YEAR ONE with Sathish Bala & Deon Kloppers

On this episode of YearOne we speak to Melanie Obitz-Bukartek, Founder and CEO of The Collegiate Writer, a program that teaches high school seniors how to write stand out college application essays while, at the same time, equipping them with writing skills to a last a lifetime.
Melanie speaks about the push she got to change her limiting belief about entrepreneurship, selecting mentors, finding a team, lessons learnt and glorious fails.

Melanie speaks passionately and with an energy that is infectious. Sit back, buckle up and enjoy the show. 

What is YEAR ONE with Sathish Bala & Deon Kloppers?

YearOne offers a very transparent behind the scenes look at the lives of individuals who have decided to take the leap of faith and forge their own path in business. These are the risk takers, the trail blazers, the exceptional and ordinary people who are following their north star and making their dreams a reality.

We discuss the highs, the lows, and everything in between during these intimate conversations, leaving you with nuggets of advice, guidance, and inspiration.

If you are an aspiring entrepreneur, have just started your own business, thinking about bringing a co-founder on board, looking for some advice, or just interested in listening to the amazing stories of other entrepreneurs, then YearOne is for you.