Q and A with Alisha M. from Dallas, Texas
“I want others to take from my story that faith, persistence, and purpose-driven action can change the trajectory of your life.”
Q: What are you passionate about?
A: I am passionate about helping people build, protect, and pass on their legacies.
As both an attorney and real estate broker, my work sits at the intersection of law, property, and empowerment.
I found this passion by living it—I started as a teen mom with a GED, and step by step, worked my way to becoming a lawyer, broker, and business owner.
Today, I’m focused on bridging the gap between communities and the systems that impact them; whether that’s probate, real estate, or business law.
I’m currently working on expanding my law practice, growing my brokerage, and building technology and education platforms like my AMELIA AI Blueprint to help professionals embrace innovation while staying true to their faith and purpose.
Q: What were your younger years like?
A: I grew up facing challenges that forced me to grow up quickly.
Becoming a young mother while still in school was a turning point, but it gave me grit and resilience.
Education became my lifeline: from GED to college, and ultimately to earning my Juris Doctor degree.
Along the way, I worked in financial services, real estate, and legal support roles, each teaching me skills I still use today.
Those early years taught me perseverance, and that legacy isn’t just about wealth; it’s about showing up, pushing through, and proving to yourself that you can rewrite your story.
Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?
A: The most valuable lesson I’ve learned is this: your current circumstances do not define your destiny. Obstacles aren’t stop signs; they’re detours that can build strength and wisdom if you don’t give up.
I want others to take from my story that faith, persistence, and purpose-driven action can change the trajectory of your life.
You don’t have to come from privilege to build a legacy; you need the courage to keep moving forward.
Q: What does feminism mean to you?
A: To me, feminism is about agency, equality, and empowerment.
It’s about ensuring women not only have a seat at the table but also the tools, resources, and confidence to use their voice once they’re there.
As a Black woman in law and real estate, feminism also means breaking barriers and lifting as you climb—because true empowerment multiplies, it doesn’t compete.
More about Alisha: I believe in blending faith with professionalism. My journey is not just about contracts, closings, and courtrooms; it’s about legacy and purpose. Everything I build—whether it’s my law firm, my brokerage, or my empowerment platforms—is rooted in service, excellence, and leaving something greater for the next generation.
You can connect with me on:
Instagram: @alishamelvinesq
LinkedIn: Alisha Melvin
General Website: www.alishamelvin.com | Law Firm: www.melvinandassociates.com I Residential Real Estate Brokerage: www.realandestates.com I Commercial Real Estate www.mr2g.com
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