Sierra Melcher is an award-winning, best-selling author, international speaker, and educator. She is the CEO of Red Thread Publishing, an independent nonfiction publishing house devoted to amplifying impactful voices.
Through Red Thread, Sierra has guided more than 400 authors from 32+ countries to write and publish meaningful nonfiction and has overseen the publication of 75 books to date. While the company centers and elevates women’s voices, it works with authors of all genders who are committed to thoughtful leadership, integrity, and social impact.
Sierra is the author of 19 books and holds a Master’s degree in Education. Her work focuses on writing as a tool for leadership, legacy, and cultural change, with an emphasis on community, collaboration, and sustainable creative practice.
Originally from the United States, Sierra lives in Medellín, Colombia, with her daughter.

Sierra Melcher is an award-winning author and founder of Red Thread Publishing who has guided hundreds of authors worldwide to bring meaningful nonfiction into the world. Her work explores creativity as a cyclical practice rooted in authority, heart, and community.