In this episode, Melissa Rowe & Nikki discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the education system, college accessibility, student loan debt, the power of young people and the importance of them sharing their stories. They also talk about Melissa’s calling as a writer, her experience navigating layoffs, challenging the status quo, pivoting her business offering based on the needs of the market and the source of energy in her business. Melissa A. Rowe, is founder of Capture Greatness! – Scholarship & College Coaching. A Philadelphia native, she found her passion for writing early on, leading her to hold writing workshops nationally and abroad, serve as director of Temple Writing Academy, and pen the College Connect Blog for The Philadelphia Public School Notebook. Recently, Melissa was recognized, by WHYY, as an American Graduate Champion for her work with students from under-resourced schools. Through Capture Greatness, Melissa has helped students earn more than $3.5Million in scholarship money, including four Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients. Show notes: https://www.nikkiinnocent.com/podcast/podcast-episodes/melissarowe