Today we’d like to introduce you to Melisa Horn
Hi Melisa, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
My name is Melisa Horn, and I’m from the beautiful Mississippi Delta. My story begins with 16 and 17-year-old kids learning they would have a baby. I arrived nine months later, and they named me Melisa Hope. From the Mississippi Delta to the big city of Memphis, we moved. My family spans four generations of addiction and alcoholism, so my childhood was a little different. At the age of 7 or 8, I remember visiting family members who were incarcerated. While I didn’t fully understand the magnitude of the situation as a little girl, I vividly remember walking through a big gate and seeing bar-wired fencing. I will never forget the loud boom of the heavy steel door slamming behind us as we went in to visit a family member who I loved dearly.
My solace and safe place as a child was my grandma. I witnessed my grandmother work a full-time job, care for her bedridden mother in her home, serve in her church, and spend time with me. There was a period when I lived with her, and after we moved, I always found time to visit her regularly. There was never a time that I visited my grandma that she didn’t talk to me about Jesus, serving others, praying, and doing the right thing. As a grandmother myself now, I realize that observing how she served, loved, and helped people would profoundly impact my life. In January of 2001, I met Jesus personally and had a life-changing experience. Although my life has had many ups and downs, the one constant source of strength has been my relationship with Christ.
While I know my parents loved and cared for me the best, they could, I later learned that they never finished high school because they had me. As a result, I had a burning desire to get an education to care for myself, contribute to my family, and make sure I could care for my daughter and provide for her. I graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. From there, I was blessed with a 25-year career in the financial services industry, where I was a consistent top performer, manager, and trainer. I had the opportunity to cultivate my skills in developing personal relationships with my customers, negotiating financial contracts, mentoring, and leading my team members. During my career, I also earned my credit counseling certification through the National Credit Union Association, served on a jail ministry team through my church, and was co-founder of a transitional home for women, Hope House Ministries. Later in my career, I joined a local nonprofit in Memphis to go behind bars at the Shelby County Jail East Women’s Facility in Memphis to teach women about personal finances and that there’s always Hope in Jesus Christ.
I am so grateful for my faith, family of origin, career, opportunities, and grandmother. They all were instrumental in my becoming the person and woman I am today. It was through my life’s journey that Hope House Ministries and Hope Money Coaching were born.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Nothing worthwhile is ever easy, and neither was the road that brought me here. I was fortunate enough to learn from a family that had suffered from addiction, alcoholism, and incarceration. I encountered multiple obstacles as a child and as a younger woman:
• Bankruptcy and car repossession by my late twenties
• Two failed marriages
• Feelings of loneliness and hopelessness
I remember conversing with God, and I guess it wasn’t in the cards for me to have a significant other after two divorces, so I immersed myself in serving through my church. And just when I was minding my business, someone talked me into a blind date with a law enforcement veteran. I wasn’t interested because I was convinced God had other plans for me. I even canceled the blind date. Well, God had other plans, and I am so, so glad He did. I am the proud mother of a beautiful blended family and married to the love of my life, a Gulf War and a Law Enforcement Veteran.
I’ve had my share of obstacles and trauma that I’ve had to overcome to become who I am today. It wasn’t always easy; I viewed each struggle as an opportunity. With my unwavering faith in God, I became determined not to succumb to the same plights that span four generations of my family. Through all the challenges and struggles, God created a fire in me to make a difference in this world, help women and couples find peace with their finances, and start living purpose-driven lives! I focused on my work and became determined to dedicate my life to loving, helping, educating and serving people right where they are on their financial journey, whether needing clarity on where their money is going, getting out of debt, or learning how to save and better manage money.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
I’m a coach! In today’s world, you can hire a coach for fitness, nutrition, dating, and spirituality. One of the most important things we deal with in our lives is our finances. Imagine having a personal money trainer, a guide dedicated to helping you take control of your finances. That’s what I do!
I specialize in empowering women and couples to identify their financial goals and dreams, and we co-create a plan to achieve them. We’ll develop the habits and behaviors needed to realize these goals. My approach is teaching fundamental personal finance concepts and helping you apply this knowledge to make better financial decisions. This process boosts your confidence and improves your overall financial well-being. Whether you’re stressed about debt, need clarity on where your money is going, want to save more, or stop living paycheck to paycheck, I’m here to help you succeed. Please note: I do not invest money or sell products.
My professional expertise, personal story, and journey set me apart. I’ve faced and overcome hardships to become financially healthy, which has instilled in me a firm belief in the power of Hope, regardless of the circumstances. I see my work as a ministry, a platform where I meet people right where they are on their financial journey. I firmly believe you can overcome any challenge with God, the right mindset, tools, and accountability. There is always Hope, and I am here to help you find it, just as I did. I value my personal connection with each of my clients, and I strive to understand their unique financial situations and goals, making them feel valued and heard.
My life’s purpose is to help women and couples find peace with their finances and live financially healthy lives. With the proper guidance and support, you can grow, significantly improve your financial situation, and unlock the potential that could change the trajectory of your family tree! I am most proud that God is using me to transform people’s finances to live financially healthy lives that will impact generations to come.
I offer a 30-minute complimentary Q&A call to discuss your situation and explore how I can help, guide, and support your financial journey. I would love to hear your story and help you rewrite it! Contact me through my website, Facebook, Instagram, or text (901) 300-0381.
Website: www.hopemoneycoaching.com
Facebook: facebook.com/hopemoneycoach
Instagram: instagram.com/hopemoneycoaching/
God Bless,
Coach Melisa
Philippians 4:13
What are your plans for the future?
It’s my passion to follow wherever God leads me to help transform people’s lives and minds through financial education and support.
This could involve working with women behind bars, holding corporate financial wellness workshops, providing one-on-one support to employees, teaching small groups, and working with women and couples.
I am truly looking forward to the opportunity to help as many people as possible live financially healthy lives and to see where this journey takes me!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.hopemoneycoaching.com/
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/hopemoneycoaching/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/hopemoneycoach
