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Melissa Forrest

Melissa Forrest

Melissa Forrest is Co-Founder & Managing Director of Forrest Edge Consulting, an Atlanta-area franchise consulting firm helping professionals turn career success into business ownership.

Oct 6, 2026

Let's Be Diverse: Solutions for HR Leaders, Managers and the Workforce

Let's Be Diverse: Solutions for HR Leaders, Managers and the Workforce

Business Ownership Versus Traditional Emploment

Oct 6 · 30m

Andrew StouteHOST
6:17
Mm-hmm
Melissa Forrest
Melissa ForrestGUEST
6:17
Mm-hmmAnd longevity in a career has changed as well.
Melissa Forrest
Melissa ForrestGUEST
6:23
But I woke up one day, and I- it just wasn't serving me anymore.
Melissa Forrest
Melissa ForrestGUEST
6:28
I had a great job.
Melissa Forrest
Melissa ForrestGUEST
6:29
I worked for a great employer.
Melissa Forrest
Melissa ForrestGUEST
6:31
I loved my boss.
Melissa Forrest
Melissa ForrestGUEST
6:33
I loved my boss's boss, my teammates.

7 MINS LATER

Andrew StouteHOST
13:59
What does freedom actually look like when you're responsible for clients, employees, finances, and like I was just talking about, decisions?

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