 However the program was canceled from airing on television before Lawson's episode could air, and it instead premiered in mid-August 2010 for video-on-demand streaming via NBC.com for a limited one-month period and then ultimately on the Oprah Winfrey Network and on Australian television

After suffering immensely painful personal loss and grief over the past 11 years due to the loss of the traditional music industry path, loved ones, filing bankruptcy, and a divorce she never dreamed would occur, and MANY other obstacles, Melissa picked up the pieces and to this day, continues to inspire others on how to push through and allow God to make Beauty from Ashes.She has a way of connecting with people on a deeper level, having experienced so many trials in her life.Her passion is helping others identify their gifts and talents.