This Is New York: Nell Merlino, Helping Women Reach for the Stars

Nell Merlino has one simple message for women everywhere: “Believe in YOU.” She travels the world spreading this message to inspire confidence in women.
This Is New York: Nell Merlino, Helping Women Reach for the Stars
Nell Merlino (L) stands with fashion designer Princess Jenkins at The Brownstone, in Manhattan on July 16, 2012. Merlino helped advise Jenkins on her business. Benjamin Chasteen/The Epoch Times
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NEW YORK—Nell Merlino has one simple message for women everywhere: “Believe in YOU.” She travels the world spreading this message to inspire confidence in women.

To listen to her speak and interact with the women she helps is reminiscent of Oprah—that is, if Oprah gave business advice with a New York attitude. Instead of giving away cars, Merlino gives women advice on how to be successful businesswomen so they can buy their own car.

Merlino is a powerful force with a boisterous voice, her passionate spirit perfectly matching her shoulder-length red hair.