Melissa Stamper
- Writer
Melissa Stamper has always been a storyteller. Born in the South, Melissa Stamper hails from a state rich in entertainment. Raised in Louisiana, Melissa was exposed to the entertainment industry at a young age and wrote her first screenplay for a project in high school. The short film, a story about a girl who had lost her parents brought line-backers to tears. It was then, friends became fans and her projects were always well-anticipated. Melissa's heart was for the stage though, so she left behind the solitude of writing and began performing for audiences.
An experienced recording artist, Melissa has logged many hours in the studio doing demo work for local songwriters as well as recording jingles for local advertisers in Louisiana. At the age of eighteen, and using her experience in writing for film, she wrote, produced, directed and hosted her own variety program on KMCT which showcased local Christian artists and musicians.
In 2002, Melissa created the Miss Plus America Pageant which is an exclusive contest for plus size women. "Experiencing verbal abuse because of my size took me to places of great despair in my life; and I knew I wasn't alone in feeling this way. Discrimination because of size has been described as the last form of acceptable prejudice. Something had to be done." This endeavor has afforded teens and women of all ages to express themselves freely without fear of this discrimination. All delegates support and promote charitable organizations. "This is a ministry. The crown does more than remind plus size women they are fearfully and wonderfully made; it creates an avenue in which to help others." With a pristine reputation, the Miss Plus America pageant is the most recognizable exclusive plus size competition in the world.
In 2015, she laid down the stage and the pageant in order to take on the most important role she would ever have: Caretaker. Her mother would desperately need looking-after and this would keep her from the stage and at home. It was then, Melissa re-discovered writing. With several scripts under her belt and ideas every day, Melissa is busy honing her skills in screenwriting while working a full-time job and volunteering for Judah 1, Inc., a Christian aviation ministry.
An experienced recording artist, Melissa has logged many hours in the studio doing demo work for local songwriters as well as recording jingles for local advertisers in Louisiana. At the age of eighteen, and using her experience in writing for film, she wrote, produced, directed and hosted her own variety program on KMCT which showcased local Christian artists and musicians.
In 2002, Melissa created the Miss Plus America Pageant which is an exclusive contest for plus size women. "Experiencing verbal abuse because of my size took me to places of great despair in my life; and I knew I wasn't alone in feeling this way. Discrimination because of size has been described as the last form of acceptable prejudice. Something had to be done." This endeavor has afforded teens and women of all ages to express themselves freely without fear of this discrimination. All delegates support and promote charitable organizations. "This is a ministry. The crown does more than remind plus size women they are fearfully and wonderfully made; it creates an avenue in which to help others." With a pristine reputation, the Miss Plus America pageant is the most recognizable exclusive plus size competition in the world.
In 2015, she laid down the stage and the pageant in order to take on the most important role she would ever have: Caretaker. Her mother would desperately need looking-after and this would keep her from the stage and at home. It was then, Melissa re-discovered writing. With several scripts under her belt and ideas every day, Melissa is busy honing her skills in screenwriting while working a full-time job and volunteering for Judah 1, Inc., a Christian aviation ministry.
