Maeli Nelson

Maeli Nelson is a bold real estate investor, speaker, empire builder, and proud mother of two who is redefining what’s possible for women in business and wealth. As the Founder of Creating Her Empire and co-host of the X Room Podcast, Maeli empowers women to rise in leadership, financial confidence, and legacy through real conversations and proven strategy.

But her story didn’t begin in boardrooms or on stages.

Maeli was raised in a secluded FLDS religious community, without formal education, learning to read and write later in life after escaping at age 12. Having lived without access to opportunity, resources, or traditional schooling, she understands firsthand what it means to start with nothing. Those early years built resilience, grit, and deep empathy — shaping the woman and leader she is today.

As co-creator of the First Flip Challenge and cofounder of the Investor’s Secret Network community, Maeli has helped hundreds step into their first real estate deal using creative financing and strategic systems. With over 277 fix-and-flip projects completed and a multi-million-dollar rental portfolio across the nation, she teaches the four pillars of wealth- taxes, business, banking, and real estate… so others can build generational wealth without relying on their own money or personal credit.

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