In this episode, you'll hear about:

🌟 The role that serendipity can play in your life.
🌟 The big and small events that can strongly influence how we work the rest of our lives.

🌟 The value and importance of a strong support group in your continuous journey.

🌟 The importance of figuring out what success looks like for you but also knowing yourself enough to keep pursuing what you need to to thrive in this world.

About this guest:

Michelle has founded several companies in the United States including the Northwest's first internet fulfillment company, the American Homestay Network, Transition2, and Compelling Technologies. Somewhere in-between, she did ten years of grant writing, helping secure over $8 million in funding for underserved communities. She taught English and Culture in China for one year and is currently a principal and licensing agent for Koru, Inc., representing talent to publishers and entertainment.  She also does volunteer work mentoring young start-ups through Social Venture Partners and UW School of Business.

About the host:

Danella cut her professional teeth in hospitality and customer service at Walt Disney World and the Four Seasons. Her diverse experiences, from media sales to journalism, have culminated in co-founding ventures like Full Suite, SPARQ, Homegrown Media, and co.lab, all aimed at fostering business, entrepreneurship, and community growth. A recent graduate of the Inner MBA program, Danella infuses purpose and mindfulness into her work and life.

In constant pursuit of balance and self-development, she applies the practices of yoga in her daily life and surfs as much as possible to stay in touch with nature.

Links and Connect:

• 🌐 The Secret Sauce Website


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• The books Michelle mentioned:


• 📖 Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo


• 📖 The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin
  

Audio Credits:

• 🎧 Audio editing by Ripple Creatives


• 🎵 Music: “Dito” by Erwin T. Romulo


• 🎙️ Produced by The Secret Sauce