#STUKGIRL OF THE MONTH: MELODY
“A #STUKGIRL is a multidimensional woman of substance. She wears many entrepreneurial hats in this life, embraces her own creativity and self love to the fullest. She does what she loves and inspires others while doing it. And she helps teach girls about self love” – STUK Designs
INTRODUCTION:
Melody has a rare inner spirit and she is a rockstar of a STUK DESIGNS brand ambassador. She a multidimensionally talented; blogger, community leader, graphic designer, web designer, and so much more. How did we come to know her? We were mused by these amazing photos friends of ours captured of her, and we felt STUK was totally in alignment with the other self love and women empowerment brands she reps as well as her personal brand. Her drive is motivating, her energy is inspiring. She is always leveling up and finding fresh and new ways to promote herself and her brand. The degrees of separation are pretty crazy, because although she lives in Baton Rouge, she is originally from the birthplace of STUK: Northern, CA. She’s just beautifully and authentically herself, she’s Just Melody! We are so thankful to have connected with her! Allow her story to uplift you! Get into it!
Your Name:
Melody - (Just Melody)
Your Zodiac Sign:
Libra
Where are you from?
Baton Rouge, LA (Originally from East Palo Alto, CA)
What’s your focus, purpose, passion, and contribution to the world?
I am passionate about serving others, sharing my experiences, as an example that anything is possible with faith and hard work. My purpose is solving problems, leaving the world a better place, one day at a time.
How do you do it and who do you do it with?
I spend much of my time volunteering in my community, individually and with various organizations such as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Junior League, and Project 70805.
What are your special talents?
Graphic and Web Design (all self-taught), my friends consider me their personal geek squad.
What are you working on at the moment?
A million things :) In addition to a major brand advertising buy for Q1 2020, I am working on designs for organizations and planning content for my personal band.
What does your art mean to you?
Art is an expression of emotions that transcends physical and language barriers.
What does love mean to you?
Love is a gift you give yourself and others.
How does your zodiac sign impact the way you love?
I love whole-heartedly and selflessly, a hopeless romantic.
What does God mean to you?
God is my merciful savior, who guides my life and loves me through all my flaws.
When did you learn self-love?
Early in my childhood, it was a flight or flight decision. Being teased for being everything from a nerd to skinny my glasses, I credit my father for always instilling love and confidence in myself. I learned that no matter what others said or felt about me, he loved me and I deserved love from myself.
How has practicing self-love changed your life?
When there are many things to stress about, love is never one because I know that I am loved. You can’t give from an empty well, so I have to take care of me before I can help others, which ultimately is my purpose.
What is your philosophy of life?
Worry ends where faith begins.
What advice would you give someone who is attempting to make a dream into a career?
Work hard at what you believe, do your research to make sound decisions, set goals, and never be afraid to try. Everything is impossible until someone does it.
Nobody knows I… wish I could stop procrastinating!
Self love means… doing what’s best for you.
I find true beauty in… the innocence of a child’s heart.
I want to teach my child or children that… they are loved exactly the way they are. Loving them is truly unconditional.