Meet Mel
Mel Dorman is a former social worker turned real estate entrepreneur, broker, speaker, and advocate for building wealth with purpose. From teaching English to orphans of HIV/AIDS in Uganda to helping women escape sex trafficking in India, Mel has always been driven by a commitment to social impact. After earning her Masters in Social Work from UCLA, she worked in jails, psych wards, and homeless shelters, providing support to those on the margins.
In 2012, Mel’s father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and she realized her passion for helping others hadn’t prepared her to support her own family financially. Determined to change that, she dove into financial literacy and real estate investing. Within five years, Mel achieved six-figure financial freedom using seller financing and creative strategies. What began as a mission to help her family became a message to share with the world.
As a speaker and soon to be author, Mel inspires progressives and realtors to see real estate as a tool for financial independence and community building. When she’s not coaching, she loves hosting dinner parties with close friends, creating spaces for connection over good food and great conversation.
Mel's Key Note Speeches
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For Community Wealth Builders
Community Wealth Building: A New Path to Financial FreedomDiscover how everyday people can build lasting wealth and financial freedom outside the traditional banking system.
- Master creative deal structures to buy property with little or no money down
- Harness seller financing to grow your portfolio rapidly
- Build wealth while strengthening your community
For Real Estate Professionals
Leading the Movement: Educating Buyers & Sellers to SucceedEquip yourself to thrive in today’s market by offering smarter solutions that banks can’t.
- Navigate high interest rates and restrictive lending rules with confidence
- Apply creative deal structures to create win-win outcomes
- Position yourself as a trusted advisor and movement leader
For Transformational Leaders
The Power of Seller Financing to Build Community WealthLearn how to use real estate as a tool for impact, legacy, and social change.
- Think outside the box to form impactful, win-win partnerships
- Cultivate self-trust and inner resilience in yourself and your team
- Lead with purpose while creating lasting financial and social impact
How is Mel Different?
Timely
With so many Americans struggling to pay the bills, let alone afford a home, Mel provides a clear path to building community based partnerships and financial freedom for all.
Ethical
Mel teaches how capitalism can be done differently. She expands imaginations for what building community wealth looks like in an increasingly individualistic world.
Educational
Mel’s content is lasting, universal, and inspiring. Participants will walk away with real world practical steps for building the life they always dreamed of.
Engaging
Your audience will get a mix of comedy, masterful storytelling, and practical advice to inspire them with lessons that last.
