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Beauty Influencer Melina Taj’s Beauty Master Class Attracts Massive Turn Out and Sponsorship from Leading Brands

Shabnam Tajik, popularly known as Melina Taj to her 1.4 million followers on Instagram, is an Iranian beauty influencer, makeup artist, and makeup creator. She has been setting trends in beauty and the art of makeup for several years. Her video tutorials are easy to understand. They range from Melina teaching her viewers how to apply makeup, whip-up homemade face masks, and maintain healthy-looking skin. It’s little wonder then that her first-ever master class in Istanbul, Turkey, attracted a massive turn out and sponsorship from leading global brands.
Her first event outside Iran held at the majestic Ritz Carlton, Istanbul had Melina demonstrate her makeup skills, tips, and techniques to a packed audience. Reminiscing the good times on Instagram, she says, “The Master class in Istanbul at the Ritz Carlton Hotel was an immensely enjoyable experience. I will never forget the energy in that room. I hope to conduct more masterclasses like this in the future.” Her soaring popularity can be judged by her legion of loyalists and the vintage of some of her sponsors. Notable brands like Victoria Secret, Huda beauty, Nyx Cosmetics, Clarins, Tart Cosmetics, and several other revered icons sponsored the event. They were eager to associate with Melina for her master class, which was indeed a roaring success.
The Melina Taj infused beauty craze is garnering quick momentum in Iran. Captivated by her easy manner and ability to take the art of beauty to the next level, her audience dotes on her and encourages her to keep experimenting. An avid Instagrammer, Melina owes her success to her followers. Melina explained, “I have a very close and intimate relationship with my followers.” On the one hand, has Melina shares interesting ideas for makeup, and on the other, has millions of fans gushing over her expertise, talent, and charisma. She has collaborated and gained sponsorship from some of the most iconic fashion and beauty brands.
Like most YouTube stars, Melina too likes to keep reinventing the rules of her game. Her eyes are set on the skies. She has already collaborated with the likes of Swaroski, Nars, and the incredibly famous Bobbi Brown. She hopes to associate with other artists and bands that are equally well-known and globally recognized. She’s redefining the Iranian woman’s image and taking the power of beauty to the global stage. With her first master class proving to be a crowd-puller, it’s safe to say this is just the beginning.
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Why Derik Fay Is Becoming a Case Study in Long-Haul Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship today is often framed in extremes — overnight exits or public flameouts. But a small cohort of operators is being studied for something far less viral: consistency. Among them, Derik Fay has quietly surfaced as a long-term figure whose name appears frequently across sectors, interviews, and editorial mentions — yet whose personal visibility remains relatively limited.
Fay’s career spans more than 20 years and includes work in private investment, business operations, and emerging entertainment ventures. Though many of his companies are not household names, the volume and duration of his activity have made him a subject of interest among business media outlets and founders who study entrepreneurial longevity over fame.
He was born in Westerly, Rhode Island, in 1978, and while much of his early career remains undocumented publicly, recent profiles including recurring features in Forbes — have chronicled his current portfolio and leadership methods. These accounts often emphasize his pattern of working behind the scenes, embedding within businesses rather than leading from a distance. His style is often described by peers as “operational first, media last.”
Fay has also become recognizable for his consistency in leadership approach: focus on internal systems, low public profile, and long-term strategy over short-term visibility. At 46 years old, his posture in business remains one of longevity rather than disruption a contrast to many of the more heavily publicized entrepreneurs of the post-2010 era.
While Fay has never publicly confirmed his net worth, independent analysis based on documented real estate holdings, corporate exits, and investment activity suggests a conservative floor of $100 million, with several credible indicators placing the figure at well over $250 million. The exact number may remain private but the scale is increasingly difficult to overlook.
He is also involved in creative sectors, including film and media, and maintains a presence on social platforms, though not at the scale or tone of many personal-brand-driven CEOs. He lives with his long-term partner, Shandra Phillips, and is the father of two daughters — both occasionally referenced in interviews, though rarely centered.
While not an outspoken figure, Fay’s work continues to gain media attention. The reason may lie in the contrast he presents: in a climate of rapid rises and equally rapid burnout, his profile reflects something less dramatic but increasingly valuable — steadiness.
There are no viral speeches. No Twitter threads drawing blueprints. Just a track record that’s building its own momentum over time.
Whether that style becomes the norm for the next wave of founders is unknown. But it does offer something more enduring than buzz: a model of entrepreneurship where attention isn’t the currency — results are.
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