Melissa A. Jakes is a Washington, D.C. based event planner for entrepreneurs, influencers, and a speaker that has spoken at several college/university and nonprofits organizations. Best known for being the “Olivia Pope of Live Events," her book, MAKE MONEY THROUGH LIVE EVENTS: A Live Event Planning Guide For Influencers, was featured on Amazon’s New releases and held place #2 for multiple weeks. Melissa has been featured in the film “STEP”, Event Planner Association Podcast, i-heart radio, and The Baltimore Sun. Melissa Jakes was born and raised in Maryland.