From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Mellissa McTizic Story of Unshakable Resilience

When I think about resilience, Mellissa McTizic is one of the first names that comes to mind. Mellissa is a professional school counselor, fitness advocate, and line dance leader in our shared hometown of Bolivar, Tennessee. I’ve watched her transformation over the years, and it’s been nothing short of inspiring.

Mellissa’s journey through weight loss, divorce, caretaking, and deep personal healing is a powerful example of what happens when faith and focus meet determination.

From battling depression and health issues to choosing herself through surgery and schooling, she never stopped believing there was more inside of her. And she was right. Her story reminded me that true success isn’t just in the wins—it’s in the decision to keep showing up, even when life gets heavy.

What touched me most was how Mellissa chose to turn her pain into purpose. She now leads weekly line dance fitness classes and wellness events that help people move, laugh, and live better lives. That’s soul work. And that’s success. As Mellissa said, “Get to know you”—because once you do, everything changes. I’m so proud to know her, to call her family, and to share her story with the world. Keep watching, keep rising. 

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S.O. What! Success Stories with Summer Owens is a series of casual conversations with overcomers about real life and resilience. Guests share their stories including some of the challenges they faced on their journeys to success. In each conversation, Summer breaks down the S.O. What! Success System and how implementing each of the elements leads to success in the face of even the greatest adversity.

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