“Get to know author Dr. Melanie Ho…one of the most empowering authors and visual artists right now.” - Film Daily

Writing, Art, and Media

My mission as a storyteller and creator is to spark discussion about serious social topics in way that’s relatable, empathic, and even playful.

Check out my book — Beyond Leaning In

Quick Facts

  • Silver medalist in the 2022 Axiom Awards, recognizing the world’s best business books

  • "An engaging evolution of Sheryl Sandberg’s ‘Lean In’ mantra.” - Kirkus Reviews

  • Based in research, but told as a fast-paced novel

  • Designed to spark conversation across genders about the hidden biases that professional women continue to face

  • Available in paperback, e-book, and audiobook at all major online retailers

Coming Soon: The Inside Man

When a group of professional women realize their workplace is rigged against them by the ultimate "boy's club," they secretly recruit a down-on-his-luck actor to infiltrate as an undercover ally. Passing him off as a hot-shot consultant from corporate headquarters, Hank's real mission is to covertly amplify the women's overlooked ideas and help them gain power. Though originally intended to even the playing field, Hank soon discovers his own presumptions and privileges as he witnesses first-hand the subtle and pervasive biases the women navigate daily.

Using humor and playfulness to reveal difficult truths, THE INSIDE MAN empowers readers to find their voice, enhance their allyship, and collaborate in new ways for change.

View My Webcomics

As a visual artist, I’ve drawn dozens of comics about feminism and DEI in the workplace. By bringing humor to emotionally-charged topics, I hope these comics spark discussion about organizational and social change.

 

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My resource centers

I’ve developed a few resource pages to support leaders with critical and timely issues.

  • Conflict Foresight Model: A framework I’ve created for leading stakeholders through complexity and proactively addressing tensions before they derail your efforts.

  • Boundary Empowerment Roadmap: A guide is designed to help you identify and overcome the internal voices and emotional challenges that can make boundary-setting so difficult. 

For podcast aficianados…

The Beyond Leaning In Podcast

Season one is a wrap! Download on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Guest Podcast Appearances

I frequently join as a guest on podcasts related to business, leadership, education, wellness and self-care, feminism, and more.

Contact me with guest requests and click below to listen to recent podcasts I’ve joined.

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