I was born in Monterey California, then have lived in San Diego for 6 years and Los Angeles for 10 years. I recently moved to Miami, Florida in 2023. I have been an entrepreneur since the moment I started working at age 16. I was a cosmetologist for 12 years as well as a SAG actress for 10 years. During covid, I went back to school and got my Associate in Science Degree, which was a great challenge since I haven't been in school for 15 years. It was a great accomplishment to go back to school to be more educated. I also started my own company which was, a men's hair product line called Mr. By Melissa Riso. Now living in Miami, I started flipping homes and doing real estate. I love networking, helping people, and having a healthy lifestyle.