Deskside with Melissa

About Deskside with Melissa

Welcome to Deskside with Melissa, the podcast for ambitious professionals ready to go from invisible to influential. I help executives, business owners, and community leaders master their story and mission to build their own stages. Inside each episode, you’ll learn how to pitch yourself with confidence, build a powerful personal brand, and position yourself as a trusted thought leader, whether you’re advancing a corporate career, running a business, or doing both. We cover practical pitch strategies, visibility frameworks, and real-world examples that help you get seen, heard, and taken seriously. You’ll also hear from leaders who’ve done the work and built influence by design, not by accident. If you’re tired of doing great work behind the scenes and ready to claim your voice, your expertise, and your seat at the table—this is where it starts. Pull up a chair. Let’s build influence that opens doors and has you stepping on to bigger stages. 🎙️✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Melissa DiMercurio

Category

business · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

21 Jan 2025

Latest episode

7 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

4 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Jul 2025

   No One Can Block Your Blessings

   Melissa discusses her personal and professional journey, emphasizing divine timing and the certainty that blessings cannot be blocked, offering inspiration for listeners in seasons of waiting or rebuilding.

2. 

   4 Feb 2025

   What Can Businesses Learn from Ms. Rachel’s Toddler Empire?

   Melissa discusses how businesses can learn from Ms. Rachel's success, examining her marketing, PR, brand loyalty, content creation, and community engagement strategies to build a devoted audience.

3. 

   28 Jan 2025

   But Do You Really Need a Rebrand?

   Melissa Avantica discusses when businesses should consider a strategic refresh instead of a full rebrand, offering insights into modernizing and reconnecting with their audience.

4. 

   21 Jan 2025

   A Note from Melissa

   Melissa shares her vision for the podcast, focusing on business growth and personal development for entrepreneurs and professionals, drawing from her 15 years of corporate experience.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,577

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 20 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

2

Social presence

0

YouTube

65

Engagement

32