What if your darkest chapters became the foundation for your greatest impact?
Meet Mel Reyes—once a homeless college student, now a tech leader, open-source developer, and mentor to hundreds.
In this episode of Unveiling Journeys, host Tiffany Alexander speaks with Mel about his mission to educate and elevate underrepresented communities, build vulnerable leadership, and help people overcome invisible bottlenecks holding them back.
Mel doesn’t just talk about leadership—he lives it. From rebuilding cybersecurity cultures to mentoring TEDx speakers, he shows how grit, empathy, and action can move mountains.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why "massive action" without ego changes lives
How to lead teams by reading people, not just reports
What it means to elevate those around you—even when no one’s watching
🔗 Connect with Mel Reyes:
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melreyes
🌐 Websites: https://mrtech.com | https://etc.limited
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