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Melissa Camilleri

Get to know me: Shout outs from around the web!

Get to know me: Shout outs from around the web!

I get asked a lot about what inspires me, why I started my own company, and why I chose to leave teaching in the classroom for new ventures.  Get to know more of the story through these awesome interviews from around the web!  Thanks to Tami and Roshaun for featuring Compliment this month!

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Melissa Camilleri

3 Must-Haves BEFORE You Take a Leap of Faith

3 Must-Haves BEFORE You Take a Leap of Faith

 "How did you start?" is one of the most frequent questions people ask me about Compliment. The answer to that question isn’t all that hard:  I just did.  I didn’t feel super “ready.”  I didn't have all my proverbial "ducks in a row."I summoned all my might to silence my inner critic and all the CAN’T Monsters in my head, and I jumped into the unknown.  I’d always loved playing with beads and making jewelry for myself, my friends and my family.  That wasn’t new.  I had some help getting the nuts and bolts of business licensure, etc. but really,...

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Melissa Camilleri

Our First Ever Compliment Recognition Award

Our First Ever Compliment Recognition Award

How We Celebrated: Last week, we celebrated International Women’s Day with some pretty incredible women making a difference in Sacramento.Compliment was so honored to be asked to participate in the event by hosting a pop-up shop in conjunction with our friend Morgan at Identity Boutique on J Street in Midtown, Sacramento.This event recognized local women artists, philanthropists, and advocates all seeking to make the community I live in a better place for not just women, but everyone. Also, last week marked another big milestone at Compliment!  I hired my second intern!Emily is a college student studying PR and learning all...

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Awesome Abundance.

Awesome Abundance.

I've recently taken up meditation.  Though I can't say it's part of my daily routine yet, I really have a strong desire to stay connected to my spirit and clear my mind.  Let's face it, our world inundates us with constant buzz.   And while that buzz can be lovely and beneficial, Lord Almighty, I NEED quiet sometimes.  Like REAL silence.  So the other night, I found myself in a self-induced anxiety fest of needingtogeteverythingdonerightthismoment.  I recognized this feeling when I couldn't concentrate on even one task of the gajillion I had on my to-do list.  Yep.  You guessed it:...

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