The history of BRAVA and our business philosophy and mission
Fun Facts about Michelle...
Hometown: Janesville
Street cred: Have worked in advertising, management and publishing in Madison since graduating from UW-Madison School of Business in 1990.
Family: Two fabulous sons and our office dog, Jasper.How I get my kicks: Outdoor activities – based upon the season! Winter faves: snowshoeing, cross-country and downhill skiing. Summer faves: Bike rides, Devil’s Lake hikes and swimming, and Stand Up Paddleboarding.
Best piece of advice someone ever gave me: Believe in yourself!
Style obsession: Dresses! Makes morning decisions easier when you don’t have to pull a whole outfit together.
Fave color: Poppy
The one thing I have to do/see before I die: Cinque Terre in Italy
On my phone, you’ll find the most pictures of my: Adventures with my boys.
In the office, I’m the one who….Creates more work for others with new ideas to implement! My famous line is: “I have an idea!” which is usually met with a cringe, then usually an “ahhh, I like it.”
Current obsessions: My vegetable garden
If I were an animal, I’d be: An eagle
Fave Madison events: Farmer’s Market, Midwest Stand Up Paddleboard Festival, Badger football Saturdays. King Street Live, Monona Rooftop Dances.
Fave Madison space: Rooftop at Fresco, Memorial Union Terrace, Governor Nelson State Park, the Capitol.
Fave Madison cause/charity: Rape Crisis Center and Madison Children’s Museum.
Fave project I’ve worked on for BRAVA: Creating our Thrive series of events, which bring the magazine to life and are having a positive impact on women’s lives in Madison.
Fave quote: “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style”—Maya Angelou