SOMETHING AMAZING.
by Lisa Feren
n North County San Diego, resides Melissa Cizauskas, businesswoman, mentor and coach, top selling Realtor, event marketer and expert networker. When first speaking with Melissa – all you catch is her explosive energy, her veracious
laugh – and you just know you want to be around this woman more! And, you quickly learn about her innate love of connecting. In essence, Melissa is changing the way women network! Among many things, she believes“ Your network is your net-worth”. She is born for human interaction, connecting fabulous and career minded women to other like-minded women at every turn in order for them to flourish and thrive! Her work ethic, professionalism and career accomplishments have landed her features in publications such as Top Agent Magazine and Fine Magazine, as well as being nominated for the San Diego Business Journal ' s 2017 businesswoman of the year!
“ I aspire to inspire before I expire” – Melissa C.
When asked if I can feature her in this issue, her response was“ absolutely! It is really important to me to inspire others to reach for their goals and make time in their lives to get to know the people they interact with within their communities. You never know what amazing things can come from one introduction, and how many lives can be touched and changed!”
In 2013, Melissa was internally motivated to start a women’ s entrepreneurial networking group that has now grown to a few dozen members. Melissa noted that women come in contact with each other every day- specifically at her health and fitness sports club, yet rarely learned about each other or truly connected in a beneficial and mutual way. The Bay Club Women’ s Networking Group was created to provide an opportunity for camaraderie, friendship and sharing with like-minded entrepreneurial women within the community. Unlike other groups, each member of this group is given an opportunity to showcase their skills and profession, truly learning more about each fabulous lady personally.“ We have grown into a sisterhood of kindred spirits committed to promoting, inspiring and broadening each other’ s horizons in our respective businesses throughout the community”. This group was noted as“ The Networking Group of Distinction”, in San Diego Woman Magazine’ s Annual Experts Issue in 2015 as well as featured twice in local 92130 Magazine.
True to her networking style, Melissa has appeared on television and radio, and until recently, hosted her own radio program – The Network Talk radio. Currently, she is developing an all-new program called Melissa Rocks! Podcast. Like her previous radio program, it will focus on topics of interest to entrepreneurs, specifically women making their mark in business.
As a top real estate agent, Melissa connects families with their dream homes! Through real estate, she helps people make one of the most important financial decisions of their lives. Utilizing her connections, and event and marketing background, she brings her unique combination of compassion and talent to the real estate industry. It is no wonder Melissa has received the Entrepreneur of the Year award from the Women’ s Council of REALTORS ® San Diego, and has served as their Vice President.
As our interview continues, I am beginning to think Melissa doesn’ t sleep! In her“ spare” time between her businesses, assisting her husband in his business venture, Royal Palm Pools, and running around with her school aged daughter, Melissa carves out time to give back to the community by volunteering at homeless missions and nursing homes. She shared her dream that will soon become a reality of opening a convalescent care facility offering assisted living and memory care for people who can no longer afford to care for themselves. Melissa wants to help others, like her grandmother, who was moved to a nursing home, live out the rest of their days in comfort, with dignity and love...
Final Thoughts …
Lastly, I asked Melissa for a few final thoughts of inspiration. Throughout Melissa’ s life, she recognized that community and relationships has been the key to her personal satisfaction and professional growth. People are more than their positions. There could be someone amazing next door. Her advice? Take a couple extra moments to get to know people you see every day. Ask what people like to do instead of asking what they do. Keep pushing yourself. Keep learning and growing and above all, keep creating and making new connections!
To learn more about Melissa or work with her regarding real estate, Bay Club Women’ s Networking Group, vision board parties, social and community outreach events and be the first to know about her Melissa Rocks! Podcast connect with her at: Email: MelissaRocksSD @ gmail. Com Facebook https:// www. facebook. com / www. MelissaC. Rocks / LinkedIn https:// www. linkedin. com / in / melissa-cizauskas-48774945 / Website www. melissac. rocks.