadership conferences, executive teams, ERGs

Audience Leaves With:
A practical and eye-opening understanding of how chronic stress impacts focus, energy, hormones, mood, productivity, burnout risk, and workplace performance, along with actionable strategies to support sustainable leadership and wellbeing.

2. TAME THE TUMMY, BOOST THE BRAIN™

Category: Gut Health, Energy, Performance.
Discover how the gut-hormone-brain connection impacts energy, focus, mental clarity, emotional regulation, burnout, and productivity.

Best For:
Corporate wellness programs, healthcare conferences, women’s wellness events, productivity and performance initiatives, workplace wellbeing series

Audience Leaves With:
A powerful understanding of the gut-brain-hormone connection and how digestion, stress, energy, cravings, mood, and mental clarity are deeply interconnected in high-performing women/leaders.

WOMEN'S HEALTH / Community Wellness 
For women's groups, wellness conferences, retreats, community organizations. 

1. WHY HIGH-PERFORMING WOMEN ARE QUIETLY BURNING OUT AND WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE

Category: Burnout, Leadership, Women's Wellbeing.
Learn how chronic stress, sleep disruption, and hormone imbalance affect performance, and how to create resilience and energy from the inside out.

Best For:
Women’s leadership events, burnout prevention initiatives, healthcare organizations, educator conferences, helping professions, women-centered conferences

Audience Leaves With:
Greater awareness of the hidden emotional, physiological, and societal drivers of burnout in women, along with a more compassionate and sustainable framework for success, boundaries, energy management, and self-leadership.


2. From Hormonal Chaos to Calm

Category: Perimenopause, Hormones.
A compassionate, empowering talk that demystifies hormonal shifts and gives women practical tools to feel strong, balanced, and in control again.

Best For:
Women’s wellness conferences, perimenopause and menopause events, healthcare organizations, community wellness groups, retreats, women-centered leadership events

Audience Leaves With:
A compassionate and empowering understanding of how stress, hormones, digestion, sleep, and nervous system health interact during perimenopause, along with practical insight into supporting greater calm, energy, emotional balance, and overall wellbeing.

Words From the Communities We Serve

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“Unlock Your Best Self: How Busy Women Are Taming Tummy Troubles and Boosting Energy” was delivered with warmth, clarity, and relevance. Dr. Melvia made complex wellness concepts easy to understand while helping women connect the dots between gut health, digestion, and energy transformation.
The session was very well received, and the knowledge, care, and passion she brought to Sista Walk deeply resonated with the community.
- Cynthia & Oge, Sista Walk Leadership Team
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Dr. Odemakpore has consistently made a lasting impact at events hosted by Mesh of Mothers Foundation through her insight, compassion, and ability to genuinely connect. Most recently, at the Ancestral Birth Wisdom Circle, she left attendees feeling inspired, affirmed, and equipped with meaningful knowledge.
Her passion for community wellness and advocacy continues to resonate deeply, and her collaboration remains deeply valued.
- Millicent Asiedu, Mesh of Mothers Foundation
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Dr. Melvia Agbeko is full of wisdom, and her talk on G.U.T.S. went far beyond my expectations. I learned so much about the possible physical causes of my constipation, but even more importantly, I gained insight into the spiritual and subconscious underlying causes behind it.
It was truly enlightening, to say the least. I highly recommend her talks.
- Mary-Noah- She Blooms Retreat
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I have met a few people in my life who live in their calling, and Dr. Melvia Agbeko is certainly one of those people. Her presence feels like she is always giving you the warmest hug full of compassion and understanding. She has honed her skills and is truly gifted at what she does.
She has a unique balance of being a charismatic and articulate speaker, along with the ability to simplify the concepts for everyone to understand. I love that she gives tactical steps so that we can implement what she teaches. I absolutely recommend Dr. Melvia Agbeko!
- Rdina, She Blooms Retreat
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Dr. Melvia Agbeko was a delightful guest speaker. It was truly a pleasure and very inspiring to learn about GUTS from someone so passionate and knowledgeable. She was exceptionally prepared, engaging, funny, and such a gifted communicator. Her warmth and positive energy immediately made everyone feel comfortable and involved.
Even though English is not my first language, she explained everything so clearly and thoughtfully that it was easy to follow and understand. She took the time to answer questions with patience and kindness, and she was incredibly generous with her time to make sure everyone felt included and supported. You could really feel how much she cares about helping others learn and grow. She created such a welcoming and encouraging atmosphere throughout her presentation.
- Bianca, She Blooms Retreat
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I had a really positive experience with Dr. Melvia Agbeko during my G.U.T.S and spiritual reading. She was very calm, kind, patient, and attentive, and she explained everything in such a gentle way that was easy for me to understand.
She also helped me understand why I had been feeling constantly bloated, and she advised me to take more vitamins, spend more time connecting with nature, and even take off my shoes more often to ground myself. I truly appreciated the experience I had with her, and I’m sure that if I ever need guidance again in the future, I will definitely reach out to reconnect with her.
- Barbara, She Blooms Retreat
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It was an absolute pleasure having Dr. Melvia as a guest on the podcast called 1Step, Let's Talk About the Journey. As the host and content creator of the podcast, I truly enjoyed our conversation and the valuable insights she shared with our audience.
Dr. Melvia's expertise in gut health, hormones, and women's wellness was both enlightening and empowering. Throughout the episode, she provided practical, evidence-based strategies for helping women navigate the challenges of perimenopause, including stress, cravings, low energy, and stubborn weight gain.
What impressed me most was her ability to explain complex health topics in a way that is easy to understand and apply in everyday life. Her compassionate, holistic approach to wellness shines through in everything she does, making her a trusted resource for women seeking to take control of their health and well-being.
Our discussion was engaging, informative, and filled with actionable takeaways. Whether you're currently navigating perimenopause or simply looking to better understand the connection between gut health, hormones, and overall wellness, this episode offers tremendous value.
On behalf of 1Step, Let's Talk About the Journey, I want to thank Dr. Melvia for sharing her knowledge, passion, and commitment to helping women thrive. I look forward to continuing the conversation and hopefully welcoming her back to the show in the future.
- Joel Bennett, Content Creator & Host 1Step, Let's Talk About the Journey
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It was a real pleasure to meet Dr. Melvia Agbeko as a common human being then, it was a treat to see her in her true element within her G.U.T.S. session.
Her knowledge is undeniably amazing and valuable. As a genuine person she makes that knowledge accessible by making sure we were engaged and evolving together during the discussion. Her knowledge is not intimidating but warm and welcoming by meeting us where we’re at.
I really enjoyed and appreciate her insight, presence, and aura. I highly recommend her.
- Arlette, She Blooms Retreat
        
SCIENCE. STRATEGY. SOUL.
Dr. Melvia helps women, and the organizations they lead, to thrive from the inside out.
Speaking & Private Engagements
Bring health, energy, and empowerment to your audience
Book Dr. Melvia, ND for a memorable keynote, customized workshop, or private engagement designed to inspire action and lasting wellness transformation.
POPULAR FORMATS:
- 45-60 MINUTE KEYNOTE
- 60-90 MINUTE WORKSHOPS
- HALF-DAY WELLNESS EXPERIENCE
- PANEL MODERATION OR GUEST EXPERT SESSION
Keynotes
High-impact talks that educate, uplift, and motivate your audience.
Customized Topics
Tailored presentations aligned with your event goals and audience needs.
Private Engagements
Meaningful sessions for teams, organizations, and intimate wellness experiences.