CHLOE Magazine Spring 2013 Spring 2013 | Page 71

Melissa Leshem in TOPSHOP available at the Bay jewelry by Kara Ross NY MELISSA LESHEM Marketing and Public Relations Manager at INK Entertainment After building her career and connections in America and having a solid understanding of the hospitality industry, Melissa could no longer resist the call home, and returned to her hometown, Toronto. Soon after her arrival home, Melissa began to work with INK, one of Toronto’s top hospitality and entertainment companies. -Every day that I contribute to the growing hospitality and social culture of Toronto through INK is a breakthrough for me, I am privileged to be part of making Toronto a world class city.- says Melissa. Melissa currently contributes to the brand development and launch of INK’s hotel, and residence brand - Bisha. Melissa’s wonderful personality and strong work ethics have certainly opened the doors to success. -Success to me is the ability to wake up every morning and feel that you are part of something that is bigger than yourself. It Is the ability to choose what you do, who you work with, and how you want your voice to be heard. The ability to go sleep at night and feel a sense of pride and satisfactionsays Melissa. No matter how high the success, big the brand, or grand the celebrity, Melissa remains down to earth and credits her mother and her supportive sisters for every goal achieved. -My family is the strongest pillar of strength, love and inspiration I have- says Melissa. Beauty Tip -Moisturize in the morning. Champagne at night! Favorite Song at the Moment- I Love the sexy beat of “Paris” by Scratch Massive, on the Hotel Costes 15 Album. It’s the best track to put on when you’re getting dolled up for a night on the town. C H LO E After graduating from university in Canada, Melissa’s need for adventure made her realize that travelling was the next step to pursue her dreams. Finding her way south of the border and unexpectedly thrown into the hospitality business in New York working with some of Manhattan’s top venues made Melissa realize that sometimes school is not what brings success to the table. Eventually, Melissa ended up in Miami and worked programming events, and collaborating alongside luxury brands and partners.