ROUNDTABLES

Over the course of 15 years of running a business, Michelle developed a passion is to share advice with other entrepreneurs who wish to learn from her experiences. Her vision for DREAM | DRIVEN was to provide a space for fellow business owners to do the same.

In 2018, she launched Dream Driven Roundtables to provide a space that moved away from basic networking and embraced the idea of an event where advice was shared, problems were solved and action items were created.

Michelle cultivated a community of entrepreneurs, leading events of 40-50 business owners. Tables were curated by Michelle ahead of time, grouping together individuals who were most likely to be able to advise one another by using a questionnaire upon registration to gather topics and expertise. Most importantly, each participant is given a full 20 minutes to discuss and get feedback on their particular topics from their table mates. Gone were the days of small talk and chit chat. At Dream Driven, tasks were tackled and plans were mapped out.

Dream Driven roundtables led to brand collaborations, partnerships and friendships that have lasted for years. While roundtables wrapped up with the start of the pandemic and Michelle’s move across the country, she is always open to hearing from business owners and venues who might be interested in.