Meet Melissa –

Speaker, Storyteller, Changemaker

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Meet Melissa –

Speaker, Storyteller, Changemaker

Hey hey 👋🏽, I’m Melissa Lee West, and I’m here to help you build, protect, and enjoy the legacy you deserve.I didn’t always know that this was my calling, but my journey has shown me how deeply important legacy planning is. I’m not just talking about life insurance or financial planning. I’m talking about the legacy you get to live and enjoy today, and the plan you put in place so your loved ones have peace of mind when life throws the unexpected your way.

Here’s how I got here: I was daddy’s little girl—the apple of his eye, his honey bunch. When he passed away unexpectedly, he left us life insurance, but no plan. That’s when I realized: a legacy is about more than just what you leave behind—it’s about what you leave for the ones you love while you're still here.

After his passing, I became my father’s "who"—his voice in his absence. I had to step into a role I was unprepared for, making decisions for my family during one of the hardest moments in our lives. That’s when I realized: someone needs to be the voice for the legacy plan, even in the most challenging moments. Who will be your "who"? Who will be your voice when it matters most?

This is why I am dedicated to empowering and equipping individuals, families, and churches with the resources they need to create a legacy plan that gives them options, expresses their wishes, and takes the pressure off during one of the most difficult moments we face—the loss of a family member.I founded Fit for Legacy® to make sure you don’t have to do it alone. Let’s create a plan today that will give your loved ones the peace of mind they need when it matters most.

Popular Topics Melissa Speaks On

Legacy by Design: Building a Future That Reflects Your Values

A powerful talk for families, entrepreneurs, and community leaders about creating intentional legacy plans—not just for financial security, but for preserving values, traditions, and generational purpose. Melissa walks audiences through how to align money with meaning and create a roadmap that reflects what truly matters most.

Protect What Matters Most: The Essentials of Family Wealth & Insurance

An accessible, myth-busting presentation about how insurance is more than just a policy—it’s a cornerstone of generational wealth. Melissa shares how families can use tools like term and whole life insurance to protect their future, grow wealth, and provide lasting security.

Purpose & Provision: Creating a Legacy That Outlives You

This keynote goes deeper into the spiritual and emotional side of legacy. Melissa speaks from the heart about why legacy isn’t just about money—it’s about purpose, impact, and living a life worthy of remembrance. Ideal for faith-based events, women’s empowerment conferences, and nonprofit audiences.

The Legacy Conversation: How to Talk to Your Family About the Future

Melissa facilitates this often-overlooked but critical dialogue. In this session, she provides tools for initiating heartfelt, productive conversations around inheritance, values, and family planning. Perfect for conferences, faith-based audiences, and family-centered events.