Question 1

What does MELA do?

Accepted Answer

We're a social enterprise that focus on developing talent from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds across sports, music and entrepreneurship.

⚡ Our App: We've built MELA, the app - an exclusive community for members to network, connect directly with brands and access exclusive opportunities 24/7, 365. 
⚡ Our Tech: We use technology to create digital (+ IRL) experiences such as: courses and internships in partnership with talent from some of the biggest names across sports, music and more.
⚡ Our Consultation: We partner with brands and businesses of all sizes, from SME's to blue chip industry leaders - advising them on how to attract, retain and grow diverse talent.
⚡ Our Research: We collect and publish data on all things DEI and talent - our next report is live January 2026.

Question 2

How does the MELA app work?

Accepted Answer

The MELA app is accessible via Mighty Networks, which you can download on either Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

⚡ Request to join by creating an account - this will automatically add you to our waiting list.
⚡ Create your profile once you've been accepted - just like traditional social media networks you can add your profile picture, header, links to other social platforms and set your location.
⚡ Explore - network with members near you, join weekly lives, access our online courses and search for exclusive opportunities with NFL, Complex, Spotify, BAPE and more.

Question 3

How long is the MELA app waitlist?

Accepted Answer

Currently acceptance of new members for our app is paused whilst we implement our verification features as well as create a UK and US technical support team for our members.

In the meantime, we'll be releasing some courses and opportunities accessible on our website for those who are still on the waitlist so stay tuned!

We'll let you know as soon as you've been accepted via the email you supplied when registering.

Thank you for your patience ⚡

@wearemela

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