Michelle launched her first business, a wedding stationery studio in 2004: mmm… paper. She has a background in finance, having armed herself with a BS in Accounting from University of Southern California and having spent her early career working for Deloitte LLP. She spent 5 years in the fashion industry as a sales manager for DDLA, and a visual merchandiser for Coach, Inc. In 2008, Michelle co-founded the not-for-profit Get Hitched Give Hope and served as President for 2 years. She continues to serve the organization as its Treasurer and Advisor.

In 2009, she founded Sage Wedding Pros, a business consultancy for the wedding industry. Today, Michelle helps small business owners in the wedding industry with their business planning. Her particular strength is in financial analysis and financial planning for the creative entrepreneur.

In 2015, Michelle launched Maker Girls, enrichment classes for today's little girls. Maker Girls are tomorrow's future scientists, builders, engineers, developers, mathematicians, inventors, creators, and designers.