Melissa Dawn Simkins is the Founder and CEO of Velvet Suite and creator of The She-Suite, a leadership platform redefining how purpose, brand, and agility fuel performance in the modern workplace. Known as a visionary voice in leadership transformation, Melissa works with some of the world’s most influential organisations and executives to build authentic, purpose-powered leaders who “win from within.”

A pioneer in personal brand leadership, Melissa has spent over two decades advising Fortune 500 companies and top leaders across industries. Her work fuses strategic branding with people-centric performance strategies, empowering individuals and enterprises to thrive in ever-changing environments. She’s the architect behind the Modern Playbook for the New Era of Leadership—a movement that blends bold authenticity with agile execution.

Through Velvet Suite, Melissa’s team delivers award-winning, enterprise-scale solutions that impact over 200,000 leaders globally. As a trusted advisor and sought-after speaker, she champions leadership rooted in purpose, resilience, and impact—particularly for women and underrepresented leaders navigating today’s dynamic landscape.

About Velvet Suite
Velvet Suite is an innovative leadership development firm and ed-tech company that delivers scalable solutions for building purpose-powered, agile leaders. Through platforms like The She-Suite, Velvet Suite helps organisations align personal purpose with performance to drive long-term growth, engagement, and equity.

From digital leadership academies to high-impact coaching experiences, Velvet Suite is at the forefront of shaping the future of leadership for a new generation.

For more… Visit www.velvetsuite.com or connect with Melissa on LinkedIn.
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadawnsimkins
Website – https://www.velvetsuite.com