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A transformative journey of resilience and reinvention—where failure becomes the foundation for fearless leadership and lasting fulfillment.
What if the moment everything falls apart is actually the moment everything finally begins to make sense?
International consultant, entrepreneur, and transformational coach Melissa Manelli knows this truth all too well. Her electrifying debut, Have the Guts to Fail: The Blueprint for Rising from Rock Bottom to Authentic Success, is born from a place of profound personal upheaval—leaving behind an abusive marriage, facing financial ruin, and shouldering the weight of single motherhood in a foreign city. Yet, in that darkness, Manelli discovered a liberating truth that defies common misconceptions: failure is not the opposite of success—it is its very birthplace.
The Night Everything Changed
Manelli’s story begins not with triumph, but with the raw reality of breaking point. She recounts the night she fled her old life with two suitcases, a French passport, and her children’s favorite toys, disappearing into the cold Paris rain. Homeless, financially drained, and stripped of all external validations, she confronted a painful distinction: “Breaking is a process. Broken is a decision.” This insight became the cornerstone of her transformational journey.
From this crucible emerged the Triple A method—Analyze, Accept, Act—the first pillar of her signature PROCESS – BUILD – RISE framework. This approach, part trauma-informed therapy and part executive coaching, equips individuals to face their stories honestly, accept harsh realities without shame, and take deliberate steps toward reconstruction.
Science Meets Soul in a Blueprint for Resilience
What sets Have the Guts to Fail apart is its seamless weaving of cutting-edge neuroscience with ancestral wisdom. Manelli expertly integrates lessons on neuroplasticity and emotional intelligence alongside stories of healing rituals and storytelling circles, illustrating how the brain can—and must—be rewired through embodied practice.
This dual perspective delivers a universal message: resilience begins in the nervous system and is sustained through the choices we consciously repeat. Practical tools, including reflective prompts at the end of every chapter, empower readers to transform inspiration into daily rituals of growth and self-leadership.
Key chapters like “The Man in the Mirror” challenge destructive perfectionism and teach readers how to convert self-critique into authentic self-leadership. Early readers, ranging from CEOs to mental health advocates, praise the book as “a lifeline disguised as literature,” a testament to its actionable, relatable guidance.
Redefining Success for a Burnout-Weary Generation
Manelli’s thesis is a bold rebuttal to today’s hustle culture. She argues that leaders who remain unhealed create unsustainable empires—boardrooms that prioritize revenue over resilience are, in her words, “bankrupt by another name.” Her PROCESS – BUILD – RISE framework offers a path forward:
PROCESS: Courageously face your story and name every wound without editing it for public consumption.
BUILD: Cultivate internal safety through therapy, community, or faith before laying your business foundation.
RISE: Employ strategies that honor your humanity as fiercely as your ambition.
The outcome? Businesses—and lives—that scale without sacrificing soul.
A Voice the World Has Been Waiting For
Melissa Manelli’s voice rings true because it is:
Real & Raw: She shares the unfiltered truth of despair and determination—from bathroom-floor nights to the terror of divorce papers signed with trembling hands.
Intellectually Rich: She translates complex research on trauma recovery, neuroplasticity, and emotional intelligence into clear, accessible wisdom.
Culturally Deep: Her global experiences and homage to French resilience enrich the narrative.
Universally Human: Whether rebuilding after bankruptcy or heartbreak, her story is a permission slip for anyone to begin anew.
Her message echoes powerfully in a quote already resonating across social platforms: “You are not broken. You are becoming. Your failures are not tombstones; they are steppingstones toward the life you were born to live.”
The Invitation to Thrive
With heartfelt urgency, Manelli extends an invitation: Dare to dismantle. Dare to rebuild. Have the guts to fail… and the audacity to thrive.
Rock bottom may feel crowded, but breakthrough is waiting on the other side. The only ticket you need is the courage to turn the page.
About Melissa Manelli Melissa Manelli is a French international consultant and transformational coach specializing in the intersection of emotional intelligence and leadership. Drawing from her own journey of adversity and resilience, she mentors leaders and changemakers worldwide. Her debut book Have the Guts to Fail serves as a groundbreaking guide for those seeking to rebuild their lives and lead with authenticity, courage, and compassion.
