Artists, trends, and business

Merry Melina

Covers music, artists, and trends, plus business and entrepreneurship stories at losupe. She looks for the human side of every topic: who is behind it, what changed for people, and why it matters today.

Expertise: Culture, trends, social media, sales and digital marketing

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Stories by Merry Melina

Artists & Trends

Rob Halford: Seven Curiosities on the 75th Anniversary of the "Metal God"

On the 75th anniversary of his birth, we explore the life of Rob Halford, the iconic Judas Priest vocalist. Discover how he went from stagehand to legend, the story behind "Painkiller," and the day he sang with Black Sabbath.

Merry MelinaAugust 25, 20265 min read

Sales & Motivation

“We set fear aside”: a Venezuelan entrepreneur launches Mercatren, an online store with 1.3 million products and delivery across the U.S.

A Venezuelan entrepreneur based in the United States is launching an online store with 1.3 million products, delivery to all 50 states, and a model built for the diaspora: pay here, receive there. The company cites an investment of more than $7.3 million and plans a step-by-step expansion to Colombia and Chile.

Merry MelinaAugust 23, 20265 min read