The semi-autobiographical "The Girlfriend's Guide to Closing the Deal" is an honest and intimate conversation with Melody as if she's speaking one deal-making woman to another . . . the cliff notes passed down from mentor to mentee . . . a primer on how to spot what and who is real in business, and pivot successfully, even under adverse circumstances. Melody was inspired to write the "Guide" after receiving rave reviews for a similarly themed speech she delivered to the National Association of Women Business Owners' annual luncheon in Chicago following the 2016 Presidential Election.

Throughout the "Guide", Melody huddles down with the reader to share colorful observations - both humorous and serious - from her upbringing and her entrepreneurial journey. Success. Failure. Regrets. Melody opens up as if she's talking to a good girlfriend over a glass of wine, cheese and crackers. And, at the end of each chapter, she shares what she's learned so far from her experiences as a boss-in-training; a business woman among men; a daughter preserving and building on her father's legacy; and with the men and women who've taught her well.