At The Melanie Rae Foundation, we know that change starts from an inner light. Every dollar and every moment of your time brings us closer to spreading Melanie's light to others. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all while building business & entrepreneurship communities.

Throughout her life, Melanie Rae graced the world with an uncanny resilience and an unwaveringly positive spirit. Melanie was a passionate advocate for small business, dedicating her life to creating solutions that fueled growth, fostered collaboration, and championed equity and inclusion. She provided the tools to help start-ups and vendors navigate the world of corporate businesses. Her training programs and consultations have turned dreams into goals for thousands of entrepreneurs and small business owners around the country.

Her platforms drove countless success stories over the course of the fifteen plus years she dedicated to the industry. Through her businesses, GUIDED Business Plan and Plan with Peers, Melanie taught us to push boundaries, think boldly, and persevere. Melanie will always be remembered for opening doors and encouraging others to walk through them. She created spaces for others to dream bigger. She was passionate about helping entrepreneurs define their own vision of success. She inspired others to lead with purpose, resilience, and heart. She didn’t just build businesses — she built people.