In today’s podcast, Nick Coniglio and Marnie Stockman are excited to welcome Melissa Kwan, CEO and co-founder of eWebinar—a platform that automates webinars so founders and teams can reclaim their time and focus on what truly matters. Melissa is a three-time bootstrapper with one exit, a global digital nomad, and a fierce advocate for life-first leadership.

Episode Highlights:

⚽ Bootstrapping with Purpose: Melissa shares her journey of building three companies without outside funding and why she believes success isn't about scale—it's about alignment with your values and lifestyle.

⚽ Trust, Branding, and the Power of Showing Up: We explore Melissa’s approach to building a trusted brand without hype, and how authenticity and vulnerability are her superpowers in a sea of startup noise.

Special Guest Insights:

Melissa opens up about the lessons learned from costly strategy missteps, the importance of personal integrity in leadership, and how to lead by example—even when no one’s watching.

✅ Marketing Myths & Founder Realities: Melissa breaks down the myth of hockey-stick growth and shares a refreshingly honest take on slow, sustainable progress.

✅ Your Founder Next Door: Melissa talks about building community, leading with honesty, and using personal branding to foster genuine connection—not just visibility.

💡 Key Takeaway: This episode is a masterclass in grounded leadership. Melissa’s journey challenges the traditional success narrative and offers a new lens for founders and leaders who want to build boldly—but on their own terms.

📚 Lead It Like Lasso: For more leadership inspiration and actionable insights, check out our book—your playbook for leading with heart, integrity, and impact.

📣 Connect with Melissa Kwan:

Explore Melissa’s work at eWebinar.com and subscribe to her newsletter at melissakwan.com.

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