Bank on Your Neighbor: Real Estate Investing for Financial Freedom & Community Impact with Mel Dorman

In this powerful episode of the She’s Got Assets podcast, Mel Dorman gets real about the mindset shifts that transformed her life—from social worker with anti-wealth sentiments to successful real estate investor and conscious wealth advocate.

Mel opens up about her internal battles around money and worthiness, how generational narratives kept her stuck, and what finally helped her rewire her relationship with wealth. She introduces the idea of conscious investing—a way to build financial freedom and make a positive impact in your community. If you’ve ever felt like building wealth means selling out, Melissa will challenge that belief in the most empowering way.

We also dive into:

• How Mel used seller financing to scale without traditional bank loans
• Why building wealth doesn’t have to be extractive—and how to make it regenerative
• The role of community and mentorship in overcoming financial fear
• Tools for reframing limiting beliefs about money, capitalism, and success
• How conscious investors can drive real social change

🔥 PLUS: Mel’s TEDx Talk just dropped! This isn’t just another video on the internet—TED selected Mel's talk as an Editor’s Pick. That’s a big deal. It means her message has the power to shift how people think about wealth, community, and real estate… and TED believes the world needs to hear it. “How I turned $500 into 6-figure freedom ” 🎥 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/ptadc1hNEi8?si=XoEaiWtNBnEQLV8C

Whether you're a new investor, deep into your real estate journey, or just questioning the stories you’ve been told about money—this episode is a must-listen. Melissa’s story is a reminder that wealth isn’t just about what you have, it’s about what you do with it—and who you become in the process.

Connect with: Mel Dorman

https://www.meldorman.com/

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