Have you ever wondered what would happen if you actually launched that business you always dreamed of? Perhaps doubts have gotten in your way, or you simply haven’t known where to start. For Melody Nazarian, Picsart’s very own Senior Copywriter, the time has come to take the leap. With the release of the Small Business Starter Pack, each step – from ideation to launch – has been broken down into bitesized chunks and checklists, ready for budding solopreneurs, like Melody, to start their new venture. We’ll be following Melody’s business journey as she launches Taropy by Melody, a tarot-card reading service with a twist.
Meet Melody
Melody describes herself as “a creative person through and through, from head to toe.” She can be found expressing herself through compelling copy, fashion (which she is no stranger to – her first job was as a Fashion Blogger for lifestyle magazine, PopSugar), poetry, and more recently, tarot card reading.
“Those who know me well wouldn’t be shocked that I picked up tarot because I’ve always been spiritually inclined. I try to learn from life’s hardships (they help us grow) and I get deep pleasure from turning sour lemons into sweet, sweet lemonade. It makes the challenges well worth it.”
Life at Picsart
Having been at Picsart for 5 years, she is well and truly engrained into company life, and embodies the values of creator mindset and dreaming big.
“Fun fact: I was the first official copywriter at the company. A couple of years ago I was promoted to Senior Copywriter, which means I have taken on more of a leadership role, which I enjoy. At first, it was daunting to express my opinions out loud, but with time, practice, and encouragement from my manager, Kinzie, I gained confidence.”
Positivity and enthusiasm are just two of Melody’s core qualities that make her a go-to colleague for chats, advice, and creative discussions.
“Two cliches that come to mind when I think about my job at Picsart: one, time does fly when you’re having fun, and two, do what you love and you’ll never feel like you’re working a day in your life. I love what I do and the people I get to do it with.”
What is Taropy by Melody?
After spending some time practicing her special skill, Melody started to plan her tarot business: Taropy by Melody. Having treated some lucky members of the Picsart team to their own personal readings, she developed her own unique offering.
“Taropy by Melody is a tarot reading service, combined with coaching. I do in-person and virtual readings for anyone open and interested in learning more about themselves. There are two types of private readings: general readings to learn about themes to focus on, and in-depth sessions for clients who want to dig deeper into certain issues.”
Check out Melody’s Instagram, TikTok and YouTube channels at @taropybymelody.
Follow the journey
Over the course of the next few months, we’ll be following Melody’s progress as she looks to apply learnings from the Small Business Starter Pack, while utilizing some of Picsart’s new and exciting tools, to launch and grow her business. Take inspiration for your own business along the way and find out how to get your side hustle or small business started. Stay tuned on the Picsart blog for our upcoming installments.
Let’s Make It with Melody!
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