She loved writing short stories, poems, melodramatic diary entries, and even a couple of novellas. As a pre-teen, she entered writing competitions, winning first prize in a provincial science fiction contest and best in province for a Remembrance Day essay. In her small-town high school, she poured her heart and soul into creating a school newspaper, with a special “Arts and Culture” section that nobody but her really cared about.  

At the University of Regina, she wrote feature articles for the university’s publication, The Carillon, but soon realized that the journalism life was not for her. And eventually she stopped writing, aside from the pages and pages of letters she hand-wrote weekly to her friends and “pen-pals” around the country.  

Now, with a Bachelor of Arts degree (University of Regina), a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Providence University College) and a post-grad certificate in Teaching for Learning in Applied Education (Red River College Polytechnic), she has years of experience as an educator and administrator at both the secondary and post-secondary levels. But with her writer’s heart still beating, she embraced any opportunity to write content for websites, blogs, curriculum, manuals, or presentations. She currently teaches Communication courses at Red River College Polytechnic and loves challenging her students to write from their hearts, not from AI.    

In recent years, Carolyn began focusing on new creative pursuits like acting, painting, pottery, and dancing. And with the urging of friends, she is rekindling her love of writing. Seeking ways to refine her skills both creatively and professionally, she’s freelancing with proofreading, resumes, and copywriting projects. She’s grateful for and inspired by Sarah Tait and thrilled to be collaborating with Reverie Marketing.  

Prior to working with Reverie Marketing, Melissa spent several years working for the Canada Revenue Agency where she honed her skills in client relations, portfolio management, financial analysis, accounts receivable, risk analysis, and data analysis.

In addition to her administrative and financial expertise, Melissa is a skilled digital creator who has developed engaging content for online audiences, including short-form video content. Her creative abilities add dimension to her work, enabling her to approach tasks with a fresh perspective and deliver visually engaging images and videos for audiences.

Melissa holds a diploma in Business Administration with a major in accounting from Red River College. She also maintains certification with the Canadian Institute of Management (CIM), with competencies in leadership, strategy, finance, and organizational analysis. When Melissa isn’t working, she can be found lifting weights, caring for her plants, and looking after her two children – aka her adorable Pomeranians who just so happen to be great international travel companions!

A Brazilian-Canadian, Melissa is fully fluent in both English and Portuguese.

She excels at identifying market segmentations, crafting compelling digital mock-ups, and devising effective marketing strategies that elevate brand awareness, engage customers, and provide value to your audience.

Taysia’s education and hands-on experience have provided her with a solid foundation in marketing strategy and execution, enabling her to adapt to various brand voices and target audiences. She is passionate about collaborating with a diverse array of industries, spanning from hospitality to beauty and beyond.

Outside her work, Taysia loves experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen and hanging out with her rescue pup, Thane!