November 5, 2020
BBW MEMBER INTERVIEW: Nichole Chapais, Owner & Chief Stargazer, Stargazer Creative
What is your name?
Nichole Chapais
What is your occupation?
Owner & Chief Stargazer
What is your business name?
How long have you been a Boston Business Women’s Member?
2+ years
What is your instagram handle?
@StargazerCreativeMA
What is your linked in URL?
Were you born and raised in Boston? If not, what brought you here?
I was born & raised in Southern Maine. However, my mom is from Revere, so we spent a lot of time in and around the city. I moved here during college and never left.
Tell us more about your job or company and what led you to your career?
Stargazer Creative is a women-owned marketing and design agency. We focus on bringing bright ideas to life, so your business shines above your competition. We specialize in branding, websites, social media, and promotional merchandise. I started Stargazer in April 2018 after an extensive marketing career and absolutely love being an entrepreneur.
What would your clients say about you and your company?
My clients love that we handle the tasks they don't love, whether creating & executing a marketing campaign or planning & posting on social media. We swoop in, work as part of their teams, and free up time so they can do what they do best - their jobs!
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
If it doesn't light you up, don't do it! Focus on what makes you happy and what you do best. Outsource or let others help you with the rest. When you focus on your strengths, you will be a force in your field.
What is your favorite book?
Currently, ``Strap on a Pair`` by Abbey Lou Walker
What is your secret weapon? An app, a tool, a organization method, anything?! (Can be a personal or professional life tool)
Google Tasks. One Tab. Grammarly.
What is your most recent WIN? How are you slaying it in your career or business?
My support network for the win! I love connecting people and being connected so we can help each other grow our businesses.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Keep moving forward. It just keeps getting better.
How do you enjoy your free time?
Going out to eat with friends, hiking, spending time at the beach, and cuddling with Abbey, my Olde English Bulldogge.
What is something that not many people know about you?
I launched my business on April Fool's Day. I was getting a divorce, didn't have a job, and just moved into a new apartment (with no steady paycheck). It seemed logical. Haha.
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