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Catalytic Icon unleashes entrepreneurial potential through transformative experiences, profound conversations, and intentional pauses - all designed to guide you to effortlessly achieving your most meaningful aspirations.

It’s here where we Turn Up the Silence (TM) to help you reclaim clarity, recalibrate your focus, and reignite your passion for what truly matters. We design world-class virtual and in-person events with a focus on:

Adventure-learning – Physically and psychologically challenging experiences that push you into the unknown
Deep introspection – Time and space to recalibrate, silence distractions, and access your truest insights
Identity recalibration – A framework that shifts you from effort-driven success to impactful, undeniable influence

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Growth Edge Gatherings

Join other entrepreneurs who are building, growing, and navigating the same challenges as you. The ones who believe that real conversations, fresh air, and shared ideas are the key to unlocking new opportunities.

If you’re ready to build your go-to community in a way that actually feels aligned, effortless and joyous, our Growth Edge Gatherings are for you.

It’s here where we push one another to our Growth Edge and prosper as a community.

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Growth Edge Lab

Silence is Your Power. Discomfort is Your Unlock. Let’s Go There.

The Growth Edge Lab is where I work with ambitious female entrepreneurs who want to integrate identity upgrades into their everyday lives—without needing another course, certification, or to-do list. It’s a blend of structure, spontaneity, and space. Think: clarity meets courage, with built-in support.

The Lab is perfect for high-performing women navigating growth, pivots, and recalibration.

MY SERVICES:

  • VIP Identity Upgrade Session – 90-minute private session to map your Identity Infrastructure, clarify your next-level decisions, and close the gap. [$1500]

  • Laser Coaching – Yearlong access to rapid, focused 15-minute coaching bursts for real-time clarity and momentum. [$997 for the year]

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Retreats

The Rejuvenate & Rise Retreat

May 17th - 20th, 2026 | Juneberry Ridge, North Carolina

A 4-day luxury retreat for ambitious women ready to recharge, reimagine, and rise.

Leave the noise behind. Spend four days immersed in nature, meaningful conversations, and expert guidance to reset your mind, align with your purpose, and design the next evolution of your life and wealth.

You’ll Leave With:
Clarity on your next phase of growth and success
A wealth plan aligned with your life and values
Deep personal and professional connections
Renewed energy and confidence

If you are ready to:

  • Define success on your own terms.

  • Feel inspired and excited about your next phase of growth.

  • Surround yourself with women who “get it” and want more than surface-level networking.

You belong here. It’s a recalibration — the space and structure to rewrite patterns, align with what matters, and step into your next financial and personal evolution.

We combine:

  • Financial clarity with Katherine Dean, CFP®

  • Identity breakthroughs with Melissa Unsell-Smith

  • Nature immersion at a regenerative farm designed for renewal

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As Seen In…

  • Nasdaq

    How Melissa Is Empowering Others to Find Clarity & Joy in Entrepreneurship

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  • Thrive Global

    “I’m excited to help others ignite their clarity and intuition so that they can grow and flourish in their business at a rapid pace.”

    Read Article Here

  • The Ambitious Introvert

    Solitude for Success: Re-discovering Your Strengths

    Listen Here

  • Voyage Dallas

    “I’m excited to help others ignite clarity and intuition so they can thrive and grow.”

    Read Article Here

  • Inflection Point Communications

    Pursuing Passion: Leaning into Purpose, Meaning, and Alignment

    Listen Here

  • Growth Mentor

    What Entrepreneurs Can do to Find More Balance and Wellbeing

    Listen Here

Founder Accolades

  • "I appreciated the diverse group of entrepreneurs and their wide range of knowledge, as well as expertise. The most helpful discussion to us was the "Lessons You've Learned & Something You're Struggling with Currently". As much as we utilize and cherish a good resource, these moments of relatability are what we appreciate most. They help us give ourselves grace and remind us of our purpose, in turn motivating us to regain momentum and focus."

    Victoria “Tori” Porter
    Just Corpz

  • “Real conversations. Solutioning in action. Complete strangers coming together, to encourage, lift each other up, & provide real solutions to actual challenges and pain points.”

    Misha Bleymaier-Farrish
    Etymology Consulting & GSD

  • “As a female founder of multiple businesses myself, I gain great insight into experiences other founders share. An incredible conversation to be part of!””

    Katherine Dean
    Opal Wealth Advisors

  • I loved that everyone showed up genuinely to try and help one another through their business problems. I also appreciated how Melissa guided the conversation to make sure everyone left with some valuable insight from the group. Melissa paid attention to what each person had to offer and helped facilitate connections in the group that otherwise might have been missed.

    Kimberly Fox
    From Market to Table

  • “Melissa understands the founder journey and delightfully brings together CEOs from different industries that share many common challenges.”

    Melissa Blatt
    Indipop

  • “Melissa has created something magical during one of the most trying times of our lives and that speaks to her resilient and creative mindset.”

    Alpa Arora
    Good for All Yoga

  • “Melissa does an incredible job getting founders to share obstacles which provide great insight to other founders on their journey.”

    Courtney Addy
    Beacon XP

  • “It is always humbling to hear from other peers and know that we're all going through the same thing.”

    Janelle Amos
    Elevate Growth

  • “I love meeting other founders; hearing their stories is incredibly energizing and validating.”

    Meghan Cano
    Housing Base

Our Core Principles

Each of our services are designed around the following core principles:

Evolving Your Best Self

Mastering Boundaries and Balance

Aligning with Inner Clarity

Powerful Pauses

Impact Over Effort

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